Faramir is a character in The Lord of the Rings. He is the son of Denethor II, younger brother of Boromir, and husband of Lady Éowyn after mending her broken heart over Aragorn. Faramir was portrayed by David Wenham.
History[]
The Two Towers[]
While attacking Sauron's forces, Faramir kidnaps Sam and Frodo when they are on the road and informs them of Boromir's death. When he learns Frodo bears the Ring, Faramir wants to take it to his father. However, seeing how terrible the Ring is when the Ring-wraiths attack, Faramir releases Sam, Frodo and Gollum. When he learns that Gollum will lead them to the stairs of Cirith Ungol, Faramir threatened Gollum with a fate worse than death if harm comes to them.
The Return of the King[]
Two days after Ithilien, Faramir informs Frodo's and Sam's companions, Gandalf and Pippin Took of their survival and where they are going. Faramir and Pippin form a fast friendship,but it doesn't change the fact that he still thinks Denethor disapproves of him and leads a suicide mission. However, Faramir is the only one who survives. Denethor thinks his son is dead and nearly has him burned along with Denethor. Pippin rescues Faramir from the pyre, who awakes from his coma. Faramir meets Eowyn in the House of Healing and they immediately fall in love.
Faramir later marries Eowyn and attends Aragorn's coronation as king.