Pontius Pilate — Jesus of Nazareth Character Profile

About Pontius Pilate

Roman governor who presides over Jesus' trial and orders the crucifixion.

Pontius Pilate — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Governance, Legal judgment, Political compromise

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 9/10

Quick Facts about Pontius Pilate

Occupation

politician, official

Pontius Pilate's Known Relations

• Pontius Pilate's wife — Spouse

Pontius Pilate appears in 6 titles

• The Robe (1953) — character page
• Ben-Hur (1959) — character page
• Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
• The Passion of the Christ (2004) — character page
• The Bible (2013) — character page
• Ben-Hur (2016) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Rod Steiger

Appears in

Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

Role

Minor

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