| Dread Pirate Roberts | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The Dread Pirate Roberts is the identity assumed by several characters in the novel The Princess Bride (1973) and its 1987 film adaptation.[1] Various pirates (including Westley) 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.
- ^ Barbara Karg & Arjean Spaite (2007). The Everything Pirates Book: A Swashbuckling History of Adventure. p. 228.