Gilbert Bingley

Gilbert P. Bingley
Biographical information
Blood status	No-Maj
Marital status	Married
Nationality	American
Physical information
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Relationship information
Family members	Mrs Bingley (wife)
Romances	Mrs Bingley (wife)
Affiliation
Occupation	Loan officer at Steen National Bank
Loyalty	Steen National Bank

"Mr Kowalski, what do you propose to offer the bank as collateral?"

— Mr Bingley to Jacob Kowalski

Gilbert P. Bingley was an American No-Maj man who worked as a loan officer at the Steen National Bank branch in New York in the 1920s.

Biography

"Oh, so you’re gonna STEAL the money, huh?"

— Mr Bingley accusing Jacob Kowalski of bank robbery

On 6 December 1926, Bingley conducted an in-person review of Jacob Kowalski's application for a loan to open a bakery. He summarily rejected the application when it became clear that Kowalski had insufficient income or assets to offer collateral.

Bingley falling victim to Newt's Full Body-Bind Curse

Shortly thereafter, Bingley wandered down to the basement of the bank and found Jacob standing in front of an opened vault, in which Newt Scamander was trying to recapture his escaped Niffler. Thinking that Jacob was trying to steal the money he needed, Bingley activated the alarm, but was swiftly paralysed with the Full Body-Bind Curse by Newt, allowing the wizard and his unlikely No-Maj companion to escape.

Two days later, Newt Scamander had Frank the Thunderbird disperse swooping evil venom over New York by creating a rainstorm, in order to erase the memories of a recent magical catastrophe from the minds of the city's No-Maj population. At the time, Bingley was taking a shower in the bathroom while his wife brushed her teeth at the sink, the water erasing his memories as it washed over him.

He likely took a sudden retirement due to the strange activities he experienced at his bank.

Physical appearance

He was described as being "imposing" and "impeccably suited."

Behind the scenes

• Gilbert Bingley is portrayed by Peter Breitmayer in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
• In the film's credits, the character is listed as simply "Mr Bingley," but his full name was given in earlier casting reports.

Appearances

• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (First appearance)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)
• LEGO Dimensions