Assassin — The Prisoner of Zenda Character Profile

About Assassin

A dwarf assassin employed by Grand Duke Michael. He attempts to garrote Rassendyll but is interrupted by Colonel Sapt. Mistakenly believing the impostor is dead, he signals Michael, prompting the duke to move against the real king prematurely.

Character Facts

Played by

John George

Appears in

The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Assassin — Professional Employer & Mercenary — Grand Duke 'Black' Michael (Stuart Holmes)

  A transactional relationship where Michael pays for covert assassination services.

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