who played scrooge in a christmas carol

Scrooge is a character in the classic Christmas story "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. The character was originally played by a number of different actors, but the most famous portrayal of Scrooge is likely that of Alastair Sim in the 1951 film adaptation. In this version, Sim's portrayal of Scrooge is often considered the definitive interpretation of the character.