Hiram Otis — The Canterville Ghost Character Profile

About Hiram Otis

An American inventor and head of the Otis family who relocates to the English manor. He is focused on social climbing and hosting a banquet, prompting him to seek help in neutralizing Sir Simon to protect his social prospects.

Character Facts

Played by

David Harewood

Appears in

The Canterville Ghost (2023)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Canterville Ghost

• Sir Simon de Canterville (Stephen Fry)
• Grim Reaper / Gardener / Swordsman / Monster / Old Duke (Hugh Laurie)
• Henry Duke of Cheshire (Freddie Highmore)
• Virginia Otis (Emily Carey)
• Kent Otis (voice) (Bennett Miller)
• Mrs Umney (Imelda Staunton)
• The Colonel / Guests (voice) (Giles New)
• Lucretia Otis (Meera Syal)
• Lord Monroe (voice) (Bill Lobley)
• Professor Borsakov / Guests (voice) (Keiron Self)
• Lady Eleanor de Canterville / Lady Erlynne / Guests (voice) (Elizabeth Sankey)
• Mrs Borsakov / Guests (voice) (Lynne Seymour)