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Poll: AFI Serial Heroes & Villains

From the American Film Institute's 100 Greatest Heroes and Villains, who's your favorite screen-character played (if applicable) at least 3 times by the same actor?

After voting, you may discuss the list here

Results of 9,910 votes:

  1. 1.

    Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

     
    HANNIBAL LECTER (Anthony Hopkins): #1 Villain
  2. 2.

    Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

     
    INDIANA JONES (Harrison Ford): #2 Hero
  3. 3.

    James Earl Jones and David Prowse in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

     
    DARTH VADER (James Earl Jones/David Prowse): #3 Villain

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