Harlan Ogilvy — War of the Worlds Character Profile

About Harlan Ogilvy

Former ambulance driver who shelters the Ferrier family and advocates for armed resistance against the Martians.

Harlan Ogilvy — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Journalism, Reporting, Investigation

• Strength: 2/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Tim Robbins

Appears in

War of the Worlds (2005)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Harlan Ogilvy — Alliance Shelter Provider — Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise)

  Harlan provides refuge to Ray during the alien attack, forming a temporary survival pact.

• Harlan Ogilvy — Social Fellow Hider — Tim (David Alan Basche)

  Tim represents the wider civilian population that Harlan's resistance ideology fails to protect.

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