Who Is 'Brilliant Minds' Based On? Meet Oliver Sacks, Who Inspired Zachary Quinto's Character
justjared.comBrilliant Minds isn’t just one of the best new shows on television, it also has roots in real-life.
The NBC show, starring Zachary Quinto, has been a big hit among viewers and critics alike.
The series “follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier – the human mind – while grappling with their own relationships and mental health,” via the network.
Ahead of its fall finale, we’re taking a look at who the show is actually based on, and what the lead star had to say about the role. Keep reading to find out more… Zachary Quinto’s character, Oliver Wolf, is inspired by world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks. In a recent interview with Screen Rant, the 47-year-old actor delved deeper into the inspiration, and why he took on the role. “I felt most interested in the fact that this was based on a real-life person, Dr.
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