title character
noun
: the character in a book for which the book is named
the title character of the book Tom Sawyer
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In a new interview, the actor — who played the title character of the 2004 cult-classic film — revealed that his kids are big fans of the quirky comedy.
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
After graduating from the California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) in Valencia, Brophy played the title character in the television series Lucan (1977-1978).
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 16 June 2024
The fact that the title character of the boy, Ezra, is played by a child actor, William Fitzgerald, who is himself neurodivergent, only added to the level of truth that was found telling this story about fathers and sons.
—Tony Spiridakis, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2024
Johnson is returning as Maui in the live-action rendition, although Cravalho will not be playing the title character.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 23 June 2024
After graduating from the California Institute of the Arts (Cal Arts) in Valencia, Brophy played the title character in the television series Lucan (1977-1978).
—Bruce Haring, Deadline, 16 June 2024
The fact that the title character of the boy, Ezra, is played by a child actor, William Fitzgerald, who is himself neurodivergent, only added to the level of truth that was found telling this story about fathers and sons.
—Tony Spiridakis, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2024
Johnson is returning as Maui in the live-action rendition, although Cravalho will not be playing the title character.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024
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“Title character.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/title%20character. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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