Oliver Farnsworth — The Man Who Fell to Earth Character Profile

About Oliver Farnsworth

Leading patent attorney who assists Newton in patenting Earth inventions and building his tech conglomerate, World Enterprises Corporation. He manages Newton's financial affairs until he is murdered just before Newton's planned spacecraft launch.

Character Facts

Played by

Buck Henry

Appears in

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Oliver Farnsworth — Professional Business Partner — Thomas Jerome Newton (David Bowie)

  Farnsworth serves as Newton's legal and financial partner, helping him build his corporate empire.

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