Seven Dwarfs facts for kids
The Seven Dwarfs are a group of seven small, fictional characters who appear in the classic fairy tale Snow White. They are known for living in a small cottage and working in a mine, where they discover precious gems.
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Famous Dwarf Appearances
Disney's Seven Dwarfs
The most famous version of the Seven Dwarfs comes from the Disney animated movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937. In this film, each dwarf has a unique name and personality.
Here are the Disney Dwarfs:
- Doc is the leader of the group. He wears glasses and sometimes mixes up his words.
- Grumpy is not happy about Snow White staying with them at first. But he quickly helps her when she is in danger. He has the biggest nose and often keeps one eye closed.
- Happy is always cheerful and laughing.
- Sleepy is always tired and moves slowly.
- Bashful is very shy and kind. He often blushes.
- Sneezy gets his name from his very strong sneezes. These sneezes are caused by hay fever.
- Dopey is the only dwarf without a beard. He is clumsy and does not speak. Happy says he has "never tried" to talk.
The Seven Dwarfs also appeared in other Disney cartoons. These include Seven Wise Dwarfs and All Together. They also showed up in House of Mouse.
In the early 2000s, Disney thought about making more movies or shows about the Seven Dwarfs. They wanted to create new adventures for them. However, these plans did not fully happen.
Later, a TV show called The 7D was made by Disney Television Animation. This animated series shows the 7D working for Queen Delightful. They protect their home, Jollywood, from villains called the Glooms.
You can also find the Seven Dwarfs at Disney theme parks. There is a fun ride called the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train coaster.
In the Disney movie series Descendants, Dopey has a son named Doug. Doug can talk and falls in love with Evie, the Evil Queen's daughter.
Sesame Street Dwarfs
Sesame Street has shown different versions of the Seven Dwarfs. These dwarfs are often made from "Anything Muppets."
- In one episode, Snow White met the Six Dwarfs: Sparky, Snooky, Pokey, Flakey, Drippy, and Sneaky. She realized they were not the dwarfs she was looking for.
- Another time, the Seven Emotional Dwarfs appeared. They were interviewed by Kermit the Frog. Their names were Cheerful, Sad, Angry, Proud, Fearful, Lovey, and Surprised.
- In a later episode, the Seven Dwarfs included Clumsy, Vertigo, Gassy, Itchy, Smelly, Sensitive-Nose, and Hammy. They appeared with Snow White.
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics
In the "Snow White" episode of Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics, the Seven Dwarfs are named after the days of the week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Happily Ever After
In the film Happily Ever After, the Seven Dwarfs are mentioned to have moved away. Instead, seven female characters called the Dwarfelles help Snow White. Each Dwarfelle has a special power related to nature.
The Dwarfelles are:
- Muddy controls the earth and can cause small tremors. She loves playing in the mud.
- Sunburn can focus sunlight. She uses her power to clear clouds or light up dark places.
- Blossom has power over plants and flowers. She can make flowers grow quickly.
- Marina controls lakes and rivers. She can breathe underwater.
- Critterina can talk to all animals. She has a cowgirl style.
- Moonbeam is always sleeping during the day and only wakes up at night.
- Thunderella is the youngest Dwarfelle. She has power over weather but sometimes struggles to control it. She helps save the day with a lightning bolt.
The Dwarfelles help Snow White rescue the Prince from an evil sorcerer.
Snow White (1990)
The Seven Dwarfs also appear in the 1990 Snow White film.
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
In the "Snow White" episode of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child, the story is set in the American Southwest. The Seven Dwarfs are shown as seven mystical little men who came from the north to mine turquoise.
Their names are:
- Bright Silver is the leader.
- Fool's Gold is the clumsiest.
- Smelly Sulfur is the smelliest.
- Hard Jade is the strongest.
- Rough Copper is quick-witted and has a temper.
- Sharp Flint is known for his sharp tongue.
- Heavy Metal is the hungriest.
Shrek Series
The Seven Dwarfs appear in the Shrek movies in funny ways.
- In the first Shrek film, they carry Snow White's coffin.
- In Shrek 2, they give Shrek a special ring for Fiona.
- In Shrek the Third, Snow White gives one dwarf to Fiona as a babysitter.
- They are also seen at the end of Scared Shrekless.
In Shrek The Musical, one of the dwarfs, Grumpy, is revealed to be the father of Lord Farquaad.
Mirror Mirror
In the movie Mirror Mirror, the Seven Dwarfs are not miners. Instead, they are highwaymen who rob travelers. They wear special boots that make them look taller.
The Seven Dwarfs in this film are:
- Will Grimm is their leader. His name comes from the Brothers Grimm.
- Butcher used to work as a butcher.
- Wolf wears a wolf cape and can howl.
- Napoleon wears a hat like Napoleon Bonaparte.
- Half Pint has a crush on Snow White.
- Grub is always eating.
- Chuck laughs a lot.
These dwarfs help Snow White fight against Queen Clementianna.
Snow White and the Huntsman
In Snow White and the Huntsman, the Seven Dwarfs start as eight dwarfs. Snow White and the Huntsman meet them while escaping the evil Queen Ravenna.
The dwarfs are:
- Beith is the leader.
- Muir is a blind elder dwarf who can see the future. He is Quert's father.
- Quert is Muir's son.
- Coll is Duir's brother.
- Duir is Coll's brother.
- Gort is ill-tempered.
- Nion is Beith's right-hand dwarf.
- Gus becomes close with Snow White. He sacrifices himself to protect her.
In The Huntsman: Winter's War, Nion returns. He helps the Huntsman find the Magic Mirror. He is joined by his half-brother Gryff.
Once Upon a Time
In the TV series Once Upon a Time, the Seven Dwarfs (who started as eight) are on Snow White's side. They have their Disney names.
- Grumpy (played by Lee Arenberg) was originally named Dreamy. He fell in love with a fairy named Nova. To protect her, he ended their relationship, which broke his heart and made him Grumpy. In Storybrooke, he is Leroy, a janitor who helps raise money for a nunnery.
- Sleepy (played by Faustino Di Bauda) is always tired. In Storybrooke, he is Walter, a security guard who often falls asleep.
- Sneezy (played by Gabe Khouth) sneezes a lot. In Storybrooke, he is Tom Clark, who owns a pharmacy.
- Doc (played by David Paul Grove) is one of the Seven Dwarfs.
- Bashful (played by Mig Micario) is very shy.
- Dopey (played by Jeffrey Kaiser) never speaks.
- Happy (played by Michael Coleman) is always cheerful.
Other dwarfs associated with the group include:
- Stealthy (played by Geoff Gustafson) was known for his sneaking skills. He was killed trying to help Grumpy and Snow White escape prison.
- Bossy (played by Ken Kramer) is a leader among other dwarfs.
- Watchy (played by Richard Ian Cox) watches over the dwarf eggs until they hatch.
The Goodies
In an episode of The Goodies, the main characters replace three of the Seven Dwarfs. They try to fit in by changing their names.
Other Names for the Seven Dwarfs
Many different versions of the Snow White story exist. Here are some other names given to the Seven Dwarfs:
- Axlerod, Bartholomew, Cornelius, Dexter, Eustace, Ferdinand, George
- Bertram, Bubba, Barnaby, Bernard, Boniface, Bruno, Baldwin
- Biddy, Diddy, Fiddy, Giddy, Iddy, Kiddy, Liddy
- Boss, Gourmet, Woody, Goldie, Chamomile, Vet, Jolly
- Sunbeam, Cricket, Fawn, Hedgehog, Toadstool, Robin, Tadpole
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Terrence, Gurkin, Spanky, Embele, Jeremy, Lenny, George
- Gorm, Knirps, Niffel, Quarx, Querx, Schrat, Wichtel
- Reginald, Percival, Cedric, Edgar, Cuthbert, Ethelred, Edwin
