George Pollard — In the Heart of the Sea Character Profile

About George Pollard

The inexperienced captain of the Essex who envies the first mate's skill. He leads the expedition to the Pacific, endures the whale attack and survival ordeal, initially covers up the truth for the owners, but later reveals it. His career ends after a subsequent shipwreck.

George Pollard — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Benjamin Walker

Appears in

In the Heart of the Sea (2015)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• George Pollard — related — Herman Melville (Ben Whishaw)
• George Pollard — related — Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth)
• George Pollard — related — Owen Coffin (Frank Dillane)
• George Pollard — related — Owen Coffin (Frank Dillane)
• George Pollard — Professional Captain And First Mate — Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth)

  Formal hierarchical relationship on the Essex with underlying tension over command authority.

• George Pollard — Professional Captain And Cabin Boy — Old Thomas Nickerson (Brendan Gleeson)

  Direct reporting line from the youngest crew member to the ship's captain.

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