John Canty — The Prince and the Pauper Character Profile

About John Canty

Tom's abusive father who forces his son to steal. After taking in the disguised Edward, he attempts to beat him again, pushes Miles Hendon off a roof, and flees London. He is later tracked down and killed by a member of Ruffler's gang.

Character Facts

Played by

Ernest Borgnine

Appears in

The Prince and the Pauper (1977)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• John Canty — Family Father — Prince Edward / Tom Canty (Mark Lester)

  Abusive father who forces his son into theft and violence.

• John Canty — Conflict Rival — Miles Hendon (Oliver Reed)

  Violent clash between the pauper's father and the prince's protector.

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More characters from The Prince and the Pauper

• Prince Edward / Tom Canty (Mark Lester)
• Miles Hendon (Oliver Reed)
• Henry VIII (Charlton Heston)
• The Ruffler (George C. Scott)
• Hugh Hendon (David Hemmings)
• The Duke of Norfolk (Rex Harrison)
• Hertford (Harry Andrews)
• Lady Edith (Raquel Welch)
• . St.John (Julian Orchard)
• Mother Canty (Sybil Danning)
• Jester (Graham Stark)
• Princess Elizabeth (Lalla Ward)