Lord John Roxton — The Lost World Character Profile

About Lord John Roxton

Experienced big-game hunter with prior knowledge of the plateau. He reveals hidden diamond deposits, survives romantic conflicts with Malone, and ensures the group's financial security by sharing the gems after their escape.

Lord John Roxton — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Rennie

Appears in

The Lost World (1960)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Lord John Roxton — Alliance Teammate — Ed Malone (David Hedison)

  Core expedition partners who navigate the plateau together.

• Lord John Roxton — Alliance Former Associate — Burton White (Ian Wolfe)

  Connected through prior exploration of the plateau.

• Lord John Roxton — Alliance Guide — Native Girl (Vitina Marcus)

  Local ally providing crucial navigation.

• Lord John Roxton — Power Motivator — Costa (Jay Novello)

  Roxton's revelation shifts Costa's loyalty.

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• Ed Malone (David Hedison)
• Prof. George Edward Challenger (Claude Rains)
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• Prof. Summerlee (Richard Haydn)
• David Holmes (Ray Stricklyn)
• Costa (Jay Novello)
• Native Girl (Vitina Marcus)
• Burton White (Ian Wolfe)
• Prof. Waldron (uncredited) (Colin Campbell)
• Guest at Zoological Institute Forum (uncredited) (Murray Pollack)
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