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The Thing (Character)
from Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)

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Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer -- The Human Torch can temporarily take the powers of his friends.
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer -- A superhero film and sequel to the 2005 film Fantastic Four
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer -- The Silver Surfer is knocked off his surfboard.
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer -- Dr. Doom is no match for the Silver Surfer.

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Overview

Biography:
The Thing is Ben Grimm, a professional pilot. When... See more »
Alternate Names:
Benjamin J. Grimm / Benjy Grimm / Classic Thing / Thing

Filmography

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  1. "Mad"
        - Fantastic Four Christmases/Red & White Collar (2012) TV episode, Played by Fred Tatasciore
  2. "Robot Chicken"
        - Hurtled from a Helicopter Into a Speeding Train (2012) TV episode, Played by Seth Green
        - Monstourage (2008) TV episode, Played by Michael Chiklis
  3. "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes"
        - New Avengers (2012) TV episode, Played by Fred Tatasciore
        - The Private War of Dr. Doom (2012) TV episode, Played by Fred Tatasciore
        - The Casket of Ancient Winters (2011) TV episode, Played by Fred Tatasciore
  4. "The Super Hero Squad Show"
        - Blind Rage Knows No Color! (2011) TV episode, Played by David Boat (as Thing)
        - This Al Dente Earth! (2010) TV episode, Played by David Boat (as Thing)
        - Last Exit Before Doomsday! (2010) TV episode, Played by David Boat (as Thing)
        - If This Be My Thanos! (2009) TV episode, Played by David Boat (as Thing)
        - Enter Dormammu! (2009) TV episode, Played by David Boat
          (1 more)

  5. "Fantastic Four"
    ... aka "Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes" - USA (alternative title)
        - Contest of Champions (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson
        - Annihilation (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson
        - Shell Games (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson
        - The Cure (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson
        - Doomsday Plus One (2007) TV episode, Played by Brian Dobson
          (15 more)
  6. Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Played by Michael Chiklis
    ... aka "4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" - Germany, USA (promotional title)
    ... aka "Fantastic Four: Galaxy Crisis" - Japan (English title)

  7. "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
  8. "Spider-Man"
    ... aka "Spider-Man: The Animated Series" - USA (alternative title)
        - 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 / Patrick Pinney (as Benjamin J. Grimm)
  9. "The Incredible Hulk"
    ... aka "The Incredible Hulk and She-Hulk" - International (English title) (second season title)
        - Fantastic Fortitude (1996) TV episode, Played by Chuck McCann (as Thing)
  10. "Fantastic Four"
    ... aka "The Marvel Action Hour: The Fantastic Four" - USA (alternative title)
        - 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
          (21 more)
  11. The Fantastic Four (1994) Played by Carl Ciarfalio (as Thing)

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

  15. "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
  4. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006) (VG) Played by Gregg Berger (as Thing)
  5. Fantastic Four (2005) (VG) Played by Fred Tatasciore (as Classic Thing)

Additional Details

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Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From The Fantastic Four (1994)
The Thing: I love walking into a trap, don't you?
Mr. Fantastic: I don't know, never done it before.
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