Desmond Denton — The Genius Character Profile

About Desmond Denton

Scientist who discovers a method to copy personalities. Initially falls for Kitty, but later uses his invention to become a terrorist waging a violent crusade against the American Family League's cultural oppression and a corrupt art dealer.

Desmond Denton — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Joe Gibbons

Appears in

The Genius (1993)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Desmond Denton — Romantic Lovers — Kitty Church (Karen Finley)

  Scientist falls for rebel artist

• Desmond Denton — Conflict Arch Enemy — Les Alabaster (Tony Oursler)

  Fights against the League's leader

• Desmond Denton — Professional Mentor — Dr. Corbin (Adolfas Mekas)

  Scientific mentor relationship

• Desmond Denton — Conflict Nemesis — Dirk Dirkson (Tony Conrad)

  Opposes the exploitative art dealer

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• Manic Client (Camden Toy)
• Art Collector Client (Jay Barry)
• TV Reporter (Henry Hills)
• Depressed Client (Mark MacElhattan)
• Psycho Client (Mike Ousterhout)