Top 10 Funniest Sitcom Characters of All Time

The Top Ten

  1. George Costanza - Seinfeld

    George Louis Costanza is a fictional character in the American television sitcom Seinfeld. He is portrayed by actor Jason Alexander. George is known for his neurotic behavior, self-deprecation, and close friendship with the show's main character, Jerry Seinfeld.

    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.

  2. Chandler Bing - Friends

    Chandler Muriel Bing is a fictional character from the NBC sitcom Friends, portrayed by Matthew Perry. He is known for his sarcastic sense of humor and awkward social skills. Chandler works in statistical analysis and data reconfiguration, although his job is often a running joke among his friends.

    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.

  3. Sheldon Cooper - The Big Bang Theory

    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.

  4. Michael Scott - The Office

    Michael Gary Scott is a fictional character from the NBC television series The Office. He is portrayed by Steve Carell and was originally based on David Brent from the British version of the show. Michael is known for his often inappropriate behavior and his earnest attempts to connect with his employees... read more

    Everything about this show is hilarious, and at the center is this man. Without him, it would be a flop.

  5. Barney Stinson - How I Met Your Mother

    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. Known for his catchphrases and extravagant lifestyle, Barney is a womanizer who works a mysterious corporate job. Over the... read more

    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.

  6. Joey Tribbiani - Friends

    Joseph Francis "Joey" Tribbiani Jr. is a fictional character from the NBC sitcom Friends and its spin-off Joey, portrayed by Matt LeBlanc. He is known for his charm, love of food, and pursuit of an acting career. Joey's humorous and sometimes naive personality made him a fan favorite throughout both... read more

    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.

  7. Cosmo Kramer - Seinfeld

    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.

  8. Homer Simpson - The Simpsons

    Homer Jay Simpson is the main protagonist of the American animated television series The Simpsons, serving as the patriarch of the eponymous family. It is implied that he is not very intelligent, with a crayon stuck in his brain often cited as the reason. He works at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant... read more

    Honestly, he's at 14 because of the live-action-to-animation bias.

  9. Charlie Harper - Two and a Half Men

  10. Elaine Benes - Seinfeld

    11. The Newcomers
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    Dez - Austin & Ally

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    Jay Bilzerian - Big Mouth

    13. The Contenders

  13. Lucy Ricardo - I Love Lucy

    Classic right here. Absolutely hysterical.

  14. Dwight Schrute - The Office

  15. Phoebe Buffay - Friends

    Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan is a fictional character portrayed by Lisa Kudrow and one of the six main characters in the American sitcom Friends. She is known for her eccentric personality, quirky songs, and offbeat sense of humor. Phoebe played a central role throughout the show's 10-season run from 1994... read more

    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!

  16. Red Forman - That '70s Show

  17. Cam Tucker - Modern Family

    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."

  18. Phil Dunphy - Modern Family

    Everybody loves Phil, and Phil loves us. He's literally the kindest character on the show.

  19. Archie Bunker - All in the Family

    Archibald "Archie" Bunker is a fictional character from the 1970s American television sitcom All in the Family. He was also featured in its continuation, Archie Bunker's Place. The character was portrayed by actor Carroll O'Connor and became one of television's most iconic and controversial figures because... read more

  20. Dr. Perry Cox - Scrubs

    He and Chandler Bing make me bust out laughing constantly.

  21. Niles Crane - Frasier

  22. Ron Swanson - Parks and Recreation

  23. Frasier Crane - Cheers/Frasier

    If someone is looking for class and elegance in comedy, just watch the most intelligent TV show: "Frasier".

  24. Michael Kelso - That '70s Show

  25. Benny Lopez - George Lopez

  26. Diane Johnson - Black-ish

  27. Larry David - Curb Your Enthusiasm

    He always somehow gets somebody mad at him in every episode and just makes a fool of himself.

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