List of Stuart Little characters
This is a list of fictional characters that appear in the novel, films, and other related media that feature the character "Stuart Little". These include the original 1945 Stuart Little novel by E. B. White, the 1999 film adaptation of the novel, Stuart Little, the 2002 sequel, Stuart Little 2, the 2003 animated series, Stuart Little, and the 2005 direct-to-video sequel, Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild.
Main characters
Stuart Little
Stuart Little (voiced by Michael J. Fox in the films and by David Kaufman in the animated series) is the titular main character. He is a brave, adventurous, and courteous anthropomorphic white mouse. He is a member of the Little family living in New York City in 1945.[1] Although Stuart's age is never stated he has the mind and personality of an adolescent child.[2] Critics have compared Stuart's life as a mouse entering a human world to that of an adolescent moving toward adulthood.[3] Others see Stuart as giving children an empowering model of a small hero in a big world.[4]
The novel presents Stuart as being born to human parents which some found problematic.[2][3][5] The first film has Stuart adopted from an orphanage after the accidental death of his birth parents.[3]
Eleanor Little
Eleanor Little (portrayed by Geena Davis in the films and voiced by Jennifer Hale in the animated series) is mother to Stuart and his siblings, and wife of Frederick Little. She is a loving mother and can sometimes be overprotective of Stuart.
Eleanor gave birth to Martha sometime after the events of the first film, and the DVD commentary for Stuart Little 2 reveals that she is a music teacher at Stuart and George's school. She demonstrates DIY skills in Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild when she makes improvements to the family's lakeside cabin.
Her first name was revealed in the 1999 film, as it was never mentioned in the 1945 novel.
Frederick C. Little
Frederick C. Little (portrayed and voiced by Hugh Laurie) is the hard-working and friendly father of Stuart, George, and Martha, and husband of Eleanor. He works at the New York Museum of Natural History and plays piano.
Frederick is supportive of his family, encouraging Stuart to see the bright side of bad situations and telling him the importance of perseverance. He tries to get his wife to let Stuart do physical activities despite her fears for his safety. In Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild, when Eleanor refuses to let Stuart enrol in the Scouts due to his small stature, Frederick chips in saying it might do him some good, he was a Scout himself, and that he will watch out for him. Frederick volunteers himself to be in the Scouts as an assistant to Troopmaster Bickle. He also helps his wife remodel their cabin.
In the 1945 novel, his middle initial was revealed to be “C.” It is unknown what the C. stands for, and his middle initial was never used in any of the Stuart Little films or in the animated series.
George Little
George Little (portrayed by Jonathan Lipnicki in Stuart Little and Stuart Little 2, voiced by Myles Jeffrey in the animated series and by Corey Padnos in Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild) is the eldest child of Eleanor and Frederick Little. George enjoys making friends and hanging out with his brother Stuart. His interests include toy models, racing model boats, and video games.
George was excited at first about having a little brother until he found that his parents had adopted a mouse. He ignored Stuart until they played together with some of George's models, after which George became appreciative and defensive of Stuart. He fights a bully named Anton for insulting Stuart, and instigates a search party when the police fail to bring Stuart home.
In Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild, George is seen playing a handheld video game and develops a crush on Brooke, a Lake Scout at Lake Garland. George joins the Scouts to be close to Brooke.
Snowbell
Snowbell (voiced by Nathan Lane in the Stuart Little and Stuart Little 2, Quinton Flynn and Kevin Schon in the animated series and by Kevin Schon in Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild) is the Littles’ wise-cracking pet Persian cat and a former member of Smokey's alley cat gang. Snowbell is lovable, selfish, cowardly, and shallow. He has been in the family longer than Stuart, George and Martha. George, Eleanor, and Frederick are oblivious to the fact that he can talk.
In the first film, Snowbell is jealous of Stuart and plots to get rid of him. He considers eating him but cannot as Stuart is a member of the family. Mrs. Little tells Snowbell that if he is ever caught eating Stuart, he is going outside permanently and can never again come back into the house. He tries to keep Stuart's existence secret from the alley cats because they will try to eat him and because their "mouse-with-a-pet-cat" relationship is an embarrassment. When the alley cats discover and hunt Stuart, Snowbell has a change of heart and defends him. Stuart returns the favor and they become friendly.
In Stuart Little 2, Snowbell reluctantly helps Stuart look for Margalo, whom he has taken a dislike to, when she mysteriously disappears. Later, having found Margalo, he is upset at her departure.
Snowbell has further adventures camping in Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild, until he is eventually kidnapped by a mysterious beast.
Martha Little
Martha Little (portrayed by Anna and Ashley Hoelck in Stuart Little 2 and voiced by Jennifer Hale in the animated series) is the baby daughter of the family. Her character was created specifically for the film series and does not appear in the original novel. She is very messy and curious about the world.
In Stuart Little 2, Martha says her first words. In Stuart Little: The Animated Series, Martha speaks more, but still sometimes gibbers. In Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild her only speaking is babbles and a single line.
1945 novel
Margalo
Margalo (voiced by Melanie Griffith in Stuart Little 2 and by Kathy Najimy in the animated series) is a canary, one of Stuart's closest friends, and his love interest. She is kind and free-spirited and always there for the people she loves. Her mother died when she was just a baby and she was pulled from the gutter by Falcon. In the 1945 novel, Eleanor adopted Margalo. Stuart becomes more infatuated with her the longer she stays. She saves Stuart's life when he stumbles onto a garbage barge, and is warned of Snowbell's plot to eat her and flies away from the Littles'.
In Stuart Little 2 Margalo was taken in by The Falcon, who raised her to steal Eleanor's two karat ring. Margalo befriends Stuart, leaves Falcon, and gives Eleanor's ring back.
In the animated series, Margalo is a recurring character who sometimes visits the Littles.
Dr. Paul Carey
Dr. Paul Carey is a New York dentist who appeared only in the Stuart Little novel. He is a kind dentist who loves his patients, and a friend of Stuart’s. His hobby is boat racing, and is the owner of the schooner Wasp, that Stuart thought “seemed to him finer and prouder than any other.” He gave Stuart a tiny automobile when Stuart told him that he was travelling on foot to find Margalo.
Harriet Ames
Harriet Ames is a girl of about Stuart's height and age. She is said to be one of the best-dressed girls in New York City, with clothes that are especially tailored just for her. Harriet is also said to come from a rich family. In the book, Stuart invites Harriet to go on a date with him in a miniature canoe, but discovers that it has been played with by the local children when they arrive.
LeRoy
LeRoy is a fat, lazy twelve-year-old boy who is the owner of the Lillian. B. Womwrath, a model sailboat boat which always managed to beat the other competitors in the Central Park boat race in the novel. He convinced Stuart to man his boat for him in exchange for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and his own radio, but Stuart turned down the offer. Stuart managed to beat his boat in the race by losing it in a thunderstorm.
LeRoy does not appear in any of the film adaptations of the novel; as his character was most likely replaced by Anton in the first film as both characters own a Lillian B. Womrath.
Miss Gunderson
Miss Gunderson was a character in the original Stuart Little novel who was mentioned, but never seen. She was the teacher at the local schoolhouse who was unable to teach her students due to being ill.
A similar teacher character makes a brief appearance in Stuart Little 2, played by actress Maria Bamford. However, this character is unnamed, and has Stuart and George in her class, unlike the book counterpart.
The Angora Cat
The Angora Cat was an unnamed female cat who lived in a tool shed in a small park near the Littles’ house after escaping from a cage in a pet shop. Snowbell formulated a plan with the Angora Cat that would allow Snowbell to eat Margalo.
Edward Clydesdale
Edward Clydesdale is one of Dr. Paul Carey's patients who suggested where Stuart should look for Margalo. Most of his dialogue is barely understandable due to his teeth still being worked on as he was talking to Stuart.
Dr. Beechwood
Dr. Beechwood is a doctor in the novel who came to the Littles’ house to take Stuart's temperature after Eleanor accidentally left him in the washing machine.
Dr. Beechwood had a small role in the 1999 film just like he did in the novel. He was portrayed by Dabney Coleman.
1999 film
Monty
Monty (voiced by Steve Zahn in Stuart Little and Stuart Little 2, André Sogliuzzo in the animated series and Rino Romano in Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild) is a grey tabby cat who is Snowbell's best friend and a former member of Smokey's alley cat gang. He is an original character introduced for the film series. Monty is shown to be unintelligent and is somewhat of a blabbermouth (which earns him the nickname "Monty the Mouth"). His goal throughout the series is to eat Stuart and cure his hunger pangs. His catchphrase is "Please?".
Uncle Crenshaw Little
Uncle Crenshaw Little (portrayed and voiced by Jeffrey Jones) is the brother of Frederick and Stretch Little and the uncle of Stuart, George, and Martha Little.
Crenshaw first appeared in the first film as he attended the Little family reunion for Stuart's arrival into the family. He later returned as a supporting character in the animated series where it is revealed he has bought a farm, which Stuart and his family visit in the episode "A Little Bit Country", as well as a hotel that was thought to be haunted in the episode "A Little Vacation". He was also mentioned in Stuart Little 2 during a conversation between Eleanor and Frederick in which Frederick mentions that Uncle Crenshaw never stops talking.
Smokey
Smokey (voiced by Chazz Palminteri) is a dark gray alley cat who is the main antagonist of the first film and the leader of the alley cats. He came up with the plan to kill Stuart after Monty and Snowbell summoned him. Smokey was defeated by Stuart at the end of the film when he knocked him out of a tree, causing him to be chased away by a horde of dogs.
Lucky
Lucky (voiced by Jim Doughan) is a siamese cat who is also one of Smokey's henchcats.
Red
Red (voiced by David Alan Grier) is one of Smokey's henchcats. He is believed to be the idiot of his gang considering he tends to forget Stuart’s name.
Reginald Stout
Reginald Stout (voiced by Bruno Kirby) is Stuart's fake father and the husband of Camille Stout. He and his wife live on a golf course. They were both forced by Smokey and his henchcats to pose as Stuart's supposedly long-lost parents as part of his plan.
In the 2005 video game Stuart Little 3: Big Photo Adventure, it is shown that Reginald is an expert golfer and that has many trophies.
Camille Stout
Camille Stout (voiced by Jennifer Tilly) is Stuart’s fake mother and the wife of Reginald Stout. Although she and her husband were forced to pose as Stuart’s long-lost parents, she tends to care for Stuart as if he was her own son and eventually reveals to him, along with Reginald, about Smokey's plans and urge him to flee.
Camille reappeared in the 2001 video game Stuart Little: The Journey Home for the Game Boy Color along with her husband Reginald in a driving stage.
Anton
Anton (portrayed by Miles Marsico) is a mean-spirited child who bullied George in the first film. Anton tried to cheat his way to victory in the boat race by knocking out the other contestants. He appears to be very passionate about boat racing despite his young age, and he is depicted as being rude, inconsiderate, and overly competitive.
Detective Sherman
Detective Sherman (portrayed by Jon Polito) is a detective who works for the New York Police Department, organizing the investigation into Stuart's kidnapping.
Detective Phil Allen
Detective Phil Allen (portrayed by Jim Doughan) is Detective Sherman's partner.
Mrs. Keeper
Mrs. Keeper (portrayed by Julia Sweeney) is the head of the New York City Public Orphanage where Stuart was raised. She is a kind woman who happily watches over the orphans there.
Aunt Tina Little
Aunt Tina Little (portrayed by Connie Ray) is one of Stuart, George and Martha's aunts and one of Frederick's sisters.
Aunt Beatrice Little
Aunt Beatrice Little (portrayed by Allyce Beasley) is one of Stuart, George, and Martha‘s two aunts and Frederick's second sister.
Cousin Edgar Little
Cousin Edgar Little (portrayed by Brian Doyle-Murray) is Frederick Little’s cousin, as well as the nephew of Grandma Estelle Little and Grandpa Spencer Little.
Grandma Estelle Little
Grandma Estelle Little (portrayed by Estelle Getty) is the grandmother of Stuart, George and Martha Little as well as the mother of Frederick Little.
Grandpa Spencer Little
Grandpa Spencer Little (portrayed by Harold Gould) is the grandfather of Stuart, George and Martha Little as well as the father of Frederick Little.
Uncle Stretch Little
Uncle Stretch Little (portrayed by Patrick Thomas O'Brien) is the second uncle of Stuart, George and Martha Little as well as the second brother of Frederick Little.
Stuart Little 2
The Falcon
The Falcon (voiced by James Woods in Stuart Little 2 and by Pat Fraley in the animated series) is a peregrine falcon who is Margalo's former boss and the film's main antagonist. He is a power-hungry falcon who has a threatening, abusive personality towards Margalo. He took Margalo in when she was young and raised her to be his personal slave, forcing her to steal various objects, including Stuart’s mother’s wedding ring.
The Falcon returned in the animated series in the episode "A Little Bit Country", determined to get revenge on Stuart.
During Stuart Little 2's production when the main antagonist was decided to be a bird, the animators researched a number of different predatorial birds including Eagles and Hawks. The peregrine falcon was ultimately decided due to its villainous postures. Early designs of The Falcon originally had him walking on both feet in an anthropomorphic fashion while carrying a Necklace beaded with the valuables he had initially stolen.[6]
Will Powell
Will Powell (portrayed and voiced by Marc John Jefferies) is George's loyal best friend who was introduced in Stuart Little 2 and later reappeared in the episode, "He Said He Said" of the animated series.
The Coach
The coach (portrayed by Jim Doughan) is George and Stuart's soccer coach.
Wallace
Wallace (portrayed by Angelo Massagli) is George's second bully who picked on him on the soccer field. He was kicked in the face with a soccer ball by George during the final moments of the game as a result of his tormenting.
Irwin
Irwin (portrayed by Kevin Olson) is one of George’s fellow soccer players.
During George's soccer game, he was injured in the stomach after being hit by a soccer ball. His injury prompted the Coach to let Stuart join the game and fill in for him, as Stuart sat on the bench for most of the game.
Tony
Tony (portrayed by Bobby Walsh) is one of George and Stuart's classmates. He takes karate lessons.
Mark
Mark (portrayed by Michael C. Fuchs) is another one of George and Stuart's classmates. He takes guitar lessons.
Rob
Rob (portrayed by Brad Garrett) was the plumber that came to the Littles’ house to find Eleanor's ring after she thought it had fallen down the drain.
Rita Powell
Rita Powell (portrayed by Amelia Marshall) is the mother of Will Powell.
She has a minor role in Stuart Little 2, in which she speaks to Eleanor when she approaches her doorstep to pick up Stuart and George, only to find out Stuart isn't there.
Taxi driver
This unnamed taxi driver (portrayed by Ronobir Lahiri) drives the Little family around the city in search of Stuart. A phrase that he tends to speak is "Okey-dokey, no problem!"
Animated series
Rick Ruckus
Rick Ruckus (voiced by Matt Kaminsky) is George’s new friend who appeared frequently in the animated series.
Butch
Butch is a dog who lives in the same neighborhood as the Littles. In the episode "The Meatloaf Bandit", George and Stuart attempted to train him as their watchdog against the Meatloaf Bandit. His owner, Mr. Brown, has never been seen. He is also the only animal character in the franchise that does not speak.
The Crows
The Crows (voiced by Jeff Bennett) are a trio of crows who served as Falcon's henchmen in the episode "A Little Bit Country".
Scar and Tiger
Scar and Tiger (voiced by Michael Chiklis and Mark Hamill) are two cats who are the main villains in the episode "No Job is Too Little". They are both friends of Monty.
Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
Reeko
Reeko (voiced by Wayne Brady) is a smooth-talking skunk who befriends Stuart. Reeko is described by the forest animals as being selfish, lazy, greedy, and rude. He is mostly seen throughout the film trying to find a way to give food to an evil mountain lion called "The Beast". He eventually befriended Stuart, but was only interested in what kinds of food he could give to The Beast. Reeko thinks differently about himself when Stuart leaves his family’s cabin to save Snowbell from The Beast. At the end of the film, Reeko and Stuart give each other a hug, Stuart jumps into the back seat of the car, and the family drive back home to New York.
The Beast
The Beast (voiced by Virginia Madsen) is a ferocious puma who is the main antagonist of the film. She resides in a cave on the other side of the forest. She forced Reeko to bring her food and plotted to make a rug out of Snowbell's fur. She terrorized the animals of the forest into bringing her food every night as part of a tribute to herself. She was defeated when she fell into Stuart and Snowbell's trap.
Brooke
Brooke (voiced by Tara Strong) is an experienced Lake Scout at Lake Garland who is also George's love interest.
Troopmaster Bickle
Troopmaster Bickle (voiced by Peter MacNicol) is the overweight, clumsy yet well-intentioned leader of the Lake Scouts. Bickle appears to be inexperienced when it comes to leading the Scouts as he sometimes mixes up his sentences and occasionally gets himself hurt. Despite this, he is a kind man who always tries to do a good job leading the Scouts.
Beaver
Beaver (voiced by Charlie Adler) is one of the animals of the forest who appears to hate Reeko. His opinion of him changes when Reeko risks his life to save Stuart.
Cottontail
Cottontail (voiced by Kath Soucie) is a bunny who is one of the animals of the forest who also appears to hate Reeko.
Elwin
Elwin is an overweight kid who is one of the Lake Scouts at Lake Garland. He does not have a speaking role in the film. He is shown to be very physically fit despite his weight.
Bumper
Bumper is one of the Lake Scouts who participated in the canoe race. His name was briefly mentioned during the race.
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upUOMOk3E7Y