Imhotep (The Mummy)

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Imhotep
The Mummy character
Boris Karloff as Imhotep in The Mummy (1932)
First appearance	The Mummy (1932)
Last appearance	The Mummy (2001–2003)
Portrayed by	Boris Karloff (1932) Arnold Vosloo (1999–2001)
Voiced by	Jim Cummings (2001–2003)
In-universe information
Species	Mummy
Gender	Male
Occupation	High priest
Religion	Ancient Egyptian religion
Nationality	Egyptian
Status	Deceased (original) Unknown (remake series)

Imhotep is the main antagonist of the 1932 film The Mummy. He is also the main antagonist in the 1999 remake and its 2001 sequel The Mummy Returns. Sofia Boutella plays a female version of this character named Ahmanet in the 2017 reboot. Imhotep is loosely inspired by the historical figure Imhotep, a noted polymath and counselor to the Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC.