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Merlin (Character)
from Excalibur (1981)

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Excalibur (1981) -- A spirited accounting of one of the most obscure periods of the world's history. This reprisal is magical in its execution and gives its audience something to watch.
Excalibur (1981) -- Another retelling of the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
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Biography:
Merlin is the wizard that helps King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table with his magic... more
Alternate Names:
Ambrosinus / El mago Merlín / Max Merlin / Merlijn the wizard / Merlin als alter Mann / Merlin as a boy / Merlin l'Enchanteur / Merlin the Enchanter / Merlin the Magician / Merlin, enchanteur / Merlyn / Merlín / Old Merlin

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  1. Shrek Forever After (2010) Played by Eric Idle
    ... aka Shrek Forever After: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
  2. Die Legende von Loch Ness (2010) (TV) Played by Thomas Fritsch

  3. "Merlin"
    ... aka The Adventures of Merlin (Australia) (Hong Kong: English title: DVD title)
        - Beauty and the Beast: Part Two (2009) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - Beauty and the Beast: Part One (2009) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - Lancelot and Guinevere (2009) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - The Nightmare Begins (2009) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - The Once and Future Queen (2009) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
          (14 more)
  4. "Kaamelott"
        - Dies Iræ (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
        - Lacrimosa (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
        - Arturus Rex (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
        - Nuptiæ (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
        - Dux Bellorum (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
          (61 more)
  5. "Batman: The Brave and the Bold"
        - Day of the Dark Knight! (2009) TV episode, Played by David McCallum
  6. Merlin and the Book of Beasts (2009) (TV) Played by James Callis
  7. Merlin and the War of the Dragons (2008) (V) Played by Simon Lloyd Roberts
  8. Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) (V) Played by Matthew Walker
    ... aka The Ark of Truth (USA: short title)
  9. Das Wunder von Loch Ness (2008) (TV) Played by Thomas Fritsch
    ... aka The Secret of Loch Ness (USA: video title)
  10. Morgana (2007) (TV) Played by Ruy de Carvalho
  11. "Pé na Jaca"
        - Episode dated 11 June 2007 (2007) TV episode, Played by Humberto Martins
        - Episode dated 9 June 2007 (2007) TV episode, Played by Humberto Martins
        - Episode dated 8 June 2007 (2007) TV episode, Played by Humberto Martins
        - Episode dated 7 June 2007 (2007) TV episode, Played by Humberto Martins
        - Episode dated 6 June 2007 (2007) TV episode, Played by Humberto Martins
          (18 more)
  12. Perceval (2007/II) Played by José María Carrillo (as Merlín)
  13. Shrek the Third (2007) Played by Eric Idle
    ... aka Shrek 3 (Singapore: English title) (USA: working title)
    ... aka The Third (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  14. The Last Legion (2007) Played by Ben Kingsley / Ben Kingsley (as Ambrosinus)
    ... aka L'ultima legione (Italy)
    ... aka La dernière légion (France)
  15. "Stargate SG-1"
    ... aka La porte des étoiles (Canada: French title: dubbed version)
        - The Quest: Part 2 (2007) TV episode, Played by Matthew Walker
        - The Pegasus Project (2006) TV episode, Played by Matthew Walker
        - Camelot (2006) TV episode, Played by Matthew Walker
        - Avalon: Part 1 (2005) TV episode, Played by Matthew Walker
  16. Decoding the Past: Doomsday 2012 - The End of Days (2007) (TV) Played by Mark Kulka
  17. Merlin's Apprentice (2006) (TV) Played by Sam Neill
    ... aka Merlin (Australia)
  18. They're Made Out of Meat (2005) Played by Gbenga Akinnagbe
  19. The Sorcerer of Stonehenge School (2005) Played by Mark Redfield (as Merlin the Enchanter)
  20. "King Arthur's Disasters" (2005) TV series Played by Matt Lucas
  21. River City Rumble (2004) (V) Played by Rich Durham
  22. King Arthur (2004) Played by Stephen Dillane
    ... aka King Arthur: Director's Cut (USA: DVD title (director's cut))
  23. Sweet Underground (2004) Played by Gino Havens
  24. Benji: Off the Leash! (2004) Played by Kathleen Camp
  25. "Potatoes and Dragons" (2004) TV series Played by John Vamvas
    ... aka Patates et dragons (France)
  26. Merlin by Isaac Albéniz (2004) (TV) Played by David Wilson-Johnson
  27. Trois jeunes tambours (2003) Played by Merlin Bralet
  28. "Sítio do Pica-Pau Amarelo"
        - Episode #3.27 (2003) TV episode, Played by Emiliano Queiroz
        - Episode #3.26 (2003) TV episode, Played by Emiliano Queiroz
        - Episode #3.25 (2003) TV episode, Played by Emiliano Queiroz
        - Episode #3.24 (2003) TV episode, Played by Emiliano Queiroz
        - Episode #3.23 (2003) TV episode, Played by Emiliano Queiroz
          (10 more)
  29. The War of the Starfighters (2003) Played by Philip Appleton
  30. "ChuckleVision"
        - Bookshop Chuckles (2003) TV episode, Played by Leslie Schofield
  31. "The Jersey"
        - Origins: Part 1 (2003) TV episode, Played by Angus Scrimm
  32. "Justice League"
    ... aka JL (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Justice League Unlimited (USA: third season title)
        - A Knight of Shadows: Part 1 (2002) TV episode, Played by William Morgan Sheppard
  33. White Teeth (2002) (TV) Played by Russell Brand
  34. "The Outer Limits"
    ... aka The New Outer Limits (USA: promotional title)
        - The Tipping Point (2002) TV episode, Played by Jim Byrnes
  35. El caballero Don Quijote (2002) Played by Manuel Manquiña (as Merlín)
    ... aka Don Quixote, Knight Errant (International: English title)
  36. "Guinevere Jones" (2002) TV series Played by Ted Hamilton
  37. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2002) Played by Robert Davi
  38. T.T. Sindrom (2002) Played by Dzemail Maksut
    ... aka T.T. Syndrome (Europe: English title)
  39. "The Zack Files"
        - Once and Future Zack (2002) TV episode, Played by J. Adam Brown
  40. Young Arthur (2002) (TV) Played by James Fleet
  41. "Sir Gadabout, the Worst Knight in the Land" (2002) TV series Played by Ian Lindsay
  42. 17 rue Bleue (2001) Played by Marc Berman
  43. "MythQuest"
        - Sir Caradoc at the Round Table (2001) TV episode, Played by David Gant
  44. Ma femme est une actrice (2001) Played by Pascal Reneric
    ... aka My Wife Is an Actress (USA)
  45. "The Brak Show"
        - Time Machine (2001) TV episode, Played by Marc Cram
  46. The Mists of Avalon (2001) (TV) Played by Michael Byrne
    ... aka Die Nebel von Avalon (Germany)
  47. "House of Mouse"
        - Rent Day (2001) TV episode, Played by Hamilton Camp
  48. Merlin: The Return (2000) Played by Rik Mayall
  49. Suite en ré (2000) (TV) Played by Adama Niane
  50. The Exotic Time Machine II: Forbidden Encounters (2000) (TV) Played by David Christensen

  51. Het Monster van Toth (1999) (TV) Played by Bert Johan van Goor (as Merlijn the wizard)
  52. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"
        - Once Upon a Future King (1999) TV episode, Played by Tim Faville / Norman Forsey (as Old Merlin)
  53. The Excalibur Kid (1999) (V) Played by François Klanfer
  54. Arthur's Quest (1999) (TV) Played by Arye Gross
  55. Gierig (1999) Played by Michael Gaißmayer
  56. A Knight in Camelot (1998) (TV) Played by Ian Richardson
  57. Lucinda's Spell (1998) Played by Daniel Rhyder
  58. Quest for Camelot (1998) Played by John Gielgud
    ... aka The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot (International: English title)
  59. Merlin (1998/II) (TV) Played by Sam Neill
  60. Let's Stick Together (1998) Played by Rod Turner
  61. Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard (1997) (V) Played by Ian Abercrombie
  62. "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"
    ... aka Sabrina (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Sabrina Goes to College (USA: promotional title)
        - Oh What a Tangled Spell She Weaves (1997) TV episode, Played by Bobcat Goldthwait
  63. Un amour de sorcière (1997) Played by Malcolm Dixon
    ... aka Witch Way Love
  64. "The New Adventures of Robin Hood"
    ... aka Les nouvelles aventures de Robin des bois (France)
        - The Legend of Olwyn (1997) TV episode, Played by Geoffrey Bayldon
        - Return to Camelot (????) TV episode, Played by David Gant
  65. Kids of the Round Table (1997) Played by Malcolm McDowell
  66. Lancelot: Guardian of Time (1997) Played by Leonard Auclair
  67. "Timmy Towers"
        - No Time Like the Present (????) TV episode, Played by Stephen Mulhern
  68. Crystal Cave (1996) (TV) Played by Robert Guillaume
    ... aka The Crystal Cave: Lessons from the Teachings of Merlin (USA: video box title)
  69. Alchemy (1996) (TV) Played by Robert Guillaume
  70. Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (1996) Played by George Milan
  71. Le sphinx (1995) Played by Nicolas Doyle
  72. A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995) Played by Ron Moody
  73. "Chien et chat" Played by Roland Giraud
        - La faute (1995) TV episode, Played by Roland Giraud
        - L'embrouille (1994) TV episode, Played by Roland Giraud
        - Chien et chat (1992) TV episode, Played by Roland Giraud
  74. Last Enchantment (1995) Played by Dan Work
    ... aka All in the Name of Comedy
  75. A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1995) Played by Michael York
    ... aka Arbalète et rock'n roll (France)
  76. Trapped in Paradise (1994) Played by Sarge / Mabel
  77. Regarde les hommes tomber (1994) Played by Philippe du Janerand
    ... aka See How They Fall
  78. Guinevere (1994) (TV) Played by Donald Pleasence
    ... aka Bound in Blood (Australia: video title)
  79. TekWar: TekLab (1994) (TV) Played by Jody Racicot
  80. Seaview Knights (1994) Played by James Bolam
  81. "King Arthur and the Knights of Justice"
        - Opening Kick-off (1992) TV episode, Played by Jim Byrnes
  82. Death Ring (1992) (V) Played by Kelly Bennett
  83. Merlin (1992) Played by Rodney Wood
    ... aka Merlin: The True Story of Magic
  84. Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991) (TV) Played by George Winter / Jody David (as Merlin as a boy)
  85. "MacGyver"
        - Good Knight MacGyver: Part 2 (1991) TV episode, Played by Time Winters
        - Good Knight MacGyver: Part 1 (1991) TV episode, Played by Time Winters
  86. "The Legend of Prince Valiant"
        - The Triumph (????) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Lost (????) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Cursed (????) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Road Back (????) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Ghost (????) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
          (4 more)
  87. "Knightmare"
        - Episode #4.16 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
        - Episode #4.7 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
        - Episode #4.5 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
        - Episode #4.4 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
        - Episode #4.2 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
          (20 more)
  88. Les chevaliers de la table ronde (1990) Played by Alain Cuny

  89. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1989) (TV) Played by Rene Auberjonois
  90. The Lords of Magick (1989) Played by Robert Ankers
  91. Sárkány és papucs (1989) Played by Kamill Feleki
    ... aka Dragon and Slippers
  92. Novye priklyucheniya yanki pri dvore korolya Artura (1988) Played by Albert Filozov
    ... aka Novye priklyucheniya yanki pri dvore korolya Artura. Fantaziya na temu Marka Tvena (Soviet Union: Russian title: complete title)
  93. High Mountain Rangers (1987) (TV) Played by Rick Porter
  94. "The Twilight Zone"
    ... aka The New Twilight Zone (Australia)
        - A Day in Beaumont/The Last Defender of Camelot (1986) TV episode, Played by Norman Lloyd
  95. "3-2-1"
        - The Magic of Merlin (1985) TV episode, Played by Kenneth Connor
        - Egypt (1982) TV episode, Played by Kenneth Connor
  96. Arthur the King (1985) (TV) Played by Edward Woodward
    ... aka Merlin & the Sword (USA: video title)
    ... aka Merlin and the Sword (Philippines: English title: theatrical title)
  97. Vasantha Sena (1985) Played by Shobana
  98. Quidam (1984) (TV) Played by Philippe du Janerand
  99. "Série noire"
        - L'ennemi public n° 2 (1984) TV episode, Played by Bernard Maître
  100. "Bergerac"
        - Always Leave Them Laughing (1983) TV episode, Played by Edward Phillips
  101. Camelot (1982) (TV) Played by James Valentine (as Merlyn)
  102. "Mr. Merlin"
        - I Was a Teenage Loser (1982) TV episode, Played by Barnard Hughes (as Max Merlin)
        - Arrivederci Dink (1982) TV episode, Played by Barnard Hughes (as Max Merlin)
        - An Absence of Amulets (1982) TV episode, Played by Barnard Hughes (as Max Merlin)
        - Change of Venue: Part 1 (1982) TV episode, Played by Barnard Hughes (as Max Merlin)
        - Change of Venue: Part 2 (1982) TV episode, Played by Barnard Hughes (as Max Merlin)
          (17 more)
  103. L'atterrissage (1981) (TV) Played by Jean Barney
  104. Knightriders (1981) Played by Brother Blue
    ... aka George A. Romero's Knightriders (USA: complete title)
  105. Excalibur (1981) Played by Nicol Williamson
  106. Le dernier métro (1980) Played by Marcel Berbert
    ... aka The Last Metro (International: English title)
  107. "Merlin"
        - Die Vision (1980) TV episode, Played by Josef Fröhlich
        - Der Tod auf Camelot (1980) TV episode, Played by Ekkehardt Belle / Josef Fröhlich
        - Der Auserwählte (1980) TV episode, Played by Josef Fröhlich
        - Die Falle (1980) TV episode, Played by Josef Fröhlich
        - Der Duft des Weißdorns (1980) TV episode, Played by Josef Fröhlich (as Merlin als alter Mann)
          (6 more)
  108. "Read All About It!"
        - 'Tis Magic (????) TV episode, Played by John Dee

  109. "The Legend of King Arthur" (1979) TV series Played by Robert Eddison
  110. The Spaceman and King Arthur (1979) Played by Ron Moody
    ... aka A Spaceman in King Arthur's Court (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka UFO
    ... aka Unidentified Flying Oddball (USA)
  111. "The Boy Merlin"
        - The Lady and the Sword (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
        - A Gathering of Armies (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
        - The Tide of Vengeance (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
        - The Round Table of Destiny (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
        - The Book of Magic (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
          (1 more)
  112. Les acteurs de bonne foi (1979) (TV) Played by Dominique Rozan
  113. Licensed to Love and Kill (1979) Played by John Arnatt
    ... aka The Man from S.E.X. (USA)
    ... aka Undercover Lover (USA)
  114. Magic (1978) Played by E.J. André
  115. "Shadows"
        - The Boy Merlin (1978) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
  116. "Tarzan and the Super 7" (1978) TV series Played by Michael Bell
  117. "Once Upon a Classic"
        - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1978) TV episode, Played by Roscoe Lee Browne
  118. Good Against Evil (1977) (TV) Played by Issac Goz
  119. "Carry on Laughing!"
        - Short Knight, Long Daze (1975) TV episode, Played by Peter Butterworth
        - Under the Round Table (1975) TV episode, Played by Peter Butterworth
  120. "The Ghost Busters"
    ... aka The Original Ghostbusters (USA: video title)
        - Merlin, the Magician (1975) TV episode, Played by Carl Ballantine
  121. Son of Dracula (1974) Played by Ringo Starr
    ... aka Count Downe (UK: alternative title)
    ... aka Young Dracula
  122. "Au théâtre ce soir"
        - La collection Dressen (1971) TV episode, Played by Raymond Baillet

  123. "Les cinq dernières minutes"
        - Traitement de choc (1969) TV episode, Played by Jacques Lalande
  124. "The Avengers"
        - The Morning After (1969) TV episode, Played by Peter Barkworth
        - Look - (Stop Me If You've Heard This One) But There Were These Two Fellers... (1968) TV episode, Played by Robert James
  125. The Magic Land of Mother Goose (1967) Played by Roy Huston (as Merlin the Magician)
    ... aka Santa Visits the Magic Land of Mother Goose
    ... aka Sarah Visits the Magic Land of Mother Goose
  126. Camelot (1967) Played by Laurence Naismith (as Merlyn)
  127. "The Time Tunnel"
        - Merlin the Magician (1967) TV episode, Played by Christopher Cary / Dennis Christopher
  128. Vice Girls Ltd. (1964) Played by Richard DeHavilland
    ... aka V Girls Ltd. (USA: bowdlerized title)
  129. 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) Played by Tony Randall
    ... aka The Secret World of Dr. Lao
  130. The Sword in the Stone (1963) Played by Karl Swenson
  131. Siege of the Saxons (1963) Played by John Laurie
  132. Lancelot and Guinevere (1963) Played by Mark Dignam
    ... aka Sword of Lancelot (USA)
  133. Niets dan de waarheid (1963) (TV) Played by Dick Scheffer
  134. "Richard the Lionheart"
        - King Arthur's Sword (1962) TV episode, Played by Ferdy Mayne
  135. Jules et Jim (1962) Played by Bernard Largemain
    ... aka Jules and Jim (UK) (USA)
  136. "Startime"
    ... aka Ford Startime
    ... aka Lincoln-Mercury Startime
        - Tennessee Ernie Ford Meets King Arthur (1960) TV episode, Played by Carl Ballantine

  137. Santa Claus (1959) Played by Armando Arriola (as El mago Merlín)
  138. "The David Niven Show"
        - A Day of Small Miracles (1959) TV episode, Played by Eddie Bracken
  139. Des femmes disparaissent (1959) Played by Robert Lombard
    ... aka The Road to Shame
  140. Toi-rand un mohop ha (1958) Played by Gwon So Cho
    ... aka Adventures in Toyland
  141. "The Adventures of Sir Lancelot"
        - The Thieves (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
        - Knights Choice (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
        - The Ugly Duckling (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
        - The Lady Lilith (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
        - Double Identity (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
          (19 more)
  142. Knight-Mare Hare (1955) Played by Mel Blanc
  143. A Connecticut Yankee (1955) (TV) Played by Leonard Elliott
  144. "Kraft Television Theatre"
    ... aka Ponds Theater (USA: new title)
        - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1954) TV episode, Played by Victor Jory
  145. Faites-moi confiance (1954) Played by Pierre Larquey (as Merlin l'Enchanteur)
  146. Knights of the Round Table (1953) Played by Felix Aylmer
  147. "Studio One"
    ... aka Studio One Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Studio One in Hollywood (USA: new title)
    ... aka Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Studio One (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Westinghouse Summer Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1952) TV episode, Played by Salem Ludwig

  148. The Adventures of Sir Galahad (1949) Played by William Fawcett
  149. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) Played by Murvyn Vye
    ... aka A Yankee in King Arthur's Court (UK)
  150. Paisà (1946) Played by Merlin Berth
    ... aka Paisan (USA)

  151. Regine (1935) Played by Ekkehard Arendt
  152. Rakoczy-Marsch (1933) Played by Anton Pointner
    ... aka Rakoczimarsch (Germany)
  153. A Connecticut Yankee (1931) Played by Brandon Hurst
    ... aka The Yankee at King Arthur's Court (UK)

  154. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1921) Played by William V. Mong (as Merlin the Magician)
Video-game:
  1. Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ (2007) (VG) Played by Jeff Bennett
  2. Shrek the Third (2007) (VG) Played by Jon Curry
  3. Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (VG) Played by Jeff Bennett / Minoru Uchida
    ... aka Kingudamu hâtsu II (Japan)
  4. Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic (2003) (VG) Played by Paul Knox
Archive Footage:
  1. "Disneyland"
    ... aka Disney's Wonderful World (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Disney Sunday Movie (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Magical World of Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Wonderful World of Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney Presents (USA: new title)
    ... aka Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (USA: new title)
        - The Spaceman and King Arthur: Part 2 (1982) TV episode, Played by Ron Moody
        - The Spaceman and King Arthur: Part 1 (1982) TV episode, Played by Ron Moody
        - Disney's Greatest Villains (1977) TV episode, Played by Karl Swenson

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Plot Keywords:
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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From The Last Legion (2007)
Young Arthur: Merlin, it's just a legend, just a story.
Ambrosinus: Arthur, Arthur, Arthur... have I ever lied to you?
Young Arthur: Every day.
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