Amphibian Man — The Shape of Water Character Profile

About Amphibian Man

Captured South American amphibian humanoid who forms a deep bond with Elisa, heals Giles, kills Strickland, and rescues Elisa by transforming her into an amphibian.

Character Facts

Played by

Doug Jones

Appears in

The Shape of Water (2017)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Amphibian Man — Romantic Infatuation — Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins)

  Elisa develops deep romantic and physical feelings for the creature.

• Amphibian Man — Alliance Helper — Giles (Richard Jenkins)

  Giles actively assists in the creature's liberation plan.

• Amphibian Man — Conflict Captor — Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon)

  Strickland is the primary captor who subjects the creature to experimentation.

• Amphibian Man — Power Target — General Hoyt (Nick Searcy)

  Hoyt views the creature as a strategic asset to be secured at all costs.

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• Elaine Strickland (Lauren Lee Smith)
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• Fleming (David Hewlett)
• Brewster Fuller (Martin Roach)
• Sally (Secretary) (Wendy Lyon)
• Worker (Diego Fuentes)
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