James Norrington
Navy Commodore
A commodore in the Royal Navy serving the East India Company. He proposed to Elizabeth but gradually fell from grace.
Quotes
- It's just good business.
- Are you afraid of death?
- Repent your mistakes.
- Pirates are evil. But we are the ones who serve them.
Trivia
- After demotion, appears in a disheveled state.
- Holds the rank of Commodore, not Admiral.
- Tormented by Lord Beckett's tyranny after handing over the heart.
- Sacrificed his life in the end to help Elizabeth escape.
Alternate names
Admiral Norrington
Commodore Norrington
Commodore Norrington
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A man dressed in the uniform of a British naval commodore, with handsome features.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Iconic items
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- Naval Uniform
- Commodore's Epaulets
- Cannon Command Baton
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Serious
- Detailed personality
- Strong loyalty and values discipline highly. Devotes himself to pirate hunting and shows sincere courtship toward Elizabeth, but suffers anguish and falls due to changes in his position.
- Keywords
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- Brave
- Loyalty
- Serious
- Arrogant
- Regret
- Talents
-
- Military Command
- Tactical Knowledge
- Swordsmanship
- Skills
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- Fleet Command
- Naval Tactics
- Negotiation
- Motivation
- Aims to fulfill the pirate extermination mission and wishes for Elizabeth's happiness, but ultimately desires to atone for his own sins.
- Favorite foods
- British Cuisine
- Favorite places
- Port Royal, Naval Base
- Disliked situations
- Pirate Crimes, Corruption, Defeat
- Disliked foods
- Rum
History
- Backstory
- Served in the Royal Navy as the highest authority in the East India Company's surrounding seas, engaging in pirate hunting. Proposed to Elizabeth, but lost his position due to pirate disturbances and his own blunders, ultimately dying.
- Debut date
- July 9, 2003
- Work title
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Media type
- Movie
Proposal to Elizabeth Swann
- Significant event
- Proposal to Elizabeth Swann
- Description
- Formally proposed to Elizabeth, marking the start of the love triangle.
Demotion Due to Hurricane
- Significant event
- Demotion Due to Hurricane
- Description
- Lost subordinates in a shipwreck and was stripped of rank.
Retrieval of Davy Jones's Heart
- Significant event
- Retrieval of Davy Jones's Heart
- Description
- Retrieved Davy Jones's heart for the East India Company and delivered it to Lord Beckett.
Stationed on the Dutchman by East India Company Order
- Significant event
- Stationed on the Dutchman by East India Company Order
- Description
- Boarded the Flying Dutchman as a supervisory role.
Assisting Elizabeth's Escape and Demise
- Significant event
- Assisting Elizabeth's Escape and Demise
- Description
- Helped Elizabeth escape and died after being stabbed in the waist during the final battle.
Relationships
Unknown
Spouse
Details Unknown
Unknown
Family Unknown
Elizabeth Swann
Best friend
Proposed to Elizabeth and wished for her happiness.
Cutler Beckett
Mentor
Superior in the East India Company from whom he received orders.
Royal Navy
Royal Navy: leader
East India Company
East India Company: unknown
Media appearances
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Movie / Supporting
Released 2003
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Movie / Supporting
Released 2006
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Movie / Supporting
Released 2007
Voice cast and creators
Junpei Morita
- Voice actor
- Junpei Morita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Theatrical Release
Jack Davenport
- Voice actor
- Jack Davenport
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Theatrical Release
Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio (screenplay)
- Creator name
- Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio (screenplay)
- Role
- Original author
Johnny Depp (actor)
- Creator name
- Johnny Depp (actor)
- Role
- Character designer
Walt Disney Pictures
- Creator name
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
James Norrington Action Figure
- Item name
- James Norrington Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular