Ponyboy Curtis | |
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The Outsiders character | |
First appearance |
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Created by | S. E. Hinton |
Portrayed by | C. Thomas Howell (1983 film) Jay R. Ferguson (1990 TV series) Brody Grant (2023 stage musical) |
Age | 14 years |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Ponyboy Michael Curtis |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | High school student |
Affiliation | Greasers |
Family | Darrel Curtis (brother) Sodapop Curtis (brother) Unnamed mother (deceased) Unnamed father (deceased) |
Nationality | American |
Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
Ponyboy Michael "Pony" Curtis is a fictional character and the main protagonist of S. E. Hinton's 1967 novel The Outsiders. On screen, he is played by C. Thomas Howell in Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film adaptation and by Jay R. Ferguson in the 1990 sequel TV series. Brody Grant originated the role on stage in the 2023 stage musical adaptation.[1][2][3][4]