Shamus McCoy — Shamus Character Profile

About Shamus McCoy

Brooklyn private detective hired to find stolen diamonds and solve a murder.

Shamus McCoy — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Detective work, Street fighting, Interrogation, Investigation, Driving

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

Burt Reynolds

Appears in

Shamus (1973)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Shamus McCoy — Conflict Suspect — Felix (Alex Wilson)

  Primary suspect whose criminal activities McCoy uncovers through investigation.

• Shamus McCoy — Professional Employer — E.J. Hume (Ron Weyand)

  Initial client-investigator relationship that drives the plot forward.

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• Felix (Alex Wilson)
• Grifter (Jimmy Kelly)
• Doorman (Bert Bertram)
• E.J. Hume (Ron Weyand)
• Dealer (Marshall Anker)
• Schnook (Merwin Goldsmith)