Long John Silver

Also known as John Silver

fictional character from Treasure Island

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Created by: Robert Louis Stevenson
Portrayed by: Robert Newton Orson Welles Charlton Heston Lance Henriksen Luke Arnold Tim Curry
Voiced by: Various Voices
Nicknames: Chef, Silver, Barbecue, Long John, Jack, Captain
Gender: Male
Occupation: Chief cook Quartermaster Pirate captain
Nationality: English

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Image: TI-parrot.jpg

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name in native language: John Silver
Commons category: Long John Silver
name: Джон Сильвер

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Long John Silver is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 1883 novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. The most colourful and complex character in the book, he continues to appear in popular culture. His missing leg and parrot, in particular, have greatly contributed to the image of the pirate in popular culture.

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