Once Upon a Time | Other Characters Bio

Other characters from fairy tale land. This page will update regularly as new characters are introduced or spotted. New characters will appear at the top.

[+] ► [-] Daniel Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Daniel
Real World Persona: None [deceased]

Daniel Stats and Info

• Stable Boy
• Regina's true love
• He put a ring on it after Leopold [Regina preferred Daniel's ring]
• Cause of Death: Heart extraction and obliteration courtesy of Cora

Daniel Quotes

• Daniel to Regina: "Who cares about magic? True love is the most powerful magic of all. It can overcome anything."

Additional Info

• Daniel is played by Noah Bean.

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[+] ► [-] The Queen of Hearts | [?] Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: The Queen of Hearts
Real World Persona: [?]

It hasn't been revealed if The Queen of Hearts is in Storybrooke.

The Queen of Hearts Stats and Info

• Queen of Wonderland
• Whispers through a tube into the Knave of Hearts' ear who then audibly repeats her words for all to hear
• Wears a red veil over her head
• Gets pissed if someone calls Regina a queen
• Beheads people

The Queen of Hearts Quotes

• "Off with his head."

The Queen of Hearts Additional Info

• The Queen of Hearts is from the story Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
• The Queen of Hearts is played byJennifer Koenig.

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[+] ► [-] Grace | Paige Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Grace
Real World Persona: Paige

Grace Stats and Info

• Jefferson's daughter

Paige Stats and Info

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Lost her father, Jefferson
• Has new parents

Additional Info

• Grace | Paige is played by Ali Skovbye.

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[+] ► [-] Peter Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Peter
Real World Persona: None [deceased]

Peter Stats and Info

• Red's beau
• Blacksmith's son
• Cause of Death: Eaten by a bloody werewolf

Peter Quotes

• Peter to Red: "I would do anything for you."

Additional Info

• Peter is played by Jesse Hutch.

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[+] ► [-] Nova | Astrid Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Nova
Real World Persona: Astrid

Nova Stats and Info

• Fairy
• In charge of collecting fairy dust
• Clumsy
• Loves Dreamy [Grumpy]

Astrid Stats and Info

• A nun with the Sisters of Saint Melissa
• Clumsy

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Went from clumsy fairy to clumsy nun

Additional Info

• Nova | Astrid is played by Amy Acker.

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[+] ► [-] Frederick | Gym Teacher Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Frederick
Real World Persona: Gym Teacher

Frederick Stats and Info

• Abigail's true love
• He was accidentally turned to gold while saving Midas. He turned human again with water from Lake Nostos.

Gym Teacher Stats and Info

• A gym teacher at the local elementary school

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Went from knight to gym teacher

Additional Info

• Frederick | Gym Teacher is played by Greyston Holt.

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[+] ► [-] Sir Maurice | Moe French Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Sir Maurice
Real World Persona: Moe French

Sir Maurice Stats and Info

• Belle's father
• He asked Rumpelstiltskin for help with the ogres, but changed his mind when Rumpelstiltskin wanted Belle in return.

Moe French Stats and Info

• Owns a flower shop called Game of Thorns [Game of Thrones shout-out?]
• He robbed Mr. Gold, which resulted in a smackdown by said Mr. Gold.

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Went from nobleman to florist

Quotes

• Sir Maurice: "Belle, you cannot do this. Belle, please, you can't go with this beast."

Additional Info

• Belle's father is a character from the story, "Beauty and the Beast," written by Marie Le Prince De Beaumont. You can read it here.
• Sir Maurice | Moe French is played by Eric Keenleyside.

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[+] ► [-] Gaston Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Gaston
Real World Persona: None [deceased]

Gaston Stats and Info

• Was engaged to Belle before she became Rumpelstiltskin's servant
• Cause of Death: Turned into a rose by Rumpelstiltskin

Gaston Quotes

• Gaston: "I am Sir Gaston and you Beast have taken--"*poofed into a rose*

Gaston Additional Info

• Gaston is played by Sage Brocklebank.
• Gaston is a character from Disney's adaptation of the story, "Beauty and the Beast," written by Marie Le Prince De Beaumont. You can read the original story here.

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[+] ► [-] King Leopold Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: King Leopold
Real World Persona: None [deceased]

King Leopold Stats and Info

• Snow White's father
• Was married to Regina
• Cause of Death: Regina through Genie

Additional Info

• King Leopold is a character from the fairy tale, "Snowdrop," by The Brothers Grimm. Another version is, "Little Snow-White," also by The Brothers Grimm. You can read both here. He is unnamed in the original tales. His name is a Once Upon a Time addition.
• King Leopold is played by Richard Schiff.

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[+] ► [-] Stealthy Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Stealthy
Real World Persona: None [deceased]

Stealthy Stats and Info

• Freed Grumpy and Snow White from King George's dungeon, he was killed by guards during the escape
• The eighth dwarf

Additional Info

• Stealthy is played by Geoff Gustafson.

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[+] ► [-] Zoso Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Zoso
Real World Persona: None [deceased]

Zoso Stats and Info

• He was The Dark One before Rumpelstiltskin.
• Was The Duke of The Front Lands' enforcer
• Killed by Rumpelstiltskin

Zoso Bio

Zoso was a powerful magical being known as The Dark One. He was enslaved by The Duke of The Front Lands who held power over him because The Duke possessed a dagger that had his true name on it.

Zoso was tired of his life. He called it a burden and devised a way to end it. He disguised himself as an old beggar and tricked Rumpelstiltskin into stealing the dagger from The Duke and using said dagger to kill him [Zoso].

Bwahaha, it's your burden now, dude.

Additional Info

• Zoso is played by Brad Dourif.

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[+] ► [-] Henry | Henry Mills I Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Henry
Real World Persona: Henry Mills I [deceased]

Henry Stats and Info

• The Evil Queen's father
• Murdered by his daughter to enact the curse
• Namesake is Regina's son, Henry Mills II

Henry Mills I Stats and Info

• Regina's deceased father
• His burial vault is a cover for Regina's underground vault of hearts

Additional Info

• Henry is played by Tony Perez.

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[+] ► [-] Sneezy | Mr. Clark Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Sneezy
Real World Persona: Mr. Clark

Sneezy Stats and Info

• One of The Seven Dwarfs

Mr. Clark Stats and Info

• Clerk at the local convenience store

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Went from dwarf to store clerk

Additional Info

• The character Sneezy is from the classic fairy tale Snowdrop. Another version is called Little Snow-White. He is not named, none of the dwarfs are. Disney named the dwarfs for their adaptation of the Snow White tale. You can read both here.
• Sneezy | Mr. Clark is played by Gabe Khouth.

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[+] ► [-] Hansel and Gretel | Ava and Nicholas Zimmer Character Bios

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Hansel and Gretel
Real World Persona: Ava and Nicholas Zimmer

Hansel and Gretel Stats and Info

• The Woodsman's children
• Their mother is assumed dead or missing. Gretel tells The Evil Queen that their father is all they have.
• Abandoned in a massive forest by The Evil Queen when they reject her offer to live with her
• Their father was kidnapped by The Evil Queen.

Ava and Nicholas Zimmer Stats and Info

• Parents are Michael Tillman and Dory Zimmer
• Lived in an abandoned house after their mother died
• They did not know their father and their father wasn't aware they existed. Emma reunites them with their father.

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Orphans

Additional Info

• The characters Hansel and Gretel are from the story, "Hansel and Gretel," written by The Brothers Grimm. You can read it here.
• Gretel | Ava Zimmer is played byKarley Scott Collins.
• Hansel | Nicholas Zimmer is played by Quinn Lord.

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[+] ► [-] The Woodcutter | Michael Tillman Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: The Woodcutter
Real World Persona: Michael Tillman

The Woodcutter Stats and Info

• Father of Hansel and Gretel
• Kidnapped by The Evil Queen so she could use his children to retrieve a special apple from The Blind Witch

Michael Tillman Stats and Info

• Father of Ava and Nicholas

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Wasn't aware that he had children

Additional Info

• The character The Woodcutter is from the story, "Hansel and Gretel," written by The Brothers Grimm. You can read it here.
• The Woodcutter | Michael Tillman is played by Nicholas Lea.

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[+] ► [-] Baelfire | [?] Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Baelfire

It is unknown if Baelfire is in Storybrooke.

Baelfire Stats and Info

• Rumpelstiltskin's son.
• Has an awesome name

Baelfire Quotes

• Baelfire: "I'm Baelfire and I'm thirteen."
• Baelfire: "Papa? What has happened to you."
• Baelfire: "The deal is struck."
• Baelfire: "You coward! You promised! Don't break our deal!"

Baelfire Additional Info

• Baelfire is played by Dylan Schmid.

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[+] ► [-] Ruth Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Ruth
Real World Persona: None [deceased]

Ruth Stats and Info

• Mother of Charming and Prince James
• A farmer
• Husband is deceased
• She gave one of her twin sons away when he was a baby to save her farm in a deal with Rumpelstiltskin. The son she gave away was adopted by King George and became Prince James. Her other son, known only as Charming, was taken from her as well in a dealwith Rumpelstiltskin to, yet again, save the farm.
• Gave Charming a ring that she claims true love follows
• Struck by an arrow to the chest and bit the dust when King George's men attacked Charming

Ruth Quotes

• Ruth: "True love follows this ring wherever it goes my son. I had it with your father. I've had it as your mother. Now, you will have it. Take it."

Ruth Additional Info

• Ruth is played by Gabrielle Rose.

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[+] ► [-] Prince James Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Prince James
Real World Persona: None [deceased]

Prince James Stats and Info

• Prince James was adopted by King George. His birth parents were poor farmers who gave him up in a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to save their farm. His twin brother, known only as Charming, takes his place when he suddenly dies by being skewered through the chest.

Prince James Quotes

• Prince James: "Just because I was easily able to kill this brute doesn't mean--" *interrupted by spike through chest*

Additional Info

• Prince James is played by Josh Dallas.

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[+] ► [-] King Midas | [?] Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: King Midas
Real World Persona: [?]

King Midas's real world persona has yet to be revealed.

King Midas Stats and Info

• Can turn anything into gold with a touch
• Offered his daughter, Abigail, in marriage to Charmingto unite the kingdoms

King Midas Quotes

• "Gentlemen, may I present my daughter, Abigail. Beyond gold, beyond anything, I value her most."

King Midas Additional Info

• King Midas is from the myth of King Midas. You can read Nathaniel Hawthorne's version of the myth here.
• King Midas is played by Alex Zahara

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[+] ► [-] King George | Albert Spencer Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: King George
Real World Persona: Albert Spencer

King George Stats and Info

• Adopted a son through a deal with Rumpelstiltskin
• His son, Prince James, was killed then replaced with his son's twin brother through a deal with Rumpelstiltskin
• Related to Ella
• Forced his son's replacement, Charming, to accept a marriage proposal to King Midas' daughter, Abigail

King George Quotes

• King George to Charming: "You will marry this girl or I will kill you, I will kill your mother, I will turn that farm to ash."

King George Additional Info

• King George is played by Alan Dale.

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[+] ► [-] Maleficent | Dragon Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Maleficent
Real World Persona: Dragon

Maleficent Stats and Info

• Traded a sleeping curse to the Evil Queen for The Dark Curse
• Has a beloved pet unicorn
• Lives in The Forbidden Fortress
• Was witch-slapped by the Evil Queen
• Was used as a safe deposit box for Rumpelstiltskin's love potion
• Was trapped in dragon form beneath Storybrooke then slain by Emma

Maleficent Quotes

• Maleficent to the Evil Queen about the curse: "All power comes with a price. Enacting it will take a terrible toll. It will leave an emptiness inside you. A void you will never be able to fill."

Maleficent Additional Info

• The character Maleficent is from the Disney adaptation of the Sleeping Beauty tale. You can read the original fairy tale here.
• Maleficent is played byKristin Bauer.

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[+] ► [-] Grumpy | Leroy Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Grumpy
Real World Persona: Leroy

Grumpy Stats and Info

• One of the Seven Dwarfs
• His name isn't "Grumpy" for nothing
• His name was originally Dreamy but after experiencing heartache he became Grumpy
• In love with Nova

Leroy Stats and Info

• Janitor at Storybrooke General Hospital
• He's... well, grumpy
• Looks deranged when forced to smile
• Town drunk

Curse Effects

• Memory Loss
• Went from grumpy dwarf to grumpy janitor

Quotes

• Leroy: "Well, cry me a river."
• Grumpy: "A tree? Our fate rests on a tree? Let's get back to the fighting thing."

Additional Info

• The character Grumpy is from the fairy tale, "Little Snow-White," written by The Brothers Grimm. He is not named, none of the dwarfs are. Disney named the dwarfs for their adaptation of the Snow White tale.
• Grumpy | Leroy is played by Lee Arenberg.

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[+] ► [-] Sleepy | Walter Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Sleepy
Real World Persona: Walter

Sleepy Stats and Info

• One of the Seven Dwarfs
• Sleeps a lot

Walter Stats and Info

• Security guard at Storybrooke General Hospital
• Sleeps on the job

Curse Effects

• Memory Loss
• Went from sleepy dwarf to sleepy security guard

Quotes

• Walter: "Well, at least I don't drink on the job."

Additional Info

• The character Sleepy is a character from the fairy tale, "Snowdrop," by The Brothers Grimm. Another version is, "Little Snow-White," also by The Brothers Grimm. You can read both here. He is not named, none of the dwarfs are. Disney named the dwarfs for their adaptation of the Snow White tale.
• Sleepy | Walter is played by Faustino Di Bauda.

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[+] ► [-] Reul Ghorm | The Blue Fairy | Mother Superior Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Reul Ghorm | The Blue Fairy
Real World Persona: Mother Superior

The Blue Fairy Stats and Info

• Gave the enchanted tree trunk to Snow White and Charming which Geppetto and Pinocchio used to carve the wardrobe that Emma was placed in to escape the dark curse and the Evil Queen
• Enchanted the red quill that Cinderella used to trap Rumpelstiltskin
• Granted Jiminy's wish to become a cricket
• Gave Baelfire a magic bean that transported him to another world

Mother Superior Stats and Info

• Mother Superior of the Sisters of Saint Melissa

The Blue Fairy Quotes

• "The tree is enchanted. If fastened into a vessel, it can ward off any curse."
• "I hear your wish. You don't need to wish it so loudly."

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Went from lead fairy to lead nun

The Blue Fairy Additional Info

• The character The Blue Fairy is from the book Pinocchio written by Carlo Collodi. You can read the original story here.
• Ruel Ghorm | The Blue Fairy | Mother Superior is played by Keegan Connor Tracy.

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[+] ► [-] The Blind Witch | Miss Ginger Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: The Blind Witch
Real World Persona: [spoiler - highlight to see name] Miss Ginger

The Blind Witch Stats and Info

• Lives in a gingerbread house to lure in children, whom she then eats

The Blind Witch Quotes

• "Gravy or butter? Gravy or butt-er? How shall I baste you? Butter it is. Time to cook."

The Blind Witch Additional Info

• The character The Blind Witch is from the story, "Hansel and Gretel," written by The Brothers Grimm. You can read the original story here.
• Patti Allan plays The Blind Witch in episode 1x02. Emma Caulfield plays the Blind Witch in episode 1x09.
• The discrepancy between the appearance of The Blind Witch in episode 1x02 and The Blind Witch in episode 1x09 can possibly be due to The Blind Witch being shoved into her child-roasting oven and being baked alive. It could also be that there are two different Blind Witches. We have yet to see.

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[+] ► [-] Ogre | [?] Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Ogre
Real World Persona: [?]

The ogre's real world persona has yet to be revealed.

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[+] ► [-] The King | Mitchell Herman Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: The King
Real World Persona: Mitchell Herman

The King Stats and Info

Mitchell Herman Stats and Info

• Made a deal with Mr. Gold to have Ashley's baby taken from her for an undisclosed price

Curse Effects

• Memory loss
• Dislikes Ashley
• No longer a king

Quotes

• The King: "My dear, Ella, what a thrill to have you join our family."
• Mitchell Herman: "My son doesn't have anything to do with that girl anymore."

Additional Info

• The character The King is from the story, "Cinderella," written by Henry W. Hewet. You can read it here.
• The King | Mitchell Herman is played by Ted Whittall.

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[+] ► [-] [?] | Dr. Whale Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: [?]
Real World Persona: Dr. Whale

Dr. Whale Stats and Info

• Went on a date with Mary Margaret but paid her no attention as he was finding Ruby's rear end quite fascinating
• Doctor at Storybrooke General Hospital

Curse Effects

• Memory Loss [?]

Additional Info

• Dr. Whale is played by David Anders.

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[+] ► [-] The Seven Dwarfs Character Bios

A few dwarves have appeared in Storybrooke:

Grumpy [Leroy], Sleepy [Walter], Sneezy [Mr Clark] [see above for their bios], Bashful, etc.

Additional Info

• The Seven Dwarfs are characters from the fairy tale, "Snowdrop," by The Brothers Grimm. Another version is, "Little Snow-White," also by The Brothers Grimm. You can read both here. The Seven Dwarfs are not named in the original tales. Disney named the dwarfs for their adaptation of the Snow White tale.

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[+] ► [-] Doc | [?] Character Bio

Fairy Tale Land Persona: Doc
Real World Persona: ?

Doc's real world persona has yet to be revealed.

Doc Stats and Info

Doc: Oh, noes! It's the evil queen!
Grumpy: Captain Obvious strikes again. Sheesh, how embarrassing.

• One of The Seven Dwarfs
• A doctor
• Was Captain Obvious when the Evil Queen crashed Snow's wedding
• Delivered Emma

Additional Info

• The character Doc is from the classic fairy tale Snowdrop. Another version is called Little Snow-White. He is not named, none of the dwarfs are. Disney named the dwarfs for their adaptation of the Snow White tale. You can read both here.
• Doc is played by David Paul Grove.

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[+] ► [-] Other Unidentified Characters

Evil dwarf?

A red knight?
Another villainess?