Herod — The Miracle Maker Character Profile

About Herod

The king who orders the execution of John the Baptist. He aligns with the Temple priests' view that Jesus poses a threat to Roman stability, contributing to the political pressure for Jesus's execution.

Character Facts

Played by

Anton Lesser

Appears in

The Miracle Maker (2000)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Herod — Conflict Indirect Executioner — Jesus (Ralph Fiennes)

  Herod orders John the Baptist's death, indirectly impacting Jesus's inner circle and ministry timeline.

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