Jacob Marley

 is a character on Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. He is portrayed by Jonathan Pryce.

Biography
Jacob Marley is Ebenezer Scrooge's deceased former business partner who taught him to be merciless. He is the first spirit to pay him a visit to warn him about what lies ahead. He forewarns Scrooge of the punishment he will endure in the afterlife if he doesn't alter his mean-spirited ways and implores Scrooge to turn away from his heartless pursuit of wealth.

Appearances

 * Scrooge: A Christmas Carol