Jim Cunningham — Donnie Darko Character Profile

About Jim Cunningham

Self-help guru, influences Donnie, represents superficial positivity and media manipulation.

Jim Cunningham — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Public speaking, Media manipulation, Self-help rhetoric

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 9/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by

Patrick Swayze

Appears in

Donnie Darko (2001)

Role

Supporting

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