Top 10 Most Iconic Movie Characters of All Time

[Music] get away from her you [ __ ] these big screen characters have been adored for generations and will continue to be for generations to come welcome to watchmojo.com and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 most iconic film characters of all time for this list we're looking at classic characters throughout the history of film that are well remembered were critically acclaimed at the time of release and who have left a lasting legacy on the silver screen hate the smell of damage don't you I don't know creepy smell number 10 Forrest Gump my mom always said life was like a box of chocolates you never know what you're going to get is there anything this man didn't do Forrest Gump the titular character of this dramatic rom-com goes through the movie encountering various highly important figures and events throughout American history all without the knowledge of their immense importance in time [Music] despite his strong naivete regarding many aspects of life his forward-looking attitude gave us all determination to fight ahead and left us all in tears I'm not a smart man but I know what love is and thanks to an Academy Award winning performance by Tom Hanks Forrest will go down in history as one of the sweetest and most well-meaning characters in cinema how do you know 9 Dorothy Gale The Wizard of Oz competing we're not in Kansas anymore there's no place like home so said this character on the silver screen over 70 years ago and her charm and sweetness have remained with moviegoers ever since released in 1939 this movie was notable for its use of the relatively new Technicolor process and the character of Dorothy certainly helped usher in the color revolution in film [Music] from her ruby shoes to her trademark blue and white gingham dress this heroine also helped to bring in a new era of filmmaking as a fiercely brave character that is not afraid to take charge and stand up for herself she proved herself a strong female role model for generations to come [Music] number 8 Hannibal Lecter the Hannibal Lecter franchise Lonnie you might not expect a cannibalistic serial killer to ever be acclaimed and respected but Hannibal Lecter is just so mesmerizing that audiences can't help but love or at least be intrigued by him a census taker once tried to test me I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti most notably portrayed by Anthony Hopkins on the big screen Hannibal is the creepy and calculating murderer who helps the FBI go after more important Mad Men currently on the loose if I help you Clarice - Bobby turns with us too quit Coco I tell you things you tell me things originally portrayed as an antagonist with limited screen time Hannibal ultimately won over audiences to become a fan favorite he is so good at being bad that he was voted the number one villain of all time by the American Film Institute I do wish we could chat line I'm having an old friend for them number seven Charles Foster Kane Citizen Kane rosebud spouting one of the most famous lines in cinema history and the main character of what is generally considered one of the greatest if not the greatest film of all time Charles Foster Kane can safely be regarded as one of cinema's finest characters I don't know how to run a newspaper mr. fetch I just try everything I can think of how'd you know perfectly well there's not the slightest proof of this created and portrayed by Orson Welles earning him an Oscar nomination Kane is the rich and esteemed owner of the New York Inquirer I felt like a kid in front of a candy store well tonight six years later I got my candy all of it though he's portrayed as insanely powerful with a megalomaniacal ego he is also deeply flawed and human which makes him relatable and sympathetic as well as unforgettable throughout the ages number six Norman Bates psycho we have 12 vacancies 12 cabins 12 vacancy there yeah they moved away the highway psychos main antagonist Norman Bates was loosely inspired by real-life murderer Ed Gein so you know he's gonna be trouble a boy's best friend is his mother a deeply disturbed individual Bates suffered extreme emotional abuse as a child at the hands of his mother which later caused him to kill innocent people especially women he's attracted to she just goes a little mad sometimes we all go a little mad sometimes not only does he dress in his mother's clothing he also repeatedly stabs and murders the patrons of his motel all while talking to his deceased mother Norma whose corpse he keeps in the basement if that doesn't make Norman one of the most troubling and unsettling characters in cinema history as well as one of the most memorable then we don't know what does they're probably watching me well let them let them see what kind of a person I am not even gonna SWAT that fly I hope they are watching their see they'll see and they'll know and they'll say why she wouldn't even have a number five the [ __ ] a legendary character and insanely popular during the silent film era the [ __ ] was extraordinarily played by Charlie Chaplin for decades all without speaking a word Chaplin's natural grace and body language as well as his facial expressions induced everything from belly laughs to tears of sorrow the [ __ ] portrayed as a vagrant acts like a gentleman despite his social status and also conjured not only strong emotions but also intense social commentary a vastly complex character that said so much without saying anything at all the Little [ __ ] will be remembered as one of cinema's highest achievements Jean Alesi cabaret should I feel that T that [Music] number four Indiana Jones the Indiana Jones franchise [Music] star of several movies and featured in multiple Disney attractions Indiana Jones first became insanely popular over 30 years ago but he continues to be revered today created by George Lucas who was inspired by action heroes of the 1930s Jones has been expertly portrayed by Harrison Ford throughout the years my name is Indiana Jones dr. Jones the eminent archaeologist known for his trademark style including his fedora and whip Indy is especially famous for his ability to survive many perilous encounters his biting sense of humor and his extreme intelligence unsurprisingly Jones has already gone down in history as a true cinematic star and there he will remain number three Vito Corleone The Godfather and the Godfather Part two I wanna make a lovely gallery portrayed by Marlon Brando in the original and Robert De Niro in the second film as head of the Corleone crime family Vito is a deeply complex character while his job involves death on a daily basis he is also very human as he cares for his family and tries to do right by them especially his son Michael what you arrange a meeting of the five families this was a deeply flawed yet violent man Vito is one powerful crime boss and one truly iconic character for the ages you don't offer friendship you don't even think to call me Godfather you come into my house number two Darth Vader the Star Wars franchise if this is a consular ship where is the ambassador [Music] come on tear this ship apart until you've found those plans the Star Wars saga boasts many iconic characters including the legendary Han Solo but it's Vader himself who gets our vote we would be honored if you would join us portrayed as a one-dimensional but cruel villain in the first film Vader becomes progressively more complex and gray as the film series continues amassing great acclaim along the way with all combined strength he is one of the most feared yet complex villains in cinema history and the plot twist delivered by him in the original trilogy is one of the best in cinema [Music] with his all black attire haunting voice and dedication to the dark side Darth Vader's cultural impact is astronomical and his status as one of the greatest cinema characters is more than secured [Music] before we unveil our top pick here are some honorable mentions I need your clothes your boots and your motorcycle there's two kinds of people my friend those with loaded guns you take that your misfortune don't you you complete me number one James Bond the James Bond franchise I admire your luck Mr Bond James Bond you know his name you know his number double-oh-seven reporting for duty agent double-oh seven has been on screen for over 50 years and his spy film series has become one of the highest grossing franchises of all time my name is [ __ ] Galore so far portrayed by six different actors under Eon Productions James Bond has consistently shown us exotic locales beautiful women and exciting action known as one of the deadliest and most charming men in cinema always accompanied by handy gadgets and clever one-liners the character of bond and his films are known all over the world without a doubt double-oh-seven has been ingrained into pop culture and is certainly here to stay you see what comes of all this running around Mr Bond is jumping and fighting it's exhausting do you agree with our list what film character do you think is the most iconic for more memorable top 10s published every day be sure to subscribe to watchmojo.com [Music] letting a Savita [Music]

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Length: 14min 50sec (890 seconds)

Published: Sun Apr 12 2015