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| Rum Tum Tugger | |
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| Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats / Cats character | |
| Created by | T. S. Eliot |
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| Species | Cat (Maine Coon)[1] |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Jellicle cats |
Rum Tum Tugger is one of the many feline characters in the 1939 poetry book Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot, and in the 1981 musical Cats which is based on Eliot's book. Rum Tum Tugger is a rebellious Jellicle cat who loves to be the center of attention.
The role of Rum Tum Tugger was originated by Paul Nicholas on the West End in 1981, and by Terrence Mann on Broadway in 1982. Then, in the 1998 video production, he was performed by John Partridge. Jason Derulo portrayed Rum Tum Tugger in the 2019 film adaptation.