Sterling Archer
| Sterling Archer | |
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| Archer character | |
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| First appearance | "Mole Hunt" |
| Created by | Adam Reed |
| Portrayed by | H. Jon Benjamin |
| Information | |
| Occupation | Intelligence agent Drug dealer Private investigator |
| Family | Malory Archer (mother) |
| Significant other(s) | Lana Kane Katya Kasanova Cheryl Tunt |
| Children | Seamus Magoon-Archer (legal son, biological father: Cyril Figgis) Abbiejean Malory Kane-Archer (daughter) |
Sterling Malory Archer, known simply as Archer, is the title character and the main protagonist of the American animated comedy series Archer. For the first four seasons, he is a special agent of the intelligence agency ISIS (International Secret Intelligence Service), working at the agency's main headquarters in New York City. After ISIS is shut down by the FBI, Archer takes on new roles as a drug dealer, CIA contractor, and private investigator in seasons five, six, and seven respectively. Archer was created by Adam Reed, who began working on the character shortly after the conclusion of the television series Frisky Dingo. The character is voiced by actor H. Jon Benjamin.
Largely influenced by Ian Fleming's vision of James Bond, Archer has been described as pompous, misogynist, egotistical, and attractive. The character is highly promiscuous, often verging on hypersexual proportions, and is a heavy alcoholic. His habitual use of alcohol can be seen as a parallel to Bond, who was an ardent drinker and smoker throughout much of the James Bond novels. A portion of the show's plot has been devoted to Archer searching for his biological father, which has resulted in growing tensions between him and his mother Malory Archer.
Throughout the series' run, the character has received positive reviews from critics. Similarly, critics have commended Benjamin's voicework, citing his delivery and distinctive monotone voice as highlights of the show. For his portrayal, he has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance and an Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Television Production.
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