Harry Wormwood

Mr. Harry Wormwood is a major villain in the book and movie, Matilda. He is a rich man and a crook who makes dirty dealings like buying stolen car parts. Harry often abuses Matilda by sending her to her room as a false punishment for being a "smart aleck", calling her names, destroying Matilda's library book, and rants and raves at her

Later, at the end of the film, due to his illegal dealings, Harry and his wife, Zinna, and his son, Michael, are forced to go on a permanent vacation to Guam. After they agree to let Matilda be adopted by Miss Honey, and the three drive away, never to be seen again.