Dean Proffitt (played by Kurt Russell) is a protagonist in Overboard.
A widowed carpenter and father of four. After Joanna throws him overboard, he fakes her amnesia and claims she is his wife for revenge. He works hard, learns responsible parenting, and eventually reunites with Joanna. Grant Stayton III (played by Edward Herrmann) appears in Overboard.
Joanna's henpecked husband who learns of her accident. He throws parties, lies about her abandonment to claim her fortune, and later retrieves her. His rude behavior and attempt to stop Joanna prompt her to leave him. Andrew (played by Roddy McDowall) appears in Overboard.
Joanna's loyal butler. She apologizes to him after realizing her past cruelty. He defends Joanna by kicking Grant overboard when Grant threatens her with a bow and arrow.
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Characters
Dean Proffitt
(played by Kurt Russell) — protagonist
A widowed carpenter and father of four. After Joanna throws him overboard, he fakes her amnesia and claims she is his wife for revenge. He works hard, learns responsible parenting, and eventually reun...
Grant Stayton III
(played by Edward Herrmann) — supporting
Joanna's henpecked husband who learns of her accident. He throws parties, lies about her abandonment to claim her fortune, and later retrieves her. His rude behavior and attempt to stop Joanna prompt...
Andrew
(played by Roddy McDowall) — supporting
Joanna's loyal butler. She apologizes to him after realizing her past cruelty. He defends Joanna by kicking Grant overboard when Grant threatens her with a bow and arrow.
Key Relationships
Grant Stayton III → Andrew
(Professional Master/Servant)
Dean Proffitt → Andrew
(Alliance Ally)
Dean Proffitt → Grant Stayton III
(Conflict Rival)
Story Analysis
A comedic romance exploring class disparity, identity manipulation, and the rediscovery of genuine love through role reversal.
