Captain Hook — Based on Hans Conried
Disney drew inspiration from its voice actor for the portrayal of Captain Hook in the 1953 version of Peter Pan. The actor Hans Conried, who provided the voice for the renowned villainous pirate, actively contributed to bringing the character to life. Beyond his vocal talent, Conried frequently donned the full costume of Captain Hook to assist the animators in capturing the essence of the character.
Every detail of Conried’s performance, from his demeanor to the way the character’s clothing moved, underwent meticulous analysis and was seamlessly integrated into the animation process. Consequently, Hans Conried’s portrayal served as the primary source of inspiration for creating one of the world’s most infamous pirates in the final film.
