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TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish)

david.steinsdoerfer david.steinsdoerfer 5,729 views 30 items 89 voters
This list covers TV characters from the past decade (with Seinfeld's Michael Richards being an exception) I based the characters on their consistency of performance throughout their particular series. I have also added clips of the characters in action. I have seen a lot of TV shows but not close to everything i know im missing people thats why i created the list i want to hear what you have to say..let me know what i should watch by posting your comments...Thanks everyone! JUST CLICK ON THE VIDEOS TO PLAY
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    Dexter Morgan

    Dexter
  2. 2
    Up 25
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    Homer Simpson

    The Simpsons
  3. 3
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    Dwight Schrute

    The Office
  4. 4
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    Stewie Griffin

    Family Guy
  5. 5
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    Omar Little

    The Wire
  6. 6
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    Liz Lemon

    30 Rock
  7. 7
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    Cosmo Kramer

    Seinfeld
  8. 8
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    Benjamin Linus

    Lost, Lost: Missing Pieces
  9. 9
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    Larry David

    Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Paul Reiser Show
  10. 10
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    Shawn Spencer

    Psych
  11. 11
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    Tony Soprano

    The Sopranos
  12. 12
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    Adrian Monk

    Monk
  13. 13
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    Stringer Bell

    The Wire
  14. 14
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    Jack Donaghy

    30 Rock
  15. 15
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    Murray Hewitt

    Flight of the Conchords
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    Cameron Tucker

    Modern Family
  17. 17
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    David Brent

    The Office
  18. 18
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    Bubbles

    The Wire
  19. 19
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    Nancy Botwin

    Weeds
  20. 20
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    Tim Riggins

  21. 21
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    Ari Gold

    Entourage
  22. 22
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    Jack Bauer

    24
  23. 23
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    Arthur Spooner

    The King of Queens
  24. 24
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    Ray Barone

    Everybody Loves Raymond
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    Peter Griffin

    Family Guy
  26. 26
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    Kenny Powers

    Eastbound & Down
  27. 27
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    Darren Lamb

    Extras
  28. 28
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    Doug Wilson

    Weeds, University of Andy
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    Andy Botwin

    Weeds
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    Hank Moody

    Californication
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  1. david.steinsdoerfer
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 8/21/2011 6:11 PM
    if you have never seen the HBO show Extras, watch the clip i have under Darren Lamb... he (stephen merchant) is so funny as the dim-witted agent
  2. david.steinsdoerfer
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 5/24/2011 1:19 AM
    Also about deadwood, i watched the first episode but didn’t get hooked like i was hoping, i realize it was only an episode but convince me into watching it, because I’ve heard it was the biggest mistake in hbo history in canceling the show and that it was overall pretty good.
    1. analise.dubner
      TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 6/10/2011 7:24 PM
      You can't judge any show on its first ep... even though Deadwood had a great one... just watch a few more before you give up. It's arguably the best Television show ever made. No hyperbole.
  3. david.steinsdoerfer
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 5/24/2011 1:14 AM
    i have never seen six feet under, but friends is one of my favorite shows of all time, its only i always think of who’s the funniest or most important character and find it difficult and realize it’s because it’s such a well assembled cast which no one single cast member sticks out….its defiantly not that I have no love for the cast of friends.
  4. sushanrox
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 5/20/2011 12:36 PM
    Good list, would have liked some people from Friends and Six Feet Under.
  5. david.steinsdoerfer
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 5/04/2011 1:52 AM
    I have never seen Deadwood, or Mad Men, but plan on getting to both of them but i have never heard of Walter White....also if you have never seen the shows these characters are on watch these clips, or let me know if you know of a better video for a character.
  6. TvTK
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 5/02/2011 2:59 PM
    No Walter White or Don Draper?!
  7. Clark Benson
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 5/02/2011 1:46 PM
    Love this list! agree about Al Swearengen.
  8. Ranker
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 4/24/2011 5:16 PM
    Al Swearengen from Deadwood... possibly one of the greatest tv characters ever
  9. david.steinsdoerfer
    Murray Hewitt at 4/19/2011 10:46 AM
    Like Stephen Merchant’s character on extras, Murray Hewitt is a must watch….see the video
  10. david.steinsdoerfer
    Darren Lamb at 4/19/2011 10:40 AM
    Stephen Merchant is simply outstanding as the dim-witted agent of a struggling movie extra….If you have not seen the show or even heard of it watch this video of Darren Lamb....would be higher on the list if only he had more screen time....still amazing.
  11. CanIhaveyonumba
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 4/18/2011 11:37 AM
    Great list. No women though....there's gotta be some great female characters on TV.
  12. david.steinsdoerfer
    TV's Best Characters (past decade...ish) at 4/18/2011 3:26 AM
    Let me know if you think i left someone out

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