
When Gandalf first appears in The Fellowship of the Ring, he is described as such: "He wore a tall pointed blue hat, a long grey cloak, and a silver scarf. In the films, Gandalf is portrayed by Sir Ian McKellan, whose performances have been widely praised. Much beloved in Tolkien's series, the character also rose to prominence with the Peter Jackson adaptation of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Gandalf is integral to the plot of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and he makes appearances in The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth. While not afraid when confronted by some of the darkest and most terrifying villains, he is hesitant to take on formidable opponents until he knows that he has the power and tactical advantage to do so-yet another reason why Gandalf is the wisest character in all of Tolkien's writings! Gandalf may be quick to anger and a formidable enemy, but he is truly good natured, spirited, and quick to laugh. Although not the protagonist of the series, he is a prominent character and much beloved for his wisdom, for his true heart, and for oftentimes speaking in clever and humorous riddles. Sometimes known as Gandalf the Grey or Gandalf the White, this wizard is an iconic character in J.R.R.
