Lord Barkis Bittern (simply known as Barkis Bittern) is the main antagonist of Tim Burton's Corpse Bride. He is a greedy, arrogant, and manipulative aristocrat who has bent on getting married to women in order to kill them, so he would be able to gain their fortune and wealth.
He was voiced by the legendary actor, Richard E. Grant, who also played Dr. Zander Rice.
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Barkis is a 41-year-old slender man with a large chin, white slick hair, and wears a black cutaway with white collar pushed upside, a bowtie, gray pants and black shoes.
As a zombie, his skin is bright blue and his eyes become gaunt.
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- In an early version of the script, Barkis was a highwayman who strangled Emily on the way to her wedding and stole her ring which he later gave to Victoria. Seeing the ring was what made Emily recognize him as her killer.
External links[]
- Barkis Bittern on Corpse Bride Wiki
- Barkis Bittern on Tim Burton Wiki
- Barkis Bittern on Villains Wiki
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