Agent 47

Agent 47 is a fictional character, the protagonist and the player character of the Hitman video game franchise, developed by IO Interactive. He has been featured in all games of the series, as well as various spin-off media, including two theatrically released films, a series of comics, and two novels. He has been voiced by actor David Bateson in every main entry in the series since its inception in 2000.

For the film, see Hitman: Agent 47.
Agent 47
Hitman character
Agent 47 in Hitman: Absolution
First appearanceHitman: Codename 47 (2000)
Created byIO Interactive
Designed byJacob Andersen
Portrayed by
Various
  • Timothy Olyphant (Hitman)
  • Borislav Parvanov (Hitman, young)
  • Rupert Friend (Hitman: Agent 47)
  • Jesse Hergt (Hitman: Agent 47, young)
Voiced byDavid Bateson
In-universe information
AliasTobias Rieper
WeaponAMT Hardballer
Family
Genetic Fathers
  • Otto Ort-Meyer
  • Lee Hong
  • Pablo Belisario Ochoa
  • Frantz Fuchs
  • Arkadij Jegorov
Nationality
Various

A monotone contract killer without empathy, the player controls 47 as he travels around the world to execute hits on various criminals that are assigned to him by Diana Burnwood, his handler within the fictional International Contract Agency (ICA). The character takes his name from being the 47th clone created by various wealthy criminals from around the world, in the hopes of creating an army of obedient soldiers to carry out their commands. As one of the last clones to be created, 47 is among the most skillful, and manages to escape his creators before finding employment with the ICA.

Agent 47 has been positively received by critics for his moral ambiguity and nuanced characterization, compared positively to other characters like Solid Snake, Lara Croft, and Sam Fisher.

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