Samuel T. Philander

Samuel T. Philander is an antagonist in The Legend of Tarzan. He is Professor Archimedes' academic rival who frequently attempts to steal his ideas or garner fame by turning Tarzan in as the "missing link". He was voiced by Craig Ferguson.

The Legend of Tarzan
On one occasion, he found Pellucidar yet his photographic proof was ruined by a monkey photographing himself. He even tried to capture the silver ape Mangani whom is known for his healing powers. Samuel even tried to capture Tarzan and his men mistaken Archimedes as him. His humiliations reduced him to living in an apartment in Chicago constantly ducking the Landlord when he was visited by Edgar Rice Burroughs about what he knows about Tarzan.

Trivia

 * Philander is modeled on the British comedy actor Terry-Thomas.
 * Philander was named after Professor Porter's bumbling assistant in the original Tarzan novel.