Greg Heffley

Greg Heffley (b. July of 1994) is an American student and main protagonist of the Diary Of a Wimpy Kid novel series and franchise. He starts out being about 12 years old. In the most recent ones, he is 14 or 15. He is constantly bullied by his brother Rodrick Heffley and schoolgirl Patty Farell. He feels outcasted by both of his brothers and his parents. Rowley is his best friend even though he is often critical and ven manipulative towards him and others. He is lazy and never blames anything on himself, and thus dislikes homework. He doesn't have many friends at school either, though makes a few friends. He is also Roman Catholic.

He is played by Zachary Gordon in the film series.

He is 5'9 and weighs 143 lbs.