Quick Facts
Gendermale
DiedJanuary 25, TA 3019,—Battle of the Peak (physical death only, resurrected); Immortal—Zirakzigil
HomeworldValinor
Height5' 6"—5' 11" (~1.8 m) in—Tall
EyesBlue
HairGrey, later white—Grey—White—bearded
Also known asGandalf the Grey, Gandalf the White, Olórin, Mithrandir, Olorin, The White Rider, Incánus, Tharkûn, Grey Pilgrim
Character
Gandalf
The Lord of the Rings·White Council·fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium
Gandalf, originally the Maia Olórin and known to the Elves as Mithrandir, is one of the Istari (Wizards) sent to Middle-earth to oppose Sauron. Bearer of the Elven Ring Narya and a member of the White Council, he is counsellor and guide to the Free Peoples across the Third Age.
Known first as Gandalf the Grey and later, after his fall and return, as Gandalf the White, he sets in motion the Quest of Erebor with Thorin Oakenshield and helps form the Fellowship of the Ring. He appears throughout Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. His involvement in the War of the Ring and its battles is detailed in the Timeline.
Ainur swordfighter
Explore this entityJump to key sections about Gandalf.
Timeline
Key events in the life and history of Gandalf.
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Relationships
Key people, factions, places, and events connected to Gandalf.
PEOPLE
FACTIONS
PLACES
Connected Content
Related entities surfaced from across the OLN network.
LegolasAppeared together in 5 eventsAragorn IIAppeared together in 4 eventsEomerAppeared together in 4 eventsGimliAppeared together in 4 eventsThéodenAppeared together in 3 eventsÉowynAppeared together in 3 eventsGamlingAppeared together in 3 eventsPeregrin TookAppeared together in 3 eventsBeregondAppeared together in 3 eventsBilbo BagginsAppeared together in 2 events
Identity
- Species
- Ainur—Maiar—Maia—Istari
- Occupation
- swordfightermagicianvagrantdiplomatmilitary officercircus performercustodianGuardian of the Third Age,Istar (Wizard),The Grey, The White Wizard, Servant of the Secret Fire,Wielder of the flame of Anor,Elf-friend
Appearance
- Gender
- male
- Height
- 5' 6"—5' 11" (~1.8 m) in—Tall
- Eye color
- Blue
- Hair color
- Grey, later white—Grey—White—bearded
Origin & End
- Homeworld
- Valinor
- Born
- Before the creation of Arda
- Died
- January 25, TA 3019,—Battle of the Peak (physical death only, resurrected); Immortal—Zirakzigil
Affiliations
- Affiliations
Relationships
- Trained by
Abilities & Equipment
- Weapons
- GlamdringGlamdring, Narya,Wizard's staffStaffmagic stafflight and flamewandmagicElven bladeswordnone mentionedmana úrë (fire manipulation)telekinetic repulsesuperhuman durability
Other
- Adversaries
- Performers
- Voice actors
- John Huston
- Age
- ancient—over 2000 years—advanced—appears old, but effectively ageless
- Type
- Wizard—Istari—Maiar—Istar—Odinic wanderer—Merlin the Magician
- Wields
- Narya—Glamdring
- Rival Of
- OLID:lotr:saruman
Appearances
Where Gandalf appears across works and media.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Two Towers
The Silmarillion
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
The Fellowship of the Ring (film) (2001)
The Return of the King (book, 1955)
The Rings of Power
+11 more
Connections 34
- member of
- White CouncilIstariOrder of Wizards
- homeworld
- Valinor
- friend of
- Bilbo BagginsElrondBarliman ButterburBilbo BagginsAragorn IIGerontius TookGwaihirRadagastGwaihirRadagastAragorn IIGerontius TookElrondBarliman Butterbur
- ally of
- Bilbo BagginsBilbo Baggins
- killed
- Great Goblin
- took part in
- War of the RingBattle of Five Armies
- sibling of
- Radagast
- has member
- Thorin and Company
Sources
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