Who Is The Grinch? Origin, Powers and Key Facts
The Grinch (Random House): He is a grumpy hermit that tries to take away Christmas from all the Whos in Whoville. He was played by Boris Karloff, Jim Carrey and Benedict Cumberb

The Grinch is a Random House comic book character, the alter ego of Grinch, with over 21 comic issue appearances. He is a grumpy hermit that tries to take away Christmas from all the Whos in Whoville. He was played by Boris Karloff, Jim Carrey and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Who is The Grinch?
History The Grinch is a What who doesn't like Christmas. He hired his dog Max to be his reindeer as the two of them try to steal everything from Whoville. Quotes "Tomorrow is Christmas! It's practically here! Max, fetch me my sedative!" "How dare you enter the Grinch's lair?!" "The sun is bright and the powder's bitchin'!".
Key facts
The Grinch is of other origin and first appeared in "The Knight Before Christmas". The character is published by Random House. With 21 recorded issue appearances, The Grinch ranks among the most featured characters in comics.
Frequently asked questions
Who is The Grinch?
He is a grumpy hermit that tries to take away Christmas from all the Whos in Whoville. He was played by Boris Karloff, Jim Carrey and Benedict Cumberbatch.
What is The Grinch's real name?
The Grinch's real identity is Grinch.
When did The Grinch first appear?
The Grinch first appeared in "The Knight Before Christmas".



