John Wick (character)
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John Wick is a fictional character created by American screenwriter Derek Kolstad and portrayed by Canadian actor Keanu Reeves. He is the titular protagonist of the neo-noir media franchise John Wick.
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First appearance | John Wick (2014) |
Created by | Derek Kolstad |
Portrayed by | Keanu Reeves (film series) Dave Fouquette (John Wick Hex and Payday 2) |
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Full name | Jardani Jovonovich (Ярдані Яванавіч) |
Aliases | Jonathan Wick |
Nickname | Baba Yaga |
Gender | Male |
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Spouse | Helen (deceased) |
Origin | Soviet Belarus |
Nationality | American |
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John is introduced as a legendary hitman who is thrust back into the criminal underworld after Russian-American mobsters assault him, kill his puppy, and steal his car. The attack sets John on a path of revenge, returning him to the violent lifestyle that he had left behind and eventually bringing him into conflict with the international organization of assassins.[1]