The Smurfs/Characters: Difference between revisions

 

== The 100 Smurfs ==

 

The leader and father figure of the Smurfs. Voiced by Don Messick in the cartoon show, and by Jonathan Winters in the live-action movie.

* [[Stroke the Beard]]: Papa Smurf can be found doing this.

 

 

Wants very much to be an alchemist/wizard, like Papa Smurf, but lacks skills and experience, causing his experiments to be total failures. Appears only in the comic books; in the cartoon show the role was played by Clumsy Smurf.

* [[Professor Guinea Pig]]: To be fair, he tried to test the formula on other Smurfs, but everyone refused.

 

 

A Smurf with a passion for archeology, who likes to do excavations and dig for old treasures. He can be recognized on his Smurf-cap-shaped helmet, and a good friend of Miner Smurf -- probably because they both spend much time digging underground. Appears only in the comic books.

The village architect, who designs all the buildings in the village. He sometimes gets a little frustrated that the other Smurfs keep preferring the old, classic designs to their houses and are seldom interested in his new and exciting ideas for buildings.

 

 

A Smurf who bakes bread, cakes and pies, and takes great pleasure in his work. Appears only in the comic books and the live-action movie, where he is voiced by B.J. Novack; in the cartoon his role is taken by Greedy Smurf.

* [[Names the Same]]: Chef Smurf was known as Baker Smurf sometimes, until "the Finance Smurf" when this bread-baking Smurf appeared as a separate character with a different hat.

 

 

The village barber and hair stylist. Doesn't see a lot of work because only a few Smurfs actually have hair, but when he does work, he does so with great enthusiasm, chatting and singing to his customers in a vague Italian accent.

* [[Chatty Hairdresser]]: A rare male example.

 

 

The village intellectual and Papa Smurf's laboratory assistant. Voiced by Danny Goldman in the cartoon show, and by Fred Armisen in the live-action movie.

* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: Type 1, with Clumsy. He's often annoyed by Clumsy, but at the end of the day really does care for him.

 

 

Appearing only in the comic, and only in minor roles in two stories, this Smurf provides wood for constructions (as opposed to Lumberjack Smurf, who provides firewood), and also makes furniture. He doesn't appear in the cartoon, as the "carpentry" part of his job is provided by Handy Smurf and the "wood providing" part by Timber Smurf.

 

 

The village chef. Appears in the comic books and live-action movie, while the [[Animated Adaptation]] [[Composite Character|merges this character with Greedy's.]]

* [[Team Chef]]: As the only chef in Smurf Village, at least until Baker is established as a separate Smurf, he becomes this.

 

 

His name defines his character, plus he's not very bright. Voiced by Bill Callaway in the cartoon show and Anton Yelchin in the live-action movie.

* [[Vitriolic Best Buds]]: Type 1, with Brainy. Clumsy is the only Smurf who genuinely admires Brainy and dotes on him, usually to Brainy's annoyance.

 

 

A Smurf who likes to make shoes, but has very few jobs because Smurfs tend to have their shoes made by Tailor Smurf as an extension of their pants. His only regular customer is Smurfette, who does wear shoes. Appears only in the [[Animated Adaptation]], where he was voiced by Hamilton Camp.

* [[Composite Character]]: In the cartoon, he takes the role of Doctor Smurf.

 

 

A Smurf who fancies himself a doctor, but his superficial knowledge of medicine makes his treatments lackluster at best and harmful at worst. Only featured in the comic; in the cartoon his role was taken by Dabbler.

* [[Worst Aid]]: In-universe example of the trope, as his less-than-perfect idea of first aid often causes some fairly realistic (if still cartoonish) damage to his patients.

 

 

The village dreamer and adventurer, who became Astrosmurf in the album of the same name and two cartoon episodes (an [[Animated Adaptation]] of such album and a sequel episode), and captain of the ''S.S. Smurf II'' in several others. Voiced by Don Messick in the cartoon show.

* [[Rightful King Returns]] / [[Second Coming]]: Played this in one episode in an [[Or Was It a Dream|uncertain dream sequence]].

 

 

Appears only in the comic book.

* [[Canon Foreigner]]

 

 

A Smurf who is so much in love with the Smurfette that he never thinks of anything else. Appears only in the comic books.

== Explorer Smurf ==

 

 

The Smurf responsible for growing the village's vegetables. In later seasons, he gets his own [[Genie in A Bottle]], Gourdy, though he generally prefers working for things rather than wishing for them. In the cartoon, and the early comics, he dresses in ordinary Smurf clothes, but in later comics and the live-action movie he wears a straw hat and green overalls. Voiced by Alan Young in the cartoon and Joel McCrary in the live-action movie.

* [[Stop Helping Me]]: Often says this to Gourdy.

 

 

A Smurf who, after learning about money from watching humans, tried to introduce currency among his peers, and for a while worked as their banker, before the system was abandoned. Appears only in the comic books.

* [[Money Fetish]]: He was the only Smurf not to want to abandon the money system and for a while preferred living alone with his money rather than with the other Smurfs. In the end, though, he got lonely and changed his mind.

 

 

[[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|The village fisherman.]] His job seems to be rather pointless, since he never catches anything, and even if he had Smurfs don't eat fish anyway. The one time he did catch something (a baby octopus) he went through considerable trouble in order to get it back to its mother. He is, however, very knowledgeable about marine life and can easily identify most types of underwater animals.

* [[Fishing for Sole]]: He never seems to catch any actual fish... which is just as well, since Smurfs don't seem to eat fish.

 

 

The world's most indecisive Smurf, Flighty can't make his mind up about anything. Voiced by Paul Winchell in the cartoon show.

* [[Early Bird Cameo]]: Though there ''is'' an indecisive Smurf who shows up for a couple of scenes in the comic book version of "The Smurfs and the Magic Egg," who causes a bit of annoyance when he can't decide what to wish for. This Smurf is never actually identified as Flighty Smurf, but it's very likely that it is him.

 

 

His biggest dream and passion in life is flying, and he'll do anything in order to achieve this. Appears only in the comic books.

* [[Punny Name|Punny Nickname]]: In French, his name is "Schtroumpf Volant". "voler" in French means either "fly" or "steal" -- therefore he can be either Flying Smurf or Thief Smurf, because he steals other Smurfs' belongings to help him in his madcap schemes for achieving flight.

 

 

The village chef and food freak. Voiced by Hamilton Camp in the cartoon show.

* [[Team Chef]]: Again, in the cartoon. The comic Greedy doesn't enjoy cooking anywhere near as much as he enjoys eating.

 

 

The village curmudgeon. Voiced by Michael Bell in the cartoon show, and by George Lopez in the live-action movie.

* [[Punctuated for Emphasis]]: In ''A Christmas Carol'': "I! HATE! HATS!"

 

 

A kilt-wearing Smurf with a Scottish accent. Appears only in the [[The Smurfs (Film)|live-action movie]]. Voiced by Alan Cumming.

* [[Vague Age]]: Made even more vague in his case since most of his fellow Smurfs don't have facial hair.

 

 

The village repairman, mechanic and inventor. Voiced by Michael Bell in the cartoon show, and by Jeff Foxworthy in the live-action movie.

* [[Mr. Fixit]]

 

 

The village musician, who is most often seen playing the trumpet but is equally hopeless with all instruments. He is mostly used as Papa Smurf's herald. Voiced by Hamilton Camp in the cartoon show.

* [[Hollywood Tone Deaf]]: His singing is so bad that Farmer Smurf in the comic books used his "talent" to bring on the rain.

 

 

The village athlete and strongman; he's the strongest and fittest of all the Smurfs and is usually called upon to perform the toughest physical tasks. Voiced by Frank Welker in the cartoon show, and Gary Basaraba in the live-action movie.

* [[Would Hit a Girl]]: Hefty attempts on hitting Smurfette in the cartoon adaptation of "The Smurfette" after she fesses up she's taking orders from Gargamel.

 

 

The village prankster. Voiced by June Foray in the cartoon show, and by Paul Reubens in the live-action movie.

* [[Whos Laughing Now]]: Sometimes the joke gets turned back on him, and he doesn't find it all that funny. At least in the live-action movie he is able to laugh off the gift box that exploded on him.

 

 

During Papa Smurf's absence, the Smurfs voted which of them would temporarily lead them. The chosen one donned a golden costume and made the others call him king, becoming a tyrant until Papa Smurf's return. When not being King, he's known as "Pretentious Smurf." Appears in the comic only, as the role was played by Brainy Smurf in the cartoon show.

* [[Tyrant Takes the Helm]]

 

 

He's usually found lying around somewhere and napping, especially if there's work to be done. Voiced by Michael Bell in the cartoon show.

The village gossip, who tends to make up most of the gossip he spreads. Appears only in the comic book.

 

 

Appears only in the comic books. After watching humans, he introduces gambling to the village and becomes a compulsive gambler.

* [[Ironic Nickname]]: He is very unlucky at gambling -- though this is partly the fault of his addiction, as he'll make bets that are impossible for him to win just so that others will agree to the bet.

 

 

A Smurf who used a submarine at first, but then changed his mind and became a boat-sailing mariner. He goes out to sea to get the Smurfs spices. His nickname was changed to Marco Smurf in the [[Animated Adaptation]], where he was voiced by [[Rob Paulsen]].

* [[Nice Hat]]: In the cartoon.

 

 

The village miller, easily recognizable by his striped hat, dark blue shirt, and wooden clogs. Appears only in the comics.

* [[The One Who Wears Shoes]]: He and Farmer are the only male Smurfs that wear shoes.

 

 

The village spelunker, who spends much of his time mining for useful metals. He was the one who discovered coal, which certainly helped the Smurf village during the cold winters. In the cartoon show, he is voiced by Alan Young.

* [[Worthless Yellow Rocks]]: He's struck gold a couple of times, but never saw any use for it.

 

 

Appears only in the live-action movie, where he is voiced by Tom Kane.

* [[Sorry I Left the BGM On]]: Mixes his movie intro narration with this.

 

 

A Smurf with an affinity for nature, and particularly animals. He's one of three Smurfs who de-ages to Smurfling age, though unlike Snappy and Slouchy he had already made several appearances as an adult Smurf in earlier stories. Voiced by [[Charlie Adler]] in the cartoon show.

* [[Speaks Fluent Animal]]: Is shown to be able to communicate with animals on levels that other Smurfs can't.

 

 

A Smurf with no distinct character traits whatsoever. Tired of being a "Nobody," he went looking for a character trait that could give him a new name, but discovered that his true talent was being indistinct, after which he changed his name to "Somebody Smurf." Appeared only in the cartoon show.

* [[Whos On First]]: His name causes a few misunderstandings.

 

 

An extremely curious Smurf who wants to know everything about everyone and everything, frequently getting into trouble because he noses around things that are none of his business.

* [[Names the Same]]: Gargamel posed as a Smurf going by this name in one episode, namely because of the nose.

 

 

Appears only in the comic books, and even then only once. It's possible that he's Doctor Smurf's assistant, or even Doctor Smurf himself operating under a different name.

** Can also be seen (though not called by name) in ''The Smurfs and the Magic Flute,'' patching up Clumsy.

 

 

A true-blue artist, Painter is constantly seen obsessing over his latest ''masteurpiesa'' -- usually a painting, but he also works with sculpture and other visual arts. He's usually seen wearing a red jacket and a black tie, with a hat looking vaguely like a beret. In the cartoon series he's voiced by Bill Callaway and speaks in an outrageous French accent.

* [[The Unseen]]: Only mentioned in one scene in the live-action movie, he does not actually appear anywhere.

 

 

The village poet; a kindly and sensitive soul who's so fond of poetry that he'll sometimes speak in rhyme even in casual conversation. Voiced by [[Frank Welker]] in the cartoon show.

* [[Rhymes On a Dime]]

 

 

Appears only in the comics -- first for a brief one-page gag, then in an extended role in the German magazine, where he curiously enough comes with mail from ''another Smurf village'' -- the only time in any continuity where it's directly stated that there is more than one Smurf village.

* [[Horse of a Different Color]]: He rides a ''[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110423204454/smurfs/images/5/5d/Postmansmurf2.jpg snake.]''

 

 

Appears only in the comic books, digging for clay (in other Smurfs' gardens, without asking for permission) in a single album. Despite his brief appearance (only three panels) we can assume he makes clay pots.

* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: Seems to have traces of this, in that he can't begin to see why other Smurfs would have a problem with him digging up their gardens ''when that's where the best clay is.''

 

 

A Smurf who just can't find it in himself to say no to anyone, no matter what they ask him to do. Appears only in the [[Animated Adaptation]].

 

 

 

Reporter, writer and editor of the village newspaper, always after the latest "sensational" news.

* [[Twisting the Words]]: Not above doing this in order to make his news more "sensational."

 

 

A Smurf who is always eager to have a party, even more than any other Smurf. He briefly appears in two albums, and also appears in the French version of the ''The Smurfs and the Magic Flute'' [[Animated Adaptation]], though the United States English dub changes him with Actor Smurf (see Timid Smurf, below).

* [[Catch Phrase]]: "We'll smurf a little party!"

 

 

The world's most cowardly Smurf; he's afraid of ''everything.'' May or may not be the same character as Panicky Smurf from the live-action movie.

* [[Lovable Coward]]: On one or two occasions more of a [[Cowardly Lion]], but for the most part he's just terrified.

 

 

Appears only in the comic books.

== Showoff Smurf ==

 

 

The village garbage collector, with a passion for collecting really smelly things. He has a pet fly named Fly.

* [[The Pig Pen]]

 

 

A laid-back and relaxed Smurf, most likely to be found leaning against something with his hands in his pockets, or just off calmly doing his own thing while the others are running around. Along with Nat and Snappy, he is de-aged in Season 5 and becomes a Smurfling again.

* [[The Stoic]]: He has traces of this, seldom getting worked up or excited about anything.

 

 

A rambunctious and energetic Smurf with a big temper, traits which are only exaggerated when he along with Nat and Slouchy is de-aged to Smurfling age in the comic "The Smurflings" and in Season 5 of the cartoon.

* [[Symbol Swearing]]: Half of his speech balloons include this, to the point that it becomes a trait of the character.

 

 

Always wears earmuffs and a scarf, and always shivering and sneezing -- sometimes because he has a cold and sometimes due to severe allergies.

* [[Sickly Neurotic Geek]]: The "geek" part is pretty understated, though.

 

 

The village chimney-sweeper; a cheerful and happy-go-lucky, if rather dirty and sooty, Smurf. Voiced by Don Messick in the cartoon show.

* [[Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping]]: ...but not all that much more ''accurate.''

 

 

[[Exactly What It Says On the Tin|The village tailor.]] The main reason for the Smurfs' [[Limited Wardrobe]], as he respects "the classic look" too much to ever agree to make any different kinds of clothes. He does allow the Smurflings to make their own set of clothes when his standard style doesn't suit them, but only under protest.

* Nick[[Names the Same]]: With Sculptor Smurf in the original french.

 

 

The village lumberjack, who according to the other Smurfs spends more time talking to the trees than cutting them down. Named Lumberjack Smurf in the comics and Timber Smurf in the cartoon.

* [[Nice Guy]]: Basically, he's Hefty, if Hefty had been more in touch with his own softer side.

 

 

Despite his nickname, he's more sad than timid, due to not having a pet, until he meets the dragon Grumpf. The cartoon version of the character eventually becomes Actor Smurf.

* [[A Boy and His X|A Smurf And His Dragon]]: It's even in the title of the story (3rd story of the album "The Strange Awakening of Lazy Smurf"), save for "the" instead of "a"

 

 

An expert woodsman and tracker, with a [[The Nose Knows|highly-developed sense of smell]]. Appears only in the [[Animated Adaptation]].

A Smurf who was sad with the life at the Smurf Village and wanted to travel.

 

 

He wants to be Hefty Smurf so badly, but doesn't quite have the strength to back it up -- not that this stops him from jumping headfirst into danger and challenging everyone he meets to fisticuffs. Appears only in the [[Animated Adaptation]], where he's voiced by Pat Fraley.

== Vanity Smurf ==

 

The world's most handsome Smurf; at least if you ask him. He's easily identified by the flower he's stuck in his hat and the handheld mirror he usually carries around so that he can look at himself whenever he wants. Voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in the cartoon show, and by John Oliver in the live-action movie.

 

* [[Vanity Is Feminine]]: No pun intended, but of course the most narcissistic smurf would be the one whose sexuality is the most often questioned.

 

 

Just like the name implies, a weakling. Though he's certainly willing to try his best and wants to do Big Things, his actual abilities are... somewhat lacking.

** The same [[Magic Feather]] element also appears in the cartoon episode "A Little Smurf Confidence", which also features Weakling.

 

 

The village meteorologist, whose job it is to predict the weather. Only appears in the comic books, as his function in the cartoon is taken over by Tracker Smurf (who simply smells the weather changing).

 

 

The Smurf who cries and sobs about everything. To Weepy Smurf, life is one huge tragedy no matter what happens -- if bad things happen, that's horribly sad, but if good things happen, that's sad too because they won't last.

* [[Tender Tears]] ...you get the point.

 

 

The Smurf responsible for shearing sheep to get the wool the Smurfs need to make their clothes with. Appears only in the [[Animated Adaptation]], where he was voiced by Dick Gautier.

* [[Nice Hat]]: He normally dresses like an ordinary Smurf, but the one night of year when he's called upon to go and fetch wool, he puts on a woolen cowboy version of a Smurf hat.

 

 

In the Smurfs story "The Hundredth Smurf", Vanity Smurf's mirror is struck by lightning, which brings his reflection to life. The reflection speaks backwards and does everything Vanity Smurf does, but in reverse (lifting the right arm when Vanity lifts the left, for instance). After he causes chaos in the village by his opposite nature, the reflection decides to return to the mirror, but he goes through it instead, and comes out a regular Smurf. Voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in the cartoon show.

== Additional Smurfs ==

== Smurfette ==

Originally the only female Smurf in the village, created by Gargamel as a weapon against the Smurfs and changed into a real Smurf by Papa Smurf. Voiced by Lucille Bliss in the cartoon show, and by Katy Perry in the live-action movie.

 

 

== Sassette ==

 

The second female Smurf created after Smurfette. Voiced by Julie McWhirter-Dees in the cartoon show.

 

== Clockwork Smurf ==

 

A wooden robotic Smurf created by Handy Smurf.

 

== Grandpa Smurf ==

 

When Papa Smurf was young, he was also raised by a Papa Smurf, who is now known by the Smurfs as Grandpa Smurf. Voiced by Jonathan Winters in the cartoon show.

 

== Nanny Smurf ==

 

The third female Smurf to appear in the cartoon series. Voiced by Susan Blu.

 

== Peewit ==

 

The small-sized court jester who is usually Sir Johan's [[Sidekick]], though in later seasons he made many solo appearances without Johan, interacting with the Smurfs and their other friends/enemies. Apart from Gargamel and Scruple, he's the human character who appears on the show the most. Voiced by Frank Welker in the cartoon show, and by [[Cam Clarke]] in ''The Smurfs and the Magic Flute''.

 

== Homnibus ==

 

A wizard who frequently helps either Johan and Peewit or the Smurfs. Half the time Papa Smurf leaves the Smurf Village, when he isn't seeking for rare herbs, he's going to visit Homnibus and play chess. Voiced by Alan Oppenheimer in the cartoon show.

== Villains ==

 

 

The main villain of the Smurfs. Voiced by Paul Winchell in the cartoon show, played by Hank Azaria in the live-action movie.

== Azrael ==

 

Gargamel's scruffy and much put-down-upon cat. Voiced by Don Messick in the cartoon show and Frank Welker in the live-action movie.

* [[Ambiguous Gender]]: In the comics, at least. The cartoon on several occasions distinctly refers to the cat as male -- [[Viewer Gender Confusion|not that this has stopped fans from speculating.]]