Rudolph is the most famous of Santa's reindeer, known for his bright red nose that glows in the dark. Rudolph is a male reindeer, and he was originally owned by a farmer named John Gaffney. However, after Rudolph proved himself to be a valuable reindeer, he was recruited by Santa to be a part of his team of flying reindeer. Rudolph is now considered one of Santa's most trusted and loyal reindeer, and he plays a crucial role in leading the sleigh on Christmas Eve.