Top Ten Elderly Characters in Movies and TV Series
Old characters in movies are often portrayed as wise, or sometimes as grumpy and a bit crazy. Note that by "elderly" I mean an old man or woman above the age of 60 and that has a mix of grey and white hair (unless the character is bald or something else). Feel free to add you favorite characters down below.The Top Ten
1 Gandalf (Lord of the Rings)
Gandalf the Grey, later known as Gandalf the White, is a fictional character and one of the protagonists in J. R. R. Tolkien's novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He was an Istar, sent by the West in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron, as well as leader of the Fellowship of the Ring and the army of the West. He is portrayed by Ian McKellen in the live action movies.
Gandalf the Grey, later known as Gandalf the White, is a fictional character and one of the protagonists in J. R. R. Tolkien's novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. He was an Istar, sent by the West in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron, as well as leader of the Fellowship of the Ring and the army of the West. He is portrayed by Ian McKellen in the live action movies. Easily number one. Everyone knows who Gandalf is. And he's had more impact in film and TV history than most characters on this list.
The most iconic for sure and I think he's the oldest on this list. If I remember correctly, he's like over 2,000 years old!
"Run you fools!" best character ever.
Gandalf is literally the best.
2 Obi-Wan Kenobi (Star Wars)
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, played by Sir Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, played by Sir Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor. Obviously, this item refers to the Obi-Wan we see in the original trilogy and not the one in the prequel trilogy as the character is much younger here.
He is a really good character, who is very powerful
3 Professor Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter)
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
4 Emmett Brown (Back to the Future)
Best movie character ever made
5 Mr. Miyagi (Karate Kid)
Wax on... Wax off, wax on... wax off
6 Alfred Pennyworth (Batman)
7 Yoda (Star Wars)
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars space opera franchise created by George Lucas, first appearing in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back. He is portrayed by Frank Oz.
Yoda is a fictional character in the Star Wars space opera franchise created by George Lucas, first appearing in the 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back. He is portrayed by Frank Oz.
8 Darth Sidious (Star Wars)
Sheev Palpatine (also known by his Sith identity Darth Sidious and publicly as Senator Palpatine, then Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, and later Emperor Palpatine) is a fictional character and one of the primary antagonists of the Star Wars franchise, mainly portrayed by Ian McDiarmid.
Sheev Palpatine (also known by his Sith identity Darth Sidious and publicly as Senator Palpatine, then Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, and later Emperor Palpatine) is a fictional character and one of the primary antagonists of the Star Wars franchise, mainly portrayed by Ian McDiarmid. No, no, you will die!
9 Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
Iroh is a major character in the Nickelodeon cartoon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, as well as an minor supporting character in The Legend of Korra.
Iroh is a major character in the Nickelodeon cartoon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, as well as an minor supporting character in The Legend of Korra. He is just awesome.
10 Carl Fredricksen (Up)
Carl Fredricksen is the protagonist of Disney-Pixar's 2009 animated feature film Up. He's a retired balloon salesman who, at the age of 78, is forced to leave the house he and his late wife Ellie built together. He was voiced by Ed Asner.
Carl Fredricksen is the protagonist of Disney-Pixar's 2009 animated feature film Up. He's a retired balloon salesman who, at the age of 78, is forced to leave the house he and his late wife Ellie built together. He was voiced by Ed Asner. I watched this movie so many times. Fredricksen is such a good characters.
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11 Vito Corleone (The Godfather)
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.
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.
12 Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty)
Rick Sanchez is a fictional character from the American animated television series Rick and Morty, aired on Adult Swim.
Rick Sanchez is a fictional character from the American animated television series Rick and Morty, aired on Adult Swim. Best TV old guy and the funniest.
What is he doing on the bottom
13 Walt Kowalski (Gran Torino)
14 Count Dooku (Star Wars)
Count Dooku of Serenno, from the House of Dooku is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise, appearing in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith as a primary and minor antagonist respectively. He was portrayed by Christopher Lee and ...read more.
Count Dooku of Serenno, from the House of Dooku is a fictional character from the Star Wars franchise, appearing in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith as a primary and minor antagonist respectively. He was portrayed by Christopher Lee and ...read more.
15 Scrooge McDuck (DuckTales)
Scrooge McDuck is a fictional character created in 1947 by Carl Barks during his time as a work-for-hire for The Walt Disney Company.
Scrooge McDuck is a fictional character created in 1947 by Carl Barks during his time as a work-for-hire for The Walt Disney Company.
16 Professor X (X-Men)
Professor Charles Francis Xavier is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is the founder and leader of the X-Men.
Professor Charles Francis Xavier is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is the founder and leader of the X-Men.
17 Saruman (Lord of the Rings)
Saruman the White is a fictional character and a major antagonist in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. In the film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, he was portrayed by Sir Christopher Lee.
Saruman the White is a fictional character and a major antagonist in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. In the film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy, he was portrayed by Sir Christopher Lee.
18 Eustace Bagge (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Eustace Bagge is a fictional character from the Cartoon Network animated series, Courage the Cowardly Dog.
Eustace Bagge is a fictional character from the Cartoon Network animated series, Courage the Cowardly Dog.
19 Ebenezer Scrooge (A Christmas Carol)
Ebenezer Scrooge is the protagonist of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. At the beginning of the novella, Scrooge is a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas. The tale of his redemption by three spirits has become a defining tale of the Christmas holiday in the English-speaking world. ...read more.
Ebenezer Scrooge is the protagonist of Charles Dickens' 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. At the beginning of the novella, Scrooge is a cold-hearted miser who despises Christmas. The tale of his redemption by three spirits has become a defining tale of the Christmas holiday in the English-speaking world. ...read more.
20 Master Roshi (Dragon Ball)
Master Roshi is an anime fictional character from the anime series, Dragon Ball Z, created by Akira Toriyama.
Master Roshi is an anime fictional character from the anime series, Dragon Ball Z, created by Akira Toriyama.
21 Albert (The Loud House)
22 Grunkle Stan (Gravity Falls)
Stanley "Stan" Pines, also known as Grunkle Stan, is one of the main characters of the Disney animated series Gravity Falls, created and voiced by series creator Alex Hirsch.
Stanley "Stan" Pines, also known as Grunkle Stan, is one of the main characters of the Disney animated series Gravity Falls, created and voiced by series creator Alex Hirsch.
23 Magneto (X-Men)
Magneto is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men.
Magneto is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men.
24 Columbo (Columbo)
Columbo or Lieutenant Columbo is the eponymous main character in the American detective crime drama series Columbo. The character is a shrewd but inelegant blue-collar homicide detective whose trademarks include his shambling manner, rumpled beige raincoat and off-putting, relentless investigative approach. ...read more.
Columbo or Lieutenant Columbo is the eponymous main character in the American detective crime drama series Columbo. The character is a shrewd but inelegant blue-collar homicide detective whose trademarks include his shambling manner, rumpled beige raincoat and off-putting, relentless investigative approach. ...read more.
25 Mr. Burns (The Simpsons)
Charles Montgomery Plantagenet Schicklgruber "Monty" Burns, usually referred to as Charles Montgomery Burns or simply Mr. Burns, is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons, voiced initially by Christopher Collins, and currently by Harry Shearer.
Charles Montgomery Plantagenet Schicklgruber "Monty" Burns, usually referred to as Charles Montgomery Burns or simply Mr. Burns, is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons, voiced initially by Christopher Collins, and currently by Harry Shearer.8Load More
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