| Sterling Archer | |
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| Archer character | |
 Promotional image | |
| First appearance | "Mole Hunt" (2009) |
| Last appearance | Archer: Into the Cold (2023) |
| Created by | Adam Reed |
| Voiced by | H. Jon Benjamin |
| Inspired by | James Bond by Ian Fleming |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Duchess (Code Name) |
| Occupation |
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| Family | Malory Archer (mother) Ron Cadillac (stepfather) |
| Significant others |
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| Children | Abbiejean Malory "A.J." Kane-Archer (daughter) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | date unspecified Tangier, Morocco |
Sterling Malory Archer, almost exclusively referred to by his surname Archer, and sometimes referred to by his codename Duchess, is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the American adult animated sitcom Archer. Created by Adam Reed, he is voiced by H. Jon Benjamin and debuted in the series' pilot episode, "Mole Hunt", on September 17, 2009.
Inspired by James Bond, Archer is an alcoholic, womanizing secret agent of the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS), a fictional New York-based intelligence service headed by his mother Malory (Jessica Walter). His narcissism, sharp sense of humor, and complex relationships with his co-workers serve as important aspects of his character. Archer's subsequent years see him take on different occupations and personae as the show experiments with new ideas, character arcs and self-contained narratives.
The characterization of Archer, and Benjamin's performance of the character, have been well received by the media. Benjamin has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy nomination and an Annie Award nomination, for outstanding achievement in voice acting.