The Prince of
Aragon in
Shakespeare's
Much Ado About Nothing. Don Pedro is the noble
prince whose sense of
personal honour and
charm often exceed
good sense. He
generously but somewhat
naively forgives his half brother's
treason and, though
unwed himself, plays
Cupid with
Claudio and
Benedick, his unwitting mates.
In the more recent movie, Don Pedro is portrayed by
Denzel Washington.