Bernard Jordan — The Great Escaper Character Profile

About Bernard Jordan

The protagonist, a WWII Royal Navy veteran living in a retirement home. He embarks on a solo journey to Normandy to attend the 70th D-Day anniversary, visit the grave of a fallen comrade, and confront his lifelong guilt over wartime decisions.

Bernard Jordan — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Caine

Appears in

The Great Escaper (2023)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Great Escaper

• Irene Jordan (Glenda Jackson)
• Arthur (John Standing)
• Young Bernard (Will Fletcher)
• LCT Commander Parker (Ian Conningham)
• Young Irene (Laura Marcus)
• Heinrich (Wolf Kahler)
• Scott (Victor Oshin)
• Little Old French Lady (Valerie Sarruf)
• Male TV Announcer (Simon Darwen)
• Young Tour Guide (Kiera Bell)
• Self (Archive Footage) (Huw Edwards)
• Maurice (Patron) (Alex Skarbek)