Hunter 'Patch' Adams (played by Robin Williams) is a protagonist in Patch Adams.
Protagonist who overcomes suicidal thoughts by using humor in a mental institution. Enrolls in medical school, clashes with administration over his unconventional, compassionate teaching methods, opens an unlicensed free clinic, and eventually convinces the medical board to allow his graduation despite a tragic personal loss. Carin Fisher (played by Monica Potter) is a protagonist in Patch Adams.
Adams's fellow medical student and romantic partner. Shares her trauma from childhood molestation, which Adams uses to motivate her to help others. Her attempt to assist a disturbed patient leads to her tragic murder by that patient, deeply impacting Adams. Mitch Roman (played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) appears in Patch Adams.
Truman Schiff (played by Daniel London) appears in Patch Adams.
Dean Walcott (played by Bob Gunton) appears in Patch Adams.
The antagonistic dean of the medical school who initially dislikes Adams and opposes his unorthodox methods. Later discovers Adams's unlicensed clinic and attempts to expel him again before the state medical board overturns the decision. Dean Anderson (played by Harve Presnell) appears in Patch Adams.
Bill Davis (played by Peter Coyote) appears in Patch Adams.
Rudy (played by Michael Jeter) appears in Patch Adams.
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Characters
Hunter 'Patch' Adams
(played by Robin Williams) — protagonist
Protagonist who overcomes suicidal thoughts by using humor in a mental institution. Enrolls in medical school, clashes with administration over his unconventional, compassionate teaching methods, open...
Carin Fisher
(played by Monica Potter) — protagonist
Adams's fellow medical student and romantic partner. Shares her trauma from childhood molestation, which Adams uses to motivate her to help others. Her attempt to assist a disturbed patient leads to h...
Mitch Roman
(played by Philip Seymour Hoffman) — supporting
Truman Schiff
(played by Daniel London) — supporting
Dean Walcott
(played by Bob Gunton) — supporting
The antagonistic dean of the medical school who initially dislikes Adams and opposes his unorthodox methods. Later discovers Adams's unlicensed clinic and attempts to expel him again before the state...
Dean Anderson
(played by Harve Presnell) — supporting
Bill Davis
(played by Peter Coyote) — supporting
Rudy
(played by Michael Jeter) — supporting
Dr. Eaton
(played by Josef Sommer) — supporting
Joletta
(played by Irma P. Hall) — supporting
Key Relationships
Dean Walcott → Dean Anderson
(Professional Colleague)
Mitch Roman → Truman Schiff
(Professional Classmate)
