Victor Rovner

Victor Rovner was a CIA informant and freelance dealer in arms, drugs and information who did most of his work out of the Czech Republic. (Findings at CTU)

Just after midnight on Day 1 (4:00pm Malaysian time), Rovner transmitted a message from Kuala Lumpur to CTU Los Angeles, informing them that a professional assassin was on his way to Los Angeles to kill Senator David Palmer. As he sent the transmission, people began knocking on his door and yelling. ("12:00am-1:00am")

Memorable quotes

• Contact: Identify.
• Victor Rovner: Victor Rovner, requesting permission to transmit.
• Contact: Log in. ("Day 1: 12:00am-1:00am")

Background information and notes

• Rovner was the first character to appear onscreen on 24.
• Although unconfirmed officially on-screen, according to 24: The Official Companion: Seasons 1 & 2, Victor Rovner was the first character on 24 to die. In an interview with 24: The Official Magazine, Jeff Ricketts expressed his belief that Rovner is still alive and may return some day.