Because you like Gordon Gekko in Wall Street

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.

Frank West enjoys the adventure that comes from his work. But a zombie outbreak might be a little too much even for him. See them in Dead Rising.

Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.

Omar Little is a pretty chill guy, as long as you can forgive the stealing and killing people. See them in The Wire.

A rugged frontiersman and consummate survivor, Hugh Glass has a relationship with the natural world that is downright spiritual. See them in The Revenant.

More of a sex symbol than a crime-stopper, the original Silk Spectre has now become the ultimate superhero stage mom. See them in Watchmen.

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.

An underdog with nothing left to lose, Donnie Creed has everything to prove. See them in Creed.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

A powerful mob boss, Vito Corleone is always making offers people can't refuse. See them in The Godfather.