Dr. Jack Startz — Behind the Candelabra Character Profile

About Dr. Jack Startz

A plastic surgeon who transforms Scott's appearance to mirror Liberace's features and prescribes weight-loss drugs that inadvertently fuel Scott's addiction and psychological distress.

Character Facts

Played by

Rob Lowe

Appears in

Behind the Candelabra (2013)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Dr. Jack Startz — Professional Surgeon & Patient — Scott Thorson (Matt Damon)

  Medical relationship facilitating Liberace's desire to reshape Scott.

• Dr. Jack Startz — Professional Medical Collaborator — Liberace (Michael Douglas)

  Liberace utilizes Startz's expertise to enforce his vision on Scott.

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