Benoit Blanc

Background information

Feature films

Knives Out
Knives Out 2 (upcoming)

Portrayed by

Daniel Craig

Character information

Other names

Blanc

Personality

Intelligent, brilliant, brave, kooky, tenacious, socially-inept, good-hearted, selfless, quick-witted, dashing, heroic, compassionate, sophisticated, proud, handsome

Appearance

Slender, handsome, fair skin, dark and grayish hair, blue eyes

Occupation

Private detective

Alignment

Good

Goal

To figure out who's responsible for the murder on Harlan Thrombey

Allies

Marta Cabrera, Elliott and Wagner, Alan Stevens

Minions

Elliott and Wagner

Enemies

Ransom Drysdale

Likes

Solving chases, kindness, justice, safety, helping others, smoking

Dislikes

Murders, danger, serial killers

Quote

"I suspect foul play. And I have eliminated no suspects."

Benoit Blanc is the protgonist of T-Street's 2019 live-action featue film Knives Out and its 2022 sequel. He is a private detective who solves chases.