Best Lord of the Rings Characters

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The Top Ten
  1. Legolas

    Legolas is a character in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium. He is a Sindarin Elf from the Woodland Realm and one of the nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring. Legolas was portrayed by Orlando Bloom in Peter Jackson's live-action film adaptations.

  2. Samwise Gamgee

    Samwise Gamgee, known as Sam, is a Hobbit of the Shire. He is Frodo Baggins' gardener and best friend. Sam proves himself to be Frodo's most loyal and dependable companion in the quest to destroy the One Ring.

    He plays a critical role in protecting Frodo and helping complete their mission. The... read more

  3. Frodo Baggins

    Frodo Baggins is a fictional character and the main protagonist of J. R. R. Tolkien's novel The Lord of the Rings. He is a Hobbit of the Shire who lives during the Third Age and becomes the bearer of the One Ring on the quest to destroy it. Frodo was portrayed by Elijah Wood in Peter Jackson's film adaptations... read more

  4. Arwen Evenstar

  5. Faramir

  6. Gandalf

    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 is an Istar, a Maia sent by the Valar to aid the peoples of Middle-earth against the threat of Sauron during the Third Age. Gandalf... read more

  7. Aragorn

    Aragorn II, the son of Arathorn II and Gilraen, is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium and one of the main protagonists of The Lord of the Rings. He is a skilled ranger and warrior. As Isildur's heir, he carried Andúril, the sword reforged from the shards of Narsil, during the War... read more

  8. Sauron

    Sauron is the title character and main antagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Originally a servant of the first Dark Lord, Morgoth, Sauron rose to power after Morgoth's defeat. He forged the One Ring to dominate Middle-earth but was defeated after Isildur cut the Ring from his hand.... read more

  9. Saruman

    Saruman the White is a fictional character and a major antagonist in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. He was originally the head of the Istari order but became corrupted by his desire for power and control. In the film adaptations directed by Peter Jackson, Saruman was portrayed... read more

  10. Gimli

  11. The Newcomers
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    Pippin

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    Mary

  14. The Contenders
  15. Bilbo Baggins

    Bilbo Baggins is the title character and protagonist of J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit, as well as a supporting character in The Lord of the Rings. He was the first Hobbit to become widely known outside the Shire and was one of the few to travel across the sea to the Undying Lands. In film... read more