10 Fictional Characters That Were Inspired By Real People

Published on 04/27/2023
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Captain Hook from ‘Peter Pan’

Hans Conried, an American actor who initially provided the voice for Disney’s animated Captain Hook but whose energetic performance encouraged the animators to incorporate his image as well, was the inspiration for the character.

Captain Hook From 'Peter Pan'

Captain Hook From ‘Peter Pan’

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Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones was influenced by the adventurer and Yale professor Hiram Bingham III. His claim to fame was discovering the Machu Picchu ruins, and “Raiders of the Lost Ark” pays tribute to him by placing the opening sequence exactly adjacent to the location.

Indiana Jones

Indiana Jones

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