Greg Heffley — Diary of a Wimpy Kid Character Profile

About Greg Heffley

Middle-schooler who journals his awkward daily life and schemes.

Greg Heffley — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Journaling, Scheming, Gaming

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 4/10
• Influence: 7/10

Quick Facts about Greg Heffley

Full Name

Gregory Heffley

Nationality

American

Greg Heffley appears in 3 titles

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012) — character page
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Zachary Gordon

Appears in

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Greg Heffley — Social Best Friend — Rowley Jefferson (Robert Capron)

  Core friendship that drives the narrative, marked by loyalty, conflict, and eventual reconciliation.

• Greg Heffley — Social Acquaintance — Angie Steadman (Chloë Grace Moretz)

  Casual peer interaction during school activities.

• Greg Heffley — Social Classmate — Chirag Gupta (Karan Brar)

  Fellow student who provides crucial lore about the Cheese Touch.

• Greg Heffley — Conflict Social Rival — Collin (Alex Ferris)

  Indirect rivalry stemming from Greg's desire to restore his friendship with Rowley.

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• Rowley Jefferson (Robert Capron)
• Frank Heffley (Steve Zahn)
• Rodrick Heffley (Devon Bostick)
• Chirag Gupta (Karan Brar)
• Susan Heffley (Rachael Harris)
• Fregley (Grayson Russell)
• Carter (Samuel Patrick Chu)
• Marley (Ava Hughes)
• Mr. Winsky (Rob LaBelle)
• Angie Steadman (Chloë Grace Moretz)
• Collin (Alex Ferris)
• Patty Farrell (Laine MacNeil)