1. Connor MacLeod, known as The Highlander, is a fictional character in the Highlander film series, and appears in the extended franchise of the television programs: Highlander: The Series and Highlander: The Animated Series.
30 Facts About Connor MacLeod
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Connor MacLeod later learns he is one of several immortals born with an energy called "the Quickening", unable to die unless beheaded.
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The film Highlander II: The Quickening introduced an alternate backstory that said Connor MacLeod was an alien, while a later version of the same film said he was born in Earth's distant past before recorded history, then sent forward to the 16th century.
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Connor MacLeod was an underdog in the story, one who wasn't as old, experienced, powerful, or physically intimidating as the enemy he would have to face in the story's climax.
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In preparation to play Connor MacLeod, Lambert spent months working with a dialect coach and sword-training with Bob Anderson who had been a Darth Vader stunt double in the Star Wars franchise.
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Connor MacLeod is born in 1518 in Glenfinnan, Scotland near the shores of Loch Shiel.
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An immortal known as The Kurgan allies with Clan Fraser, sensing Connor MacLeod is an immortal and deciding to take his head before the young man learns his true nature and becomes an experienced fighter.
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In 1985, the Gathering occurs, while Connor MacLeod meets forensics scientist Brenda Wyatt who uncovers his true nature.
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Connor MacLeod later says not even death can break this bond.
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The now-mortal Connor MacLeod uses his considerable wealth to supervise the creation of the Shield, an energy barrier protecting Earth from solar radiation while the ozone layer can have time to heal.
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Connor MacLeod sends two assassins to Earth, who become immortal as a result.
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Connor MacLeod is aided by political activist Louise Marcus, who becomes his lover, and by Ramirez, who is resurrected when Connor summons him with the mystical Quickening.
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Ramirez later sacrifices himself to help Connor MacLeod escape a deadly trap.
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The film ends with Connor MacLeod beheading Katana and deactivating the Shield.
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Mortal once more, Connor MacLeod is content to start a new life with Louise.
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The film added footage with Connor MacLeod visiting Brenda Wyatt at her deathbed in 1995.
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The ending is slightly different, indicating that Connor MacLeod destroys the shield by releasing his Quickening energy into it, possibly becoming mortal again in the process.
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In Marrakech, Morocco, Connor MacLeod is raising his adopted son John in peace when he senses a release of the Quickening and realizes the Game is not over.
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Connor MacLeod's suspicions are confirmed when he meets and kills Kane's other soldier.
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Duncan later recalls that Connor MacLeod "taught me how to live".
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Connor MacLeod's co-owner is artist Tessa Noel, who has been in a relationship with Duncan for a decade and knows he is immortal.
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Connor MacLeod advises Duncan to mentor Richie and reunites the man with Tessa, then leaves to follow his own path.
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In 1990, Connor MacLeod is on his way to visit his adopted daughter Rachel Ellenstein at his old antique shop.
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Ten years later when the film takes place, Jacob Kell's activities force Connor MacLeod to leave the Sanctuary.
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Connor MacLeod isn't seen or mentioned in the sequel, Highlander: The Source.
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Connor MacLeod is opposed by young immortal Quentin MacLeod, the last of the Clan MacLeod, and the boy's mentor Don Vincente Marino Ramirez.
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Connor MacLeod appears in the TV-series tie-in novel Highlander: The Element of Fire by Jason Henderson, published in 1995.
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Connor MacLeod is the lead character of Highlander comic books published by Dynamite Comics.
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Connor MacLeod is the star of two mini-series that each act as a prequels to the original film: Highlander: Way of the Sword and Highlander: The American Dream.
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Connor MacLeod appears in the mini-series Highlander Origins: The Kurgan.