Jeeves is a fictional character in a series of
comedic short stories and novels by English author
P. G. Wodehouse, in which he is depicted as the highly competent
valet of a wealthy and idle young Londoner named
Bertie Wooster. First appearing in the short story "
Extricating Young Gussie" in 1915, Jeeves continued to feature in Wodehouse's work until his last completed novel, Aunts Aren't Gentlemen (1974). He also appeared in numerous films and television series, portrayed by such actors as
Arthur Treacher,
Michael Aldridge, and
Dennis Price. The name and character of Jeeves have come to be identified with the quintessential valet or
butler.Illustration: Unknown; restoration:
Adam Cuerden
Jeeves is a fictional character in a series of
comedic short stories and novels by English author
P. G. Wodehouse, in which he is depicted as the highly competent
valet of a wealthy and idle young Londoner named
Bertie Wooster. First appearing in the short story "
Extricating Young Gussie" in 1915, Jeeves continued to feature in Wodehouse's work until his last completed novel, Aunts Aren't Gentlemen (1974). He also appeared in numerous films and television series, portrayed by such actors as
Arthur Treacher,
Michael Aldridge, and
Dennis Price. The name and character of Jeeves have come to be identified with the quintessential valet or
butler.Illustration: Unknown; restoration:
Adam Cuerden