Gru

Felonious Gru
Felonious Gru
Despicable Me character
	Artwork of Gru from Despicable Me 4 (2024)
First appearance	Despicable Me (2010)
Created by	Sergio Pablos
Designed by	Chris Renaud; Pierre Coffin;
Voiced by	Steve Carell
In-universe information
Full name	Felonious Gru
Gender	Male
Occupation	Supervillain; Jelly manufacturer; Agent at the Anti-Villain League;
Weapon	Freeze Ray; Shrink Ray; Inflation Gun; Fart Gun; Zapp Lipstick Taser; Jelly Gun; Flamethrower; Big Blaster Cannon; Laser Gun; Sticky Fingers; Cheese Ray;
Family	Marlena Gru (mother); Robert Gru (father); Dru Gru (twin brother);
Spouse	Lucy Wilde (wife)
Children	Margo Gru (adopted daughter); Edith Gru (adopted daughter); Agnes Gru (adopted daughter); Felonious Gru Jr. (biological son);

Felonious Gru, typically referred to by his surname Gru, is a fictional character and the protagonist of Illumination's Despicable Me franchise. He first appeared in Despicable Me (2010) and has appeared in all seven films in the franchise. He is voiced by American actor and comedian Steve Carell. Based on a Dracula-like concept character pitched by animator Sergio Pablos, he was shaped by directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin into a character more like a James Bond villain.

Gru is a grouchy, quick-witted, and cynical supervillain and the boss of the Minions, who also serves as a secret agent in order to fight other supervillains. His adoption of three orphan girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes propels his story arc from malevolent supervillain to reformed parent.