Tigellinus — The Sign of the Cross Character Profile

About Tigellinus

A loyal advisor to Emperor Nero who reports suspicious activities and insubordination. He alerts Nero to suspicions regarding the Great Fire and later informs the emperor of Marcus Superbus's defiance of the anti-Christian edicts.

Character Facts

Played by

Ian Keith

Appears in

The Sign of the Cross (1932)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Tigellinus — Alliance Palace Courtiers — Empress Poppaea (Claudette Colbert)

  Both serve the imperial court, coordinating indirectly to maintain Nero's authority and suppress dissent.

• Tigellinus — Conflict Imperial Enforcer Vs Rebel — Titus (Arthur Hohl)

  Tigellinus represents state authority that directly clashes with Titus's religious leadership.

• Tigellinus — Conflict Imperial Authority Vs Christian — Mercia (Elissa Landi)

  Tigellinus's official duties place him in direct opposition to Mercia's religious practices.

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• Titus (Arthur Hohl)
• Dacia (Vivian Tobin)
• Stephan (Tommy Conlon)
• Licinius (William V. Mong)
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