Because you like Shylock in The Merchant of Venice

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.

Don't let his old age fool you, Heihachi Mishima is a ruthless pragmatist who values self-reliance above all else. See them in Tekken .

Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.

Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.

Playing his cards close to his vest, J. Daniel Atlas believes the closer you look, the less you see. See them in Now You See Me.

Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.

A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.

Baloo is a fun-lovin' bear who just needs the bare necessities of life See them in The Jungle Book.