Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker — The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear Character Profile

About Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker

Dual-identity scientist or political figure.

Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Scientific research, Political manipulation, Identity deception, Strategic planning, Public speaking

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Griffiths

Appears in

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker — Alliance Research Colleague — Jane Spencer (Priscilla Presley)

  Jane and the scientist share a professional research connection.

• Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker — Alliance Rescuer — Ed Hocken (George Kennedy)

  Ed leads the operation to rescue and protect the scientist.

• Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker — Alliance Ally — Nordberg (O. J. Simpson)

  Nordberg provides backup for the scientist during the infiltration.

• Dr. Meinheimer / Earl Hacker — Conflict Mastermind & Victim — Quentin Hapsburg (Robert Goulet)

  Hapsburg orchestrates the kidnapping and impersonation scheme.

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