Curated category
Male characters in film
- Company of the RingIn the dark lands of Mordor, nine shadowy figures known as Black Riders or Ringwraiths ride in silence. They are the enemy that demands a counterforce. J.R.R.
- Erik SelvigErik Selvig arrived in the world on a day in 1951 within the city of Stockholm, Sweden. He grew up listening to stories about Asgard and its legendary…
- Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)Anthony Edward Stark was born on the 29th of May 1970, in Manhattan, New York. His father Howard Stark was a famous genius inventor and businessman who tried…
- Scott Lang (Marvel Cinematic Universe)Kevin Feige realized in the mid-2000s that Marvel Studios still owned the rights to Ant-Man. By 2005, the studio received a $525 million investment from…
- Frodo BagginsOn the 22nd of September, a hobbit named Frodo Baggins was born into the quiet village of Hobbiton. His parents, Drogo and Primula, died in a boating…
- Sherlock HolmesArthur Conan Doyle first introduced Sherlock Holmes to the world in 1887 with A Study in Scarlet. The character emerged from a specific moment of inspiration…
- King ArthurIn 1973, historian John Morris published The Age of Arthur and made the putative reign of King Arthur the organizing principle of his history.
- Pippin TookPeregrin Took stood at the center of Whitwell, near the Three Farthing Stone in the Tookland. He was the only son and heir of Paladin Took II, an…
- James Bond (literary character)Ian Fleming began writing Casino Royale on the 17th of February 1952 at his Goldeneye estate in Oracabessa, Jamaica. He typed two thousand words each morning…
- Kylo RenIn March 2014, the production team for Star Wars: The Force Awakens knew their main antagonist only as Jedi Killer. That name hid a character who had gone…
- Qui-Gon JinnGeorge Lucas created the character Qui-Gon Jinn for the 1999 film The Phantom Menace. He originally envisioned an American actor in the role but ultimately…
- Peter Pan (character)Scottish novelist J. M. Barrie introduced a fictional character named Peter Pan in his 1902 novel The Little White Bird.
- Merry BrandybuckMeriadoc Brandybuck lived in the village of Buckland, a place between the Brandywine River and the Old Forest. He was the only child of Saradoc Brandybuck…
- Poe DameronIn 2015, the character that would become Poe Dameron was referred to as John Doe. Early script drafts envisioned him as a black man in his 30s or 40s.
- Finn (Star Wars)Lawrence Kasdan, one of the screenwriters for The Force Awakens, grew angry during script meetings. He accused his fellow writers of not thinking big enough…
- Han SoloGeorge Lucas created the Star Wars franchise and both wrote and directed the original Star Wars film. In the earliest version of the screenplay, Solo was an…
- Sam Weller (character)In 1836, the monthly parts of The Pickwick Papers sold only about 1,000 copies. Sales figures remained flat and the book faced commercial failure until a new…
- Lando CalrissianGeorge Lucas began writing The Empire Strikes Back in 1978 with a specific character type in mind. He wanted a gambler who would serve as a foil to the rough…
- Flash GordonOn the 7th of January 1934, a new comic strip titled Flash Gordon appeared in newspapers across America. The strip was created by artist Alex Raymond and…
- Samwise GamgeeIn the dark mountain pass of Cirith Ungol, a hobbit named Samwise Gamgee hoisted his master onto his broad shoulders. Frodo Baggins could no longer walk…
- Gimli (Middle-earth)In the Ered Luin mountains, a dwarf named Gimli was born during the Third Age. He stood as the son of Glóin, who had once walked with Thorin Oakenshield on a…
- LegolasIn the deep shadows of Northern Mirkwood, a child named Legolas drew his first breath. He was the son of Thranduil, the ruler known as the Elvenking over the…