Balthasar — Ben-Hur Character Profile

About Balthasar

Wise Magus who travels to Judea and preaches spiritual peace to Judah.

Balthasar — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Wisdom, Astrology, Spiritual guidance

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

Affiliations

• Biblical Magi

Quick Facts about Balthasar

Occupation

astrologer, sage

Balthasar's Known Relations

• Biblical Magi — Member of

Balthasar appears in 2 titles

• Ben-Hur (1959)
• Jesus of Nazareth (1977) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Finlay Currie

Appears in

Ben-Hur (1959)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Balthasar — Alliance Spiritual Counselor — Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston)

  Balthasar challenges Judah's revenge-driven worldview.

  Balthasar urges Judah to cast off his consuming hate and vengeance.

• Balthasar — Narrative Religious Witness — Christ (Claude Heater)

  Balthasar shares the final religious revelation that completes Judah's transformation.

  Balthasar accompanies Judah while they witness Christ's crucifixion.

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