Nick Charles — After the Thin Man Character Profile

About Nick Charles

The witty and brilliant amateur detective who drives the investigation. He utilizes his sharp deductive skills and social connections to unravel the murder of Robert Landis, ultimately exposing the true culprit and protecting the innocent.

Nick Charles — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

William Powell

Appears in

After the Thin Man (1936)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from After the Thin Man

• Nora Charles (Myrna Loy)
• David Graham (James Stewart)
• Selma Forrest Landis (Elissa Landi)
• Lum Kee (William Law)
• Dancer (Joseph Calleia)
• Rose (uncredited) (Mary Gordon)
• Henry (uncredited) (Tom Ricketts)
• Party Guest (uncredited) (Ward Bond)
• Phil (Paul Fix)
• Reporter (uncredited) (Donald Briggs)
• Katherine Forrest (Jessie Ralph)
• Dr. Kammer (George Zucco)