Jack Sparrow, the son of Captain Grant Sparrow, was born in British Colonial India and was once employed by the East India Trading Company. Sparrow helmed the Wicked Wench an EITC merchant vessel, preforming odd jobs for Cutler Beckett. When he refused to transport slaves and instead free them in Africa, Beckett sanctioned the torching (and sinking) of the Wicked Wench, and literally branded Jack Sparrow a pirate. Sparrow came to embrace his outlaw status, becoming a successful pirate with no desire to return to life under the command of others.
Based on Walt Disney Studios designs, Gentle Giant has captured the charm of Jack Sparrow in animated form. The figure is app. 25cm tall.