Robert Waddell — Absence of Malice Character Profile

About Robert Waddell

Federal agent assisting Rosen. He surveils Gallagher and Carter, gathers evidence of the political donations, and privately warns Carter about the federal probe out of friendship.

Character Facts

Played by

Barry Primus

Appears in

Absence of Malice (1981)

Role

Supporting

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• Santos Malderone (Luther Adler)
• John (Oswaldo Calvo)
• Nun (Ilse Earl)
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