Cecil — Night at the Museum Character Profile

About Cecil

Retired night guard who warns Larry about the museum's secrets.

Cecil — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Museum lore, Security protocols, Wisdom sharing, Observation, Mentorship

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Dick Van Dyke

Appears in

Night at the Museum (2006)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Cecil — Professional Hired By — Larry Daley (Ben Stiller)

  Cecil recruits Larry as the new night watchman and provides initial guidance.

• Cecil — Alliance Co-conspirator — Gus (Mickey Rooney)

  Cecil and Gus secretly plot together to steal the Golden Tablet for retirement funds.

• Cecil — Alliance Co-conspirator — Reginald (Bill Cobbs)

  Cecil and Reginald coordinate their efforts to sabotage the museum's magical artifact.

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