Dr. Robert Hoffstetler — The Shape of Water Character Profile

About Dr. Robert Hoffstetler

Soviet spy scientist who initially pleads to keep the creature alive, is ordered to kill it, gets shot by his handlers, and is tortured by Strickland to reveal the creature's location.

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Stuhlbarg

Appears in

The Shape of Water (2017)

Role

Supporting

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