Dr. Robert Hoak — Piranha Character Profile

About Dr. Robert Hoak

Marine biologist studying the piranhas in the 1978 film.

Dr. Robert Hoak — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Marine biology, Scientific analysis, Diving

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 7.5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Kevin McCarthy

Appears in

Piranha (1978)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Dr. Robert Hoak — Narrative Informant — Paul Grogan (Bradford Dillman)

  Hoak provides critical backstory and warning about the mutant fish.

• Dr. Robert Hoak — Narrative Informant — Maggie McKeown (Heather Menzies)

  Hoak serves as the primary source of exposition regarding the outbreak.

• Dr. Robert Hoak — Professional Former Colleague — Dr. Mengers (Barbara Steele)

  Both share a professional history with the classified military experiment.

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