Most Memorable Movie Characters

The Top Ten
1 Darth Vader (Star Wars) - David Prowse / James Earl Jones Darth Vader is a Star Wars character and the main antagonist of the first three original Star Wars films and the main protagonist of the Star Wars prequel trilogy under his original name Anakin Skywalker. He had been trained as a Jedi but defected to the Sith lord and Galactic Chancellor Palpatine. He adopted the name Darth Vader, and was placed in a suit after his legs were cut off and his body was burned after a fight with his former master Obi-Wan Kenobi on the planet of Mustafar. He returned to the light side upon feeling conflict when finding his son Luke and turned stopped the now emperor Palpatine from killing him. In the original trilogy, Vader was physically portrayed by David Prowse ...read more.

Why? Cause He is the most well known character in science fiction that's why

2 Tyler Durden (Fight Club) - Brad Pitt Tyler Durden is a character from the movie Fight Club. He doesn't actually exist as he is The Narrator's split personality. He was created by the perfect storm of the Narrator's insomnia-induced insanity and his frustration with a hollow life of wage-slavery and consumerism. He is the manifestation of the completely free person the Narrator wishes he could be.

This Chaecter is totally bad ass. The pinnacle of Brad Pitts acting

3 Vito Corleone (The Godfather) - Marlon Brando Vito Andolini Corleone is a fictional character in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather and in Francis Ford Coppola's film series based on the novel, where he was portrayed by Marlon Brando in The Godfather and, as a young man, by Robert De Niro in The Godfather Part II.

You come into my house on the day my daughter is to be married, and you ask me to do murder for money

4 Han Solo (Star Wars) - Harrison Ford Han Solo is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. In the original film trilogy, Han and his co-pilot, Chewbacca, become involved in the Rebel Alliance which opposes the Galactic Empire. He is primarily portrayed by Harrison Ford. Han Solo served as the focus of the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story, where he is portrayed by Alden Ehrenreich.

1. He is the captain of the greatest vehicle in movie history
2. He gets the girl
3. He's Bad ass
4. He is Played by Harrison Ford
Your argument is invalid

5 Hannibal Lecter (Silence of the Lambs) - Anthony Hopkins Dr. Hannibal Lecter is a character in a series of suspense novels by Thomas Harris. Lecter was introduced in the 1981 thriller novel Red Dragon as a forensic psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer.

This Guy is just creepy and awesome at the same time. A serial killer who eats his victims organs. I get the chills just thinking about him

This guy gives me nightmares

6 Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean) - Johnny Depp Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. He is a pirate in the film series. The characterization of Sparrow is based on a combination of The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards and Looney Tunes cartoon character Pepé Le Pew. He first appears in the 2003 film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. He later appears in the sequels Dead Man's Chest (2006), At World's End (2007), On Stranger Tides (2011), and Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017).

Its Captain... Captain Jack Sparrow

7 The Joker (The Dark Knight) - Heath Ledger The Joker is a fictional super villain created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman (April 25, 1940) published by DC Comics. Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for the Joker's design, while acknowledging Finger's writing contribution. Although the Joker was planned to be killed off during his initial appearance, he was spared by editorial intervention, allowing the character to endure as the archenemy of the superhero Batman. The Joker has also been included in many other platforms such as the Arkham game series, the DC animated universe, Young Justice, graphic novels, and ...read more.
8 Jules Winnfield (Pulp Fiction) - Samuel L. Jackson 17 speech. Jules' conversations and actions showcase the film's blend of dark humor and existential themes. His portrayal is considered one of Samuel L. Jackson's most iconic roles.

No one else in movie history had made me so interested in reading the bible. Ezekiel 27:17 -The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon the with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon the. "

What's up with star wars being number 1 on a lot of these lists makes me sick.Jules is one bad Murtha fu#ka!

9 Tony Stark (Iron Man) - Robert Downey Jr.

Genius, billionaire, playboy philanthropist

10 John McClane (Die Hard) - Bruce Willis John McClane is a fictional character and the protagonist of the Die Hard film series. He is portrayed by Bruce Willis.
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11 Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark) - Harrison Ford Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones, Jr., often shortened to "Indy", is the titular character of the Indiana Jones franchise. Created by George Lucas, Indiana Jones is an archeologist adventurer. His signature fedora and whip have become fixtures in popular culture. Indiana Jones is portrayed by Harrison Ford.
12 Neo (The Matrix) - Keanu Reeves Neo is the main protagonist of the Matrix franchise created by the Wachowskis and portrayed by Keanu Reeves.
13 Regan MacNeil (The Exorcist) - Linda Blair Regan Teresa MacNeil is a fictional character from William Peter Blatty's horror novel and film adaptation The Exorcist as a supporting character and its first sequel, Exorcist II: The Heretic and the sequel television series, The Exorcist, as one of the main protagonists in season one. In both films, she was portrayed by Linda Blair and in the television series, she was played by Geena Davis.

I'm sure everyone knows this character.

14 Jack Dawson (Titanic) - Leonardo DiCaprio Jack Dawson is a fictional character created by James Cameron for the 1997 film Titanic. He is portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio.
15 Tony Montana (Scarface) - Al Pacino Antonio Raimundo "Tony" Montana is a fictional character and the villain protagonist of the 1983 film Scarface.

Say Hello to my Little Friend

16 James Bond (Skyfall) - Daniel Craig

It should just be James Bond as there is 23 movies not just Skyfall this makes it seem like Skyfall is the only movie

17 Rocky Balboa (Rocky) - Sylvester Stallone Robert "Rocky" Balboa is the title character of the Rocky film series. The character was created by Sylvester Stallone, who also portrayed him in all six Rocky films and two Creed movies.
18 Travis Bickle (Taxi Driver) - Robert DeNiro Travis Bickle, a 26-year-old honorably discharged U.S. Marine, is a lonely, depressed young man living on his own in New York City. He becomes a taxi driver to cope with his chronic insomnia, driving passengers every night around the city's boroughs. He also spends time in porn theaters and keeps a diary. Travis becomes infatuated with Betsy, a campaign volunteer for Senator and presidential candidate Charles Palantine. After watching her interact with fellow worker Tom through her window, Travis enters to volunteer, as a pretext to talk to her, and takes her out for coffee. On a later date, he takes her to see a pornographic film, which offends her, and she goes home alone. His attempts at ...read more.
19 Frank Booth (Blue Velvet) - Dennis Hopper
20 Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games) - Jennifer Lawrence Katniss Everdeen is a fictional character and the protagonist of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. She is portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence in the film adaptation franchise.
21 Tony Manero (Saturday Night Fever) - John Travolta
22 Popeye Doyle (The French Connection) - Gene Hackman Popeye the Sailor is a fictional American cartoon character created by Elzie Crisler Segar. The character first appeared in the daily King Features comic strip Thimble Theatre on January 17, 1929, and Popeye became the strip's title in later years.
23 Harry Callahan (Dirty Harry) - Clint Eastwood Inspector Harold Francis Callahan, nicknamed Dirty Harry, is a fictional character and protagonist of the Dirty Harry film series.
24 Bree Daniel (Klute) - Jane Fonda
25 Gordon Gekko (Wall Street) - Michael Douglas
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