Commodus — Gladiator Character Profile

About Commodus

Corrupt Roman emperor who murders his father and hunts Maximus.

Commodus — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Political manipulation, Fencing, Deception, Imperial decree, Psychological warfare

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 1.5/10
• Influence: 9.5/10

Quick Facts about Commodus

Occupation

ruler

Manner of Death

Homicide

Commodus's Known Relations

• Marcus Aurelius — Father
• Faustina the Younger — Mother
• Bruttia Crispina — Spouse
• Lucilla — Sibling
• Annia Cornificia Faustina Minor — Sibling
• Marcus Annius Verus Caesar — Sibling
• Fadilla — Sibling
• Annia Aurelia Galeria Faustina — Sibling
• Vibia Aurelia Sabina — Sibling
• Domitia Faustina — Sibling
• Titus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus — Sibling
• Marcia — Unmarried partner

Character Facts

Played by

Joaquin Phoenix

Appears in

Gladiator (2000)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (7)

• Commodus — sibling — Lucilla (Connie Nielsen)
• Commodus — father — Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris)
• Commodus — Family Father — Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris)

  Biological father of Commodus, who disapproves of his son's character.

• Commodus — Conflict Arch Enemy — Maximus (Russell Crowe)

  The corrupt emperor who orders Maximus's execution and becomes his primary target for revenge.

• Commodus — Family Uncle — Lucius (Spencer Treat Clark)

  Commodus is the uncle of Lucius, the young prince who witnesses the games.

• Commodus — Family Sister — Lucilla (Connie Nielsen)

  Lucilla is the sister of Commodus and a key political figure in Rome.

• Commodus — Professional Advisor — Falco (David Schofield)

  Falco acts as Commodus's trusted political advisor and enforcer.

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