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The Manipulative Operator
Character Archetype
The Manipulative Operator
13 films
13 actors
Actors with This Archetype
Angus Wright
Brian Sergent
Clint Howard
Dabney Coleman
Dennis Quaid
Jack Quaid
Kenneth Nkosi
Kieran Culkin
Larry Drake
Noah Segan
Pierre Lottin
Rebecca Hall
Robert Downey Jr.
Films Featuring This Archetype
Supporting Role
The Polygamist
2026
·
8.8
Ron Carlisle
Tootsie
1982
·
7.2
Harvey
The Substance
2024
·
7.1
Josh
Companion
2025
·
7.0
Raymond Sintès
The Stranger
2025
·
6.7
Robert G. Durant
Darkman
1990
·
6.4
Sylvia Tietjens
Parade's End
2012
·
6.4
Wynyard the Frog
Meet the Feebles
1989
·
6.3
David Seton Barnes
Soapdish
1991
·
6.3
Signore Rizzi
Pinocchio
2022
·
6.3
Squealer
Animal Farm
2026
·
6.2
J.T.
Deadgirl
2008
·
5.3
Ricky
Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4
1990
·
4.3
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The Steadfast Confidant
The Scarred Avenger
The Ruthless Predator
The Reluctant Performer
The Supportive Confidant
The Reluctant Initiate
The Objectified Subject
