Write a character biography/profile for your main character (protagonist, hero/heroine).
Answer the appropriate characteristics from each category listed below. Do not leave any category unanswered. Answer each question in detail in the second part.
This list will contain more information than you are ever likely to use in your screenplay, but you need to know your character that well. This profile should make your character not just a dry set of statements but a real person.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION BEHAVIOR
Name Addictions, Habits, Rituals
ATTITUDES ABOUT…
Marriage
Age/Sex
Place of Birth
Preferences in:
Clothing
Residence (city and area of city) Transportation
Height/Weight
Hair color/style
Eyes/Eyesight
Vocal quality
Ideal Vacation
Sex life/Family life
Music
Movies
Race/Ethnicity
Nationality
Profession/Occupation
Complexion
General Health
Marks or Scars
Handicaps or Impairments
Personal hygiene
Siblings and Order from oldest to youngest
DOES SHE/HE HAVE …
Love Interest
Sense of Humor
Bigotry/Prejudices
Passions
Loyalties
Career Ambitions
Special Training
Memberships
Social Contacts
Intellectual Capabilities
Long Range Goals
Children
Pets/Animals
Men/Women in general
Life in general
SOCIAL
Marital Status
Sports Activities Family Background
Friends
Hobbies
Level of Education
Parents Education
Any Distinctive Behavior(s) Economic Background
PSYCHOLOGY
What he/she fells about travel
What he/she fells about politics
Military Service
Languages
Moral Issues
Political Bias
Phobias
Fantasy Life
Hang-ups or Problems
Values, Morals, Ethics (each one)
Philosophy of Life
Idealist/Pragmatist/Materialist
Antisocial Behavior
Basic Likes/Dislikes

GENERAL QUESTIONS
What is his/her greatest strength?
What is his/her greatest weakness?
What most frightens him/her?
How does he/she think of himself/herself?
How do other people think of him/her?
How does he/she act in a sexual situation?
How does he/she react to stress?
How does he/she react to pleasure?
How does he/she react to fear?
How does he/she speak?
What does he/she do for fun?
What is his/her attitude toward relationships?
How does he/she express strong emotions (anger, passion, etc.)?
Which “public” figures (living or dead) does he/she admire and despise?
Is there any (apparent) contradiction in his/her character?
If a genie appeared and offered to grant one wish, what might he/she choose?
If he/she had a few idle hours to spend, how might he/she be occupied?
In his/her dreams, is there any recurrent image or theme?
If he/she went to a restaurant, what kind of food would be ordered?
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If in a bar, what kind of drink?
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If in a multiplex, what kind of movie?
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If in a bookstore, what kind of reading material?
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If watching television, what kink of program?
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If reading a newspaper, what section would be first?
Describe the manner in which he/she would decorate his/her living quarters? business office?
Describe one incident (personal, professional) that has significantly altered his/her life?