Ophelia (/oʊˈfiːliə/) is a character in William Shakespeare's drama Hamlet (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet, who, due to Hamlet's actions, ends up in a state of madness that ultimately leads to her drowning.
Along with Queen Gertrude, Ophelia is one of only two female characters in the original play.
Ophelia has been suggested to play 67 roles. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best.
