Professor Jones is best known for his role as Indiana Jones, the adventurous archaeologist and professor of archaeology. He is a fictional character created by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg and first appeared in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark. He is known for his daring exploits, witty one-liners, and iconic hat and whip. He has since appeared in four more films, as well as various video games, novels, and comic books.