[Music]
sometimes all a movie needs is a really
funny main character I am very turned on
right now
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
hilarious movie protagonists for this
list we’re looking at the funniest
protagonists and main characters of the
big screen
guess what cops know you guys look like
the stars of a cop show Hawaiian dads we
are basing our picks on a mix of how
funny they are how they’re received by
critics and audiences as well as their
lasting legacies we’re only counting
live-action characters though so
animated heroes like Shrek will not be
included
number 10 happy gilmore happy gilmore
time to go home there ball papi is
really anything but after the bank
starts the process of repossessing his
grandmother’s house by taking her
furniture happy enters a golf tournament
alright now make this one in four less
shots you win a tournament and despite
the fact that the aspiring hockey player
knows nothing about golf he hopes he can
buy back her house with the reward money
my grandmother’s house got repossessed
if I can’t make some prize money in the
next tournament they could sell it to
somebody else well what do you do get
out throughout the movie happy becomes
infamous for his easily sparked temper
whether he’s going off on a hilarious
curse filled tirade against his golf
ball or beating up herb being beaten up
by Bob Barker
we may be a sweetheart at his core but
his farcical penchant for violence is
always funny at least on the big screen
number nine
Susan Cooper spy I’m sorry that’s too
much okay there’s too much while Susan
Cooper has many elements of many of the
other characters played by Melissa
McCarthy that doesn’t make her any less
funny why are you being so nice to me
can’t just be because I remind you of
some sad Bulgarian clown this action spy
comedy follows Susan as she goes from
working a desk job at the CIA to being
thrown into the field as an agent
complete with ridiculous wigs and
outfits he’s mine you like a balloon
animal her fish-out-of-water approach to
spying is refreshingly absurd and it
lends itself to some terrifically
amusing moments especially whenever she
shares the screen with Jason Statham’s
Rick Ford did you forget I am undercover
because you’re not supposed to be here
well I’ll make a habit of doing things
that people say I can’t do in short
Susan is a welcome addition to the spy
spoof genre and one of McCarthy’s
greatest creations but in in this dress
for 12 fucking hours give me your coat
no number eight Greg Jenko and Morton
Schmidt the Jump Street franchise just
funny to you guys
when it was announced that the 80s
television show would be adapted for the
big screen
many collective groans were issued sir I
know we come off as a couple of lady
killers but I promise you it would be
super professional on the job clearly I
wasn’t talking to you big titties
however everyone’s fears were put to
rest in 2012 due mostly to Jonah Hill
and Channing Tatum’s dynamic
performances not so Slim Shady holy shit
the characters are perfect parodies of
the typical cops seen in movies and TV
but they’re also gut-busting simply of
their own accord even if you know
nothing about police archetypes
it’s laser born
it can’t go glass the socially awkward
Schmidt and dim-witted Jenko worked
great together and they’re polar
opposite personalities ironically make
for terrific chemistry and humorous
situations
someday too
[Music]
number seven Ron Burgundy the anchorman
franchise boy that escalated quickly
usually you either love Will Ferrell or
you hate him but there’s no denying the
legacy that Ron Burgundy has built over
the years
thanks to the first film this includes
prompting sequel buzz for almost a
decade and becoming the focus of various
internet memes I don’t know how to put
this but I’m kind of a big deal the
anchorman for a San Diego TV channel Ron
is terribly sexist and misogynistic yet
he remains funny through his naivete and
overblown narcissism you have to excuse
me Brian I’ve got a sore back from
carrying your ass around for the last 15
years even though he’s not the funny one
of his group and may even be considered
the most normal that may be exactly why
he’s such a fantastically funny
character that we can’t get enough of
I’m Ron Burgundy you stay classy San
Diego and thanks for stopping by
but mainly stay classy thanks for
stopping by stay classy I’m Ron Burgundy
number six Axel Foley the Beverly Hills
Cop franchise everybody stop what you’re
doing please stop what you’re doing
Axel Foley may be a terrific police
officer as he has exceptional detective
skills and street smarts but his
childlike personality makes him funnier
than any cop we know in the movies for
otherwise do boo tell me so what’s the
charge
possession of a concealed weapon
disturbing the peace disturbing the
peace I got thrown out of a window
what’s the charge we get pushed out of a
moving car jaywalking Axel’s wisecracks
are always a delight to listen to at
least they are in the first two
installments
and his hobbies include eating and
watching TV something that we think
almost everyone can relate to juice beer
will you go put your trunks on and get
in this pool he’s the perfect everyman
cop played with confidence and energy by
Eddie Murphy at his prime what more can
you ask for
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number five inspector Jacques Clouseau
The Pink Panther franchise while many of
the younger folk may know Inspector
Clouseau from that poorly received Steve
Martin reboot the original character
masterfully played by Peter Sellers is
much funnier we will be heavy like this
they’re not heavy oft times get out of
here and stop mingling again who’s
always a bumbling inept borderline
stupid inspector that somehow keeps
getting hired to help solve crimes
there’s no need for you to speak unless
I ask you a question what is your name
is foolish persona proved to be so
immensely satisfying and popular with
audiences however that he was promoted
from a supporting character in the
original movie to a protagonist in later
installments I must warn you better
watch your step
[Music]
no matter what age you are slapstick
humor is always funny if done well and
with clues oh it’s masterful we must
find that woman number 4 Daniel Hillard
euphegenia doubtfire mrs. Doubtfire you
nervous
first there is a woman getting hot
flashes
along with his hysterical performance as
Armand Goldman in The Birdcage Robin
Williams terrific and transformative
role as mrs. Doubtfire cements his place
as a legendary comedian and actor oh I’m
sorry
in this 1993 comedy classic Williams
Daniel dresses up as a nanny in order to
see his children after his wife seeks a
divorce it’s kind of a depressing
concept but Daniel makes it funny and
light mostly thanks to his wicked
sarcasm intense hatred for Pierce
Brosnan Stewart and the silly nanny
accent Oh sir I saw some angry member of
the kitchen staff did you not tipped him
Oh the idea of a man dressing up as an
old woman is funny enough but Daniels
infectious personality makes it even
more so there’s certainly a ruff meeting
and it’s not going very well for me I’ll
tell you that hey boss – give it a
change she’s gonna loosen up any moment
number three Austin Powers the Austin
Powers franchise
[Music]
easily the quintessential spy spoof
Austin Powers made audiences everywhere
howl with laughter I suggest you hit sir
I also like to live dangerously whether
it was through his absurd appearance
witty one-liners or instantly
recognizable catchphrases do I make you
horny baby the characters influence was
felt everywhere in the late 90s as
everyone was repeating his signature
lines and copying his goofy mannerisms
[Music]
while Mike Myers was certainly
appreciated as an actor at the time
Austin Powers catapulted him to
Hollywood superstardom things do keep in
here give it a good tug even though the
last movie dates back to 2002 people are
still clamoring for a fourth installment
showcasing the character’s monumental
popularity and how much of a pop culture
icon he’s become oh praise number two
Frank Drebin The Naked Gun franchise so
what are you gonna do about it copper
why should I tell you still no think I
said tender what can we say there’s
something about spoof movies that’s
really funny
The Naked Gun series follows up well we
can see could say not so bright police
officer played straight by Leslie
Nielsen lieutenant Frank Drebin police
squad this is my captain Ed Hocken is
this some kind of bust well it’s very
impressive yes
Drebin is simply a joy to watch even
though he wouldn’t be very fun to work
with as he often causes more problems
than he solves because of his ineptness
if we can’t stop him they’re gonna blow
that place sky-high it’ll be a tragedy
unless of course it happens during a
NASCAR he’s also completely oblivious to
what’s going on around him which makes
for some truly hysterical moments
[Music]
before we unveil our number-one hick
here are some honorable mentions so a
not joke was I would say that suit is
black not Lisa suit is not black it’s
the honest ones you want to watch out
for you can never predict they’re gonna
do something incredibly stupid
third date first of all most okay second
one was bad she’s giving him one more
chance to prove that he is not boring
and he is not succeeding hi
I’m in roast beef stole our stuff
number one Ace Ventura the Ace Ventura
franchise I’m ready to go in coach just
give me a chance
Ace Ventura is without a doubt one of
cinema’s wackiest and funniest
characters and he’s played with manic
energy and determination by the one and
only Jim Carrey do not go in there this
was the role that shot the actor and
comedian onto the Hollywood a-list
[Music]
as people saw what a funny man he could
be and we can’t think of a better
introduction
ace is infectiously unhinged and his
eccentricities are flamboyant which
makes him a delight to watch while some
may find a son knowing it’s clear from
the two movies commercial success and
cult status that many find him
cheerfully light-hearted and fun drink
to weight squad of sight time do you
agree with our list who do you think is
the funniest movie protagonist actions a
little kind of muddled really so it’s
your turn for more hilarious top 10s
published every day be sure to subscribe
to watchmojo.com
[Music]
sometimes all a movie needs is a really
funny main character I am very turned on
right now
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top ten
hilarious movie protagonists for this
list we’re looking at the funniest
protagonists and main characters of the
big screen
guess what cops know you guys look like
the stars of a cop show Hawaiian dads we
are basing our picks on a mix of how
funny they are how they’re received by
critics and audiences as well as their
lasting legacies we’re only counting
live-action characters though so
animated heroes like Shrek will not be
included
number 10 happy gilmore happy gilmore
time to go home there ball papi is
really anything but after the bank
starts the process of repossessing his
grandmother’s house by taking her
furniture happy enters a golf tournament
alright now make this one in four less
shots you win a tournament and despite
the fact that the aspiring hockey player
knows nothing about golf he hopes he can
buy back her house with the reward money
my grandmother’s house got repossessed
if I can’t make some prize money in the
next tournament they could sell it to
somebody else well what do you do get
out throughout the movie happy becomes
infamous for his easily sparked temper
whether he’s going off on a hilarious
curse filled tirade against his golf
ball or beating up herb being beaten up
by Bob Barker
we may be a sweetheart at his core but
his farcical penchant for violence is
always funny at least on the big screen
number nine
Susan Cooper spy I’m sorry that’s too
much okay there’s too much while Susan
Cooper has many elements of many of the
other characters played by Melissa
McCarthy that doesn’t make her any less
funny why are you being so nice to me
can’t just be because I remind you of
some sad Bulgarian clown this action spy
comedy follows Susan as she goes from
working a desk job at the CIA to being
thrown into the field as an agent
complete with ridiculous wigs and
outfits he’s mine you like a balloon
animal her fish-out-of-water approach to
spying is refreshingly absurd and it
lends itself to some terrifically
amusing moments especially whenever she
shares the screen with Jason Statham’s
Rick Ford did you forget I am undercover
because you’re not supposed to be here
well I’ll make a habit of doing things
that people say I can’t do in short
Susan is a welcome addition to the spy
spoof genre and one of McCarthy’s
greatest creations but in in this dress
for 12 fucking hours give me your coat
no number eight Greg Jenko and Morton
Schmidt the Jump Street franchise just
funny to you guys
when it was announced that the 80s
television show would be adapted for the
big screen
many collective groans were issued sir I
know we come off as a couple of lady
killers but I promise you it would be
super professional on the job clearly I
wasn’t talking to you big titties
however everyone’s fears were put to
rest in 2012 due mostly to Jonah Hill
and Channing Tatum’s dynamic
performances not so Slim Shady holy shit
the characters are perfect parodies of
the typical cops seen in movies and TV
but they’re also gut-busting simply of
their own accord even if you know
nothing about police archetypes
it’s laser born
it can’t go glass the socially awkward
Schmidt and dim-witted Jenko worked
great together and they’re polar
opposite personalities ironically make
for terrific chemistry and humorous
situations
someday too
[Music]
number seven Ron Burgundy the anchorman
franchise boy that escalated quickly
usually you either love Will Ferrell or
you hate him but there’s no denying the
legacy that Ron Burgundy has built over
the years
thanks to the first film this includes
prompting sequel buzz for almost a
decade and becoming the focus of various
internet memes I don’t know how to put
this but I’m kind of a big deal the
anchorman for a San Diego TV channel Ron
is terribly sexist and misogynistic yet
he remains funny through his naivete and
overblown narcissism you have to excuse
me Brian I’ve got a sore back from
carrying your ass around for the last 15
years even though he’s not the funny one
of his group and may even be considered
the most normal that may be exactly why
he’s such a fantastically funny
character that we can’t get enough of
I’m Ron Burgundy you stay classy San
Diego and thanks for stopping by
but mainly stay classy thanks for
stopping by stay classy I’m Ron Burgundy
number six Axel Foley the Beverly Hills
Cop franchise everybody stop what you’re
doing please stop what you’re doing
Axel Foley may be a terrific police
officer as he has exceptional detective
skills and street smarts but his
childlike personality makes him funnier
than any cop we know in the movies for
otherwise do boo tell me so what’s the
charge
possession of a concealed weapon
disturbing the peace disturbing the
peace I got thrown out of a window
what’s the charge we get pushed out of a
moving car jaywalking Axel’s wisecracks
are always a delight to listen to at
least they are in the first two
installments
and his hobbies include eating and
watching TV something that we think
almost everyone can relate to juice beer
will you go put your trunks on and get
in this pool he’s the perfect everyman
cop played with confidence and energy by
Eddie Murphy at his prime what more can
you ask for
[Music]
number five inspector Jacques Clouseau
The Pink Panther franchise while many of
the younger folk may know Inspector
Clouseau from that poorly received Steve
Martin reboot the original character
masterfully played by Peter Sellers is
much funnier we will be heavy like this
they’re not heavy oft times get out of
here and stop mingling again who’s
always a bumbling inept borderline
stupid inspector that somehow keeps
getting hired to help solve crimes
there’s no need for you to speak unless
I ask you a question what is your name
is foolish persona proved to be so
immensely satisfying and popular with
audiences however that he was promoted
from a supporting character in the
original movie to a protagonist in later
installments I must warn you better
watch your step
[Music]
no matter what age you are slapstick
humor is always funny if done well and
with clues oh it’s masterful we must
find that woman number 4 Daniel Hillard
euphegenia doubtfire mrs. Doubtfire you
nervous
first there is a woman getting hot
flashes
along with his hysterical performance as
Armand Goldman in The Birdcage Robin
Williams terrific and transformative
role as mrs. Doubtfire cements his place
as a legendary comedian and actor oh I’m
sorry
in this 1993 comedy classic Williams
Daniel dresses up as a nanny in order to
see his children after his wife seeks a
divorce it’s kind of a depressing
concept but Daniel makes it funny and
light mostly thanks to his wicked
sarcasm intense hatred for Pierce
Brosnan Stewart and the silly nanny
accent Oh sir I saw some angry member of
the kitchen staff did you not tipped him
Oh the idea of a man dressing up as an
old woman is funny enough but Daniels
infectious personality makes it even
more so there’s certainly a ruff meeting
and it’s not going very well for me I’ll
tell you that hey boss – give it a
change she’s gonna loosen up any moment
number three Austin Powers the Austin
Powers franchise
[Music]
easily the quintessential spy spoof
Austin Powers made audiences everywhere
howl with laughter I suggest you hit sir
I also like to live dangerously whether
it was through his absurd appearance
witty one-liners or instantly
recognizable catchphrases do I make you
horny baby the characters influence was
felt everywhere in the late 90s as
everyone was repeating his signature
lines and copying his goofy mannerisms
[Music]
while Mike Myers was certainly
appreciated as an actor at the time
Austin Powers catapulted him to
Hollywood superstardom things do keep in
here give it a good tug even though the
last movie dates back to 2002 people are
still clamoring for a fourth installment
showcasing the character’s monumental
popularity and how much of a pop culture
icon he’s become oh praise number two
Frank Drebin The Naked Gun franchise so
what are you gonna do about it copper
why should I tell you still no think I
said tender what can we say there’s
something about spoof movies that’s
really funny
The Naked Gun series follows up well we
can see could say not so bright police
officer played straight by Leslie
Nielsen lieutenant Frank Drebin police
squad this is my captain Ed Hocken is
this some kind of bust well it’s very
impressive yes
Drebin is simply a joy to watch even
though he wouldn’t be very fun to work
with as he often causes more problems
than he solves because of his ineptness
if we can’t stop him they’re gonna blow
that place sky-high it’ll be a tragedy
unless of course it happens during a
NASCAR he’s also completely oblivious to
what’s going on around him which makes
for some truly hysterical moments
[Music]
before we unveil our number-one hick
here are some honorable mentions so a
not joke was I would say that suit is
black not Lisa suit is not black it’s
the honest ones you want to watch out
for you can never predict they’re gonna
do something incredibly stupid
third date first of all most okay second
one was bad she’s giving him one more
chance to prove that he is not boring
and he is not succeeding hi
I’m in roast beef stole our stuff
number one Ace Ventura the Ace Ventura
franchise I’m ready to go in coach just
give me a chance
Ace Ventura is without a doubt one of
cinema’s wackiest and funniest
characters and he’s played with manic
energy and determination by the one and
only Jim Carrey do not go in there this
was the role that shot the actor and
comedian onto the Hollywood a-list
[Music]
as people saw what a funny man he could
be and we can’t think of a better
introduction
ace is infectiously unhinged and his
eccentricities are flamboyant which
makes him a delight to watch while some
may find a son knowing it’s clear from
the two movies commercial success and
cult status that many find him
cheerfully light-hearted and fun drink
to weight squad of sight time do you
agree with our list who do you think is
the funniest movie protagonist actions a
little kind of muddled really so it’s
your turn for more hilarious top 10s
published every day be sure to subscribe
to watchmojo.com
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