George Valentin is a fictional character from the 2011 silent film, The Artist. He is portrayed as a successful silent film actor in Hollywood during the late 1920s. As the film progresses, George faces challenges with the advent of talkies, which threaten his career and status in the film industry. Throughout the movie, George's character embodies themes of nostalgia and the struggle to adapt to change. His journey reflects the broader transition in cinema from silent films to sound, highlighting the impact of technological advancements on artists and their work.