John Willoughby — Sense and Sensibility Character Profile

About John Willoughby

Dashing man who courts Marianne before abruptly leaving for London. He marries the wealthy Miss Grey, abandons Colonel Brandon's pregnant ward, and causes Marianne severe heartbreak.

John Willoughby's Known Relations

• Colonel Brandon — Enemy

Character Facts

Played by

Greg Wise

Appears in

Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (9)

• John Willoughby — related — Elinor Dashwood (Emma Thompson)
• John Willoughby — related — Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant)
• John Willoughby — related — Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant)
• John Willoughby — Romantic Fiancé — Miss Grey (Lone Madsen)

  A marriage alliance driven by financial security.

• John Willoughby — Conflict Social Rival — Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant)

  Indirect rivalry within the local marriage market.

• John Willoughby — Conflict Moral Contrast — Lucy Steele (Imogen Stubbs)

  Contrasting approaches to romantic commitment and honor.

• John Willoughby — Social Acquaintance — Mrs. Jennings (Elizabeth Spriggs)

  Casual social encounter in London society.

• John Willoughby — Social Local Gentry — Sir John Middleton (Robert Hardy)

  Mutual recognition within the regional social hierarchy.

• John Willoughby — Social Guest — Mrs. Dashwood (Gemma Jones)

  Regular social interaction as a local visitor.

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More characters from Sense and Sensibility

• Elinor Dashwood (Emma Thompson)
• Marianne Dashwood (Kate Winslet)
• Colonel Christopher Brandon (Alan Rickman)
• Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant)
• Charlotte Jennings Palmer (Imelda Staunton)
• Mrs. Dashwood (Gemma Jones)
• Mr. Dashwood (Tom Wilkinson)
• Maid to Mrs. Jennings (Josephine Gradwell)
• Curate (Alexander John)
• Pigeon (Allan Mitchell)
• Betsy (Isabelle Amyes)
• Margaret Dashwood (Emilie François)