Theodore Hans "Ted" Shackleford (known to the public as The Man with the Yellow Hat) is a main character in the Curious George franchise. In 2006, it was revealed that the Man's full name is Ted Shackleford. The name "Ted" was only used for him in the Curious George (2006) and Curious George 2 Follow that Monkey! (2009). He's the deuteragonist of Curious George books/series, the main protagonist of the first film, the tritagonist of the second film and a minor character of the third film. He is first voiced by Will Ferrell in the 2006 animated film and then later Jeff Bennett in the TV series and sequels.
He's George's owner but sees himself as more of a "Monkey Father". It's unknown where he lives, but certain clues from three movies and TV series indicate that he lives in either Manhattan, NY or Chicago, Illinois.
His current hobbies include bowling, studying nature, hiking, jogging, camping, bike riding, playing the tuba, sandcastle building, going to the beach, gardening, reading, marathon running, board games, frog impressions, golf, bird watching, "worm racing".
Ted's original voice was portrayed by Will Ferrell (in 2006 film), then replaced by Jeff Bennett.
In Curious George (2006), Ted gets his trademark yellow suit when he's tricked by the shop owners into purchasing it (claiming yellow's "the new khaki"). He then meets George, a playful but curious ape who changes his life forever.
History[]
Personality[]
Ted is shown to be very loving. He likes his monkey; George, though at times, he could get George in trouble. He frequently asks George to "Be a good little monkey" (usually when they go separate ways). In Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle, he is shown to be stern, bossy, and non-adventurous. He got really mad at George, but soon learns his lesson and apologizes.
He is known as kind, headstrong, caring, overprotective (sometimes), idealistic, heroic, smart, clever, wise, fair, rambunctious, fun-loving (sometimes), playful (sometimes), awkward, clumsy, honest, brave, determined, adventurous, daring, absent-minded, childish, anxious (sometimes), resilient, compassionate, explorer, a little bit unusual, selfless, funny, nice, very loving, stern, bossy, dedicated, handsome, non-adventurous (formerly), intelligent, pleasant, emotional, concerned, distressed, worried, insecure, and friendly.
Appearance[]
Ted is a lanky, dark-haired man that looks to be in his early 30s. He is often depicted wearing his signature yellow suit and ten-gallon hat.
Movie Appearances[]
- Curious George
- Curious George 2: Follow That Ape
- Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle
- Curious George: Royal Ape
- Curious George: Go West Go Wild
- Curious George: Cape Ahoy
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Trivia[]
- He and George are the only characters to appear in every single episode of the series.