Winston (Original Timeline)

Winston Smith is Lara Croft's butler in the Croft Manor.

Winston's family has been with the Crofts for generations, and he has been the family butler since he was honorably discharged from the military in his late-twenties; just as his father before him. He moved into Croft Manor to stay as the only live-in staff when his wife died, before Lara was born. He tends to all Lara's household needs, going far beyond the duties of a traditional butler given Lara's unusual lifestyle and pursuits, but he has never disappointed her. His loyalty to Lara, her parents, and Croft Manor is beyond question. His name maybe is a tribute to the Winston Smith from Gorge Orwell's 1984.

A fun game that was very popular among the fans was locking Winston in the fridge in the original Tomb Raider games, as he always followed you. Run into the kitchen. Open the fridge by using the button. Get inside the fridge and wait for Winston to appear. Then quickly run out leaving him and shut the door again.

Tomb Raider II
In Tomb Raider II he follows you around and also he can be locked in the freezer. (TR2: "Lara's Home")

Tomb Raider II: The Golden Mask
Winston appears in the level, Nightmare in Vegas. He follows Lara around as always.

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
In Tomb Raider III, he follows you in the same way. Later Lara can pick up her pistols at the end of the Assault Course. When these are picked up, Winston will appear in a camouflage suit. You can shoot him, and he will raise his tray in defense. (TR3: "Lara's Home")

Tomb Raider III: The Lost Artefact
The level, Lara's Home, is reused from Tomb Raider III and appears in the game's expansion pack. Winston appears in this level as he did in Tomb Raider III.

Tomb Raider Chronicles
Winston only appears in the FMVs here. He is one of the three who are holding a memorial service for Lara after she is presumed dead.

Tomb Raider Legend
Winston returns in Legend. He looks taller and much younger than in the previous games. he appears in cutscenes and the Manor level however he has no dialouge or movement. (LEG: "Croft Manor", "Nepal - The Ghalali Key")

Tomb Raider Anniversary
In Anniversary, Winston is only seen standing around various places of the Croft Manor including the bedroom and next to the fireplace. (ANN: "Croft Manor")

Tomb Raider Underworld
Winston makes another return in Tomb Raider Underworld. The only appearances of him are in cut scenes. One before the Croft Manor level begins where he is seen walking through catacombs with Lara and in another he is seen standing next to a gun-wielding Zip. (UND: "No Illusions", "Protected by the Dead")

Voice Acting

 * Alan Shearman gave Winston his voice for Tomb Raider games: Legend, Anniversary and Underworld.