Because you like Dante Alighieri in Dante's Inferno
Ash Williams is a houseware clerk at S-Mart and the Chosen One. See them in The Evil Dead.
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.
Jack Bauer is a terrorist fighter who is scared of nothing and no one. The clock is ticking! See them in 24.
A suave proprietor of an upscale nightclub and gambling den, Rick Blaine is dealing with World War II and a broken heart. See them in Casablanca.
A Haddock always has a trick up his sleeve! Tintin is lucky to have Captain Haddock as a companion to search for hidden treasure on an adventure around the world. See them in The Adventures of Tintin.
When a half-breed breaks the rules, John Constantine deports them straight back to hell. He's trying to buy his way into heaven. See them in Constantine.
Steve Stifler is more than just a dude with a hot mom. He's also rude, profane, and obnoxious. See them in American Pie.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
Foul mouthed and disturbingly comfortable with violence, Hit-Girl is a precocious assassin who doesn't need anyone's protection. See them in Kick-Ass.
Though raised to think of himself as a monster, Quasimodo has a heart that holds nothing but compassion. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.