Boris Yellnikoff (played by Larry David) is a protagonist in Whatever Works.
Boris' Friend #1 (played by Adam Brooks) appears in Whatever Works.
Marietta (played by Patricia Clarkson) appears in Whatever Works.
Helena (played by Jessica Hecht) appears in Whatever Works.
Boy on Street (played by Clifford Lee Dickson) appears in Whatever Works.
Perry's Friend (played by Nicole Patrick) appears in Whatever Works.
Boris' Friend #2 (played by Lyle Kanouse) appears in Whatever Works.
Morgenstern (played by Olek Krupa) appears in Whatever Works.
Whatever Works (2009) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Boris Yellnikoff
(played by Larry David) — protagonist
Boris' Friend #1
(played by Adam Brooks) — supporting
Marietta
(played by Patricia Clarkson) — supporting
Helena
(played by Jessica Hecht) — minor
Boy on Street
(played by Clifford Lee Dickson) — minor
Perry's Friend
(played by Nicole Patrick) — minor
Boris' Friend #2
(played by Lyle Kanouse) — minor
Morgenstern
(played by Olek Krupa) — minor
John
(played by Ed Begley Jr.) — supporting
Boy's Mother
(played by Yolonda Ross) — minor
Perry
(played by John Gallagher Jr.) — supporting
Key Relationships
Boy's Mother → Boy on Street
(mother)
John → Helena
(Unknown Hospital Acquaintance)
Helena → Marietta
(Social Party Acquaintance)
John → Morgenstern
(Conflict Ex-Husband's New Partner)
Marietta → Morgenstern
(Romantic Open Relationship Partner)
Marietta → John
(Family Ex-Spouse)
Perry's Friend → Perry
(friend)
Boris' Friend #2 → Boris Yellnikoff
(friend)
Boris' Friend #1 → Boris Yellnikoff
(friend)
Story Analysis
A cynical professor's life unravels as displaced Southern characters adapt to New York's liberal culture, finding unexpected love and philosophical acceptance.
