Balin — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Character Profile

About Balin

An elder dwarf and Thorin's trusted advisor, known for his wisdom and combat experience.

Balin — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Lore knowledge, Axe combat, Diplomacy, Leadership

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

Affiliations

• Thorin and Company
• Tolkien's legendarium

Quick Facts about Balin

Occupation

diarist

Balin's Known Relations

• Dwalin — Sibling
• Fundin — Father
• Thorin and Company — Member of

Balin appears in 2 titles

• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Ken Stott

Appears in

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Balin — Professional King & Trusted Advisor — Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage)

  Balin serves as the seasoned counselor and second-in-command to Thorin throughout the quest.

• Balin — Social Elder & Junior Dwarves — Ori (Adam Brown)

  Balin mentors and looks out for the younger dwarves like Ori during the journey.

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• Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman)
• Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen)
• Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage)
• Bofur (James Nesbitt)
• Ori (Adam Brown)
• The Great Goblin (Barry Humphries)
• King Thranduil (Lee Pace)
• Dori / Bert Troll (Mark Hadlow)
• Galadriel (Cate Blanchett)
• Elrond (Hugo Weaving)
• Gollum (Andy Serkis)
• Radagast the Brown (Sylvester McCoy)