Top 10 Best Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Characters

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.

    The best though. He has so many cool fighting scenes and is hands down the most savage character, besides Thranduil. I don't know how Thranduil himself got so low on the list. Only 30? Top 5 for me. Same with Sam. Only 13? He's the emotional support hobbit!

    But still, Legolas is literally the best. His archery skills are fantastic, and he's also incredibly flexible. He's also played by Orlando Bloom, which makes him so much better because he is an amazing actor.

    I just wish Glorfindel was in the LOTR. Also one of the best characters in The Silmarillion and is replaced by Arwen in the scene in the river. They should make a Silmarillion movie directed by Peter Jackson. I really want to see that. It's sad though that he's considered ugly in Elvish standards, which he isn't. I mean, who else can fight orcs while keeping their hair completely flawless?

  2. 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

    I mean, he IS Bilbo Baggins of Bag End. A great role model for 'younglings' like myself or just anyone in general.

    I love hobbits, like a lot. Bilbo Baggins is my soulmate.

  3. Thorin Oakenshield

    Deserves silver, this Thorin. But do not forget Aragorn! Animations and charms are what this series needs to offer as well if it is to be as great as the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

    Thorin is the best character from the 6 movies. He is so awesome, and his battle scenes are definitely the best. I also like his personality the best.

    Some people don't like Thorin, but I don't see how. He is just so human. He may not be the greatest person, but he is willing to grow.

  4. 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

    How is Gandalf below a CGI Orc who's not even in the book? Not to bash on The Hobbit movies, they're pretty good, but could never match LOTR. Gandalf should be higher though, he's the only character who's a main character in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

  5. Smaug

    Smaug is a fictional character and the primary antagonist in J. R. R. Tolkien's 1937 novel The Hobbit. He is a fearsome dragon who hoards the treasure of the Lonely Mountain. In Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film trilogy, Smaug was portrayed through motion capture and voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.

    Forget Gollum. Smaug is the one who steals the show!

  6. 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

    I will follow him to death for he was a great warrior and the greatest leader. Gondor shall survive, as well as the Dunedains.

    SO LOW?!

    I admit Legolas, in my opinion, slightly edges out Aragorn, but if you think about it this way: if Aragorn wasn't in the movies or books, the ring would have won, and Sauron would have won.

  7. 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

    Without Sauron, there is no Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit because if Sauron weren't there, there'd be no One Ring to Rule them All, which means no story, which means no movie. Also, technically Sauron was a Dark Lord before Melkor because the first book Sauron was mentioned in was the Hobbit, which came out in 1939. The Silmarillion was published in 2003. So, if you look at it that way, Sauron was the FIRST Dark Lord.

    A great enemy, good to rank well.

  8. Kili

  9. 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

    He is a very good friend. He is definitely my favorite. Why is he not higher on the list?

    Samwise Gamgee, where to begin? I say Sam has a heart of gold. He is a very loyal friend and follows Frodo to the end. "There's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo, and it's worth fighting for."

  10. 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

    Frodo is the best character in Lord of the Rings. He is brave, nice, and I like him the most. GO FRODO!

    11. The Newcomers
  11. ?

    Gilraen

  12. ?

    Elwing

    13. The Contenders

  13. Azog

    Azog is a character in J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. He was an Orc chieftain who ruled Moria until his death in T.A. 2799.

    He is mentioned in The Hobbit, where Gandalf tells Thorin Oakenshield, "Your grandfather Thrór was killed, you remember, in the mines of Moria by Azog the Goblin."

  14. Bard the Bowman

  15. Gollum

    Gollum is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. He was introduced in the 1937 children's fantasy novel The Hobbit and became an important supporting character in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. In Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, he is voiced... read more

  16. Balin

  17. Boromir

  18. Gimli

  19. Fili

    Kili's brother. I don't know a Fili quote other than "Kili." I still think he's a good character though.

    Why do not many people vote for him? He is my very favorite character.

  20. 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

  21. Peregrin Took

  22. The Witch-king of Angmar

  23. Faramir

  24. Meriadoc Brandybuck

  25. Denethor

  26. Elrond

  27. Thranduil

    He doesn't deserve 20th. He should be at least first. Yeah, he's better than Aragorn. Aragorn is just a dumb guy I paid no attention to.

    Lee Pace is in my top five favorite actors, so when he played my favorite character in my favorite movie series, I was like, "YAY GO LEE PACE!"

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