Mary Magdalene — Jesus of Nazareth Character Profile

About Mary Magdalene

Devoted follower of Jesus, known for her repentance and steadfast support.

Mary Magdalene — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Devoted following, Spiritual insight, Resilience

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 7/10

Quick Facts about Mary Magdalene

Occupation

caregiver, theologian

Mary Magdalene's Known Relations

• Jesus Christ — Student of

Mary Magdalene appears in 5 titles

• Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
• The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) — character page
• The Passion of the Christ (2004) — character page
• The Bible (2013) — character page
• The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One (2027) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Anne Bancroft

Appears in

Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Mary Magdalene — Leader-Follower — Jesus (Robert Powell)

  Mary Magdalene becomes a devoted follower, aligning herself with Jesus's ministry and miracles.

• Mary Magdalene — Co-Follower — John the Baptist (Michael York)

  They share a parallel devotion to Jesus, operating as aligned figures within his early circle.

• Mary Magdalene — Community Member — Joseph (Norman Eshley)

  They exist within the same social fabric, connected indirectly through their association with Jesus's family and followers.

• Mary Magdalene — Indirect Associate — Zerah (Ian Holm)

  Their connection is mediated through the judicial proceedings targeting Jesus and his circle.

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More characters from Jesus of Nazareth

• Jesus (Robert Powell)
• Virgin Mary (Olivia Hussey)
• Joseph (Yorgo Voyagis)
• Balthazar (James Earl Jones)
• Herod Antipas (Christopher Plummer)
• Zerah (Ian Holm)
• Herod the Great (Peter Ustinov)
• Pontius Pilate (Rod Steiger)
• Quartus (Mark Eden)
• Nicodemus (Laurence Olivier)
• Caiaphas (Anthony Quinn)
• Judas Iscariot (Ian McShane)