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Bofur, as he appears in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Bofur

Biographical information

Other names

Titles

Date of birth

Late Third Age?

Year ascended to the throne

Date of death

Early Fourth Age?

Realms ruled

Spouse

Unknown

Weapon

Mattock

Physical description

Race

Dwarves

Culture

either Firebeards or Broadbeams

Gender

Male

Height

Hair color

Eye color

Peter Jackson's Film Trilogy

Actor

James Nesbitt

Voice

Jack DeLeon

Character

Bofur, along with his brother Bombur and cousin Bifur, were companions to Bilbo Baggins and Thorin Oakenshield on the quest to reclaim Lonely Mountain (Erebor) from the dragon Smaug.

BiographyEdit

Bofur was a descendant of the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm, but was not of Durin's Folk. He and his family hailed from the Blue Mountains. As such, they felt less strongly about the quest to reclaim Erebor from the dragon Smaug, more interested in the adventure than a home they'd never seen.

Bofur's family were miners, and he and his cousin Bifur also dabbled in toymaking, crafting the wonderful mechanical toys that were so famous in Dale. Life in the Blue Mountains was difficult, but Bofur remained cheerfully optimistic, with a love of mince pies, cheese, and music - he played the clarinet. Bofur maintained a close but feisty relationship with his brother Bombur whom he often teased but always looked after.

Quest to EreborEdit

While answering Thorin Oakenshield's quest to Erebor, Bofur went to the meeting at Bag End with his brother Bombur and cousin Bifur. On the quest he was nearly killed by Trolls, Orcs, Wargs, Stone giants, Goblins, Giant Spiders, and Smaug himself. But a warrior at heart, and armed with his mattock and his cheerful disposition, he persevered. He fought at, and survived, the Battle of the Five Armies. Following the defeat of Smaug, Dain II Ironfoot gave him his share of the treasure and he remained to live at the Lonely Mountain.^[1]^[2]

Portrayal in adaptationsEdit

Bofur was voiced by Jack DeLeon in the 1977 animated film "The Hobbit".

In the live action Hobbit film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, Bofur is played by James Nesbitt. Bofur has an expanded role in the film compared to the book, serving as lookout when the company was resting in the Misty Mountains and captured by goblins. He gave Bilbo words of encouragement just before their capture when Bilbo was about to leave to return to Rivendell, wishing him good luck. However, they were captured before Bilbo could leave. At Bag End he played a flute, rather than a clarinet as stated in the book.

The studio released the following information about Bofur in the newly released and upcoming films:

"Endearing and likable, Bofur has a disastrous tendency to state the obvious and blurt out things without thinking. With a love of music and a fine singing voice, Bofur delights in good food and good company and is unfailingly optimistic. Though not especially brave, he will do his best to help those in need, especially those he counts as friends. Along with his brother Bombur and his cousin Bifur, Bofur joined the Quest for the Lonely Mountain partly to seek his fortune – and partly because he was told the beer was free."

GalleryEdit

Dwarves of Middle-earth

Thorin and Company

TriviaEdit

In the movie, Bofur plays the flute (as seen during the party at Bag End).
Bofur's portrayal in the live-action film is possibly inspired by his appearance in the 2003 video game, as both Bofur portrayals feature similar facial hair styles and an apparent interest in legends.

ReferencesEdit

External linkEdit

Bofur at Tolkien Gateway

[0] The Hobbit

[1] The Complete Guide to Middle-earth

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[2]

Wikia

Bofur

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