| Virgil Tracy | |
|---|---|
| Thunderbirds character | |
| First appearance | Trapped in the Sky 30 September 1965 |
| Created by | Gerry Anderson |
| Portrayed by | Dominic Colenso (2004 film) |
| Information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Family | Jeff Tracy (father) John Tracy (brother) Scott Tracy (brother) Gordon Tracy (brother) Alan Tracy (brother) |
| Nationality | American |
Virgil Tracy is a fictional character from Gerry Anderson's Supermarionation television show Thunderbirds and the subsequent films Thunderbirds Are GO and Thunderbird 6. The character also appeared in the live action movie Thunderbirds.
Third son of Jeff Tracy (instigator and financier behind International Rescue), Virgil was named after astronaut Virgil Grissom. Sources vary in the canon of the Thunderbirds series as to Virgil's age and birth date. On the factfile for the DVD compilation Virgil's Birthday is stated as August 15 2041. After studying at Denver School of Advanced Technology, he took up his role in International Rescue as principal pilot of Thunderbird 2. Besides piloting the delivery carrier of the rescue equipment he is usually called upon to operate the equipment and effect a rescue on site.
Virgil is as dedicated to his calling as any of his brothers. For instance, in "Terror in New York City," when Virgil is seriously injured when TB2 is mistakenly attacked by a US warship, his first thoughts upon reawakening are his alarm at the fact that his craft is out of service for repairs when it could be needed at any time. Furthermore, he later has to be ordered back to bed by his father when such an emergency occurs. His off-duty demeanour is much less boisterous than his other brothers, indulging in painting and playing the piano.
Virgil was voiced by American actor David Holliday for series 1 (1965) and British-Canadian actor Jeremy Wilkin for series 2 (1966)
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan is nicknamed "Virgil" (after Virgil Tracy) for his likeness to the character.[1]
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