Ernest — We Have a Ghost Character Profile

About Ernest

A mute, amnesiac ghost discovered by Kevin in the attic. Identified by his bowling shirt, he is revealed to be Randy, a former CIA asset murdered by Ernest Scheller. After being captured and tortured, he is freed, reunites with his daughter June, and peacefully crosses over.

Ernest — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

David Harbour

Appears in

We Have a Ghost (2023)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Ernest — Conflict Captive — Dr. Leslie Monroe (Tig Notaro)

  Ernest becomes Monroe's captured subject before her change of heart.

  Monroe works with FBI agents to capture Ernest, and the ghost is held and tortured with a specialized weapon.

• Ernest — Conflict Murder Victim — Ernest Scheller (Tom Bower)

  Ernest is the victim of Scheller's concealed murder.

  The former house owner is revealed to have murdered the ghost after arranging to take the ghost's daughter.

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