Hallorann — The Shining Character Profile

About Hallorann

The Overlook Hotel's chef who shares the shine with Danny and teaches him to use it.

Hallorann — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

The shine, Telepathic communication, Culinary skills

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 6/10

Hallorann appears in 2 titles

• The Shining (1980)
• Doctor Sleep (2019) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Scatman Crothers

Appears in

The Shining (1980)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Hallorann — Alliance Related — Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson)

  They share the 'shining' ability, forming an unspoken telepathic bond that drives Hallorann to return.

• Hallorann — Alliance Telepathic Partner — Danny (Danny Lloyd)

  Danny and Hallorann communicate mentally, using their psychic link to navigate the hotel's threats.

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