Which servant appeared in English author P. G. Wodehouse's comic stories about snooty English upper classes?

In the hilarious, feather-brained world of P. G. Wodehouse's fiction, the true mastermind is not a lord or lady, but a valet. This famously unflappable "gentleman's personal gentleman" serves the wealthy and witless Bertie Wooster. While Bertie constantly finds himself entangled in farcical scrapes and unwanted engagements, it is his impeccably intelligent valet who devises the brilliant, intricate schemes needed to extract him every time.

This character is a cultural icon, known for his vast intellect, encyclopedic knowledge, and a quiet, dignified disapproval of his employer's more garish fashion choices. A common misconception is that he is a butler, but his official role is as a valet, personally attending to Bertie Wooster. His name has become so synonymous with a knowledgeable and helpful servant that it inspired the name of the internet search engine "Ask Jeeves."

While originating in literature, the stories of Bertie and his indispensable valet have been adapted for the screen many times. The most celebrated version is the British television series "Jeeves and Wooster," which starred Stephen Fry as the brilliant servant and Hugh Laurie as the bumbling Bertie. The show perfectly captured the lighthearted spirit and comic genius of Wodehouse's writing, cementing the duo's place in popular culture.