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Here’s a comprehensive description of Hercule Poirot as Agatha Christie wrote him — with precise references to the novels , and comparisons to key screen portrayals (Finney , Suchet , Ustinov , Branagh , etc.). --- 📖 Hercule Poirot — Literary Description (with Source Quotes) --- 🧍♂️ 1. Physical Appearance 🔹 “A little man with an egg-shaped head” — The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926) Short stature Plump and compact build Head described as egg-shaped , often tilted slightly to one side > 🎥 Closest portrayals: 🔸 David Suchet – nails the “little man” shape and tilting head 🔸 Finney – correct manner but taller 🔸 Branagh – too tall and lean 🔸 Ustinov – too broad and casual in posture --- 🥸 2. Moustache 🔹 “The finest moustache in all England — and perhaps in all Europe.” — Death in the Clouds (1935) Immense , curled , waxed , perfectly symmetrical Poirot is extremely vain about it Wears a moustache net at night > “He had a moustache guard to keep it neat in his sleep.” — The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920) > 🎥 Closest portrayals: 🔸 David Suchet – accurate size and grooming 🔸 Kenneth Branagh – large but overly stylized (double-layered) 🔸 Peter Ustinov – too understated 🔸 Finney – neat , but not extravagant enough --- 👔 3. Dress & Grooming 🔹 “Always immaculate. His clothes were faultless. His boots shone.” — The Mystery of the Blue Train (1928) Fussy and obsessive about cleanliness Well-tailored suits , gloves , polished shoes Takes pride in his appearance , symmetry , and neatness > 🎥 Closest portrayals: 🔸 Suchet – perfect suits , shoe polish , gloves 🔸 Finney – clean but not as fussy 🔸 Branagh – a bit too dramatic in grooming --- 🧠 4. Intelligence & Method 🔹 “I am not one to rely upon physical evidence. I use the little grey cells.” — The Big Four (1927) Psychology-based deductions Avoids fingerprint obsession or brute force Dismisses red herrings and goes after motive and psychology > 🎥 Closest portrayals: 🔸 Suchet – pure psychological method 🔸 Finney – sharp intellect , but less emphasized 🔸 Ustinov – more jovial , less “grey cell” driven 🔸 Branagh – mixes emotion and action unnecessarily --- 🗣️ 5. Speech & Accent 🔹 “His English was precise , but with a foreign accent.” — Peril at End House (1932) Belgian French accent , not French or British Always speaks in precise , formal English Often corrects others politely > 🎥 Closest portrayals: 🔸 Suchet – perfect subtle Belgian accent 🔸 Finney – formal , slight accent 🔸 Branagh – inconsistent Belgian-French tone 🔸 Ustinov – more laid-back , not authentic Belgian --- 🧼 6. Personality & Mannerisms 🔹 “Everything must be tidy and symmetrical.” — The ABC Murders (1936) Fastidious , orderly Polite but proud Prone to mild arrogance , but never mean Occasionally flustered by disorder > 🎥 Closest portrayals: 🔸 Suchet – obsessive , neat , respectful 🔸 Ustinov – polite but too casual 🔸 Finney – more reserved , dignified 🔸 Branagh – too emotional at times (e.g. crying in Death on the Nile) --- 💬 7. Humor & Warmth 🔹 “Poirot smiled — that slow smile that came rarely , but lighted up his whole face.” — Five Little Pigs (1942) Not comedic , but dryly witty Charming in a subtle way , especially with women or children Rarely emotional , but has empathy > 🎥 Closest portrayals: 🔸 Suchet – subtle warmth and charm 🔸 Ustinov – more humorous , sometimes too light 🔸 Branagh – goes for modern emotion --- 🏁 Summary: Who Comes Closest? Trait Best Portrayal Physical Build David Suchet Moustache Our Composite (Suchet + Branagh shape) Accent & Speech Suchet (with Finney’s formality) Intelligence Suchet Mannerisms Suchet Humor Suchet with a dash of Ustinov Visual Style Suchet + Finney blend --- 🏆 Verdict: David Suchet remains the gold standard overall. But a Finney base with Suchet’s mannerisms and moustache enhancements (as we created earlier) gives you a 100% faithful visual and behavioral Poirot. Would you like me to turn this into a printable profile or dossier for Poirot fans? ,