Spenser (character)
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Spenser is a fictional private investigator created by the American mystery writer Robert B. Parker. He acts as the protagonist of a series of detective novels written by Parker and later continued by Ace Atkins and Mike Lupica.[1] His first appearance was in the 1973 novel The Godwulf Manuscript. He is also featured in the 1980s television series Spenser: For Hire and a related series of TV movies based on the novels. In March 2020 he was featured in the Netflix thriller film Spenser Confidential.
Spenser | |
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First appearance | The Godwulf Manuscript (1973) |
Last appearance | As written by Parker, Sixkill (2010); character is currently being written by Ace Atkins |
Created by | Robert B. Parker |
Portrayed by | Robert Urich Joe Mantegna Mark Wahlberg |
In-universe information | |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Private detective |
Significant other | Susan Silverman |
Children | Paul Giacomin (adopted son, first appears in Early Autumn) |
Relatives | Sam Spenser (father), Cash (maternal uncle), Patrick (maternal uncle) revealed in Chasing the Bear |
Nationality | American |
Spenser is only referred to by his surname in the novels, but the television series has him introduce himself as "David Spenser" to a cop sitting at the diner in the fifteenth episode of season 2. Also, Spenser is addressed as "Jim" at the end of Chapter 9 of "The Godwulf Manuscript" though this was probably a casual address by a stranger, akin to "Mac" or "Buddy."