Pugsley

Pugsley Addams is a fictional character in The Addams Family franchise created by cartoonist Charles Addams. He first appeared in The New Yorker in 1938 and has since appeared across television series, films, and other media associated with the property.

He is the younger son of Gomez and Morticia Addams and the brother of Wednesday Addams. Across adaptations, Pugsley is typically portrayed as curious and inventive, often engaged in experiments or practical jokes. His character embodies a lighter counterpoint to his sister’s darker sensibilities, contributing to the family’s macabre humor.

In the 1960s television series, Pugsley is shown as a cheerful, scheming boy; in the 1991 live-action film The Addams Family and its 1993 sequel, he is portrayed as a resourceful, science-minded youngster; later animated versions adapt his design and voice while keeping his core traits.

Overall, Pugsley serves as a key member of the Addams family, helping to illustrate themes of curiosity, unconventionality, and familial affection within a macabre, humorous setting.