Who is William Wallace in Braveheart?

Scottish rebel leader who fights for freedom, leads armies, and is executed for his cause.

Who plays William Wallace in Braveheart?

William Wallace is played by Mel Gibson.

William Wallace's abilities include swordsmanship, guerrilla tactics, inspirational leadership, tactical genius, endurance.

William Wallace has 6 mapped relationships in Braveheart. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: military leader, freedom fighter. Manner of Death: Capital punishment.

Malcolm Wallace (Father). Margaret Crawford (Mother). Marion Braidfute (Spouse).

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Swordsmanship, Guerrilla tactics, Inspirational leadership, Tactical genius, Endurance

William Wallace — Social Grieving Relative — MacClannough (Sean McGinley)
Shared familial grief strengthens clan loyalty to Wallace.
William Wallace — Professional Defendant — Magistrate (Malcolm Tierney)
Legal authority presiding over Wallace's trial.
William Wallace — Temporal Same Person — Young William Wallace (James Robinson)
Chronological progression of the protagonist's life.
William Wallace — Alliance Political Ally — Robert the Bruce (Angus Macfadyen)
Initial political alignment for Scottish independence.
William Wallace — Romantic Admirer — Princess Isabelle (Sophie Marceau)
Isabelle's immediate romantic attraction to Wallace.
William Wallace — Social Childhood Friends — Murron MacClannough (Catherine McCormack)
Long-standing friendship that evolves into marriage.