Johnny Parkson Riggs — Yolanda and the Thief Character Profile

About Johnny Parkson Riggs

An American con artist who poses as Yolanda's guardian angel to steal her family fortune. He becomes unsettled by his growing feelings for her, ultimately returns the stolen bonds, reforms, and marries her.

Johnny Parkson Riggs — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Fred Astaire

Appears in

Yolanda and the Thief (1945)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from Yolanda and the Thief

• Yolanda (Lucille Bremer)
• Victor Budlow Trout (Frank Morgan)
• Aunt Amarilla (Mildred Natwick)
• Taxi Driver (Leon Belasco)
• Duenna (Mary Nash)
• Mr. Candle (Leon Ames)
• Gigi (as Ghislaine Perreau) (Gigi Perreau)
• Major Domo (Michael Visaroff)
• Police Lieutenant (Charles La Torre)
• School Teacher (Ludwig Stössel)
• Mother Superior (Jane Green)
• Puppeteer (Remo Bufano)