Harlen J. Fontaine

Harlan J. Fontaine is the main antagonist in L.A. Noire. He is a clinical psychologist. Dr. Fontaine is featured several times on the front page story of the Los Angeles Inquisitor. He is the mastermind behind the Suburban Redevelopment Scandal, the L.A. Morphine Racket, and has convinced several high ranking City officials (including the Chief of Police, and Mayor) to partake in illegal activities.

He is portrayed by Peter Blomquist.

Personality
Fontaine comes off as kind, charming and charismatic, which masks his true manipulative and violent sociopathic nature, willing to kill anyone who finds out his secrets. Fontaine also has no qualms over murdering the ones whom he has tricked into working with him in his schemes, such as Courtney Sheldon and Elsa Lichtmann, who he attempts to murder before she is rescued by Ira Hogeboom. Fontaine uses his charm and position as a psychiatrist to manipulate others into trusting him and even do his bidding by coming across as a kind and caring doctor, when in reality he is a dangerous criminal mastermind and a major drug trafficker in the Los Angeles area, he uses the drugs he gets through his clinic and Courtney Sheldon, as well as his ties to organized crime, to sell the illegal merchandise for his own gain.