The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
2012
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Kenneth Campbell Stott (born 19 October 1954) is a Scottish stage, television and film actor who won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1995 in the play Broken Glass at Royal National Theatre. He portrayed the dwarf Balin in The Hobbit film trilogy (2012–2014).
He was the second Dwarf to appear unexpectedly, at Bag End, the home of Bilbo Baggins, on a day in April 2941. Balin had escaped the destruction of the Lonely Mountain (Erebor) by the dragon, Smaug the Golden, along with Thorin Oakenshield, Thorin’s father, Thrain, and Thorin’s grandfather, Thror.
Balin : The task would be difficult enough with an army behind us, but we number just 13, and not 13 of the best, nor brightest. Balin : Welcome, Master Baggins, to the company of Thorin Oakenshield. Thorin Oakenshield : Give him a pony.
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- Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman and Ian Holm) The hobbit of the title is Bilbo, the “uncle” (technically first and second cousin, once removed either way) of Frodo Baggins of The Lord of the Rings.
- Gandalf the Grey (Sir Ian McKellen) Olórin was his name in his past in the West that is forgotten. Gandalf, he’s known as to the Men of the North; Mithrandir to the Elves; Tharkûn to the Dwarves; Incánus to the Men of the South; to the East he goes not.
- Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) Gandalf may have the greater defense of Middle Earth in mind, but the thirteen dwarves who mount the quest are looking to reclaim their treasure and their homeland.
- Balin (Ken Stott) It wasn’t just Thorin who lost his place as a figure of fun on the way to the screen. The whole company of dwarves is slightly ridiculous in the book, very much in need of Bilbo’s unexpected practicality and guidance.
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In Jackson's live-action film series of The Hobbit, Balin is portrayed by Ken Stott as reluctant to go on the quest for old gold, whether or not the dragon had stolen it from Balin's ancestors. As such, he is sympathetic to Bilbo, who appears quite unsuitable for the task he is being given.
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Ken Stott: Balin. Showing all 21 items. Jump to: Photos (16) Quotes (5) Photos. Quotes. [Bilbo starts off home, speaking only to Balin] Bilbo Baggins : Could you tell the others I say goodbye? Balin : Tell them yourself. [Bilbo sees that the Company has come to see him off] Bilbo Baggins : If you ever pass through Bag End, tea is at four.
