David Ogden Stiers, born in 1942, carved a niche in cult cinema with his compelling performances in Magic (1978) and Creator (1985). In Magic, he plays the psychiatrist grappling with the dark psyche of a ventriloquist, bringing a nuanced depth to the psychological horror genre. His role in Creator as a university professor exploring the ethical boundaries of science highlights his ability to navigate complex characters in thought-provoking narratives. Stiers' contributions to these films reflect a unique blend of intellect and emotion, enriching the cult film landscape.
Creator
With the help of student assistant Boris and stolen university equipment, Dr. Harry Wolper plans to clone his dead wife. But then he meets Meli, an egg donor for his experiment, and they fall in love. Faced with choosing between his deceased wife and Meli, Dr. Wolper sees his situation in a new light when Boris' own new love, Barbara, falls into a coma. Meanwhile, another professor tries shutting down the cloning project.Dr. Harry Wolper is a character. First he steals Boris, a new student assistant by promising him a co-ed's phone number. Then he hijacks new high tech equipment for his own research, confusing the other university researchers who can't see "the big picture." Harry has a plan, he wants to clone his dead wife, but first he needs an egg and a host. He mounts his search by stapling notices to every telephone pole in town from his bike, which is how he meets Mili. As the year progresses, he sees Boris' romance follow the same pattern as his own, twenty-five years ago.
