Original: The character also bears resemblance to the eccentric Dr. Moreau (Marlon Brando) in The Island of Dr. Moreau who also had a small sidekick that didn't speak.
Simplified: The character also bears resemblance to the eccentric Dr. Moreau in The Island of Dr. Moreau (played by Marlon Brando) who also had a small sidekick that didn't speak.