Agent 47
For the film, see Hitman: Agent 47.
Agent 47
Hitman character
Agent 47 in Hitman Absolution.png
Agent 47 in promotional art for Hitman: Absolution (2012)
First appearance Hitman: Codename 47 (2000)
Created by IO Interactive
Designed by Jacob Andersen
Portrayed by Timothy Olyphant (Hitman)
Borislav Parvanov (Hitman, young)
Rupert Friend (Hitman: Agent 47)
Jesse Hergt (Hitman: Agent 47, young)
Voiced by David Bateson
In-universe information
Alias Tobias Rieper
Mr. Byrd
Flech Fischer
Mr. Julio
Jacob Leiter
Dr. Cropes
Mr. Johnson
Stan Johnson
Species Human (clone)
Occupation Contract killer, spy
Affiliation Providence (unwillingly; formerly)
International Contract Agency / ICA (formerly)
Relatives DNA donors / "Fathers":
Otto Wolfgang Ort-Meyer
Lee Hong
Pablo Belisario Ochoa
Frantz Fuchs
Arkadij Jegorov
Clones / "Brothers":
Lucas Grey / Agent 6
Agent 17
Agents 48
Born September 5, 1964 (age 57)
Satu Mare, Romanian People's Republic
Agent 47 (or simply 47) is a fictional character and the player protagonist of the Hitman video game franchise, developed by IO Interactive. He has been featured in all games of the series, as well as various spin-off media, including two theatrically released films. Agent 47 has been voiced by actor David Bateson in the video game series.
A monotone and seemingly emotionless contract killer, the player controls 47 as he travels around the world to execute hits on various criminals, both big and small, that are assigned to him by Diana Burnwood, his handler within the fictional International Contract Agency (ICA). The character takes his name from being the 47th clone created as part of an experiment funded by various wealthy criminals that sought to create an army of obedient soldiers to carry out their commands. As one of the last clones to be created, 47 is also among the most skillful, and manages to escape his creators before finding employment with the ICA. Throughout much of the series, 47's backstory is shrouded in mystery, with occasional new elements about his dark past being revealed in each entry. This is due to 47 himself having very little recollection of his life before the events of the games.
Agent 47 has been positively received by critics and fans alike for his moral ambiguity and nuanced characterization. Alongside other gaming character with similar traits, such as Lara Croft, Sam Fisher, and Solid Snake, he is considered one of the most popular and significant characters in the entire video game industry.
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