Sir Charles Lytton — The Pink Panther Character Profile

About Sir Charles Lytton

Alias for Sir Charles Litton, sophisticated international thief.

Sir Charles Lytton — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Jewel theft, Social engineering, Escape artistry, Forgery

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 9.5/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 8/10

Character Facts

Played by

David Niven

Appears in

The Pink Panther (1963)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Sir Charles Lytton — Professional Client — Defence Barrister (John Le Mesurier)

  Legal representation strategy that backfires on the detective.

• Sir Charles Lytton — Romantic Lover — Simone Clouseau (Capucine)

  Secret romantic and criminal partnership.

• Sir Charles Lytton — Family Uncle — George Lytton (Robert Wagner)

  Familial bond strained by George's deception and accidental discovery.

• Sir Charles Lytton — Romantic Lover — The Princess Dala (Claudia Cardinale)

  A romantic attraction that complicates the thief's mission.

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• Insp. Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers)
• The Princess Dala (Claudia Cardinale)
• Simone Clouseau (Capucine)
• Felix Townes (Michael Trubshawe)
• George Lytton (Robert Wagner)
• Hotel Manager (uncredited) (Mario Fabrizi)
• Policeman (uncredited) (John Bartha)
• Monica Fawn (as Meri Wells) (Meri Welles)
• Aristotle Sarajos (Riccardo Billi)
• Hotel Manager (voice) (uncredited) (Eugene Walter)
• Holiday Guest at Cortina d'Ampezzo (uncredited) (Giuliana Farnese)
• Waiter (uncredited) (Wael Zuaiter)