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List of The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-characters-from-the-lord-of-the-rings-universe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Lord of the Rings characters</a>, including pictures when available. These characters from the movie The Lord of the Rings are listed by their importance to the film, so leading roles can be found at the top of the list. From main characters to minor roles and cameos, these characters are a big part of what made the film so great. The names of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> who portrayed each character are included below as well, so use this The Lord of the Rings character list to find out who played your favorite role.List includes Gollum, Peregrin Took and more.If you want to know, "What are the character's names in The Lord of the Rings?" then this list will answer your question.You can view this list of The Lord of the Rings roles alphabetically by clicking on "Name" at the top of the list. If one of your favorite characters is missing, you can add them by typing in their name at the bottom of the list.

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List of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers characters, with pictures when available. These characters from the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers are ordered by their prominence in the film, so the most recognizable roles are at the top of the list. From main characters to cameos and minor roles, these characters are a huge part of what made the movie so great. The names of the actors who played each character are listed below as well, so use this The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers character list to find out who portrayed your favorite role.List ranges from Meriadoc Brandybuck to Man Flesh Uruk, plus much more.If you're wondering, "What are the character's names in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers?" then this list will have what you're looking for.You can sort this list of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers roles alphabetically by clicking on "Name" at the top of the list. If one of your favorite characters is missing, then feel free to add them by typing in their name at the bottom of the list.

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Aragorn

Aragorn II, son of Arathorn is a fictional character from J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. He is one of the protagonists of The Lord of the Rings. Aragorn was a Ranger of the North, first introduced with the name Strider at Bree, as the Hobbits continued to call him throughout The Lord of the Rings. He was eventually discovered to be the heir of Isildur and rightful claimant to the thrones of Arnor and Gondor. He was also a confidant of Gandalf and an integral part of the quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron.
He led the Fellowship of the Ring following the loss of Gandalf in the Mines of Moria. When the Fellowship was broken, he tracked the hobbits Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took with the help of Legolas the elf and Gimli the dwarf to Fangorn Forest and fought in the battle at Helm's Deep and the Battle of the Pelennor Fields. After defeating Sauron's forces in Gondor he led an army of Gondor and Rohan against the Black Gate of Mordor to distract Sauron's attention so that Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee would have a chance to destroy the One Ring.
At the end of The Lord of the Rings he was crowned King Elessar Telcontar of Gondor.

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List of the best movie characters of all time, ranked by film buffs and people like you. This list includes performances by some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time">greatest actors of all time</a> in classic films, epic dramas, comedies, action and superhero movies, and many other <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/best-movie-genres">movie genres</a>. The best characters in film are those unforgettable, magnetic people (or aliens, or self-aware machines) who command the screen. They have spoken some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-movie-quotes-of-all-time">most memorable quotes in movie history</a> in ways fans have been trying to emulate ever since. They are famous movie characters that have inspired fan fiction and fan art; iconic movie characters who have inspired fashion and pop culture; popular movie characters that kids and adults alike aspire to be like. Simply put, they are the best characters ever. Vote for your favorites.

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Just because someone is fictional, deceased, or an entire universe doesn't stop Ranker from tossing them into Battle Royale-type tournaments against their worthiest foes.

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Sword fights and epic blade duels have been <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-7-manliest-swordfights-on-film/matt-blackwood" target="_blank">a staple of fiction</a>&nbsp;since the dawn of storytelling, and extreme skill with a sword has been used as a mark of fighting prowess across literature, films, comic books, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sword-fighting-video-games/ranker-games" target="_blank">and video games</a>. Because of the lethal efficiency and theatrical showmanship associated with sword fights, fans have been presented with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-sword-and-sorcery-movies/reference?ref=search" target="_blank">a wealth of iconic characters</a> who live, thrive, and die by the edge of their blade and the strength of their steel.

From warrior ronin (like Samurai Jack or Beatrix Kiddo) wielding razor-sharp katanas, to knights and highlanders (such as Jaime Lannister or Connor MacLeod)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sword-and-sandal-epic-films/ranker-film" target="_blank">swinging broadswords</a>, to light-footed fencers (like Inigo Montoya or Zorro)&nbsp;slashing at foes with their rapiers, the most epic fictional sword fighters come from all backgrounds, cultures and fighting styles, each with their own strengths and weaknesses they would bring into a free-for-fall face-off. (Whether they&#39;re <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/protracted-fair-fight-scenes-in-movies/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">fighting fair</a> - to their determinent, in some cases - is another matter.)

Here&#39;s a look at 20 of the greatest, most celebrated, and accomplished sword fighters of fiction, as well as an examination of their skills. Would <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-game-of-thrones-characters" target="_blank">Brienne of Tarth</a>&nbsp;be able to hold off William Thatcher&#39;s flurry of blows in a tournament arena? Would Conan the Barbarian be able to use his strength to cut Jack Sparrow in half, or would the lucky pirate outwit and out-maneuver the hulking Cimmerian? Vote up the fictional swordsmen you think would win in a clash to the end using their respective blades of choice.

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There are certain things that make the best movie heroes completely badass - that swagger, that style and most of all, the ability to deliver in a pinch. For <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-macho-action-hero/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">action heroes</a>, a sense of humor is a nice touch, as are wardrobe sensibilities (it takes serious panache to look good in a sweaty, blood &amp; grease stained tank top.) But really, if your hero can <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-action-heroes-shouldnt-have-survived/jessica-bedewi" target="_blank">beat the odds</a> and save the day when under the gun, all while retaining a clear enough head to have a snappy bon mot for the occasion . . . that&#39;s all that matters. Truly badass movie characters are the ones that can do all of the above. This is a list of the best, most ass-kicking movie heroes ever created. Vote for your favorite movie heroes, add any names you see missing, and if you really want to impact the ranks, add your own list!&nbsp;

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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!

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Looking closer at the Lord of the Rings trilogy books and movies, The Hobbit, and everything else in J. R. R. Tolkien's beloved universe.

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The best characters from The Lord of the Rings universe including all book and movie versions. These are all the best Lord of the Rings&nbsp;main characters (and minor ones as well), here for you to vote on and add to. Some of the best characters in literature and cinema have come from the adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien&#39;s books, and now you can vote on them.

The best LOTR characters are a mix of heroic warriors, tragic heroes, and classic villains all brought together in the struggle that ensues as good seeks to triumph over evil. Whether you&#39;re a fan of the J.R.R. Tolkien Lord of the Rings&nbsp;books, or a new fan of Peter Jackson&#39;s Lord of the Rings trilogy or the newer The Hobbit films, this is the place to voice your opinion on who you think the greatest Lord of the Rings characters are -- be they human, dwarf, elf, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hobbits/eric-vega" target="_blank">or hobbit. Especially hobbit.</a>

Make sure to vote up your favorite Lord of the Rings characters, and add any of the greatest LOTR characters that we might have missed. From your favorite famous character from Lord of the Rings, to the more minor, but still great characters (some of which have awesome names), vote up&nbsp;all the best on this LOTR character list.

And if you&#39;re a fan of Tolkien&#39;s style of writing, make sure to check out the rest of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-fantasy-authors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best fantasy writers</a>.

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Looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to fictional characters. Fantasy and science fiction are full of beings with unusually long lifespans, but it&#39;s easy to forget that when they don&#39;t look a day over 100. Movie adaptations are especially bad when it comes to character ages, as they have to cast real human beings in these roles and not immortal elves. You can&#39;t blame them; does anyone really want to see an 87 year-old man play Aragorn in&nbsp;Lord of the Rings?&nbsp;

How well do you know your favorite characters really? Would it surprise you to find out that Chewbacca is over 200 years old, or that Jack Reacher is already deep in his 50s? Don&#39;t let their youthful depictions fool you, these characters are much <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celeb-men-older-than-you-think/mason-weigel?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">older than you</a> think.&nbsp;

Fictional Characters Who Are Way Older Than They Look

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In the age of the superhero movies, it's easy to forget sometimes that there are tough guys who don't need to hide behind superpowers or a super suit. For every superhero Superman, Batman or even Robocop, we have a James Bond, Han Solo, Jason Bourne and John McClane willing to chase bad guys. These tough guys need to rely only their brains, brawn and the occasional weapon or two to foil the plots of bad guys. Some of the most legendary action heroes are just regular guys, military personnel or cops that get caught up in a tough situation and fight their way out of it.Sometimes that can mean rescuing a group of hostages or even family members or femme fatale. Other times that could be defending someone's honor or even protecting his country from the threat of total annihilation. While having a super powers or super suit would make things infinitely easier for these tough dudes, what makes them so endearing to audiences is that some of the men on this list could be any of us, depending on how we react in a particular situation.Vote for your favorite movie tough guy on this Ultimate List. These are some of the biggest, baddest guys in the history of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/roger_s-top-100-and-tough-guy-movies/roger-royce?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">tough guy films</a> and are played by some of the most prominent action stars. So pick who you think toughest of these movie tough guys. Famous tough guys with touch names for guys! They're all listed here!

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Are you a fan of movies with kings in them? Browse through this list of the greatest fictional kings to find the ruler you are looking for. Ranked by the community in order from most popular to least popular, there are many fictional kings on this list to choose from. If you spy a favorite fictional king that you think is the greatest but who's on the bottom of the list, vote him up to see him rise to a higher spot on the list. If you don’t see your favorite fictional king on the list, go ahead and add him below. Some kings are portrayed in fiction as being kind, good and strong and efficient leaders. Others are weak and inefficient leaders of their country, causing disaster and chaos to reign supreme. If you are a fan of great fictional kings who make <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/female-role-models/ericascheidt?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">strong role models</a>, you are sure to find some on this list that you can relate to. Vote up your favorite kings below and add any fictional kings who aren't on the list.

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There are so many iconic and fantastic characters from Tolkien's created universe... and the best of them are hard to pit against each other because it's like apples to oranges. That said, I'm doing it anyway. I'm putting down all the characters I think are the coolest... that means this list isn't going to be EVERY character from Middle-Earth, only the cool ones. I'm going to open it up for you guys to add to, in case someone wants to add Tom Bombadil or Radagast.

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Iconic fictional characters seem immortal. They&rsquo;re stuck in our imagination at whatever age they were introduced to us. But what if you were wrong about the age of those <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-characters-in-literature?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous fictional characters</a>? In a way, that makes you wrong every time you think about them. Some fictional characters seem older than they actually are because of the awful things that happen to them (Daenerys Targaryen) or their level of maturity (Danny Tanner). Some seem younger than they actually are - like Samwise Gamgee - because of the way they look or act.&nbsp;

Check out this list of the real ages of fictional characters, vote up the fictional characters whose ages are different than you thought,&nbsp;and blow the minds of your friends and co-workers when you tell them at your next happy hour. &nbsp;

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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.

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Nicolas Cage has a rare combination of gifts amongst Hollywood stars. He&#39;s simultaneously a wonderful actor (consider Cage&#39;s award-winning performances) and, clearly, a totally out-there&nbsp;person. When you&#39;re watching a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/nicolas-cage-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference" target="_blank">Nicolas Cage</a> performance, he&#39;s expertly portraying a character while also showing us the most insane possible incarnation of that character.

So Honeymoon in Vegas isn&#39;t just about some poor schmo whose new bride gets stolen away by a scheming professional gambler. It&#39;s about that same set-up happening to a nutcase whose response is to run around Hawaii eloquently swearing at strangers. Face/Off could have been a story about a government agent who trades identities with a mercenary in order to foil an act of terror. Instead, it&#39;s about John Travolta assuming the identity of a drug-addled, oversexed bug-eyed lunatic. You see where we&#39;re&nbsp;going with this.

Perhaps this rare combination is what makes Cage such a compelling presence on screen, and why so many different filmmakers over the years have been tempted to cast him as larger-than-life on-screen characters.

Cage has not only completed dozens of films in which he plays over-the-top heroes and villains, but he&#39;s also been considered for dozens of roles that, for whatever reason, he never got a chance to realize. Sometimes, the movies got made with other actors. On occasion, the films simply fizzled in turnaround or had wildly different visions realized years later by other filmmakers.

Still, looking over the list, you can&#39;t help but wonder... &quot;What if that guy had been played by Nicolas Cage?&quot; And then feel a twinge, knowing that you&#39;ve missed out.&nbsp;For more true stories about your favorite actors, check out these <a href="www.ranker.com/list/10-famous-roles-almost-played-by-bill-murray/adamhb" target="_blank">roles Bill Murray almost played</a> and great <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-7-greatest-_true_-johnny-depp-stories-ever-told/joanne" target="_blank">true stories about Johnny Depp</a>.

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Who do you think you are? Let these fictional characters who match up with your zodiac sign teach you a little more about the real *you.*

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If you were thrust into Tolkien's Middle Earth fantasy world,&nbsp;who would you be? It's an interesting question, but the answer might already be clear because you&nbsp;can tell&nbsp;which Lord of the Rings character you would be based on your sign of the zodiac.&nbsp;The zodiac helps us reflect on our lives, and it can also direct our attention to who we are or aim to be. Astrology can tell us what our personality type would be like if we were riding a magic carpet like a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disney-princess-for-each-zodiac-sign/mariel-loveland" target="_blank">Disney princess</a> or if we were fighting Ultron&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/avenger-for-each-zodiac-sign/veronica-walsingham" target="_blank">the Avengers</a>. Perhaps you need some guidance on your best&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pokemon-partner-based-on-your-zodiac/mariel-loveland" target="_blank">Pok&eacute;mon&nbsp;partner</a>? Astrology has that covered, too!Tolkien's&nbsp;fantasy world of hobbits, wizards, elves,&nbsp;dwarves, and everything in between is a rich tapestry of personalities, and for each zodiac sign there is an&nbsp;ideal Lord of the Rings character. Perhaps you're more of a justice-oriented Libra&nbsp;and you're willing to face down a Balrog&nbsp;or you're more of a travel thirsty Sagittarius who wants to kick back and see the sights with your fellow&nbsp;Nazg&ucirc;l. Check out the list below of The Lord of the Rings characters by zodiac sign and see if they match you.&nbsp;Just remember to read your charts with a grain of salt. After all, nothing should be too&nbsp;precious.

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