Shrek is an ogre, and in this universe, ogres are typically depicted as green-skinned creatures.

Does Shrek have a last name?

It has never been revealed in the movies or official canon. He is simply known as Shrek.

What is the order of the Shrek movies?

The main series consists of: Shrek (2001), Shrek 2 (2004), Shrek the Third (2007), and Shrek Forever After (2010). Puss in Boots (2011) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) are spinoffs.

Is Puss in Boots part of the same universe?

Yes, Puss was introduced in Shrek 2 as an assassin hired to kill Shrek but became one of his closest friends.

Will there be a Shrek 5?

Yes, DreamWorks has confirmed that a fifth Shrek movie is in development, with the original cast expected to return.

What is Shrek's accent?

Shrek, voiced by Mike Myers, speaks with a Scottish accent. Myers originally recorded the role with a different accent but re-recorded it to the iconic Scottish voice.

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Shrek Characters

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Occupation: Best Friend/Comic Relief

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Donkey

ShrekBest Friend/Comic Relief

Shrek's loyal, talkative, and optimistic best friend who never gives up on their friendship

Occupation: Best Friend/Comic Relief

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousTalkativeLoyalOptimisticBrave

Abilities

Endless optimismLoyaltyComic timingDragon riding

Quote:

I am Donkey.

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Donkey – Shrek character profile

Occupation: Primary Antagonist (Shrek 2)

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Fairy Godmother

ShrekPrimary Antagonist (Shrek 2)

A scheming businesswoman who runs a magical empire and wants to control Far Far Away

Occupation: Primary Antagonist (Shrek 2)

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousManipulativeAmbitiousFake sweetnessRuthless

Abilities

Magic spellsBusiness acumenManipulationPotion brewing

Quote:

What's in it for me?

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Fairy Godmother – Shrek character profile

Occupation: Supporting

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Gingy (Gingerbread Man)

Shreksupporting

A brave gingerbread cookie who becomes one of Shrek's allies

Occupation: Supporting

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousBraveLoyalDefiantSmall but mighty

Abilities

BraveryLoyaltySmall size advantageDetermination

Quote:

I am Gingy (Gingerbread Man).

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Gingy (Gingerbread Man) – Shrek character profile

Occupation: Primary Antagonist (Shrek 1)

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Lord Farquaad

ShrekPrimary Antagonist (Shrek 1)

The short-statured, tyrannical ruler of Duloc who wants to become king

Occupation: Primary Antagonist (Shrek 1)

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousArrogantShort-temperedVainCruel

Abilities

Political powerMilitary commandRuthlessnessVanity

Quote:

I am Lord Farquaad.

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Lord Farquaad – Shrek character profile

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Occupation: Prince

Debut: Shrek 2

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: Unknown

Prince Charming

ShrekAntagonist

Fairy Godmother's vain and ambitious son who believes he is destined to be king

Occupation: Prince

Debut: Shrek 2

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: Unknown

Personality

VainEntitledMama's boyScheming

Abilities

SwordsmanshipActingCharisma

Prince Charming – Shrek character profile

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Occupation: Love Interest/Co-Protagonist

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Princess Fiona

ShrekLove Interest/Co-Protagonist

A princess with a secret curse who becomes Shrek's wife and proves that true love conquers all

Occupation: Love Interest/Co-Protagonist

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousStrong-willedIndependentCaringFierce

Abilities

Martial artsLeadershipTransformationRoyal authority

Quote:

I'm not going anywhere.

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Princess Fiona – Shrek character profile

Occupation: Love Interest/Co-Protagonist

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Princess Fiona

ShrekLove Interest/Co-Protagonist

A princess with a secret curse who becomes Shrek's wife and proves that true love conquers all...

Occupation: Love Interest/Co-Protagonist

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Love Interest/Co-Protagonist

Princess Fiona – Shrek character profile

Occupation: Swashbuckling Cat

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Puss in Boots

ShrekSwashbuckling Cat

A charming and skilled feline swordsman with irresistible cute eyes

Occupation: Swashbuckling Cat

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousCharmingBraveVainLoyal

Abilities

SwordsmanshipCute eyes attackAcrobaticsCharm

Quote:

I am Puss in Boots.

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Puss in Boots – Shrek character profile

Occupation: Protagonist

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Shrek

ShrekProtagonist

A lovable green ogre who just wants to live peacefully in his swamp but finds himself on grand adventures

Occupation: Protagonist

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Unknown

Race: Human

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Personality

MysteriousGruff exteriorKind heartLoyalProtective

Abilities

Superhuman strengthIntimidationSurvival skillsSurprising gentleness

Quote:

Ogres are like onions - they have layers.

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Shrek – Shrek character profile

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