Top Ten Funniest Sitcom Characters of All Time
George Louis Costanza is a fictional character in the American television sitcom Seinfeld, played by Jason Alexander. This guy has so much bad luck and makes bad choices, but we still love him anyway.
A great character, but an even better actor portraying him.
So glad he's first on this list. Jason Alexander is such a talented actor, and his character is hilarious. I think people can relate to his misfortunes too.
Michael Gary Scott is a fictional character on NBC's The Office, portrayed by Steve Carell and based on David Brent from the original British version of the program. Everything about this show is hilarious, and at the center is this man. Without him, it would be a flop.
Chandler Muriel Bing is a fictional character from the NBC sitcom Friends, portrayed by Matthew Perry. Chandler is honestly the best. How can he even be compared? His timing, sarcasm, and classiness... Oh God, I could go on and on. If you survey people who have watched Friends, I promise you Chandler's character must have had a huge effect on their sense of humor, just like mine.
If life gives you a chance, live like Chandler Bing rather than Matthew Perry. I feel so sad for him in his real life. All the intelligent ones are prone to life's hardships.
Chandler is my all-time favorite character. I love his sarcastic humor, timing, and ability to laugh at himself.
He faked his own death for what?
Sheldon Lee Cooper, Ph.D., Sc.D., is a fictional character in the CBS television series The Big Bang Theory, portrayed by actor Jim Parsons. Sheldon is known for being highly intelligent in scientific matters but socially inept... read more The only actor who made us laugh while acting selfish and idiotic. The humor he generates is on another level. Chandler and Sheldon were the finest characters ever in the television industry.
Thanks to Jim Parsons for portraying this character so amazingly. Love you, Sheldon!
This show made us love a character who is so mean. That is a pretty big feat.
Barnabus "Barney" Stinson is a fictional character portrayed by Neil Patrick Harris and created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas for the CBS television series How I Met Your Mother. Truly the funniest of all time. I love Barney and the way he can get any woman he wants. So funny.
Only 4% voted for Barney Stinson. This means 96% of people are not so awesome.
By far, one of the greatest TV characters of all time. Drunk, high, and overflowing with quippy one-liners that Megan Mullally delivers like an expert comedic pilot. Nothing comes close to how Karen Walker interacts with her surroundings, and I doubt we'll see a character done this well for a while.
The Newcomers
Classic right here. Absolutely hysterical.
Joseph Francis "Joey" Tribbiani, Jr. is a character from the NBC sitcoms Friends and its spin-off Joey, portrayed by Matt LeBlanc. How often do you witness a good actor playing a character who is supposed to portray a dumb actor? The way he played Joey, quite different from his real-life personality, is some of his greatest acting.
Best physical comedy. I wouldn't be able to act in one scene with him in front of me. I would burst out laughing.
As far as I can remember, Kramer was one of the greatest TV characters of all time, along with Al Bundy. Sheldon Cooper and Chan Chan Man don't come anywhere near.
It is very difficult to choose between Chandler and Kramer, but Richards is the better actor.
Literally the funniest character on the show. I love how dramatic he is, and he is just delightful.
Cam stands out in this excellent cast of characters.
"Excuse me. Meryl Streep could play Batman and be the right choice."
He and Chandler Bing make me bust out laughing constantly.
Everybody loves Phil, and Phil loves us. He's literally the kindest character on the show.
Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan is a fictional character, portrayed by Lisa Kudrow, one of the six main characters from the American sitcom Friends. She might be the best Friends character after Chandler Bing. The way she portrays a fun, weird, easy-going, idiotic, short-tempered lady shows how good an actor she is.
Love her, Chandler, and Monica. The best three on the show!
Magnificent performance by David Cross! He is hilarious every second he appears.
Archibald "Archie" Bunker is a fictional character from the 1970s American television sitcom All in the Family and its spin-off Archie Bunker's Place, played by Carroll O'Connor.