Character: Dr. Austin Sloper

Actor: Albert Finney

Description: a man in his early fifties, has succeeded brilliantly in his profession and also married a beautiful heiress. He is clever, experienced, perceptive, satirical, and almost always sure he is right. He often speaks ironically to Catherine, who has no way to retaliate; however, she loves him anyway. She is also afraid of him and for her, defying his disapproval of Morris is a fearful step.