Because you like King Henry V in Henry V

Krusty The Clown somehow makes life sillier and more somber at the same time. See them in The Simpsons.

With a song always on her lips and her heart on her sleeve, Maria von Trapp is the governess every kid dreams of. See them in The Sound of Music.

Morpheus is wise enough to see into the bones of the world. See them in The Matrix.

Nothing inspires dread like the mysterious, masked Man in Black. But what's he hiding? See them in The Princess Bride.

Jackie Brown is not your everyday flight attendant. See them in Jackie Brown.

On the outside, Gwen seems meek and calm. But she has an inner core of steel. See them in Merlin.

Ishmael is a quiet observer on a larger-than-life quest. See them in Moby Dick.

Disgust is a friend who makes sure you stay away from all things gross. See them in Inside Out.

A master manipulator, Frank Underwood has a tight grip on Washington DC. Plus who doesn't like having a leader who frequently tosses off Shakespearean asides? See them in House of Cards.

Aladdin is a street-thief who is on his way up. Way, way up! See them in Aladdin.

Frank Reynolds is too gross even for the prostitutes he hires. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.