Richard Cameron — Dead Poets Society Character Profile

About Richard Cameron

A friend who betrays the Dead Poets Society to avoid punishment. He shifts blame onto Keating and names members during Nolan's investigation, causing Keating firing and Charlie expulsion.

Character Facts

Played by

Dylan Kussman

Appears in

Dead Poets Society (1989)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Richard Cameron — Professional Teacher — John Keating (Robin Williams)

  Instructor whose unconventional methods lead to a student's betrayal.

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