Herbert Lom

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Characters played by Herbert Lom

Dreyfus — The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)

Clouseau's exasperated superior turned vengeful nemesis.

Colonel Bockner — King Solomon's Mines (1985)

Ruthless German military leader seeking the mines, using brutal tactics and betrayal.

Dr. Sam Weizak — The Dead Zone (1983)

Dr. Sam Weizak is the neurologist who cares for Johnny Smith after his five-year coma and helps oversee his recovery. Johnny later reveals a vision showing that Weizak's mother is still alive. Weizak becomes a trusted adviser, discussing whether foreknowledge of evil could justify killing Greg Stillson.

Chef Inspektor Charles Dreyfus — Trail of the Pink Panther (1982)

Senior inspector and counterpart, involved in Clouseau's disappearance investigation.

Charles Dreyfus — A Shot in the Dark (1964)

Clouseau's exasperated superior and longtime police partner.

Chief Inspector Dreyfus — The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)

High-ranking officer obsessed with eliminating Clouseau.

Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey' — The Ladykillers (1955)

A member of Claude's criminal gang who participates in the robbery while maintaining a respectable disguise.

Napoleon — War and Peace (1956)

The French Emperor whose campaign for conquest drives the narrative. Initially admired by Pierre, he is later revealed as a tyrant after Pierre witnesses the devastation of war. His invasion of Russia ultimately fails due to Kutuzov's strategy and the harsh conditions.

Chief Insp. Charles LaRousse Dreyfus — Curse of the Pink Panther (1983)

Full title of Clouseau's long-suffering police chief.

Colonel Brinkley — Treasure of Silver Lake (1962)

Antagonistic military figure who murders for a treasure map.

Van Helsing — Count Dracula (1970)

Renowned physician and vampire expert leading the hunt against Dracula.

Captain Nemo — Mysterious Island (1961)

Captain Nemo is the creator of the Nautilus and the hidden force behind many events on the island. He secretly assists the castaways, sends them supplies, kills the giant bird, sinks the pirate ship, and reveals his experiments and peace-oriented goals before dying when the volcano destroys the Nautilus.

Career Overview

Herbert Lom has 113 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently The Pink Panther (Original) Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include The Pink Panther Strikes Again, King Solomon's Mines, The Dead Zone. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
113
Birth Date
1917-09-12
Birth Place
Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q165357), public domain (CC0).