Senex — A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Character Profile

About Senex

The henpecked master of Pseudolus who travels with his overbearing wife Domina. Their unexpected return adds to the household chaos, and he briefly mistakes the virgin courtesan for a gift meant for him before the full deception unfolds.

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Hordern

Appears in

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Senex — Power Owner — Pseudolus (Zero Mostel)

  Senex holds legal ownership over Pseudolus.

• Senex — Family Father — Hero (Michael Crawford)

  Senex is Hero's father and legal guardian.

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