George Herbert — H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds Character Profile

About George Herbert

An astronomer and the film's protagonist whose life is shattered by a Martian invasion. He embarks on a dangerous cross-country journey to Washington D.C. to reunite with his family while navigating military chaos and alien threats.

George Herbert — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

C. Thomas Howell

Appears in

H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds (2005)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• George Herbert — Alliance Squadmate — Kerry Williams (Andrew Lauer)

  Former military squad members who reunite and travel together toward D.C.

• George Herbert — Family Father — Alex Herbert (Dashiell Howell)

  Father-son bond tested by survival; Alex spots the initial meteorite and survives the invasion.

• George Herbert — Family Spouses — Felicity Herbert (Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots)

  Married couple celebrating their 10th anniversary, separated during the invasion and reunited in D.C.

• George Herbert — Family Brother — Matt Herbert (Peter Greene)

  Brothers; George visits Matt in Hopewell but witnesses his death during the walker attack.

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More characters from H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds

• Pastor Victor (Rhett Giles)
• Lt. Samuelson (Jake Busey)
• Matt Herbert (Peter Greene)
• Felicity Herbert (Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots)
• Alex Herbert (Dashiell Howell)
• Rebecca (Kim Little)
• Sean (Leigh Scott)
• Kerry Williams (Andrew Lauer)
• Nancy (Sarah Lieving)