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Shrek is a fictional ogre character created by American author William Steig . Shrek is the protagonist of the book of the same name , a series of films by DreamWorks Animation , as well as a musical . The name "Shrek" is derived from the German word Schreck , meaning "fright" or "terror". In the films, Shrek was voiced by Mike Myers , and in the musical he was played principally by Brian d'Arcy James . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrek_(character) -------------------------------- Shrek  is a media franchise by  DreamWorks Animation , loosely based on  William Steig 's 1990 picture book  of the same name . It includes four  computer-animated films :  Shrek  (2001),  Shrek 2  (2004),  Shrek the Third  (2007), and  Shrek Forever After  (2010), with a fifth film currently in the works. A short  4-D film ,  Shrek 4-D , which originally was a theme park ride, was released in 2003. Two television specials, the...

Donkey is a fictional fast- talking donkey created by William Steig and adapted by DreamWorks Animation for the Shrek franchise . The character is voiced by Eddie Murphy . He is described as unattractive, awkward, and as the goofy best friend of the main character, Shrek . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_(Shrek) -------------------------------- Shrek  is a media franchise by  DreamWorks Animation , loosely based on  William Steig 's 1990 picture book  of the same name . It includes four  computer-animated films :  Shrek  (2001),  Shrek 2  (2004),  Shrek the Third  (2007), and  Shrek Forever After  (2010), with a fifth film currently in the works. A short  4-D film ,  Shrek 4-D , which originally was a theme park ride, was released in 2003. Two television specials, the  Christmas  television special  Shrek the Halls  (2007) and the  Halloween television special   Scared Shre...

Princess Fiona is a fictional character in DreamWorks ' Shrek franchise, first appearing in the animated film Shrek (2001). One of the film series' main characters, Fiona is introduced as a beautiful princess placed under a curse that transforms her into an ogre at night. She is initially determined to break the enchantment by kissing a prince, only to meet and fall in love with Shrek , an ogre, instead. The character's origins and relationships with other characters are further explored in subsequent films; she introduces her new husband Shrek to her parents in Shrek 2 (2004), becomes a mother by Shrek the Third (2007), and is an empowered warrior in Shrek Forever After (2010), much of which takes place in an alternate reality in which Fiona and Shrek never meet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Fiona -------------------------------- Shrek  is a media franchise by  DreamWorks Animation , loosely based on  William Steig 's 1990 picture book  of the same...

Puss in Boots is a main character in the Shrek franchise , also being portrayed as the title character and protagonist of the film Puss in Boots (2011). He made his first appearance in the film Shrek 2 (2004), soon becoming Shrek 's partner and helper (alongside Donkey ). In the film Shrek the Third (2007), Puss helps Shrek find the heir to the throne of the Far Far Away Kingdom. The film Shrek Forever After (2010) is primarily set in an alternate universe , where Puss is Princess Fiona 's pet and has gained weight after his retirement. In the spin-off and prequel Puss in Boots, his origins are described. Puss also appears in the Netflix television series centered on him, The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015–2018). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puss_in_Boots_(Shrek) ------------------------------ Shrek is a media franchise by DreamWorks Animation , loosely based on William Steig 's 1990 picture book of the same name . It includes four computer-animated films :...

Puss in Boots (voiced by Antonio Banderas in the films, Eric Bauza in "The Adventures of Puss in Boots", vocal sounds and purrs were provided by Frank Welker , André Sogliuzzo in the video games and commercials, and Roger Craig Smith in a few video games) is Shrek's sidekick. Loosely based on the fairytale character Puss in Boots as well as being a kind of parody of Zorro , he is a smooth-talking cat with a Spanish accent, usually wearing a cavalier's hat, a belt with a sword, a small black cape, and small Corinthian boots. Puss first appears as a minor character in Shrek 2 , much like Dragon in the first film. He often overpowers his enemies by distracting them with his "cute kitten" looks. He also exhibits common cat behavior such as coughing up hairballs and chasing spotlights, usually resulting in his defeat or capture. He does not appear in the first film or 4D ride , though he does make a non-speaking cameo in the musical. The character was...