Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks) is a protagonist in Forrest Gump.
The protagonist who narrates his life story from a Savannah bus stop. Despite early physical disabilities and low intelligence, he becomes an All-American football player, a Medal of Honor-winning Army hero, a ping-pong diplomat, and a successful shrimping boat captain. He fulfills promises to friends, runs across the country for years after heartbreak, and ultimately raises his son as a devoted single father. Jenny Curran (played by Robin Wright) is a protagonist in Forrest Gump.
Forrest's childhood friend and lifelong love interest. She lives a turbulent life of activism, abuse, and substance abuse before returning to him for stability. She initially declines his proposal but later reveals she has an incurable virus. She introduces Forrest to their son, marries him, and passes away a year later. Elderly Woman (played by Ione M. Telech) appears in Forrest Gump.
Elderly Woman's Daughter (played by Christine Seabrook) appears in Forrest Gump.
Jenny's Father (played by Kevin Mangan) appears in Forrest Gump.
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Characters
Forrest Gump
(played by Tom Hanks) — protagonist
The protagonist who narrates his life story from a Savannah bus stop. Despite early physical disabilities and low intelligence, he becomes an All-American football player, a Medal of Honor-winning Arm...
Jenny Curran
(played by Robin Wright) — protagonist
Forrest's childhood friend and lifelong love interest. She lives a turbulent life of activism, abuse, and substance abuse before returning to him for stability. She initially declines his proposal but...
Elderly Woman
(played by Ione M. Telech) — minor
Elderly Woman's Daughter
(played by Christine Seabrook) — minor
Jenny's Father
(played by Kevin Mangan) — cameo
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
