Tintin
fictional character by Belgian cartoonist Hergé
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Summary
Tintin is a fictional human[1]. He was born on January 10, 1929[2]. He has worked as a reporter[3], journalist[4], sailor[5], and astronaut[6]. He ranks in the top 8% of fictional human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,433 views/month).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[8]
- Employer: Le Petit Vingtième[9]
- Creator: Hergé[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Instance of: comics character[12]
- Performer: Jamie Bell[13], Jean-Pierre Talbot[14]
- Commons category: The Adventures of Tintin[15]
- Official website: http://us.tintin.com[16]
- Topic's main category: Category:The Adventures of Tintin[17]
- Commons gallery: Tintin[18]
- Described at URL: https://seriewikin.serieframjandet.se/index.php/Tintin_(seriefigur)[19]
- From narrative universe: Tintin universe[20]
- Home world: Earth[21]
- Date of first performance: January 10, 1929[22]
- Described by source: Q73460964[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
- Has pet: Snowy[25]
- Present in work: The Adventures of Tintin[26], Tintin in the Congo[27], The Castafiore Emerald[28], Tintin in America[29], The Red Sea Sharks[30], The Calculus Affair[31]
- Name in native language: Tintin[32]
- Native label: Tintin[33]
- Hair color: red hair[34], blond hair[35]
- Different from: Tintim[36], Tintin[37]
- Member of the crew of: Aurora[38], Moon Rocket[39]
- Narrative role: protagonist[40]
- Enemy: Rastapopoulos[41], J. W. Müller[42]
Why It Matters
Tintin has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Jenny Everywhere[45], a fictional human[46].
FAQs
What did Tintin do for work?
Tintin worked as a reporter[3], journalist[4], sailor[5], and astronaut[6].
Who did Tintin influence?
Tintin has been cited as an influence by Jenny Everywhere[45].