Fuchs — The Thing Character Profile

About Fuchs

Station mechanic, found burnt in his shack, likely committed suicide to avoid assimilation.

Fuchs — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Mechanical repair, Self-sacrifice, Shack maintenance

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 3/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 2/10

Character Facts

Played by

Joel Polis

Appears in

The Thing (1982)

Role

Supporting

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