Theodore "Ted" Wiggins is the protagonist of the film adaptation of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. He is an idealistic 12-year-old boy who intends to find the one thing that will win the affection of Audrey. He is named after Dr. Seuss's real name, Theodor Seuss Geisel. He repeatedly visits the Once-ler and has to plant the last seed ever.
He was voiced by Zac Efron.
Appearance
Ted is 4 foot and 6 inches (137 cm). He is a 12-year old boy and he wears an orange shirt with red stripes with gray sleeves and he wears jeans combined with black Converse sneakers with a labeling that says Gru’s Shoes and has a picture of a minion with white laces and black covering. He has fair skin with very dark brown hair and also has dark orange-brownish eyes.
Trivia
- Ted is named after Dr. Seuss himself (Theodore Seuss Giesel) and Audrey is named after his wife.
- Ted Wiggins is the second human protagonist in a Illumination film, after Gru from Despicable Me.
Gallery
Audrey tells Ted that she wants a real tree
Ted viewing the Once-ler’s location
Ted confronted by Mr. O'Hare
O'Hare threatening Ted
Ted angrily facing Mr. O'Hare
Ted with Audrey and Grammy Norma on his monocycle
"I am Ted Wiggins, and I speak for the trees."
"And the fact is, things aren't perfect here in Thneedville! And they're only gonna get worse unless we do something about it!"
"And we can start by planting this!"
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- Hiro Hamada (Big Hero 6)
- Jimmy Neutron (Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius)
- E.B. (Hop)
- Eggs (The Boxtrolls)
- Bart Simpson (The Simpsons)
- Mickey Mouse (Disney Universe)