Dr. Richard Kimble is a fictional character and the protagonist of the television series The Fugitive, which originally aired in the 1960s. He is a respected Chicago vascular surgeon wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife, Helen Kimble. The series follows his escape from custody as he seeks to prove his innocence while being pursued by a determined U.S. Marshal named Samuel Gerard. Throughout the series, Dr. Kimble uses his medical knowledge and resourcefulness to evade capture and uncover the truth behind his wife's death. The character has become iconic in popular culture, symbolizing the struggle against injustice and the quest for redemption.