Clark Griswold — National Lampoon's European Vacation Character Profile

About Clark Griswold

Well-meaning but clumsy father obsessed with perfect family vacations.

Clark Griswold — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Driving, Trip planning, Optimism, Public speaking

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 6/10

Character Facts

Played by

Chevy Chase

Appears in

National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Clark Griswold — Family Husband — Ellen Griswold (Beverly D'Angelo)

  Married partners navigating a chaotic vacation.

• Clark Griswold — Family Father — Rusty Griswold (Jason Lively)

  Patriarch guiding his son.

• Clark Griswold — Conflict Rival — Thief (Victor Lanoux)

  Pursuer confronting the criminal.

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• Audrey Griswold (Dana Hill)
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• Hotel Manager (Mel Smith)
• Thief (Victor Lanoux)
• Rusty's California Girl (Moon Unit Zappa)
• Stewardess (Wendy Goldman)
• The Bike Rider (Eric Idle)
• Jack (William Zabka)
• The Froegers' Son (Malcolm Danare)
• Mrs. Froeger (Cynthia Szigeti)
• Announcer at Court (Angus MacKay)