Archimedes the Owl — The Sword in the Stone Character Profile

About Archimedes the Owl

Merlin's intelligent talking pet who assists in Arthur's education. He teaches Arthur how to fly as a sparrow, takes over training when Merlin departs, and remains a loyal companion and advisor in the throne room after Arthur becomes king.

Character Facts

Played by

Junius Matthews

Appears in

The Sword in the Stone (1963)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Sword in the Stone

• The Narrator/Sir Ector (Sebastian Cabot)
• Merlin (Karl Swenson)
• Madam Mim / Old Lady Squirrel (Martha Wentworth)
• Scullery Maid (voice) (uncredited) (Barbara Jo Allen)
• Kay (Norman Alden)
• Knight in Crowd #1(uncredited) (Jack Albertson)
• Knight in Crowd (voice) (uncredited) (Tudor Owen)
• The Wolf / Pike / Tiger Mim (voice) (uncredited) (James MacDonald)
• Black Bart (voice) (uncredited) (Thurl Ravenscroft)
• Wart (Rickie Sorensen)
• The Minstrel in opening sequence (voice) (uncredited) (Fred Darian)
• Little Girl Squirrel (Ginny Tyler)