Arnold

Arnold
Portrayed by	Jack Wallace
First appearance	Orientation
In-story stats
Known ability	Space-time manipulation
Gender
Age	65+
Date of birth	circa 1943
Date of death	post 2007
Residence	Sullivan Bros. Carnival
Occupation	Carnival employee

Arnold was one of Samuel's "family" in the carnival. He was an evolved human with the ability of space-time manipulation. Arnold died after repeated uses of his ability and a tumor.

Character History

Orientation

Arnold attends Joseph Sullivan's funeral, and is helped back to the carnival by Edgar. Samuel later comes to him, and Arnold asks him if they are really going to stop running. Samuel says yes, and then asks him to send him back fourteen years into the past, just one more time.

Jump, Push, Fall

Edgar asks Samuel if "the Chinese guy" is going to be replacing Arnold. Samuel insists that family members can't be replaced.

Hysterical Blindness

Arnold has breakfast alongside other carnival members.

Once Upon a Time in Texas

Samuel has the old man send him back three years to Midland, TX and the Burnt Toast Diner. Later, after Hiro saves Charlie and affirms their relationship, Samuel has Arnold teleport Charlie somewhere in time. Arnold dies from the strain, and Samuel informs Hiro that he is now the only person who knows where Charlie is.

Graphic Novel:Smokes & Mirrors

Amanda comes across a memorial to Arnold set up on the grounds of the carnival. She comments that he must have been popular and overhears several carnies commenting about Arnold's death and Samuel's possible input. It is also shown how Arnold brought Charlene Andrews from the past to the present.

Evolved Human Abilities

Arnold sent Samuel back in time, fourteen years ago. It is unclear whether Arnold had to go back with him or just sent him back for a certain amount of time.

Notes

• According to the casting call, Arnold was originally named "Ernie". He was an old man (65+ years old) "who is on his last leg."