Malvolio
Character in Twelfth Night / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Malvolio is a fictional character in William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night, or What You Will. His name means "ill will" in Italian, referencing his disagreeable nature.[1] He is the vain, pompous, authoritarian steward of Olivia's household.
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Malvolio | |
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Twelfth Night character | |
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Created by | William Shakespeare |
Based on | Thomas Posthumous Hoby (possibly) |
Portrayed by | Richard Burbage Vasili Merkuryev Donald McDonald Alec Guinness Alec McCowen Peter Cummins Richard Briers Gerald James Nigel Hawthorne Tamsin Greig Stephen Fry Ken Dodd |
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Gender | Male |
Occupation | Steward |
Significant other | Olivia |
Religion | Puritan (Protestant) |
Nationality | Illyria |
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