David Kessler — An American Werewolf in London Character Profile

About David Kessler

American student bitten by a werewolf, struggles with transformation and guilt.

David Kessler — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Survival instinct, Academic background, Werewolf transformation

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

David Naughton

Appears in

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• David Kessler — Meta Guilt & Denial — David Kessler (David Naughton)

  David struggles with internal conflict and moral responsibility.

• David Kessler — Professional Suspect & Investigator — Inspector Villiers (Don McKillop)

  Villiers officially investigates David regarding the moor incident.

• David Kessler — Social Best Friends — Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne)

  Close companions traveling together across the moors.

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