Sgt. Charles Zim — Starship Troopers Character Profile

About Sgt. Charles Zim

A strict and demanding military instructor responsible for training new Federation recruits. He oversees the harsh conditioning process that transforms civilians like Juan into disciplined soldiers, emphasizing resilience through trauma and failure.

Sgt. Charles Zim — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Akira Kamiya

Appears in

Starship Troopers (1988)

Role

Protagonist

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