John Ottway is a fictional character from the 2011 film The Grey, portrayed by actor Liam Neeson. He is a skilled wolf hunter working for an oil drilling company in Alaska, tasked with protecting workers from dangerous wildlife. After a plane crash leaves him and a small group of survivors stranded in the wilderness, Ottway takes on a leadership role as they struggle to survive against the harsh elements and predatory wolves. Throughout the film, Ottway grapples with his own personal demons, including the loss of his wife. His character embodies themes of survival, resilience, and the confrontation of mortality, making him a complex figure in the narrative.