The Characters of Titanic
Rose DeWitt Bukater
Character Summary:
Rose DeWitt Bukater is the image of a perfect Edwardian lady-well bred, good manners, well educated and attractive. At age 17 she is forced into an arranged marriage to Caledon Hockley to pull her and her mother out of a line of bad debts, left by her father before his death. On the maiden voyage of Titanic, Rose is being taken back to America 'in chains' to her Philadelphia wedding.
The Actress
Age during filming:
Jack Dawson
Jack Dawson, a free-spirited artist from Wisconsin wins his ticket on Titanic in a game of poker. He was orphaned at the age of 15 and has spent his life working his way around the world, hitching rides on 'tramp steamers and such'.
The Actor
Novemer 11, 1974
Caledon 'Cal' Hockley
The heir to an incredible steel fortune, Caledon Hockley is rich beyond all meaning, arrogant and handsome. He chose Rose as his fiancee, seeing her as the perfect woman to fill the role as his wife.
Billy Zane
Febuary 24, 1966
Ruth DeWitt Bukater
Likely married at a young age, Ruth DeWitt Bukater has lived her entire life in the lap of luxury. When her husband dies, he leaves her with nothing but their daughter and many large debts. She manages to maintain the facade of wealth in the family as she arranges a wedding between her daughter and the wealthy Caledon Hockley.
Frances Fisher
Thomas Andrews
Thomas Andrews was a young and intelligent ship builder who worked for Harland and Wolff. He designed the RMS Titanic and was sailing on her maiden voyage to observe the ship in action and make last-minute modifications.
Victor Garger
Margaret 'Molly' Brown
Margaret Brown was born to a poor immigrant family. She had always planned to marry for money, but she ended up marrying for love instead. Fortunately, her husband ended up very wealthy, making a great deal of money through engineering. In 1909 the two seperated, but remained close friends.
Captain E.J. Smith
Captain E.J. Smith was one of the most experienced sea captains when the Titanic set sail. The maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic was to be Smith's last voyage before retirement.
J. Bruce Ismay
Joseph Bruce Ismay was the Managing Director of White Star Line. His father was the founder of White Star Line. Ismay was one of the great powers behind RMS Titanic and her sister ships.
Jonathan Hyde
Rose Calvert
Rose Calvert made a living as an actress before marrying her husband, Mr. Calvert. They lived in Cedar Rapids and had a few children. At 100 years of age Rose is living with her granddaughter Lizzy.
Gloria Stuart
Brock Lovett
Brock Lovett is a modern-day treasure hunter, and has devoted his life to looking for the famed diamond necklace, "The Heart of the Ocean". He is searching the wreck of the Titanic looking for the necklace when he discovers a mysterious drawing of a naked woman wearing the jewel.
Lizzy Calvert
Suzy Amis