Arthur Read

Arthur Read
Arthur Read
Arthur character
First appearance	Arthur's Nose (1976)
Created by	Marc Brown
Voiced by	Duncan Wold (Living Books: 1992–1994); Michael Yarmush (1996–2000; 2022, All Grown Up); Kye Sones (Living Books, UK versions); Ben Ellis (Living Books: 1997–2001, Arthur's 1st Grade); Pamela Segall (Arthur's Math Carnival, Arthur's Thinking Games, Arthur's Reading Games); Philip Penalosa (singing voice in Arthur's Perfect Christmas); Justin Bradley (2001); Mark Rendall (2002–2003); Cameron Ansell (2004–2007); Carr Thompson (2006, Arthur's Missing Pal); Dallas Jokic (2008–2012); Drew Adkins (2012–2014); William Healy (2014–2016); Jacob Ursomarzo (2016–2019); Roman Lutterotti (2019–2022);
In-universe information
Species	Aardvark
Gender	Male
Family	David Read (father); Jane Read (mother); Dora Winifred "D.W." Read (younger sister); Kate Read (youngest sister); Pal (pet dog);
Relatives	Grandma Thora Read (paternal grandmother); Grandpa Dave Read (maternal grandfather); Unnamed Paternal Grandfather; Unnamed Maternal Grandmother; Bud (uncle); Loretta (aunt); Ricky (cousin); Monique "Mo" (cousin); Bonnie (aunt); Sean (uncle); George (cousin); Lucy (aunt); Jessica (aunt); Richard (uncle); Cora (cousin); Fred (uncle); Theodore "Theo" Read (grand-uncle); Dora Winfred Read (paternal grand-aunt); Gustav (great-great grandfather); Matthew (great-great-great uncle); Minnie Read (aunt); Jimmy (cousin); Lorain; Chrissy (aunt); Ryder (cousin); Laurie (cousin); Miles (extended family);
Birthday	May 25
Best friends	Buster Baxter
Age	8

Arthur Timothy Read is a fictional anthropomorphic aardvark created by the author Marc Brown. The titular main character of the book and television series Arthur, he is in the third grade and lives in the fictional city of Elwood City with his family, which include father David, mother Jane, and sisters Dora Winifred "D.W." and Kate Read, and many friends, including his best friend Buster Baxter.

A student of Lakewood Elementary School, Arthur is characterized as an average child and the moral center within his friend group. Arthur loves the library and reading books, and loves the superhero Bionic Bunny. He is calm and friendly, but if he is pushed to his limits, he can display bouts of anger.