Who plays Count Olaf in A Series of Unfortunate Events?

Count Olaf is played by Neil Patrick Harris.

How is Count Olaf connected to other characters?

Count Olaf has 5 mapped relationships in A Series of Unfortunate Events. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: actor, playwright, murderer.

V.F.D. (Member of). Sunny Baudelaire (Enemy). Klaus Baudelaire (Enemy). Violet Baudelaire (Enemy).

Murderous and manipulative villain who poses as a guardian to steal the Baudelaire orphans' inheritance.

Count Olaf — conflict — Violet Baudelaire (Malina Weissman)
Count Olaf — conflict — Klaus Baudelaire (Louis Hynes)
Count Olaf — conflict — Sunny Baudelaire (Presley Smith)
Count Olaf — Antagonist — Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris)
Count Olaf is the primary source of danger and suspicion, directly opposing the orphans' quest for safety and truth.
Count Olaf — Former Associate — Jacques Snicket (Nathan Fillion)
Historical ties to V.F.D. create a professional rivalry rooted in shared institutional history.