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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 Merlín / 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

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  1. Emmanuelle in Wonderland (2012) Played by Ron Jeremy
  2. "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)
        - Episode #5.2 (2012) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - The Sword in the Stone: Part Two (2011) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - The Sword in the Stone: Part One (2011) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - The Hunter's Heart (2011) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
        - A Herald of the New Age (2011) TV episode, Played by Colin Morgan
          (49 more)
  3. "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)
  4. "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)
  5. "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
  6. The Secret of Loch Ness II (2010) (TV) Played by Thomas Fritsch
    ... aka "Das zweite Wunder von Loch Ness" - Germany (original title)
  7. The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) Played by James A. Stephens
  8. Merlin and the Book of Beasts (2010) (TV) Played by James Callis

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

  38. Het Monster van Toth (1999) (TV) Played by Bert Johan van Goor (as Merlijn the wizard)
  39. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"
        - Once Upon a Future King (1999) TV episode, Played by Tim Faville / Norman Forsey (as Old Merlin)
  40. The Excalibur Kid (1999) (V) Played by François Klanfer
  41. Arthur's Quest (1999) (TV) Played by Arye Gross
  42. A Knight in Camelot (1998) (TV) Played by Ian Richardson
  43. Merlin (1998) (TV) Played by Jason Connery (as Young Merlin)
  44. Lucinda's Spell (1998) Played by Daniel Rhyder
  45. Quest for Camelot (1998) Played by John Gielgud
    ... aka "The Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot" - International (English title) (imdb display title)
  46. "Merlin" (1998) TV series Played by Sam Neill / Daniel Brocklebank (as Young Merlin)
  47. Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard (1997) (V) Played by Ian Abercrombie
  48. "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"
    ... aka "Sabrina" - USA (promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Sabrina Goes to College" - USA (promotional title)
        - Oh What a Tangled Spell She Weaves (1997) TV episode, Played by Bobcat Goldthwait
  49. "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
  50. Lancelot: Guardian of Time (1997) Played by Leonard Auclair
  51. Kids of the Round Table (1997) Played by Malcolm McDowell
  52. "The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest"
        - The Alchemist (1996) TV episode, Played by Michael Des Barres
  53. A Young Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1996) Played by Michael York
  54. Alchemy (1996) (TV) Played by Robert Guillaume
  55. Crystal Cave (1996) (TV) Played by Robert Guillaume
    ... aka "The Crystal Cave: Lessons from the Teachings of Merlin" - USA (video box title)
  56. Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders (1996) Played by George Milan
  57. A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995) Played by Ron Moody
  58. The Dark Knight (1995) Played by Harry Rowell
  59. Last Enchantment (1995) Played by Dan Work
  60. Guinevere (1994) (TV) Played by Donald Pleasence
  61. Seaview Knights (1994) Played by James Bolam
  62. "The Legend of Prince Valiant"
        - The Ghost (1993) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - A Light in the Dark (1993) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Dream Come True (1992) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Triumph (1992) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
        - The Choice (1992) TV episode, Played by Alan Oppenheimer
          (29 more)
  63. "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
  64. Merlin (1993) Played by Rodney Wood
  65. "King Arthur and the Knights of Justice"
        - Opening Kick-off (1992) TV episode, Played by Jim Byrnes
  66. "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures"
        - Nail the Conquering Hero (1992) TV episode, Played by Antony Holland
  67. Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991) (TV) Played by George Winter / Jody David (as Merlin as a boy)
  68. "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)
  69. Les chevaliers de la table ronde (1990) Played by Alain Cuny / Jean-François Prevand (as Merlin jeune)

  70. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1989) (TV) Played by Rene Auberjonois
  71. The Lords of Magick (1989) Played by Robert Ankers
  72. "The Twilight Zone"
        - A Day in Beaumont/The Last Defender of Camelot (1986) TV episode, Played by Norman Lloyd
  73. Dave Thomas: The Incredible Time Travels of Henry Osgood (1986) (TV) Played by Gillie Fenwick
  74. 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)
  75. Camelot (1982) (TV) Played by James Valentine (as Merlyn)
  76. Knightriders (1981) Played by Brother Blue
    ... aka "George A. Romero's Knightriders" - USA (complete title)
  77. Excalibur (1981) Played by Nicol Williamson
  78. "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)

  79. "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
  80. 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)
  81. "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)
  82. Magic (1978) Played by E.J. André
  83. "Once Upon a Classic"
        - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1978) TV episode, Played by Roscoe Lee Browne

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

  90. Santa Claus (1959) Played by Armando Arriola (as El mago Merlín)
  91. "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)
  92. Knight-Mare Hare (1955) Played by Mel Blanc
  93. A Connecticut Yankee (1955) (TV) Played by Leonard Elliott
  94. Faites-moi confiance (1954) Played by Pierre Larquey (as Merlin l'Enchanteur)
  95. Knights of the Round Table (1953) Played by Felix Aylmer

  96. The Adventures of Sir Galahad (1949) Played by William Fawcett
  97. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949) Played by Murvyn Vye

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

  2. Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix+ (2007) (VG) Played by Jeff Bennett
  3. Shrek the Third (2007) (VG) Played by Jon Curry
  4. Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (VG) Played by Jeff Bennett / Minoru Uchida
  5. 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. "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 "Merlin: The Dragon's Call (#1.1)" (2008)
Arthur: How's your knee walking coming along? Oh don't run away!
Merlin: From you?
Arthur: Oh thank God, I thought you were deaf as well as dumb.
Merlin: Look, I've told you you're an ass... I just didn't realize you were a royal one. Oh, what are you going to do? You've got your Daddy's men to protect you?
Arthur: Haha, I could take you apart with one blow.
Merlin: I could take you apart with less than that.
Arthur: You sure? Here you go big man
[throws him a mace]
Arthur: . Come on then. I warn you, I've been trained to kill since birth.
Merlin: Wow, and how long have you been training to be a pratt?
[...]
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