Top 9 characters with numbers for names
Taking place in a world parallel to our own, in which the very legacy of humanity is threatened, 9 is out now in cinemas nationwide. To celebrate the release, we've picked out our nine favourite film and TV characters who have numbers for names!
'9' (9)
The movie begins with the scientist creating a little mechanical humanoid rag doll (9) as it tells how the humanity, in its blind pursuit of science and technology, went to his doom. He finally gives life to the doll with a talisman and then, he dies. Voiced by Elijah Wood, 9 awakens from the lifeless world and seems destined to save the future. He is then found by a group of sapient rag dolls, living a post-apocalyptic existence, who believe he displays leadership qualities that may help them to survive.
'Number 5' (Short Circuit)
One of five prototype robots proposed for use by the U.S. military, Number 5 is struck by lightning during a demonstration, altering its program, causing a malfunction. Finding itself at the home of animal-lover Stephanie Speck (Ally Sheedy) in Oregon, the robot gains a respect for life, rejecting the destructive nature of its military programming, and goes on the run in fear of the disassembly that awaits it when caught.
'Number 1' (James Bond movies)
Head of the global criminal organization SPECTRE with aspirations of world domination, Ernst Stavro Blofeld is commonly referred to as Number 1, a sign of authority and respect from his henchmen, and an official numerical position given to members of SPECTRE. In his first appearances in the Bond series, he is a physically unseen character, with only his lower body visible as he strokes his trademark white cat.
The 456 (Torchwood: Children Of Earth)
Known only by the frequency they are using to communicate with Earth, these unnamed aliens made a deal with the UK government in 1965, extorting 12 children in return for a cure to an Earth-bound virus which was about to mutate. Returning to Earth over 40 years later, the species demand that 10% of the world's children be given to the race as a gift, or else the entire human race would be destroyed.
Agent 99 (Get Smart)
A beautiful unnamed female agent whose appearance is useful in undercover operations, Agent 99 teams up with bumbling secret agent Maxwell Smart (Agent 86) to battle KAOS, an international organization of evil. The pair investigate and thwart various threats to the world, though Smart's incompetence invariably causes complications. However, Smart never fails to save the day, usually thanks to his own dumb luck and often by Agent 99's skills.
Number 2 (Austin Powers movies)
Played by Robert Wagner in all three movies, with Rob Lowe playing his younger self in The Spy Who Shagged Me, the character was modeled after the villain Emilio Largo in the 1965 James Bond movie Thunderball. Having worked for Dr. Evil for at least 30 years, Number 2 also takes care to inform Dr. Evil of flaws in his plans, such as the fact that a one million dollar ransom, in 1997, is not a tremendous amount of money compared to 30 years previous.
Thirteen (House)
Played by former The OC actress Olivia Wilde, Thirteen joined the medical drama as part of the new diagnostic team assembled by Dr. Gregory House after the disbanding of his previous team in the third season finale. The character's nickname derives from the number she was assigned during a competition for her position. Following hints about her character's sexuality, the actress later revealed that her character is indeed bisexual.
007 (James Bond movies)
Created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short story collections, the character has appeared in a total of 24 films. An officer of the British Secret Intelligence Service, Commander Sir James Bond is widely believed to be a romanticised version of Fleming, himself a jet-setting womaniser. The role has been played by British actor Daniel Craig since 2006.
Number 6 (The Prisoner)
The central character in the 1960s TV series The Prisoner, Number 6 was played by Patrick McGoohan and in a new remake will be played by Jim Caviezel. Also co-created by McGoohan, the show combined spy fiction with elements of science fiction, allegory, and psychological drama, following a British former secret agent who is held prisoner in a mysterious seaside village.
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