Darkman

Title character of the film Darkman and its sequels

Fictional characterfictional human film characterQ5223678

Also known as Peyton Westlake · Dr. Peyton Westlake

Present in work: Darkman
, Darkman II: The Return of Durant
, Darkman III: Die Darkman Die
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Creator: Sam Raimi
, Chuck Pfarrer
, Ivan Raimi
Performer: Liam Neeson
, Arnold Vosloo
Sex or gender: male
Occupation: scientist
, vigilante
Citizenship: United States

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Darkman is a superhero and the protagonist of the 1990 superhero film Darkman and its sequels, Darkman II: The Return of Durant and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die. The character originated in a short story titled "The Darkman" written by the film's director, Sam Raimi. He was portrayed by Liam Neeson in the original film and Arnold Vosloo in the sequels.

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Birth name: Peyton Westlake
Name in native language: Darkman
Given name: Peyton
Family name: Westlake
Languages spoken, written or signed: American English
Character type: superhero
Inspired by: The Shadow

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