Colonel Sam Daniels

Colonel Sam Daniels is a fictional character who appears in the 1995 film Outbreak. He serves as the protagonist of the film. This character is portrayed by Dustin Hoffman.
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== Throughout Outbreak ==
He is a virologist working for the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). He is a central character in the film "Outbreak." The movie's plot revolves around the discovery of a deadly virus called Motaba in the African jungle in 1967 and its potential outbreak in the present day.
Sam Daniels is sent to investigate an outbreak in Zaire and later to Cedar Creek in the United States. He plays a crucial role in identifying and dealing with the virus as it mutates and becomes airborne, causing a public health crisis. Daniels also uncovers a government conspiracy related to the virus and the military's plans to use it as a biological weapon.
Throughout the film, Daniels works alongside other scientists and military personnel to find a cure and prevent the virus from spreading. He is determined to save lives and prevent the destructive consequences of the virus, even if it means defying his superiors and taking extreme measures to protect the public. Sam Daniels' expertise and dedication are central to the efforts to contain and combat the outbreak.
== Appearances ==
*Outbreak (1995)
Category:Characters
Category:Outbreak characters
Category:Characters portrayed by Dustin Hoffman