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#60.
Character: Samantha Jones

From: Sex and the City...and New York

Many assume this a secondary character on the popular series, but Samantha is so much more than a sex goddess. Sure, she is up front with her lusty endeavors, but she has a far deeper character. She has a deep heart rooted in her friends. Throughout the show, we witness her sexcapades with zeal. She is lovably loose and has more confidence than should be allowed by law, but as the story progresses, we get to see many facets of her character. We watch as she struggles with the prospect of monogamy a couple of times. Then she became a martyr for breast cancer with her role in some touching scenes featuring her fighting, spunky spirit. Nothing can bring her down. Her unbreakable spirit, along with her no holds barred sex life, make her a remarkably delicious character.

#59.
Character: Borat

From: Kazakhstan

Another offensive, controversial, and immensely entertaining creation of Sascha Baron Cohen was introduced to the world in the new millennium. This "mockumentary" follows a middle eastern man on his pursuits in America. Here he pokes fun at some of the greatest and worst aspects of our culture. While the character maintains innocence in all this, we see how racist, sexist, and generally uncultured he is. It's a love hate relationship with this character, but no matter, he is a memorable character with a name always linked to this image. "Very nice!"

#58.
Character: Jimmy Dugan

From: A League of their Own

Tom Hanks has had many beloved roles in film history, but this role cannot be overlooked. He isn't the well-groomed, well-mannered man we're accustomed to seeing from him. He scratches his balls, drinks excessively, chews tobacco, makes women cry, and holds one of the world's longest urination records. Jimmy Dugan is a character to remember who gave us the phrase, "There's no crying in baseball."

#57.
Character: Phoebe Buffay

From: Friends... and New York

As one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, Friends featured a truly talented ensemble of characters. All were unique, but Phoebe took the cake on strange characters in this tale. Originally she was more earthy than odd, but as the seasons went on, her character became stranger and stranger. She plays the guitar, but that's an overstatement. She has all the confidence in the world and feels that nothing is off limits in conversations. She is brutally honest but with a kind heart in the end. She "battles pink robots," enjoys kinky sex, and she has had more attractive men pursuing her than any of the other girls on the show. She is stunning, and when someone takes the time to talk to her, they quickly fall in love with the strange antics of Miss Phoebe Buffay.

#56.
Character: Terminator

From: The Terminator series

Arnie gave us one of the most famous movie quotes ever when he took on this role. This mortal machine makes a feared assassin. He feels no fear or remorse. He kills with superb accuracy. He fiercely protects the ones nearest him. Arnie may now be the "govenator," but that proves further how popular his Terminator character was. The daunting "I'll be back" and "Hasta la vista, baby" forever remain ingrained and imitated in popular movie culture.

#55.
Character: John Keating

From: The Dead Poets Society

Robin Williams is a superb character by himself, but in this film, he displayed seriously dynamic talent. Teaching these uptight academics to "seize the day," he manages to make reading poetry a form of rebellion. Suddenly it's cool to spout sonnets. We don't remember Robin Williams for being a serious actor since most of his famed roles have been hilarious, but this film earnedhim some Oscar credibility and taught us all to enjoy fighting the established order.

#54.
Character: Captain Rhett Butler

From: Gone with the Wind

He is the ultimate romantic man. he isn't the traditional loverboy, though. He is the self-assured, sophisticated, unexpected hero of the film. He doesn't mask the truth nor does he bother with frivolity. He is a surprisingly kind-hearted and respectable man. He is powerful, regal, charming, authoritative, and yet a sweet companion. His smile and attitude gave us some scintillating cinematic moments such as "Quite frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." He evades the law with his smooth talk, and he uses his cunning wit to manipulate those around him. The rebel reformed slightly to avenge the southern troops as the war drew to a close. He was insightful, even philosophical with the way he viewed the world. He was smart, but he found himself a slave to his heart which fell into the conniving hands of Scarlet. He was a brave man who no one dared start a battle with as he's rumored one of the "best shots in the country." Along with money, this man took Georgia by storm. He was a complex character, though. His closest friend was a prostitute and his beloved daughter was killed in a horse-riding accident. We can see that no matter his shrewd mannerisms and ruthlessness, he has a big heart. What woman could resist the mustache-y charm of Captain Rhett Butler?

#53.
Character: Imhotept

From: Ancient Egypt... and "The Mummy"

"Death is only the beginning." Whether he's draped in decaying flesh, attempting to romance his dead girlfriend, or destroying the world, this mummy rose from the tomb to show us all just what lay beyond death. In 2 epic films, we witnessed this high priest fall from grace only to rise again as the walking, talking apocalypse. He made for a horrifying villain. He brought back plagues, sucked people dry, and could unhinge his jaw to make some seriously strange faces. He does it all for his undying devotion to his lover Anuck-su-namun. This makes him far more than just a heartless, killing fiend; he is a lover lost in a world that belongs to him. Recipe for disaster... and an awesome adventure!

#52.
Character: Wicked Witch of the West

From: Oz

She is the most maniacal witch ever to grace a broomstick. With her bright green complexion and shrieking voice, this wicked witch terrorized the inhabitants of Oz. Her minions are homemade flying monkeys. She is not a fan of water at all. She does enjoy threatening people and would really love a pair of sparkling red shoes. The classic film remains a pop culture icon, each character unique. But this wicked witch stole the show, remaining an imitated character and one of the most memorable movie villains of all time. Beware, she will get you... "and your little dog too!" 

#51.

Character: Willy Wonka

From: his chocolate factory

The book is part of every child's reading list at some point. And whether you grew up in the generation watching the early film or the newer version, you're familiar with the magic and wacky antics of this candy man. Whether Gene Wilder or Johnny Depp, you get to know this character as superbly... strange. He is sarcastic, cynical, a little unhinged, musical, and very smoothe. He's a snazzy dresser with a pep in his step. His factory is a thing of dreams. Well, unless you're one of the naughty guests. He teaches everyone lessons in humility in a peculiar manner. The top hat serves as a status symbol of his sweet presence. If you look at many of the candies you eat today, you'll still see the Wonka presence. From book to film to candy shelves everywhere, Wonka is a fascinating character with a very present impression.