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The Thing (Character)
from Fantastic Four (2005)

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Fantastic Four (2005) -- A group of astronauts gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation exposure and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor Von Doom
Fantastic Four (2005): Season 1: Episode 7 -- Victor throws Reed over the edge of a building.
Fantastic Four (2005) -- A group of astronauts gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation exposure and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor Von Doom
Fantastic Four (2005) -- A group of astronauts gain superpowers after a cosmic radiation exposure and must use them to oppose the plans of their enemy, Doctor Victor Von Doom
Fantastic Four (2005) -- CineMagia.ro - Trailer (Flash)

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Overview

Biography:
The Thing is Ben Grimm, a professional pilot. When... more
Alternate Names:
Ben Grimm / Benjamin Grimm of the Fantastic Four / Benjamin J. Grimm / Benjamin J.Grimm / Benjy Grimm / Classic Thing / Thing

Filmography

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  1. "The Super Hero Squad Show"
        - If This Be My Thanos (2009) TV episode, Played by David Boat (as Thing)
        - Enter Dormammu (2009) TV episode, Played by David Boat
        - This Silver, This Surfer (2009) TV episode, Played by David Boat
  2. "Robot Chicken"
        - Monstourage (2008) TV episode, Played by Michael Chiklis
  3. "Fantastic Four"
    ... aka Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes (USA: alternative title)
        - Contest of Champions (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson / Brian Dobson (as Ben Grimm)
        - Annihilation (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson / Brian Dobson (as Ben Grimm)
        - Shell Games (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson / Brian Dobson (as Ben Grimm)
        - The Cure (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson / Brian Dobson (as Ben Grimm)
        - Doomsday Plus One (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson / Brian Dobson (as Ben Grimm)
          (15 more)
  4. 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Played by Michael Chiklis / Michael Chiklis (as Ben Grimm)
    ... aka Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Germany) (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (UK: DVD title)
    ... aka Les 4 Fantastiques et le Surfer d'Argent (Canada: French title)
  5. Fantastic Four (2005) Played by Michael Chiklis (as Ben Grimm)
    ... aka Fantastic Four (Germany)

  6. "Silver Surfer"
        - Down to Earth: Part 1 (????) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann
        - Down to Earth: Part 2 (????) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann
        - Down to Earth: Part 3 (????) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann
  7. "Spider-Man"
        - Secret Wars, Chapter 3: Doom (1997) TV episode, Played by Patrick Pinney / Patrick Pinney (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - Secret Wars, Chapter 1: Arrival (1997) TV episode, Played by Patrick Pinney (as Thing) / Patrick Pinney (as Benjamin Grimm of the Fantastic Four)
  8. "The Incredible Hulk"
        - Fantastic Fortitude (1996) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann (as Thing) / Chuck McCann (as Benjamin J.Grimm)
  9. "Fantastic Four"
    ... aka The Marvel Action Hour: The Fantastic Four (USA)
        - Doomsday (1996) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann / Chuck McCann (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - The Sentry Sinister (1996) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann / Chuck McCann (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - Hopelessly Impossible (1996) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann / Chuck McCann (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - Behold, a Distant Star (1996) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann / Chuck McCann (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - Nightmare in Green (1995) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann / Chuck McCann (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
          (21 more)
  10. The Fantastic Four (1994) Played by Carl Ciarfalio (as Thing) / Michael Bailey Smith (as Ben Grimm)

  11. "Fred and Barney Meet the Shmoo" (1979) TV series Played by Joe Baker / Wayne Norton (as Benjy Grimm)
  12. "Fred and Barney Meet the Thing" (1979) TV series Played by Joe Baker / Wayne Norton (as Benjy Grimm)
  13. "The Fantastic Four"
    ... aka The Fabulous Fantastic Four (UK: video box title)
    ... aka The New Fantastic Four (USA: promotional title)
        - Blastaar, the Living Bomb Burst (1978) TV episode, Played by Ted Cassidy / Ted Cassidy (as Ben Grimm)
        - Calamity on the Campus (1978) TV episode, Played by Ted Cassidy / Ted Cassidy (as Ben Grimm)
        - The Frightful Four (1978) TV episode, Played by Ted Cassidy / Ted Cassidy (as Ben Grimm)
        - The Diamond of Doom (1978) TV episode, Played by Ted Cassidy / Ted Cassidy (as Ben Grimm)
        - The Impossible Man (1978) TV episode, Played by Ted Cassidy / Ted Cassidy (as Ben Grimm)
          (8 more)

  14. "Fantastic 4"
        - The Deadly Director (1968) TV episode, Played by Paul Frees / Paul Frees (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - The Terrible Tribunal (1968) TV episode, Played by Paul Frees / Paul Frees (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - The Mysterious Molecule Man (1968) TV episode, Played by Paul Frees / Paul Frees (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - Blast Starr, the Living Bomb Burst (1968) TV episode, Played by Paul Frees / Paul Frees (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
        - The Micro World of Dr. Doom (1967) TV episode, Played by Paul Frees
          (13 more)
Video-game:
  1. Marvel Super Hero Squad (2009) (VG) Played by David Boat (as Thing)
  2. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (2009) (VG) Played by Fred Tatasciore
  3. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) (VG) Played by Joey Camen / Joey Camen (as Ben Grimm)
  4. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006) (VG) Played by Gregg Berger (as Thing)
  5. Fantastic Four (2005) (VG) Played by Michael Chiklis (as Ben Grimm) / Fred Tatasciore (as Classic Thing)
Archive Footage:
  1. "Planet Voice"
        - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Premiere (2007) TV episode, Played by Michael Chiklis (as Ben Grimm)
  2. The 2007 TV Week Logie Awards (2007) (TV) Played by Michael Chiklis (as Ben Grimm)
    ... aka The 49th Annual TV Week Logie Awards (Australia: alternative title)

Additional Details

Genres:
Animation / Sci-Fi / Action / Family more
Plot Keywords:
Marvel Comics / Superhero / Based On Comic / Based On Comic Book more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
[trying to escape from the Army compound with the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four are confronted by Captain Raye]
Captain Frankie Raye: [pointing her gun at Reed] What's going on here? Where is General Hager?
Reed Richards: He's dead.
Ben Grimm: And if we don't get outta here soon... we're all gonna be.
Johnny Storm: [steps forward, a look of pleading on his face] Frankie...
[Captain Raye turns slightly and points her gun at Johnny]
Johnny Storm: The world is literally at stake. You have to trust us... please.
[Captain Raye stares at Johnny a few seconds, then takes her finger off the trigger of her gun]
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