Gerontius Took

Gerontius "The Old" Took was a Hobbit of the Shire, and the father of Belladonna Took and the maternal grandfather of Bilbo Baggins.

He was also the great-grandfather of Frodo Baggins and the great-great-grandfather of Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Portrayed by Dan Hennah, Gerontius appears in a flashback to when Bilbo was three years old. He attends one of his mid-summer parties, with his old friend Gandalf, setting off fireworks.

Personality and traits
Gerontius was a very well-respected hobbit, and it was considered odd since most of the Tooks were often diregarded for their bloodline. He was also very friendly with his friends, and was loved by his entire family and was known for throwing quite the parties on mid-summer's eve.

He was long-time friends with Gandalf, meaning he was willing to befriend those who were outside their races. Gerontius was also adventurous, a trait that he shared with his daughter and grandson and their entire family.

Appearances

 * The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (extended edition only)