| Rick O'Connell | |
|---|---|
| The Mummy character | |
 Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell in The Mummy (1999) | |
| First appearance | The Mummy (1999) |
| Last appearance | The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) |
| Created by | Stephen Sommers |
| Portrayed by | Brendan Fraser |
| Voiced by | Ryan Drummond (The Mummy video game) John Schneider (The Mummy: The Animated Series) James Horan (The Mummy Returns video game) Brendan Fraser (Tomb of the Dragon Emperor video game) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Richard O'Connell |
| Occupation | Adventurer/Archeologist, (Retired) Legionnaire & Mercenary (Formerly) |
| Spouse | Evelyn O'Connell |
| Children | Alex O'Connell |
| Relatives | Jonathan Carnahan (brother-in-law) Lin (daughter-in-law) |
Richard "Rick" O’Connell is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the second incarnation of The Mummy franchise. He is portrayed by Brendan Fraser.[1] Fraser reprised the role of O'Connell in The Mummy Returns[2] released in 2001, and in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor from 2008.[3]
Fraser's portrayal of O'Connell has been well-received, and the character has been compared to the likes of Indiana Jones.[4][5]
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- ^ Asher-Perrin, Emmet (2017-06-12). "The Mummy Was the Perfect Successor to Indiana Jones". Tor.com. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
- ^ "5 Reasons The Mummy Became the Indiana Jones for a New Generation". Retrieved 2020-12-05.