Gromit

Gromit
Background Information
Films	Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Shorts	A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave, A Matter of Loaf and Death
Character information
Full Name	Gromit

Gromit (usually nicknamed "Lad" or "Mate" by Wallace) is one of the two main characters in the "Wallace and Gromit" franchise. He is Wallace's sidekick, best friend, and pet beagle. Gromit is the brains behind the duo; and often rolls his eyes at Wallace's mad antics and ideas, often having to save Wallace from many scrapes and calamities.

Born on February 12th, Gromit went on to graduate from "Dogwarts University" with a double first in Engineering for Dogs. He enjoys knitting, reading the newspaper, and cooking. His prized possessions include his alarm clock, bone, brush, and a framed photo of himself with Wallace. He also cherished his giant vegetable marrow grown for the annual Giant Vegetable Competition shown in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. He is also very handy with electronic equipment and often helps Wallace with his many inventions. He is sensitive, intelligent, resourceful and holds a genuine affection for his master. He remains loyal to Wallace, even at his own expense or when Wallace's contraptions inevitably blow up in his face. Just one example of this unshakable loyalty and his strong sense of justice is in The Wrong Trousers, where even having a gun pointed at himself doesn't stop him from saving his master and obeying the law. Though there have been times where Gromit has been wrongly accused, like in A Close Shave, when he's accused of sheep slaughter, and A Matter of Loaf and Death, when accused and punished for biting Piella Bakewell, although he didn't. Which shouldn't be hard to believe, seeing Gromit has no visible mouth.

Gromit is kind at heart, yet very critical of Wallace's inventions. He is also easily aggravated. Gromit doesn't express himself with spoken words, but his facial expressions and body language speak volumes. Many critics believe that Gromit's silence makes him the perfect straight man with a pantomime expressiveness that drew favourable comparisons to Buster Keaton. Although at times he does make dog-like noises, such as yelps or grunts. In A Matter of Loaf and Death, he meets and falls in love with a poodle named Fluffles, an abused pet of Piella Bakewell. Gromit enjoys eating "KornFlakes" and reading many books, including "The Republic", by Pluto; "Crime and Punishment", by Fido Dogstoyevsky; and a "how-to" guide entitled, "Electronics for Dogs". He also listens to Bach and can solves puzzles with ease.

Trivia

• Gromit has been ranked #1 on Empire's 50 Best Animated Characters.
• In The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper, he appears in a photo with Wallace & Ginger with an astronaut suit.