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John "Jack" Griffin, better known as The Invisible Man, is the titular main antagonist in Universal Studios' 1933 adaptation of H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man. Unlike his more callous novel counterpart, Griffin's insanity is purely a side-effect of the invisibility drug and his motivation for the experiment was a misguided desire to do good for science and mankind, born primarily out of his love for his fiancée.

Originating from one of the most iconic literary pieces of its time, the Invisible Man has become an icon of pop culture, and a legendary member among Universal's lineup of monsters, in near equal status with the likes of Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster.

He was portrayed by the late Claude Rains.

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