Dirk Pitt

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Dirk Pitt
Dirk Pitt adventure novels character
First appearance	The Mediterranean Caper
Last appearance	Clive Cussler's The Devil's Sea
Created by	Clive Cussler
Portrayed by	Richard Jordan, Matthew McConaughey
Voiced by	Scott Brick
In-universe information
Full name	Dirk Eric Pitt
Gender	Male
Occupation	In early novels: Director, Special Projects, National Underwater and Marine Agency. Later: Director, National Underwater and Marine Agency
Weapon	Colt .45-caliber M1911
Spouse	Congresswoman Loren Smith
Significant others	Summer Moran, Maeve Fletcher
Children	Dirk Pitt Jr. Summer Pitt
Relatives	Senator George Pitt (father) Percival Nash (maternal uncle)
Nationality	United States

Dirk Pitt is a fictional character created by American novelist Clive Cussler and featured in a series of novels published from 1976 to 2021. Pitt is a larger-than-life hero reminiscent of pulp magazine icon Doc Savage. Pitt is a citizen of the United States, on loan from the United States Air Force with the rank of Major, after serving in the Vietnam War as a pilot. He manages to find adventure with his childhood best friend, Al Giordino, despite ending up with an ostensibly desk-bound role as the head of the National Underwater and Marine Agency. Pitt has a commanding presence, a quick wit, and a considerable collection of classic cars.