Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fictional reindeer created by Robert L. May. Rudolph is usually depicted as the ninth and youngest of Santa Claus's reindeer, using his luminous red nose to lead the reindeer team and guide Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. Creator: Robert L. May Children: Robbie Siblings: Rusty Reindeer First appearance: 1939 Nicknames: Rudolph in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie: Red, Rudy, Rudy The Red-Nosed Reject, Neon-Nose