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#40.
Character: Lieutenant Dan

From: Forrest Gump

He was an authoritative leader of US soldiers in Vietnam where he expected to fulfill his family legacy by dying in battle. His fate changes was simple-minded and kind-hearted Forrest saves his life and sends him into a struggle for years where he must learn to live without legs and life after war. We watch him unravel and descend upon a journey of resenting Forrest, wishing he had died, and losing his hope in humanity. But he makes a heartwarming transition when he accepts a kind gesture from Captain Gump aboard a shrimp boat. This friendship defines both men and becomes the most rewarding relationship in the film. He comes full circle, ending with happiness, friendship, a wife, money, and legs. Long live Lieutenant Dan!

#39.
Character: Edward Scissorhands

From: the twisted mind of Tim Burton

Never have fans fallen more in love with an artificial creation. From the deliciously dark mind of Tim Burton came one of Johnny Depp's many memorable roles. At first glance, it's hard not to cringe at the sight of this unexpected hero. But it takes little time to learn that this "uncommonly gentleman" has a warmer heart than any complete human. The name paints a picture of a figure we can never forget, one who will likely always hold a place in pop culture.

#38.
Character: Charlie Brown

From: Peanuts

Good grief! Our favorite underdog reserves a piece of American pop culture and will always. His catch phrases are ingrained in our vocabulary, and no holiday would be complete without watching a Charlie Brown film.

#37.
Character: Stanley Ipkiss

From: The Mask

Jim Carrey is perhaps one of the greatest characters of all time. The way he uses his body and facial expressions is unmatched, and we got to an excellent taste of that in the film "The Mask." He begins the tale as a disgruntled peon of society. But when fate hands him a magic mask, he becomes an unbelievably animated character who can do unnatural things. He dances, sings, avoids bullets, and sports some serious fashion. He uses his newfound powers to rob banks and exact revenge on the people who used to walk all over him. But he's still the hero...just a manic, unorthodox one. "Ssssmokin'!!!! Somebody Stop me!"

#36.
Character: The Vampire Lestat

From: Anne Rice's "Interview with a Vampire" and "Queen of the Damned"

Vampires never looked sexier. First, Tom Cruise introduced us to this scandalous character. Then we met a more modern version of this character in the film "Queen of the Damned." Sex went into overdrive when Lestat grabbed a microphone to sing some deliciously dark rock music. He is the epitome of a vampire: sex, blood, no remorse, a superb sense of fashion, arrogance, and rock and roll.

#35.
Character: Mario

From: Nintendo

He is the biggest thing to happen to Italy since pizza. He has a unique accent. He busts blocks with his head. He has a partner in crime, his brother Luigi, and he has a dinosaur-esque pet named Yoshi. Super Mario burst into the world with the Super Mario Brothers video game. Since then, there isn't a soul alive who is unaware of his existence. In his bright red shirt and hat and his blue overalls, Mario wears a mustache like a boss. He defeats dinosaurs, races go-karts, travels the "worlds," saves the girl-he does it all! What other hero can do what this little Italian plumber does? The answer-no one!

#34.
Character: Dr. Gregory House

From: Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital

When the series began, no one expected the sarcastic, borderline sociopathic genius to seduce viewers into watching his scandalous antics to save lives. He mocks patients and makes life hell for interns and partners. He has no pity for patients and has no problem risking their lives in search of a cure. His crankiness is often attributed to his chronic leg pain following an accident, thus he walks with a cane and pops Vicodin like most pop tic-tacs. He avoids nearly all aspects of general society from religion to pop culture. He is an unapologetic rebel in many senses. Being the main character, it's a refreshing change from the typical protagonist seeing such a dark, almost unlikable character win us all over. I almost hope to become ill with some strange condition so he can cure me...

#33.
Character: Nucky Thompson

From: Boardwalk Empire

For years we've seen this strange man in the background of several huge Adam Sandler comedies, but in 2010, this former funny man pushed aside all the famous mobsters and became one of the most notorious film gangsters. He is the unofficial king of Atlantic City, running back alley distilleries during prohibition then speaking out against them in the political arena. He has money, power, authority, and no remorse. If you've ever seen the show, you can appreciate what a perfect gangster he is. No wonder he got an Emmy! Who knew 1920's tailored suits could clothe such an eloquent criminal warlord.

#32.
Character: Bobby Boucher

From: The Waterboy

Adam Sandler has created many famous characters over the years, and when "The Waterboy" hit theaters, the world was introducing to the stuttering, socially awkward mama's boy Bobby Boucher. In this underdog story, Bobby goes from being the bullied waterboy of a failing college's football team water technician to being an obliviously fierce linebacker. Surronded by some rather odd characters in the Louisiana bayou, this film remains one of Adam Sandler's greatest as well as one of the most popular comedies of the decade.

#31.
Character: Glenn Quagmire

From: Family Guy

The oh-so-lovable heartless sex hound from Family Guy is a pop culture icon. With some amazingly catchy phrases like "giggity" and "oh," it is impossible not to love the Griffins' favorite neighbor. He some more pick-up lines in his arsenal than any man in history. He has had some seriously kinky sex. And he has a daughter (who he allowed to be adopted by a nice family), nicknamed Anal... enough said! Quagmire is undoubtedly the man!