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Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever.

Most Annoying

Steve Urkel

You know them. You hate them. Honestly, who knows&nbsp;why these characters even exist. Did someone think they were funny? Maybe adorable? Seriously? Like fingernails on a chalkboard, these annoying characters take teeth-gritting perseverance and expert channel-switching to avoid. Usually an attempt at comic relief, these are the characters you can&#39;t even love to hate. You just hate them. There are even some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whiniest-heroes-movies/ashley-reign" target="_blank">movie heroes whose incessant whininess</a> is enough to drive us all crazy.

Who is the most annoying movie or TV character of all time? We may never know. But this list will help us get a step closer (and let you know which movies and shows to avoid). Do annoying movie characters like Jar Jar Binks make Star Wars not worth watching? Maybe not. But we definitely won&#39;t be seeing any spinoff sequels starring the annoying little guy.

Is Barney the most annoying TV character ever? Or do you hate Screech more? No one can blame you for finding these characters obnoxious and terrible, but to crown the worst offender, you&#39;ve got to make your voice heard. Vote for the MOST annoying characters, rank them as you see fit... and be sure to add any that are missing. After you are done, head over and vote on the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-annoying-kid-characters-of-all-time/desertrat89?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most annoying kid</a> characters in pop culture history.

Female Characters

Jane Eyre

Some of the greatest characters in literature are women and girls, but which ones are the very best?&nbsp;From the evil to the undeniably perfect, the always strong to those who those who <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-who-never-give-up/ranker-characters" target="_blank">never give up</a>, these are the greatest female characters from literature of all genres. This list includes the best female characters of all ages, like the youthful girls Matilda (Matilda) and Hermione Granger (Harry Potter) to the ever-so-adult Evelyn Couch (Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe). We&#39;re even ranking <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-who-are-immortal/ranker-characters" target="_blank">immortal female characters</a>, like Galadriel from Lord of the Rings and the goddess Athena you read about in Greek mythology.

Why do female literary characters stay with readers long after they&rsquo;ve finished reading the novels these characters are featured in? Often, it&rsquo;s due to the intimacy with which readers have come to know a character. Jane Eyre (and all of her desires and feelings), for example, becomes so real to readers that they feel as if they&rsquo;ve met and understood this amazing female character. So many people relate to fiery, independent Jo March that her marriage at the end of Little Women feels like a betrayal - something <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jo-professor-bhaer-relationship-little-women/bailey-brown" target="_blank">the 2019 film adaptation addresses head-on</a>.

Other times, readers love female characters in literature because of the audacity of their actions. Scarlett O&rsquo;Hara (Gone with the Wind) was exceedingly bold for a woman of her time, while Madame Defarge (A Tale of Two Cities) is an exemplar of tireless villainy. Some of the most popular female literary characters manage to embody both wholesome and defiant, becoming reflections of the complex nature of women.

For the wide range of personality traits we find in these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-tv-characters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">great female characters</a> (and the audacious actions they&rsquo;ve performed), these women have earned their titles as the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-movie-characters/ranker-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best female characters</a> in literature. They may be young or old, charming or black-hearted, but they are all memorable. Whether you love them or love to hate them, all the famous fictional heroines are here in this list of the best female characters in literary history.&nbsp;

Fictional Characters

There’s nothing like that jaw-dropping moment in a film that smacks you in the face. It’s <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-plot-twist-moments/anna-lindwasser?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the plot twist</a> the audience never saw coming. It’s that part of the story where everything comes together and the narrative finally makes perfect sense. Oftentimes, a plot twist or the big third act reveal, is the revelation that a character never actually existed. We find out the protagonist’s best pal is just an imaginary friend, or the film’s antagonist is nothing more than a deluded manifestation. Here are the greatest characters who never actually existed.Imaginary characters are the plot twist, the schizophrenic delusion, or the subconscious taking hold of the hero’s sanity. Many of these stories will not and can never reach their conclusion until the protagonist realizes their instability, and either battles against their delusion, like in Fight Club, or accepts their mental insanity, like in A Beautiful Mind.Some of the characters on this list existed at one time, just not during the film’s timeline. Of course, Norman Bates’s mom was a real person. She was just already dead when Norman was parading around killing hotel guests in the shower while dressed in a wig and his mother’s dress. Make your voice heard. Vote up the imaginary characters you think made the biggest impact.

El Muerto

For this poll we've created a list of the greatest zombies of all time, featuring zombies you know from movies, television, video games and more. Of course your favorite cartoon zombies are included, but this list doesn't only feature animated characters that can talk. If your favorite fictional zombie is missing, don't be salty- just add it to the list so that other people can vote for for it too!This list has a variety of characters, like El Muerto and Zombie, in it. Who is the number one zombie that people just can't get enough of? Scroll down and find out who the masses voted for.

Mark Sloan

We all remember losing our favorite characters -- Elliot Stabler (Law &amp; Order SVU), Mark Greene (ER), Diane Chambers (Cheers), Fox Mulder (The X Files), Kalinda Sharma and Will Gardner (The Good Wife), Mathew Crawley (Downton Abbey) and practically everyone we started to emotionally invest in on Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead. They get killed off, leave town, die of a terminal illness, get kidnapped, or sometimes just get transported to another world. Regardless of how they were written off (or why the actor chose to leave), they leave a gaping void in the show they built. This list is about ranking the greatest losses, whether the characters were good or evil. We wish the characters would have stayed because there were so many more stories to tell.&nbsp;Without them, the TV show went on but was never quite the same.&nbsp;

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List of the top fictional singers in television and film. In the last few years, Gleeks and music lovers alike have gone mad for the fictional singing and dancing crew 'New Directions', made up of some of the most promising and entertaining vocalists on the small and silver screens. Up and coming pop stars like Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel aren't the first fictional musical talents, however, as fictitious rock stars and bands have been singing and dancing across our screens for decades. Who are the greatest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-fictional-rock-stars/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fictional rock stars</a> of all time? Music, television and film enthusiasts could argue who is the all-time best fictional singer forever. Of course, there is such a diversity of fictional singers that it can be hard to pick out just one. Sassy singing characters like Lorelei Lee in 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' are hard to compare with the iconic Johnny Cash in 'Walk the Line', or the captivating voice of Maria in 'The Sound of Music'.Many of these eccentric fictional rock stars are so talented and have such exciting characters that we sometimes forget that they are indeed fictional. Singers like Rayna James of 'Nashville' and David St. Hubbins of 'This Is Spinal Tap' look and sound completely believable, with their influence resounding throughout modern pop culture.

Sherlock Holmes

We all like to fantasize and daydream about our favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-you-would-leave-your-woman-for/lisa-waugh?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hot fictional characters</a>. Maybe you've struck some kind of a deal with your romantic partner - if Sam and Dean Winchester come to life, you're allowed a hall pass for the weekend. Or maybe you keep your passionate devotion to Fox Mulder or Han Solo on the down low. Whatever the case, it's fun to imagine what it would be like to spend time with one of these handsome fictional men. Categorizing them can be tricky, because some of these sexy, fictional dudes come with a lot of baggage. For example, we all know how sexy Christian Grey and Edward Cullen are, but would you REALLY want to deal with all of their weird emotional issues? Could you look past Loki's mischievous ways and look only to his righteous abs? Would Tony Stark's good looks be enough to drown out his extreme narcissism? These are the questions you'll have to answer as you pour over this list of fictional characters you'd leave your man for. How do your hot fictional characters skew? Are you more about the good guys, like Thor and Elliot Stabler, or do the bad boys get your blood flowing, like Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Or are you interested in just the right mix of Stiles, Sherlock Holmes, and Magic Mike? However your list stacks up, have fun picking and choosing the fictional characters you'd leave your man for. A little crush on someone you could never actually get with is completely healthy and normal. Vote up the hottest fictional male characters, and be sure to add any to the list that we may have forgotten!

Count Dracula

Immortality is a common theme in fiction. It often explores many different themes, from what it means to live forever, to what it’s like to see the world change around you. Many fictional immortal characters deal with eternal loneliness. Characters like The Doctor from &quot;Doctor Who&quot; and the vampire Lestat are constantly looking for companions to spend their eternal, never ending days with, even if they know the company is only temporary.Many fictional immortal characters are supernatural beings, such as vampires, highlanders, and aliens. The most famous immortal vampires include Dracula, Barnabas Collins, and practically the entire cast of &quot;True Blood,&quot; and &quot;Twilight.&quot;Other times immortality comes from a special, even magical source as in the cases of Dorian Gray, Ra’s al Ghul, and Jesse Tuck.Who is your favorite immortal character? This list features some of the most famous immortal characters to ever appear in fiction, whether it be books, TV, film, or comic books.

Generally, moviegoers&nbsp;and TV viewers&nbsp;are force fed a protagonist that they're supposed to root for no matter what, even if some of the things said protagonist does are objectively terrible. In fact, there are a ton of supposedly good characters who don't deserve a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-happy-endings-that-are-actually-sad/jacob-shelton&nbsp;" target="_blank">happy ending in movies</a>&nbsp;or TV. While <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-where-guy-doesnt-get-girl/anncasano" target="_blank">movies where the loveable idiot&nbsp;doesn't&nbsp;get the girl</a>&nbsp;exist, there are far&nbsp;more shows and movies&nbsp;that end happily even when they shouldn't.It's not always about love. Sometimes, the heroes of the stories commit&nbsp;crimes for which they aren't punished at all. Sometimes, they're jerks who inexplicably get to keep their friends and family regardless of their heartless behavior.Here's a list of characters who don't&nbsp;deserve their happy endings.

Jim Stark

Thanks to Hollywood, there are tons of fictional characters from Los Angeles, CA, and many of them are crazy cool. But what does it mean to be cool? If we asked a 100 people that question, we would probably get a 100 different answers. For the purposes of this specific Ranker list, coolness in a person encompasses many different qualities. To us, cool means being kind-hearted, brave, sexy, confident, rebellious, and original. The people on this list represent the kind of folks that we would love to <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-men-youd-want-to-have-a-beer-with/ariel-kana?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">grab a beer</a> with in the evening. They make us want to be more like them, in a positive way.This is a list of the coolest fictional characters from the great city of Los Angeles, California. LA may actually be the coolest and hippest city in the world. It’s got Hollywood, Ventura Boulevard, Rodeo Drive, The Valley, Malibu, and Venice Beach. LA is chic and stylish with its movie stars and glitz. It’s a place of celluloid dreams and the legendary Walk of Fame. This was not the easiest list to put together, since there are so many television shows, films, and novels that take place in Los Angeles. However, hopefully this list represents a plethora of character types that truly define what it means to be California cool. You will no doubt recognize some of your favorite television and film characters on this list. Who was cooler than Dylan McKay from the 90210 area code? And really, is any character on this planet hipper than the Dude?Let us know if we missed any of your beloved cool Los Angeles characters and be sure to add them below for others to vote on! Also, be sure to make your voice heard by upvoting the coolest cats already listed.

Distinguishing Features

Daredevil

A list of fictional characters who are both blind and badass. These characters from film, TV, and comics aren't defined by their blindness, they're defined by their ability to mop the floor with you using fists, swords, or even their keen intellects. From Daredevil to Toph Beifong, they could all kick almost anybody's ass with their eyes closed.Whether they're heroes, villains, or somewhere in between, these characters may be blind, but they're far from disabled. They're hyper-capable, and they use their other senses for good or evil. Their lack of sight may drive their benevolence or fuel their drive to conquer, but any way you see it, they make for compelling characters with fascinating stories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Who’s the baddest of the bad in the land of sightless fictional characters? Let’s feel our way through it with this list. Vote up your favorite blind badasses below! Be warned, there are SPOILERS afoot!

Trans

This list contains information about the greatest fictional transgender characters. Several award-winning films and TV series feature transgender characters. Some transgender characters are seen in a comedic light while others illustrate the difficulties that come with being transgender. One famous actor even won an Academy Award for playing a transgender character.

Who is the most famous fictional transgender character? Roberta Muldoon is one of the notable fictional transgender characters listed here. In the 1982 film The World According to Garp, John Lithgow plays a transsexual ex-football player named Roberta Muldoon. Lithgow was nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his performance.

In the 1985 film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, William Hurt plays Luis Molina, a gay man who is likely transgender and is in prison for having sex with an underage boy. The film was nominated for four Oscars and Hurt took home the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-actors-with-more-than-one-oscar/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Academy Award for Best Actor</a> for his performance.

Who is the best transgender character on this list? Cast your votes below, then check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-transgender-movies-list/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">best transgender films</a>.

Best Characters

Moe Howard

Wherever there's a young outsider or a bumbling protagonist, there's a bully. Bullies help our downtrodden teen/pre-teen become a hero; help them make the speech or the punch that inspires the slow clap from their peers, and forces them to learn to kick standing on one leg like a crane. There are a lot of memorable movies and TV shows that feature&nbsp;some of the most memorable bullies in pop culture. Those who have seen any of the Back to the Future movies can attest that anyone from the Tannen family, Biff, Griff or Buford &quot;Mad Dog,&quot; are great examples of memorable bullies.&nbsp;Bullies can come in any size or form. Wayne Arnold from The Wonder Years and Eddie Haskell from Leave it to Beaver are two very different, yet menacing bullies who at one point were considered the biggest bullies on TV.Vote here for the most iconic bullies from big and small screen (no book bullies, that's too much for one list).&nbsp;There's plenty of great choices so vote who takes home the title of biggest bully.&nbsp;

Some fictional characters are overly chatty. However, there are the rare few characters who never speak a word out loud. The reasons for these characters' silence differs tremendously. Sometimes the character is just an introspective person, such as Silent Bob. Sometimes the character doesn’t even have the ability to speak, such as animals like Snoopy, Gromit, and Pluto.Often a character’s silence is used as a comedic device. Harpo was the Marx brother famous for his mute reactions. Mr. Bean’s inability to talk is another example of silence used for humor, often stemming from misunderstandings. However, a lot of these characters use their silence for menacing purposes, as with Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, and Ilyn Payne.Just because a character is silent doesn’t mean they’re dumb or don’t have anything to say. These silent fictional characters prove that. Who are your favorite characters who never speaks?

John Cage

A list of fictional lawyers you’d most want defending you. Do you know of a movie with a great lawyer in it? Do you wish some of the fictional lawyers were real so that you could have a great lawyer to defend your case? The fictional lawyers on this list are ranked in order of the most popular fictional lawyer to the least popular. If you don’t agree with the ranking, vote up the attorney you'd want on your side to see him or her rise in the rankings.If you have a really special fictional lawyer that you would love to have defending you, but you don’t see him or her on the list, add them below. Lawyers don’t have the best reputation, and often, it can be discouraging to watch movies where the lawyers confirm the punchlines for all those lawyer jokes.However, some fictional attorneys instill confidence and enthusiasm in the readers or viewers. Perry Mason, for instance, was a great lawyer who hardly ever lost a case. He also cared about his clients more than he cared about the money. Wouldn't it be wonderful if fictional lawyers like this existed in the real world?

Vegeta

On this list you’ll find all of the best fictional princes, from animated animals (Simba, The Lion King) to soap opera favorites (Richard Winslow, “Guiding Light”). They’re sometimes kind, sometimes cruel, but they never cease to intrigue and entertain fans – and for that, they’ve each earned a spot on this list of the greatest fictional princes of all time.What makes a fictional prince great? Fictional princes, after all, are fairly common in both written and visual mediums. Perhaps one characteristic of an amazing fictional prince is complexity, such as that found in Hamlet and his inner struggles. Although Hamlet’s story does not end well, it would be hard to debate that he isn’t memorable and enjoyable as a character, and his depth is a large part of what makes him interesting. Another attribute of the best fictional princes might be kindness, such as that evidenced by Legolas from J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. Or, at the opposite end of the spectrum, cruelty and arrogance – just think of Prince Joffrey Baratheon from George R. R. Martin’s <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/real-meaning-of-game-of-thrones-prince-that-was-promised/stephanroget?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">A Song of Ice and Fire</a> series and the hit TV show, &quot;Game of Thrones.&quot;The princes on this list have both good qualities and bad, but they’re all fan favorites, the best fictional princes from every fictional medium. Whether they’re loved for their selfless acts or their brutish ones, fans can’t get enough of these literary princes. Because of this, they’re all proudly included on this list of the greatest fictional princes. Cast your votes for the best fictional princes below.

Atticus Finch

Perseverance is one of the most admirable traits a person can have and it’s quite common in fiction to have a protagonist who deals with adversity at every turn. These characters might watch the people they love die, while facing hurdle after hurdle. The average person would cut their losses and give up. Since these fictional characters are so extraordinary, they never give up, despite every hardship they face.In literature, determination shows up in some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-movie-characters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous characters</a> of all time. Odysseus traveled for decades, facing monsters and war in order to get home to his wife. Captain Ahab searched for a mythical whale, even when he was labeled crazy for doing so. In supernatural fiction, characters <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-tv-shows-like-harry-potter/ranker-recs?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">like Harry Potter</a>, Frodo, and Buffy are given plenty of opportunities to abandon their quests, but choose to press on. Practically every superhero character is also imbued with this admirable trait.As rare as perseverance is in real life, it’s a common character trait in some of the best fiction, from television to books. Vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-fictional-character-from-each-state/matthew-lavelle?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best fictional characters</a> below, those who never gave up, even when things were tough.

'Joliet' Jake Blues

List of the greatest fictional rock stars in film, TV, and literature. As kids, who doesn't sing into an imaginary microphone and pretend to entertain thousands of screaming fans? The adoration, the money, the chicks... The life of a rock star sounds pretty great. Who are the best fictional rock singers and members of fictional rock bands? While there are many great <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-fictional-singers/ranker-music">fictional singers</a>, this list only includes true rock stars. Some are are the main characters of their own stories, and others only appear for a memorable scene or two in some of the best movies, TV shows, and books. Vote up your favorite fake rocker, and please add any that we missed.&nbsp;

Vera Louise Gorman-Novak

Fictional waitresses in movies and TV, both in starring roles and smaller supporting roles, can play different roles depending on the purpose of their character. The role of the waitress in various films and shows can be for comedic purposes or change of scenery to a restaurant. A waitress can provide moral support and advice for the other characters, such as Kiffany in Dead Like Me, or can show the state of the woman in her career path, like Penny from Big Bang Theory, who is trying to become an actresses. The list includes the actress that portrayed the role and the show or movie that they are from. This list should answer the question of &quot;who are some of the greatest fictional waitresses in television and the movies?&quot; If your favorite waitresses is not seen on this list, then add your suggestion to it. This list of waitress characters is votable and open to additional suggestions from readers.

Politics

Fictional political candidates you'd cast your ballot for are those presidential, congressional, state and local officials who exist only in film and television, but if they were actually running, we might lend them a vote. From the liberal to the ruthlessly evil, for one reason or another, these fictional politicians are among our favorites.Picking which of these fictional political candidates you'd actually vote for is very much dependent on what you find important in your government leaders. Fans of small government and bacon might vote for Ron Swanson from &quot;Parks and Recreation&quot; while someone more set on marijuana legalization may opt for Doug Wilson from &quot;Weeds.&quot; If you want a completely bad ass president, look no further than James Marshall from &quot;Air Force One.&quot;In other cases, picking one of these fictional politicians to elect into office, might just provide the best entertainment money can't buy. Who wouldn't love to have the clueless fictional cartoon version of Adam West in Family Guy as mayor? What about the ridiculous Cam Brady from &quot;The Campaign&quot; or Vanellope von Schweetz from &quot;Wreck-It Ralph?&quot; All might not be best for the job, but watching them in politics sure is entertaining.So whether you would back President Fitzgerald Grant III in the next election on &quot;Scandal&quot; or you admire the ruthless Francis Underwood in &quot;House of Cards,&quot; it's time to pick your fictional political horse to back. Vote up those you'd vote for, add any not listed or re-rank this list of the fictional political candidates you'd cast your ballot for all below!

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List of notable fictional characters <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-named-alex/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">whose name is</a> James, including photos when available. The fictional characters named James below come from every kind of genre and medium, as this list includes movie characters named James, TV characters named James, and book characters named James. You might even find some notable <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-video-game-heroes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game characters</a> whose name is James below as well. Whether you're looking for comedy characters named James or drama characters named James, this list will have what you're looking for. Who are the most well known fictional Jamess? Some of the more memorable names below include James Bond from Mainly Millicent, James T. Kirk from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/in-living-color-actors-then-and-now/taeyura?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">In Living Color</a>, and James Gordon from Batman: The Animated Series. This list is ranked by the votes of users like you, so vote for your favorite characters below if you want to see them higher on the list. If we left your top character named James off the list, feel free to add them.

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James Bond

Commander James Bond RN—code number 007—is a fictional character created by the British journalist and novelist Ian Fleming in 1952. The character appeared in a series of 12 novels and two short story collections written by Fleming and a number of continuation novels and spin-off works after Fleming's death in 1964, and he has been portrayed by 7 actors in 27 films. Fleming portrayed Bond as a tall, athletic, handsome secret agent in his 30s or 40s; he has several vices including drinking, smoking, gambling, cars, and womanizing. While Bond kills without hesitation or regret, he usually kills only when carrying out orders, while acting in self-defense, and occasionally as revenge.

James P. Sullivan

James P. Sullivan is a fictional character from Monsters, Inc and Monsters University.

James Potter

In J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series, James Potter is the father of Harry Potter and husband to Lily Potter. He was murdered by Voldemort when Harry was an infant.

James T. Kirk

James Tiberius "Jim" Kirk is a fictional character in the Star Trek media franchise, appearing in numerous television episodes, films, books, comics, and video games. As the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Kirk leads his crew as they explore "where no man has gone before". Often, the characters of Spock and Leonard McCoy act as his logical and emotional sounding boards, respectively.
Kirk, played by William Shatner, first appears in the broadcast pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series, "The Man Trap", originally broadcast on September 8, 1966. Shatner continued in the role for the show's three seasons, and later provided the voice of the animated version of Kirk in Star Trek: The Animated Series. Shatner returned to the role for Star Trek: The Motion Picture and in six subsequent films. Chris Pine portrays a young version of the character in the 2009 reboot Star Trek film, with Jimmy Bennett playing Kirk as a child. Other actors have played the character in fan-created media, and the character has been the subject of multiple spoofs and satires. The character has been praised for his leadership traits, and also criticized for his relationships with women.

James Norrington

James Norrington, CB is a fictional character in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film series. He is played by English actor Jack Davenport.

James the Red Engine

James the Red Engine is a fictional anthropomorphic tender locomotive from The Railway Series children's books by the Rev. Wilbert Awdry, and the spin-off TV series Thomas & Friends. He is a mixed-traffic engine, which means he is just as capable of pulling coaches as trucks. He has a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement and is engine number 5 on the North Western Railway, The Fat Controller's railway on the Island of Sodor.
James first appeared in The Railway Series in 1946, in the book Thomas the Tank Engine. Two books in the series, no. 3 James the Red Engine and no. 28 James and the Diesel Engines, are dedicated to James.
In the stories, James crashed into a field on his first day. The accident was blamed on his wooden brake blocks, which were thereafter replaced with metal ones. James has a reputation for being naughty. Some of his incidents include breaking a coach brake pipe and needing a passenger's bootlace to fix it, crashing into tar wagons, and spinning on the turntable although that was due to the wind rather than him.

James Gordon

Commissioner James "Jim" W. Gordon, Senior is a fictional character, an ally of Batman who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in Detective Comics #27, and was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Gordon made his debut in the first panel of this comic, making him the first Batman supporting character to be introduced.
In most incarnations of the Batman mythos, James Gordon is the Police Commissioner of Gotham City. He shares Batman's deep commitment to ridding the city of crime. In Golden and Silver age comics and on the 1960s Batman television show, Gordon fully trusts, and is even somewhat dependent on Batman. In most modern stories, he is somewhat skeptical of Batman's vigilante methods, but nevertheless believes that Gotham needs him. The two have a mutual respect and tacit friendship. He has been married twice: to Barbara Kean Gordon, and then to Sarah Essen Gordon. Gordon is also the father of James Gordon, Jr. and the father or adoptive father, depending on the continuity, of Barbara Gordon, the first modern Batgirl and, for a time, the information broker Oracle.

James Huckle

James Huckle is a fictional character from the 2010 film The Search for Santa Paws.

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James Sirius Potter

James Potter is introduced in the epilogue of The Deathly Hallows as a child of Harry and Ginny Potter. He is named after his grandfather (Harry's father).

James Sirius Potter is the first-born child of Harry and Ginny born at least one year before his brother, Albus. He was named after Harry's father and godfather,[25] and he is described as being similar in character to both his namesakes, and his uncles, Fred and George Weasley, with a penchant for practical jokes and general misbehaviour.[HP7] Further on his character, Rowling described that she can imagine James managed to sneak the Marauder's Map from his father's desk one night, despite Harry's best efforts to keep it hidden from his children.[1] Ginny compares him to his Uncle Ron after he intrudes on Teddy kissing James's cousin, Victoire

James Dean

The fictional representation of the actor James Dean in media.

James Howlett (aka Wolverine)

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James Canter

James Canter is a fictional character in the 2010 musical drama film Country Strong.

James Marcus

James Hurley

James Hurley is a fictional character from the tv series Twin Peaks.

James T. "Joker" Davis

James Harold Japp

Detective Chief Inspector James Japp is a fictional character who appears in several of Agatha Christie's novels featuring Hercule Poirot.

James Doakes

James Doakes was a character on the Showtime series, Dexter and the series of novels by Jeff Lindsay. In the TV series, he was portrayed by Erik King.

James "Sawyer" Ford

James Ford, better known by the alias "Sawyer" and later as "Jim LaFleur", is a fictional character played by Josh Holloway on the ABC television series Lost.
Sawyer was born on 18 February 1968; he was initially portrayed as a conniving, sarcastic handsome flirt who keeps stashes of washed-ashore items. His flashbacks typically depict a more sensitive side to him, juxtaposed against acts of betrayal and theft. He has a romantic interest in Kate Austen, and the two fall in love over the series. Their relationship is particularly prominent in the beginning of the third season. In the fourth season he develops a more heroic side, becoming protective of Claire Littleton and sacrificing his chance to escape so his friends can in the season finale. In the fifth season, Sawyer quickly acclimates to his new role as group leader as they are sent back through time, and after being without Kate for three years, falls in love with Juliet Burke, creating a love triangle when Kate returns to the island. Sawyer is the show's primary anti-hero.

James "Toofer" Spurlock

James "Toofer" Spurlock is a fictional character from the 2006 tv series 30 Rock.

James Holt

James Holt is a fictional character from the The Devil Wears Prada.

James Novak

James Novak is a fictional character from the TV series Scandal.

James Cook

James Cook, or simply Cook to his friends, is a fictional character in the British teen drama Skins. He is portrayed by Jack O'Connell. In the third series his true emotions are explored and it is revealed that his womanising violent lifestyle is in fact a smoke screen to cover up his real emotions. His actions often cause trouble and create havoc, affecting those around him. However, in the fourth series he begins to change his ways after a conversation with his solicitor and when he begins to realise the consequences of his actions, most notably witnessing his younger brother beginning to follow in his footsteps. His life is then taken in a wholly other direction when he investigates the death of his best friend, in series four's final episodes.

James McCloud

List of notable fictional characters whose name is James, including photos when available. The fictional characters named James below come from every kind of ...