Reginald Hargreeves is a fictional character from the comic series and Netflix show, The Umbrella Academy. He is portrayed as a wealthy and eccentric inventor who adopts seven children with extraordinary abilities. Hargreeves raises them to form a superhero team, but his strict and often cold demeanor creates a complicated relationship with his children. Hargreeves is also known for his mysterious background and his role as the founder of The Umbrella Academy. He is depicted as a genius with a keen interest in science and the supernatural, often conducting experiments on his adopted children to understand their powers better.