Adam Stanheight
Fictional character from the Saw franchise / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Adam Stanheight[lower-alpha 1] is a fictional character created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell in the Saw franchise. He is one of the main protagonists of the franchise, and first appears in the original Saw film released in 2004 as the main character alongside Dr. Lawrence Gordon. Portrayed by Leigh Whannell himself, Adam is introduced in Saw as a freelance photographer who has been abducted by the Jigsaw Killer and placed in a trap with Dr. Gordon. He is the first character ever seen in the franchise.
Adam Stanheight | |
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Saw character | |
![]() Leigh Whannell as Adam Stanheight in Saw (2004) | |
First appearance | Saw (2004) |
Last appearance | Saw X (2023) |
Created by | |
Portrayed by | Leigh Whannell |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Adam Stanheight |
Origin | Saw (2004) |
Occupation | Freelance photographer |
Association(s) | David Tapp (client; deceased) |
Status | Deceased |
Whannell would reprise his role as Adam in Saw III (2006), in which he would appear in flashbacks to show Amanda Young's role in his abduction, and would also appear in subsequent films through archive footage, special effects and being mentioned. Despite only physically appearing in two of the films, Adam became one of the most popular characters of the entire Saw franchise as well as a fan favorite amongst fans of the films.[1]