Macduff — Macbeth Character Profile

About Macduff

A Scottish nobleman who returns to Fife after Macbeth's coronation. He becomes a key figure in the rebellion against Macbeth, joining Malcolm in England. In the final battle, he confronts Macbeth and kills him, revealing he was delivered by Caesarean section, thus fulfilling the witches' prophecy.

Character Facts

Played by

Terence Bayler

Appears in

Macbeth (1971)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (7)

• Macduff — related — Lady Macbeth (Francesca Annis)
• Macduff — related — Ross (John Stride)
• Macduff — related — Malcolm (Stephan Chase)
• Macduff — related — Donalbain (Paul Shelley)
• Macduff — spouse — Macduff (Terence Bayler)
• Macduff — Conflict Avenger & Tyrant — Macbeth (Jon Finch)

  Noble warrior who fulfills the prophecy by killing the tyrant.

• Macduff — Social Fellow Thanes — Ross (John Stride)

  Scottish nobles who eventually unite against Macbeth.

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More characters from Macbeth

• Macbeth (Jon Finch)
• Lady Macbeth (Francesca Annis)
• Banquo (Martin Shaw)
• Ross (John Stride)
• Lennox (Andrew Laurence)
• Duncan (Nicholas Selby)
• Lady Macduff (Diane Fletcher)
• Fleance (Keith Chegwin)
• Second Witch (Elsie Taylor)
• Menteith (Frank Wylie)
• Third Witch (Noelle Rimmington)
• First Witch (Maisie MacFarquhar)