Jim Phelps — Mission: Impossible Character Profile

Jim Phelps - Mission: Impossible

About Jim Phelps

Veteran IMF team leader who orchestrates a complex betrayal for personal gain.

Jim Phelps — Character Profile

Alignment: Villain
Species: Human
Abilities: Espionage, Leadership, Tactical deception, Firearms proficiency

Strength: 7/10
Intelligence: 8.5/10
Charisma: 7.5/10
Morality: 3/10
Influence: 7/10

Character Facts

Played by: Jon Voight
Appears in: Mission: Impossible (1996)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (4)

Jim Phelps — Romantic Husband — Claire (Emmanuelle Béart)
Married couple involved in the Prague mission.
Jim Phelps — Professional Mentor — Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise)
Veteran leader and former mentor to Ethan.
Jim Phelps — Alliance Accomplice — Krieger (Jean Reno)
Krieger assists Jim in the betrayal and heist.
Jim Phelps — Narrative Handler — Max (Vanessa Redgrave)
Jim operates as the mole coordinating with Max.

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