Tenzin — The Legend of Korra Character Profile

About Tenzin

Airbending master and Aang's eldest son

Tenzin — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Airbending, Spiritual guidance, Leadership, Diplomacy, Meditation

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

Affiliations

• World of Avatar

Quick Facts about Tenzin

Nationality

[[World of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Tenzin's Known Relations

• Meelo — Child
• Jinora — Child
• Ikki — Child
• Rohan — Child
• Bumi — Sibling
• Kya — Sibling
• Pema — Spouse
• Aang — Father
• Katara — Mother
• Korra — Student

Character Facts

Played by

J.K. Simmons

Appears in

The Legend of Korra (2012)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Tenzin — Master and Student — Korra (Janet Varney)

  Mentor-student dynamic that evolves through spiritual guidance, political friction, and eventual mutual respect.

• Tenzin — Estranged Siblings — Lin Beifong (Mindy Sterling)

  Deeply fractured sibling bond that requires external pressure and emotional vulnerability to mend.

• Tenzin — Rebuilding Partners — Korra (Janet Varney)

  Collaborative partnership focused on cultural restoration and spiritual leadership.

• Tenzin — Mentor and Protégé — Mako (David Faustino)

  Respectful professional relationship that provides Mako with ethical guidance and tactical support.

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