Lieutenant Dan

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:character
gptkbp:appearance bald head
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Forrest_Gump
gptkbp:challenges overcoming PTSD
gptkbp:character_arc overcomes trauma
gptkbp:character_development from bitterness to acceptance
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:complex
loyal
brave
determined
cynical
sarcastic
resilient
honorable
gptkbp:cultural_impact iconic character in film history
gptkbp:director gptkb:Robert_Zemeckis
gptkbp:events becomes a mentor
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Screen_Actors_Guild_Award
gptkb:Academy_Awards
gptkb:BAFTA_Awards
gptkb:AFI's_100_Years...100_Movies
gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award
gptkbp:film_debut novel by Winston Groom
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Daniel_Taylor
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_business shrimping business
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:Lt._Dan's_father
Lt. Dan's grandfather
gptkbp:has_friend gptkb:Forrest_Gump
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lieutenant Dan
gptkbp:inspiration Forrest Gump's success
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for veterans
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Lieutenant
gptkbp:military_service gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:mood traumatized
gptkbp:narrative gptkb:supporting_character
gptkbp:notable_quote “ I’m going to be a shrimp boat captain.”
gptkbp:notable_scene meeting with Forrest at the shrimp boat
gptkbp:occupation Vietnam War veteran
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Gary_Sinise
gptkbp:primary_use to find purpose after war
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Forrest_Gump
gptkb:Jenny_Curran
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1994
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:struggles_with dealing with loss of legs
gptkbp:symbolizes sacrifice and resilience
gptkbp:team amputee
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Eric_Roth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Captain_John_H._Miller
gptkb:The_Adventures_of_Rin_Tin_Tin
gptkb:Meyer_Landsman
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6