Scheich Ildirim — Ben-Hur Character Profile

About Scheich Ildirim

Arab sheik who mentors Judah in chariot racing and aids his quest for vengeance.

Scheich Ildirim — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Chariot racing, Resource allocation, Mentorship

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 6.5/10

Scheich Ildirim appears in 2 titles

• Ben-Hur (1959)
• Ben-Hur (2016) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Hugh Griffith

Appears in

Ben-Hur (1959)

Role

Supporting

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