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| Agent 47 | |
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| Hitman character | |
 Agent 47 in Hitman: Absolution | |
| First appearance | Hitman: Codename 47 (2000) |
| Created by | IO Interactive |
| Designed by | Jacob Andersen |
| Voiced by | David Bateson |
| Portrayed by | Various
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| In-universe information | |
| Weapon | AMT Hardballer |
Agent 47 is a fictional character, the protagonist and the player character of the Hitman video game franchise, developed by IO Interactive. He has been featured in all games of the series, as well as various spin-off media, including two theatrically released films, a series of comics, and two novels. He has been voiced by actor David Bateson in every main entry in the series since its inception in 2000.
The player controls 47, a monotone contract killer without empathy, as he travels around the world to execute hits on various criminals that are assigned to him by Diana Burnwood, his handler within the fictional International Contract Agency (ICA). The character takes his name from being the 47th clone created by various wealthy criminals from around the world, in the hopes of creating an army of obedient soldiers to carry out their commands. As one of the last clones to be created, 47 is among the most skillful, and manages to escape his creators before finding employment with the ICA.
Agent 47 has been positively received by critics for his moral ambiguity and nuanced characterization, compared positively to other characters like Slender Man, Solid Snake, Lara Croft, and Sam Fisher.