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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Background === | === Background === | ||
Not much is known about Old Ivan except that he had boarded Snowpiercer when he was 78 and that he had a wife before he boarded, during his 3rd year aboard the train the tail revolted but was defeated, he along with 12 others later had one of their arms lost as punishment, at some point he was also brought up past the | Not much is known about Old Ivan except that he had boarded Snowpiercer when he was 78 and that he had a wife before he boarded, during his 3rd year aboard the train the tail revolted but was defeated, he along with 12 others later had one of their arms lost as punishment, at some point he was also brought up past the [[Night Car]] to tune a piano. | ||
==Throughout The Series == | ==Throughout The Series == | ||
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
He is shown to be one of the leading members of the Tail, and was a member of the small group in charge of planning the rebellion. During his birthday, he requested an hour alone with the only phone in the Tail. His request was accepted by the other Tailies, and he played music whilst looking at old photographs of his wife. Shortly after, he | He is shown to be one of the leading members of the Tail, and was a member of the small group in charge of planning the rebellion. During his birthday, he requested an hour alone with the only phone in the Tail so he could listen to a [[wikipedia:Sergey Rachmaninoff|Rachmaninoff]] recording. His request was accepted by the other Tailies, and he played music whilst looking at old photographs of his wife. Shortly after, he hanged himself with the phone's electrical cord. | ||
He was found shortly after, and his death was a catalyst for [[Pike]]'s reaction and enactment of the rebellion.<ref>''[[Access Is Power]]''</ref> | He was found shortly after, and his death was a catalyst for [[Pike]]'s reaction and enactment of the rebellion.<ref>''[[Access Is Power]]''</ref> | ||
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| “ | Resistance is never futile, but Wilford's train is a fortress to class. Maybe it is perpetual. | ” |
| — Old Ivan to Layton in First, the Weather Changed | ||
Old Ivan is a recurring character in TNT's Snowpiercer. He is portrayed by Mark Margolis.
He was the oldest person on Snowpiercer and a longstanding, respected member of the Tail.
History
Background
Not much is known about Old Ivan except that he had boarded Snowpiercer when he was 78 and that he had a wife before he boarded, during his 3rd year aboard the train the tail revolted but was defeated, he along with 12 others later had one of their arms lost as punishment, at some point he was also brought up past the Night Car to tune a piano.
Throughout The Series
Death
He is shown to be one of the leading members of the Tail, and was a member of the small group in charge of planning the rebellion. During his birthday, he requested an hour alone with the only phone in the Tail so he could listen to a Rachmaninoff recording. His request was accepted by the other Tailies, and he played music whilst looking at old photographs of his wife. Shortly after, he hanged himself with the phone's electrical cord.
He was found shortly after, and his death was a catalyst for Pike's reaction and enactment of the rebellion.[1]
Personality
Appearances
- Season One
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