Number Three
The undercover agent with a large mole on his face.
Number Three is a unique operative within Dr. Evil's criminal organization, distinguished not by rank but by a physical anomaly. Unlike other henchmen who blend into the background or serve as comedic foils, Number Three was specifically assigned an undercover role as a mole for British Intelligence. He infiltrated the villainous ranks to gather information on Dr. Evil's schemes. His presence in the franchise is limited strictly to the events of Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002), where his true allegiance and identifying mark become central to the plot.
- First Appears
- Austin Powers in Goldmember
- Portrayed By
- Fred Savage
- Identity
- Undercover British Agent
Lore & Background
Number Three operates as an undercover British agent embedded deep within Dr. Evil's organization. His primary function is to act as a spy, gathering intelligence from the inside rather than executing physical attacks or managing the villain's empire like Number Two. This physical trait distinguishes him from the other numbered lieutenants who rely on titles alone for identification. His infiltration represents a direct countermeasure by British Intelligence against Dr. Evil's activities during the events of the third film.
In Their Own Story
In Austin Powers in Goldmember, Number Three appears as part of Dr. Evil's inner circle. While the source does not detail specific dialogue or action sequences he performs, it confirms his role as an undercover agent assigned as a mole within the organization. The narrative reveals that British Intelligence placed him there to monitor Dr. Evil. His existence is confirmed solely by this assignment and his physical description.
Reader's Guide
To identify Number Three, look for the character described as an undercover British agent assigned to Dr. Evil's organization. He appears only in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). His defining feature is a large mole on his face, which sets him apart from other henchmen. Unlike Fat Bastard or Mini-Me, he has no specific comedic gag mentioned in the source, nor does he have a known family connection like Scott Evil. He is portrayed by actor Fred Savage. Fans should note that while Number Two attempts betrayal and Number One (Dr. Evil) leads, Number Three's role is strictly espionage.
Did You Know?
- Number Three is the only numbered character explicitly identified as an undercover agent for British Intelligence.
- His codename is derived directly from his physical trait: a large mole on his face.
- He was portrayed by actor Fred Savage in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).
- Unlike Number Two, who survived a trap door attempt, Number Three's fate or survival beyond the film is not mentioned in the source.
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