Arseface
Jesse's most faithful parishioner with a disfigured face.
Ian Colletti portrays Eugene "Arseface" Root, a character in the television series *Preacher*. He is the most faithful parishioner of Jesse Custer and the son of Sheriff Hugo Root. His face is horribly disfigured due to a botched suicide attempt.
- TV Actor
- Ian Colletti
- First Appearance
- Season 1 (TV)
Lore & Background
Eugene Root, known as Arseface, is the son of Sheriff Hugo Root, Annville's local lawman. He is described as Jesse Custer's most faithful parishioner. His face is horribly disfigured due to a botched suicide attempt. He appears in the first season of the series.
In Their Own Story
Eugene Root, called Arseface, lives in Annville, Texas. He is the son of Sheriff Hugo Root. His most defining characteristic is his horribly disfigured face, the result of a botched suicide attempt. Despite this, he remains a loyal and faithful parishioner to Jesse Custer, the local preacher.
Reader's Guide
Arseface is a character from the first season of *Preacher*. He is the son of Sheriff Hugo Root, a main character in season one and a guest in season two. His disfigurement is explicitly stated to be from a botched suicide attempt. His primary role is as Jesse Custer's most faithful parishioner.
Did You Know?
- Arseface is portrayed by actor Ian Colletti.
- His real name is Eugene Root.
- He is the son of Sheriff Hugo Root.
- His face is disfigured due to a botched suicide attempt.
- He is described as Jesse Custer's most faithful parishioner.
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