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Merlin (Character)
from Excalibur (1981)

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Excalibur -- A spirited accounting of one of the most obscure periods of the world's history. This reprisal is magical in its execution and gives its audience something to watch.
Excalibur -- Another retelling of the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

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Merlin is the wizard that helps King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table with his magic... See more »
Alternate Names:
El mago MerlĂ­n / Merlijn / Merlijn the wizard / Merlin als Kind / Merlin as a boy / Merlin jeune / Merlin l'Enchanteur / Merlin the Enchanter / Merlin, enchanteur / Merlyn / Old Merlin / Young Merlin / young Merlin

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  1. "Merlin"
    ... aka "The Adventures of Merlin" - Australia, Hong Kong (English title) (DVD title), International (English title)
    ... aka "The Adventures of Merlin" - Japan (English title) (DVD title)
        - The Diamond of the Day: Part Two (2012) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - The Diamond of the Day: Part One (2012) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - The Drawing of the Dark (2012) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - The Kindness of Strangers (2012) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - With All My Heart (2012) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
          (60 more)
  2. Merlin - L'enchanteur désenchanté (2012) (TV) Played by Gérard Jugnot
  3. Emmanuelle in Wonderland (2012) Played by Ron Jeremy
  4. "Camelot"
        - Reckoning (2011) TV episode, Played by Joseph Fiennes
        - The Battle of Bardon Pass (2011) TV episode, Played by Joseph Fiennes
        - Igraine (2011) TV episode, Played by Joseph Fiennes
        - The Long Night (2011) TV episode, Played by Joseph Fiennes
        - Three Journeys (2011) TV episode, Played by Joseph Fiennes
          (5 more)
  5. "Het Huis Anubis en de Vijf van het Magische Zwaard"
        - Episode #2.6 (2011) TV episode, Played by Guus Dam (as Merlijn)
        - Episode #1.1 (2010) TV episode, Played by Guus Dam (as Merlijn)
  6. "Children in Need"
        - Episode dated 19 November 2010 (2010) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - Episode dated 20 November 2009 (2009) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
  7. The Secret of Loch Ness II (2010) (TV) Played by Thomas Fritsch
    ... aka "Das zweite Wunder von Loch Ness" - Germany (original title)
  8. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) Played by James A. Stephens

  9. "Kaamelott"
        - Dies Iræ (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
        - Lacrimosa (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
        - Arturus Rex (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
        - Nuptiæ (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
        - Dux Bellorum (2009) TV episode, Played by Jacques Chambon
          (66 more)
  10. Merlin and the Book of Beasts (2009) (TV) Played by James Callis
  11. "Batman: The Brave and the Bold"
        - Day of the Dark Knight! (2009) TV episode, Played by David McCallum
  12. Merlin and the War of the Dragons (2008) (V) Played by Simon Lloyd-Roberts
  13. "Live from Lincoln Center"
        - Camelot (2008) TV episode, Played by Stacy Keach (as Merlyn)
  14. Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008) (V) Played by Matthew Walker
    ... aka "The Ark of Truth" - USA (short title)
  15. The Secret of Loch Ness (2008) (TV) Played by Thomas Fritsch
    ... aka "Das Wunder von Loch Ness" - Germany (original title)
  16. Morgana (2007) (TV) Played by Ruy de Carvalho
  17. Shrek the Third (2007) Played by Eric Idle
    ... aka "Shrek 3" - Singapore (English title), USA (working title)
    ... aka "Shrek 3" - Japan (English title)
  18. The Last Legion (2007) Played by Ben Kingsley
  19. "Stargate SG-1"
        - The Quest: Part 2 (2007) TV episode, Played by Matthew Walker
        - The Pegasus Project (2006) TV episode, Played by Matthew Walker
        - Camelot (2006) TV episode, Played by Matthew Walker
        - Avalon: Part 1 (2005) TV episode, Played by Matthew Walker
  20. "King Arthur's Disasters"
        - Donkey Kong King (2006) TV episode, Played by Matt Lucas
        - A Dope on a Rope (2006) TV episode, Played by Matt Lucas
        - Double Double Wizard Trouble (2006) TV episode, Played by Matt Lucas
        - Baa Baa Green Goat (2006) TV episode, Played by Matt Lucas
        - The Rocket Man (2006) TV episode, Played by Matt Lucas
          (21 more)
  21. "Merlin's Apprentice" (2006) TV series Played by Sam Neill
  22. The Sorcerer of Stonehenge School (2005) Played by Mark Redfield (as Merlin the Enchanter)
  23. King Arthur (2004) Played by Stephen Dillane
    ... aka "King Arthur: Director's Cut" - USA (DVD title (director's cut))
  24. Merlin by Isaac Albéniz (2004) (TV) Played by David Wilson-Johnson
  25. "Justice League"
    ... aka "JL" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Justice League Unlimited" - USA (third season title)
        - A Knight of Shadows (2002) TV episode, Played by William Morgan Sheppard
  26. "The Outer Limits"
    ... aka "The New Outer Limits" - USA (promotional title)
        - The Tipping Point (2002) TV episode, Played by Jim Byrnes
  27. "The Fairly OddParents"
    ... aka "Oops! Fairy Parents" - Japan (English title)
        - Mighty Mom and Dyno Dad/Knighty Knight (2002) TV episode, Played by Daran Norris
  28. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2002) Played by Robert Davi
  29. "Sir Gadabout, the Worst Knight in the Land" (2002) TV series Played by Ian Lindsay
  30. Young Arthur (2002) (TV) Played by James Fleet
  31. "Guinevere Jones"
        - Spellbound (2002) TV episode, Played by Ted Hamilton
  32. "MythQuest"
        - Sir Caradoc at the Round Table (2001) TV episode, Played by David Gant
  33. "The Brak Show"
        - Time Machine (2001) TV episode, Played by Marc Cram
  34. The Mists of Avalon (2001) (TV) Played by Michael Byrne
  35. "House of Mouse"
    ... aka "Disney's House of Mouse" - USA (complete title)
        - Rent Day (2001) TV episode, Played by Hamilton Camp
  36. Merlin: The Return (2000) Played by Rik Mayall
  37. "Pyrus i alletiders eventyr"
        - En sand konge (2000) TV episode, Played by Holger Perfort
  38. The Exotic Time Machine II: Forbidden Encounters (2000) (TV) Played by David Christensen

  39. Het Monster van Toth (1999) (TV) Played by Bert Johan van Goor (as Merlijn the wizard)
  40. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"
        - Once Upon a Future King (1999) TV episode, Played by Tim Faville / Norman Forsey (as Old Merlin)
  41. The Excalibur Kid (1999) (V) Played by François Klanfer
  42. Arthur's Quest (1999) (TV) Played by Arye Gross
  43. A Knight in Camelot (1998) (TV) Played by Ian Richardson
  44. Merlin (1998) (TV) Played by Jason Connery (as Young Merlin)
  45. Lucinda's Spell (1998) Played by Daniel Rhyder
  46. Quest for Camelot (1998) Played by John Gielgud
    ... aka "The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot" - International (English title) (imdb display title)
  47. "Merlin" Played by Daniel Brocklebank (as Young Merlin)
        - Part 3 (1998) TV episode, Played by Sam Neill
        - Part 1 (1998) TV episode, Played by Sam Neill
        - Part 2 (1998) TV episode, Played by Sam Neill
  48. Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard (1997) (V) Played by Ian Abercrombie
  49. "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"
    ... aka "Sabrina Goes to College" - USA (promotional title), USA (fifth season title)
    ... aka "Sabrina" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
        - Oh What a Tangled Spell She Weaves (1997) TV episode, Played by Bobcat Goldthwait
  50. Kids of the Round Table (1997) Played by Malcolm McDowell
  51. "The New Adventures of Robin Hood"
        - The Legend of Olwyn (1997) TV episode, Played by Geoffrey Bayldon
        - Return to Camelot (????) TV episode, Played by David Gant
  52. Lancelot: Guardian of Time (1997) Played by Leonard Auclair
  53. "The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest"
        - The Alchemist (1996) TV episode, Played by Michael Des Barres
  54. A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1996) Played by Michael York
  55. Alchemy (1996) (TV) Played by Robert Guillaume
  56. Crystal Cave (1996) (TV) Played by Robert Guillaume
    ... aka "The Crystal Cave: Lessons from the Teachings of Merlin" - USA (video box title)
  57. Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (1996) Played by George Milan
  58. A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995) Played by Ron Moody
  59. The Dark Knight (1995) Played by Harry Rowell
  60. Last Enchantment (1995) Played by Dan Work
  61. "The Legend of Prince Valiant"
        - The Hinge of Fate (1994) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Gathering Storm (1994) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Spirit of Valor (1994) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Death of Arthur (1994) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - A New Dawn (1994) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
          (60 more)
  62. Guinevere (1994) (TV) Played by Donald Pleasence
  63. Seaview Knights (1994) Played by James Bolam
  64. "Animaniacs"
    ... aka "Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs" - USA (complete title)
        - Spell-Bound (1993) TV episode, Played by Maurice LaMarche
        - Testimonials/Babblin' Bijou/Potty Emergency/Sir Yaksalot (1993) TV episode, Played by Maurice LaMarche
  65. Merlin (1993) Played by Rodney Wood
  66. "King Arthur and the Knights of Justice"
        - Opening Kick-off (1992) TV episode, Played by Jim Byrnes
  67. "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures"
        - Nail the Conquering Hero (1992) TV episode, Played by Antony Holland
  68. Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991) (TV) Played by George Winter / Jody David (as Merlin as a boy)
  69. "Knightmare"
        - Episode #4.16 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
        - Episode #4.7 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
        - Episode #4.5 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
        - Episode #4.4 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
        - Episode #4.2 (1990) TV episode, Played by John Woodnutt
          (20 more)
  70. Les chevaliers de la table ronde (1990) Played by Alain Cuny / Jean-François Prevand (as Merlin jeune)

  71. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1989) (TV) Played by Rene Auberjonois
  72. The Lords of Magick (1989) Played by Robert Ankers
  73. "The Twilight Zone"
        - A Day in Beaumont/The Last Defender of Camelot (1986) TV episode, Played by Norman Lloyd
  74. Dave Thomas: The Incredible Time Travels of Henry Osgood (1986) (TV) Played by Gillie Fenwick
  75. Arthur the King (1985) (TV) Played by Edward Woodward
    ... aka "Merlin & the Sword" - USA (video title)
    ... aka "Merlin and the Sword" - Philippines (English title) (theatrical title)
  76. Camelot (1982) (TV) Played by James Valentine (as Merlyn)
  77. Knightriders (1981) Played by Brother Blue
    ... aka "George A. Romero's Knightriders" - USA (complete title)
  78. Excalibur (1981) Played by Nicol Williamson
  79. "Merlin"
        - Rivalen (1980) TV episode, Played by Thomas Ohrner (as Merlin als Kind)
        - Der Tod auf Camelot (1980) TV episode, Played by Ekkehardt Belle / Josef Fröhlich
        - Die Vision (1980) TV episode, Played by Josef Fröhlich
        - Gefährlicher Pakt (1980) TV episode, Played by Ekkehardt Belle / Thomas Ohrner (as Merlin als Kind)
        - Der Auserwählte (1980) TV episode, Played by Josef Fröhlich
          (7 more)

  80. "The Legend of King Arthur"
        - Episode #1.2 (1979) TV episode, Played by Robert Eddison
        - Episode #1.1 (1979) TV episode, Played by Robert Eddison
  81. Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979) Played by Ron Moody
    ... aka "The Spaceman and King Arthur" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "A Spaceman in King Arthur's Court" - USA (reissue title)
  82. "The Boy Merlin"
        - The Lady and the Sword (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
        - A Gathering of Armies (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
        - The Tide of Vengeance (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
        - The Round Table of Destiny (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
        - The Book of Magic (1979) TV episode, Played by Ian Rowlands
          (1 more)
  83. Magic (1978) Played by E.J. André
  84. "Once Upon a Classic"
        - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1978) TV episode, Played by Roscoe Lee Browne

  85. "The Time Tunnel"
        - Merlin the Magician (1967) TV episode, Played by Christopher Cary / Dennis Christopher (as young Merlin)
  86. Camelot (1967) Played by Laurence Naismith (as Merlyn)
  87. Siege of the Saxons (1963) Played by John Laurie
  88. Sword of Lancelot (1963) Played by Mark Dignam
    ... aka "Lancelot and Guinevere" - UK (original title)
  89. "Richard the Lionheart"
        - King Arthur's Sword (1962) TV episode, Played by Ferdy Mayne
  90. "Startime"
        - Tennessee Ernie Ford Meets King Arthur (1960) TV episode, Played by Carl Ballantine

  91. Santa Claus (1959) Played by Armando Arriola (as El mago Merlín)
  92. "The Adventures of Sir Lancelot"
        - The Thieves (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
        - Knights Choice (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
        - The Ugly Duckling (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
        - The Lady Lilith (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
        - Double Identity (1957) TV episode, Played by Cyril Smith
          (19 more)
  93. Knight-Mare Hare (1955) Played by Mel Blanc
  94. A Connecticut Yankee (1955) (TV) Played by Leonard Elliott
  95. Faites-moi confiance (1954) Played by Pierre Larquey (as Merlin l'Enchanteur)
  96. Knights of the Round Table (1953) Played by Felix Aylmer

  97. The Adventures of Sir Galahad (1949) Played by William Fawcett
    ... aka "The Adventures of Sir Galahad - Boldest Knight of the Round Table" - USA (complete title)
  98. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) Played by Murvyn Vye

  99. A Connecticut Yankee (1931) Played by Brandon Hurst
Video-game:
  1. Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom (2012) (VG) Played by Jeff Bennett
  2. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (2010) (VG) Played by Jeff Bennett / Hiroshi Arikawa
    ... aka "Kingudamu hâtsu: Bâsu bai surîpu" - Japan (original title)

  3. Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ (2007) (VG) Played by Jeff Bennett
  4. Shrek the Third (2007) (VG) Played by Jon Curry
  5. Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (VG) Played by Jeff Bennett / Minoru Uchida
  6. Age of Wonders: Shadow Magic (2003) (VG) Played by Paul Knox
Archive Footage:
  1. "Merlin: Secrets & Magic"
        - A Family Affair (2009) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
  2. The Music of Disney: A Legacy in Song (1992) (V) Played by Karl Swenson
  3. Halloween Treat (1982) (V) Played by Karl Swenson
    ... aka "Disney's Halloween Treat" - USA (complete title)
  4. "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color"
    ... aka "Disneyland" - USA (original title)
    ... aka "Disney's Wonderful World" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "The Disney Sunday Movie" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "The Magical World of Disney" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "The Wonderful World of Disney" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "Walt Disney" - USA (new title)
    ... aka "Walt Disney Presents" - USA (new title)
        - The Spaceman and King Arthur: Part 2 (1982) TV episode, Played by Ron Moody
        - The Spaceman and King Arthur: Part 1 (1982) TV episode, Played by Ron Moody
        - Disney's Greatest Villains (1977) TV episode, Played by Karl Swenson

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Quotes:
From "The Legend of Prince Valiant: Peace on Earth" (????)
Denys: I don't understand, Merlin. It's so peaceful here. People are fighting and dying... It's Christmas Eve. Can't they even stop for that?
Merlin: War becomes a kind of addiction for some, Denys. A violent drug which leaves its victims only able to live in battle and feed on danger.
Denys: How will it ever stop then?
Merlin: Mmm, how indeed?
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