Professor Philip Brainard (played by Robin Williams) is a protagonist in Flubber.
Absentminded professor at Medfield College who creates Flubber to save the school. His experiments drive the plot as he balances research, romance, and battling rivals, ultimately using his invention to secure the college's future. Wilson Croft (played by Christopher McDonald) appears in Flubber.
Brainard's former partner at rival Rutland College who stole his research. He attempts to seduce Sara, bets against Medfield, and colludes with Hoenicker before being defeated by Flubber. Chester Hoenicker (played by Raymond J. Barry) appears in Flubber.
Wealthy sponsor threatening to close Medfield. He covets Flubber's commercial potential, sends thugs to steal it, and allies with Wilson Croft, but his schemes are ultimately thwarted. Smith (played by Clancy Brown) appears in Flubber.
One of Hoenicker's henchmen sent to pressure Brainard. He participates in raiding the professor's house to steal Flubber but is defeated alongside his partner. Wesson (played by Ted Levine) appears in Flubber.
Hoenicker's other henchman who works alongside Smith. They attempt to coerce Brainard and steal Flubber but are defeated by the protagonists.
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Characters
Professor Philip Brainard
(played by Robin Williams) — protagonist
Absentminded professor at Medfield College who creates Flubber to save the school. His experiments drive the plot as he balances research, romance, and battling rivals, ultimately using his invention...
Wilson Croft
(played by Christopher McDonald) — supporting
Brainard's former partner at rival Rutland College who stole his research. He attempts to seduce Sara, bets against Medfield, and colludes with Hoenicker before being defeated by Flubber.
Chester Hoenicker
(played by Raymond J. Barry) — supporting
Wealthy sponsor threatening to close Medfield. He covets Flubber's commercial potential, sends thugs to steal it, and allies with Wilson Croft, but his schemes are ultimately thwarted.
Smith
(played by Clancy Brown) — supporting
One of Hoenicker's henchmen sent to pressure Brainard. He participates in raiding the professor's house to steal Flubber but is defeated alongside his partner.
Wesson
(played by Ted Levine) — supporting
Hoenicker's other henchman who works alongside Smith. They attempt to coerce Brainard and steal Flubber but are defeated by the protagonists.
Key Relationships
Wilson Croft → Wesson
(Alliance Accomplice)
Wilson Croft → Smith
(Alliance Accomplice)
Chester Hoenicker → Wilson Croft
(Alliance Co-conspirator)
Professor Philip Brainard → Wesson
(Conflict Adversary)
Professor Philip Brainard → Smith
(Conflict Adversary)
