John McClane

Basic Information Full Name: John McClane, Sr. Aliases/Nicknames: Roy, Mr. Cowboy, John-boy, Billy McClane, Let. McClane Age: Born March 19, 1955 Gender: Male Occupation: NYPD Detective Lieutenant Affiliation: New York City Police Department, briefly with the Los Angeles Police Department Appearance Height: Not specified Build: Athletic Eye Color: Green Hair Color: Brown (currently shaved bald) Distinguishing Features: Often seen with various injuries due to his encounters, typically wears a white tank top and has a rugged appearance Background Place of Origin: Plainfield, New Jersey Family: Holly Gennero McClane (ex-wife), Lucy McClane (daughter), Jack McClane (son) Education: Attended the New York City Police Academy History: Became a police officer in 1980, promoted to detective in 1985, and later to a police lieutenant Personality Traits: Resourceful, resilient, brave, often sarcastic and sardonic Likes: Justice, doing the right thing Dislikes: Terrorists, criminals, being in the wrong place at the wrong time Strengths: Quick thinking, improvisation, physical endurance Weaknesses: Recklessness, strained family relationships Abilities Skills: Expertise in law enforcement, hand-to-hand combat, and firearms Powers (if applicable): N/A Equipment/Tools: Typically carries a Beretta 92 handgun Relationships Allies: Various members of law enforcement and individuals he meets during his adventures Enemies: Hans Gruber, Simon Gruber, and other antagonists from the Die Hard series Romantic Interests: Holly Gennero McClane (formerly) Mentors: N/A Proteges: N/A Story Arcs Notable Events: Thwarting multiple terrorist plots, often during Christmas time Character Development: Evolves from a New York cop to a reluctant hero facing increasingly dangerous situations Challenges/Conflicts: Constantly finds himself battling terrorists and saving hostages, including his own wife Quotes Catchphrases: “Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker.” Notable Dialogue: Various witty one-liners throughout the series Trivia Interesting Facts: John McClane was originally based on the fictional character Detective Joe Leland from Roderick Thorp’s bestselling novel Nothing Lasts Forever1. Influences: The character is influenced by traditional action heroes and the archetype of the lone hero against overwhelming odds1. Cultural Impact: John McClane has become an iconic action hero, known for his resilience and catchphrases1. Probable Death Battle Victor Vs Marty McFly: John McClane, due to his combat experience and tactical skills. Vs Robin Hood: John McClane, for his modern weaponry and police training. Vs T-800 Terminator: T-800 Terminator, as it is a highly durable cyborg not easily defeated by conventional weapons. Vs The Master Chief: The Master Chief, because of his advanced armor and futuristic arsenal. Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman, as she is a demigoddess with superhuman abilities far surpassing those of a human like McClane. References First Appearance: Die Hard (1988) Creators: Jeb Stuart, Steven E. de Souza Portrayed by: Bruce Willis