Jamie Fraser (character)

Jamie Fraser
Outlander and Lord John series character
Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser
First appearance Novel:
Outlander (1991)
Television:
Outlander
"Sassenach" (2014)
Created by Diana Gabaldon
Portrayed by Sam Heughan
Information
Full name James "Jamie" Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser
Aliases
  • Jamie MacTavish
  • The Dunbonnet
  • Red Jamie
  • Mac Dubh
  • Alexander Malcolm
  • Jamie Roy
Spouse(s)
Relatives
Religion Roman Catholicism
Nationality Scottish

James "Jamie" Fraser is a fictional character in the Outlander series of multi-genre novels by American author Diana Gabaldon, and its television adaptation. In the series, married World War II nurse Claire Randall is visiting Scotland when she finds herself transported from 1945 back to 1743. There she finds adventure, war and romance with the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser.[1][2] Jamie also appears in two novels in the Lord John series of historical mysteries,[3][4] and in the 2013 novella Virgins.[5][6][7]

Jamie is portrayed by Sam Heughan in the Starz television series Outlander. He was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television in 2015,[8][9] and Best Actor on Television in 2016.[10] Heughan was also nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor in 2016 and 2017,[11][12] a 2016 BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor in Television,[13] and a 2016 Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.[14]

Concept and creation

Jamie Fraser was inspired by the character Jamie McCrimmon from the television series Doctor Who, portrayed by actor Frazer Hines. Outlander's author, Diana Gabaldon, had seen the Doctor Who serial The War Games which inspired her to write the first novel in the Outlander series.[15][16] Hines guest starred in the May 2015 episode "Wentworth Prison" of Outlander, the television series adaptation of Gabaldon's novels.[17]

Description

Gabaldon describes Jamie as handsome and unusually tall, with distinctive red hair, deep blue eyes, and fair skin.

Appearances

Outlander novels

Lord John novels

References

  1. ↑ Reese, Jennifer (November 27, 2007). "Book Review: Lord John and the Hand of Devils (2007)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  2. ↑ Ng, Philiana (May 8, 2014). "Starz's Outlander Gets First Poster, Premiere Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Official site: Chronology of the Outlander Series". DianaGabaldon.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Fiction Book Review: The Scottish Prisoner: A Lord John Novel". Publishers Weekly. February 13, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Official site: Virgins (Dangerous Women)". DianaGabaldon.com. December 7, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Dangerous Women Arrives on Tor.com". Tor.com. July 24, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Fiction Book Review: Dangerous Women by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois". Publishers Weekly. October 7, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  8. ↑ Kelley, Seth (March 3, 2015). "Saturn Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
  9. ↑ "The 41st Annual Saturn Awards Winners 2015". Saturn Awards. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  10. ↑ Bryant, Jacob (February 24, 2016). "Star Wars, Mad Max, Walking Dead Lead Saturn Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  11. ↑ "2016 People's Choice Awards: Nominees & Winners". People's Choice. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  12. ↑ Petit, Stephanie (November 16, 2016). "People's Choice Awards Nominations Are Here: Find Out How to Vote for Your Favorites". People. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  13. ↑ "British Academy Scotland Awards: Nominees in 2016". BAFTA Scotland. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Critics' Choice Awards 2016 winners list: La La Land, People v. O.J dominate". Entertainment Weekly. December 11, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  15. ↑ Debnath, Neela (December 23, 2016). "Outlander: Meet the Doctor Who star Frazer Hines who inspired Jamie Fraser". Express. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
  16. ↑ Ross, Robyn (August 19, 2014). "Exclusive: Doctor Who Alum to Guest-Star on Outlander". TV Guide. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
  17. ↑ Leeds, Sarene (May 12, 2015). "Watch Claire Receive Jamie's Personal Effects in Exclusive Clip From This Saturday's Outlander". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  • Dos Santos, Kristin (May 30, 2015). "Outlander Finale: Ron Moore Explains Why Nothing Will Ever Be the Same (Read When You're Done Crying)". E! Online. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  • Prudon, Laura (May 30, 2015). "Outlander Finale: Ron Moore on Tackling Rape Scenes Truthfully". Variety. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  • Vineyard, Jennifer (May 30, 2015). "The Story Behind Outlander's Disturbing Season One Finale". Vulture.com. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  • Massabrook, Nicole (May 31, 2015). "Outlander Season 1 Spoilers: Why Did The Finale Differ From The Book? EP Explains Changes, Hints At New Season 2 Plot Twists". International Business Times. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
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