Cartoon Character Basic Information
Shrek's iconic appearance with his signature smile
Shrek
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First Appearance
Shrek! (1990 book), Shrek (2001 film)
Creator
William Steig
Series
Shrek
Copyright
DreamWorks Animation
Identity
Species
Ogre
Gender
Male
Age
Approximately 30-40 (varies by adaptation)
Birthday
N/A
Occupation
Ogre, husband, father, former knight
Cartoon Character Appearance
Physical Features
Height
Approximately 7 feet
Body Type
Large and muscular
Color Scheme
Green skin, brown eyes
Signature Style
Outfit
Brown vest over a white tunic, brown pants, and dark boots
Catchphrase
What are you doing in my swamp?!
Accessories
Ogre ears
Character Background
Origin Story
Born to unnamed ogre parents and sent away on his seventh birthday as per ogre tradition.
Character Timeline
Debut in Shrek
Shrek embarks on a journey to rescue Princess Fiona and reclaim his swamp.
Shrek 2 Release
Shrek faces the challenges of being married to Fiona and meeting her parents.
Shrek the Third
Shrek learns about responsibility and parenthood.
Shrek Forever After
Shrek deals with the consequences of wishing he had never been born.
Personality & Characteristics
Personality Traits
- Grumpy
- Caring
- Protective
Strengths
- Superhuman strength
- Cunning
- Bravery
Weaknesses
- Short-tempered
- Misanthropic tendencies
Goals
- To protect his swamp
- To be with his family
Fears
- Being judged
- Not being accepted
Image Gallery
Attributes
Company
Appearance
Gender
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Cartoon Character Abilities
Special Powers
- Ability to instill fear with his roar
Skills
- Superhuman strength
- Expert survivalist
- Combat skills
Achievements
- Successfully rescued Princess Fiona
- Became a loving father
Character Relationships
Family Members
Friends
Awards & Recognition
- Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (2002)
Cultural Influence
Pop Culture Impact
Shrek has inspired numerous memes, merchandise, and a dedicated fanbase.
Social Impact
The character promotes themes of self-acceptance and challenges societal norms regarding beauty and identity.