The original, benevolent mogwai who spawns gremlins when exposed to water.
Last surviving mogwai, intelligent and kind, central to the gremlin crisis.
Spencer is a penguin who belongs to Geppetto's household and supports Pinocchio throughout the adventure. He helps prepare Pinocchio's activation, accompanies him on the way to school, recognizes that Geppetto has been transformed, and joins Pinocchio in stealing the remote and opposing Scamboli.
A blue-skinned humanoid monster initially trapped by Brian. He befriends the boy, guides him through a portal to the monster world, and participates in nighttime mischief. Despite being tormented by the cruel Snik, he protects Brian, helps defeat him with a flamethrower, and gifts Brian a leather vest before their parting.
Political operative entangled in the global power shift.
A magical being who saves Hansel and Gretel after they are tricked toward a troll's cave and becomes their ally. He bickers with Wood Faerie but helps rescue the children, frees Hansel from the Witch's house, and later visits Katie with the other magical figures.
Dennis is Spence Holden's best friend, a drive-in carhop who dreams of opening a restaurant. At Spence's urging, he helps place a bet on the drugged race horse so they can make guaranteed money. Dennis also comes into possession of an antique player piano, linking him to the auction-house and piano-related parts of the story.
Crew member interacting with the main cast during filming breaks.
A loyal dog and former factory worker abducted the night David was born. He befriends David, warns him about escape obstacles, and reveals Murdstone's plot regarding the Cheese Monster. Mealy bravely fights off the antagonists to help David escape over a gate, ends up in the sewers, and is eventually rescued by David.
Nightclub host introducing musical talent.
Sam-I-Am appears in the Green Eggs and Ham story Kathy enters. Multiple Sam-I-Ams chase her and try to make her eat green eggs and ham, turning the familiar story into an obstacle in her journey through Dr. Seuss's worlds. The plot does not specify which individual Sam-I-Am is represented by this voice credit.
Howie Mandel has 132 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Gremlins Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include America's Got Talent, Little Monsters, Gremlins 3. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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