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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* Popeye was created by [ | * Popeye was created by cartoonist [[wikipedia:E._C._Segar|Elzie Crisler Segar]], and first debuted in his ''Thimble Theatre'' comic strip in 1929; published by King Features Syndicate. He initially started off as a supporting character, but his unexpected popularity from readers led Segar to make him the strip's main focus. | ||
* "Popeye" was only a nickname due to his appearance. In ''Popeye and Son'', it was retconned to be his family name. | * "Popeye" was only a nickname due to his appearance. In ''Popeye and Son'', it was retconned to be his family name. | ||
Revision as of 05:50, 28 March 2023
| Popeye | |
|---|---|
 Yer always wonderin' why I yam holdin' this can o' spinach, but tha's 'cuz I eats it for me own strengt'! | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | J. Wellington Wimpy Eugene the Jeep |
| Other relative(s) | Four nephews, Pipeye, Peepeye, Poopeye, and Pupeye |
| Marital status | Husband to Olive Oyl in Popeye and Son |
| Children | One son, Popeye Jr., in Popeye and Son |
| First appearance | ANPH: "Popeye the Carpenter" (1979) |
| Played by | Jack Mercer (1979-83) Maurice LaMarche (1987) |
 Popeye and Son | |
Popeye, also known as Popeye Popeye, is the title character and protagonist in the Popeye animated franchise. His voice was originated by Jack Mercer.
Character description
Appearances
TV series
Specials
Biography
Gallery
- Main article: Popeye/Gallery
Behind the scenes
- Popeye was created by cartoonist Elzie Crisler Segar, and first debuted in his Thimble Theatre comic strip in 1929; published by King Features Syndicate. He initially started off as a supporting character, but his unexpected popularity from readers led Segar to make him the strip's main focus.
- "Popeye" was only a nickname due to his appearance. In Popeye and Son, it was retconned to be his family name.
