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Character Archetype

The Well-meaning Protector

12 films12 actors

Actors with This Archetype

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Andrew Horton

Bryan Cranston

Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander

Tim Allen

Martin Short

Derek Smith

James Hampton

Michael Keaton

J. Smith-Cameron

J. Smith-Cameron

June Diane Raphael

June Diane Raphael

Benjamin King

Films Featuring This Archetype

Succubus

Succubus

2024·8.5

Malcolm in the Middle

Malcolm in the Middle

2000·8.5

Liv and Maddie

Liv and Maddie

2013·8.0

Elle

Elle

2026·7.7

Migration

Migration

2023·7.4

Leo

Leo

2023·7.4

Partysaurus Rex

Partysaurus Rex

2012·7.1

Frankenweenie

Mr. Frankenstein

Frankenweenie

2012·7.0

Minions

Minions

2015·6.4

Teen Wolf

Teen Wolf

1985·6.2

Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy

1996·6.1

Slotherhouse

Slotherhouse

2023·4.6

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The Gifted Investigator The Impulsive Predator The Strict Guardian The Shy Initiate The Loyal Confidant The Wry Stabilizer The Exasperated Mentor The Enigmatic Catalyst The Curious Investigator The Mischievous Initiate The Loyal Initiate The Practical Guardian