Duncan — The Tragedy of Macbeth Character Profile

About Duncan

The reigning King of Scotland, honored Macbeth with a new title, but is murdered at Macbeth's castle, setting the tragic events in motion.

Duncan appears in 2 titles

• Throne of Blood (1957) — character page
• The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Character Facts

Played by

Brendan Gleeson

Appears in

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Duncan — Family Father — Malcolm (Harry Melling)

  King Duncan and his designated heir.

• Duncan — Power Subject To Monarch — Macbeth (Denzel Washington)

  Loyal military commander serving the reigning king.

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