Dread Pirate Roberts
The Dread Pirate Roberts is the identity assumed by several fictional characters in the novel The Princess Bride (1973) and its 1987 film adaptation. Various pirates (including Westley, the main protagonist) take on the role of Roberts and use his reputation to intimidate their opponents, before retiring and secretly passing on the name to someone else.
Dread Pirate Roberts | |
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The Princess Bride character | |
First appearance | The Princess Bride |
Created by | William Goldman |
Portrayed by | Cary Elwes |
In-universe information | |
Species | Human |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Pirate |
Nationality | Florin, and others |
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