Merlin | |
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The Sword in the Stone character | |
First appearance | The Sword in the Stone (1963) |
Based on | Merlin, mythical figure from Arthurian legends |
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In-universe information | |
Full name | Merlin the Magician[1] |
Nickname | Marvin (by Sir Ector) |
Title | The World's Most Powerful Wizard |
Occupation | Wizard |
Weapon | Staff |
Origin | England |
Nationality | English |
Abilities | |
Pets | Archimedes (owl) |
Merlin is one of the main characters in Walt Disney Animation Studios' animated film The Sword in the Stone (1963).[2] After that, also appearing in several Disney media, such as TV shows and – to a greater extent – video games. He is a powerful wizard, based on the mythical figure of the same name from the Arthurian legends. He was originally voiced by Karl Swenson in The Sword in the Stone,[2] with Jeff Bennett being his main voice actor for his different media appearances since 2005.[3]