Gru

Gru

Felonious Gru, typically referred to as Gru, is a fictional character and the protagonist of Illumination)'s Despicable Me franchise. He first appeared in Despicable Me) (2010) and has appeared in all six films in the franchise. He is voiced by American actor Steve Carell. Based on a Dracula-like concept character pitched by animator Sergio Pablos, he was shaped by directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin into a character more like a James Bond villain.


Gru

Gru is a grouchy, quick-witted, and cynical supervillain and the boss of the Minions), who also serves as a secret agent in order to fight other supervillains. His adoption of three orphan girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes propels his story arc from malevolent supervillain to reformed parent.


Characteristics

Felonius Gru is a supervillain whose ambitions include masterminding evil deeds, such as stealing the moon. He is bald, top-heavy, has a beak nose and wears a black coat and a scarf. Despite his wicked intentions, he is largely inept and often resorts to petty acts of villainy. His suburban home is built above a secret lair, inhabited by his Minions).

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