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Ranking the top 25 Christmas movie characters of all time

Writer: goldenstateservicesj
goldenstateservicesj
Dec 10, 2022
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  1. Jack Skellington, (1993)

  2. Clay Vanstone, (2016)

  3. Billy Mack, (2003)

  4. Hobo, (2004)

  5. Kermit the Frog’s Bob Cratchit, (1992)

  6. Ralphie Parker, (1983)

  7. George Bailey, (1946)

  8. Frank Cross, (1988)

  9. Edward Scissorhands, (1990)

  10. Martha May Who, (2000)

  11. Gizmo, (1984)

  12. Clark Griswold, (1989)

  13. Miles Finch, (2003)

  14. The Wet Bandits<Marv and Harry>, (1990)

  15. Susan Walker, (Natalie Wood’s and Mara Wilson’s; 1947, 1994)

  16. Gonzo’s Charles Dickens, (1992)

  17. Scut Farkus, (1983)

  18. Clarence, (1946)

  19. Jim Carrey’s Grinch, (2000)

  20. Hans Gruber, (1988)

  21. Jo March, (Winona Ryder’s and Saoirse Ronan’s; 1994, 2019)

  22. Alistair Sim’sEbenezer Scrooge, (1951)

  23. Buddy the Elf, (2003)

  24. Cousin Eddie, (1989)

  25. Santa Claus, Various Titles (Top 6: Richard Attenborough, Tim Allen, Edmund Gwen, Kurt Russell, JK Simmons, David Huddleston)

NOTES:

  • These were ranked with regards to 1) how much the character adds to the movie and elevates other characters, 2) how memorable they are, 3) how unique their characters are.

  • I left out a few movies that some consider Christmas movies, such as (1995), (1987), and (1992). I also didn’t include Hallmark Christmas movies, as I’ve not seen enough of them to know. Finally, I didn’t include TV specials. They’re too short to be considered a movie.

  • I did not include characters who were established outside of their Christmas movie. For instance, Ernest P. Worrell was a well-established character before was released. If, however, there’s an established character playing another role entirely, that counts. For example Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit.

  • And of course, I could only come up with this list based on movies I’d seen.

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Best Actress:

Natalie Wood as Susan Walker in

Best Actor: Peter Billingsly as Ralphie Parker in

Best Quote: (addressing a mall Santa) “You sit on a throne of lies!“ – Will Ferrell as Buddy in

If you’re wondering who David Huddleston and haven’t googled him yet, he’s the Santa in (1985). The movie itself sucks, but he’s an amazing Santa.

 
 
 

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