In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Gríma Wormtongue convinced King Théoden to banish Éomer, which eventually led to Wormtongue's demise.

The Lord of the Rings trilogy introduces viewers to several powerful fantasy characters, and these are the ones who are the mightiest.

Advisor to King Theóden of Rohan and the wizard Saruman’s henchman, Grima Wormtongue exemplifies the destructive effects of sycophancy. Tolkien’s very name for this wheedling creature ...

Even though Wormtongue killed Saruman and his actions were, in part, out of unrequited love for King Théoden's adopted daughter, Éowyn, that wasn't enough to redeem his traitorous behavior.

Corrupted by the dark magic of Saruman when we first meet him, he is quickly freed by Gandalf who makes him see the truth of his duplicitous servant Grima Wormtongue.

Hill takes many of Lord of the Rings' memorable moments for stirring speeches and great battles, but his best work as Théoden is an understated scene.

Considering Wormtongue's manipulations prevented Theoden from seeing his dying son, this shows the forgiving nature of Rohan's leader.

Advisor to King Theóden of Rohan and the wizard Saruman’s henchman, Grima Wormtongue exemplifies the destructive effects of sycophancy.