We've compiled 25 of the coolest characters ever to grace the TV screen — in alphabetical order and with a coolness level that's off the charts. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.

Some characters intentionally dress themselves as a bit ditzy, while others aim to paint themselves as the embodiment of the rule of cool. Nicole Demara is one of the first playable characters ...

Hammerhead, one of the coolest minor Star Wars characters. 20th Century Fox - Credit: C/O One of the few even more minor Star Wars characters than Walrus Man, Hammerhead was one of our favorite ...

Xiahou Dun may seem like a boring character at first, just being a bodyguard and soldier who serves his lord. However, as the story progresses and the player gets to see Xiahou Dun say cool one ...

James Dean was the epitome of cool. The native Hoosier and rising Hollywood star captivated America with his acting, even he only appeared in three movies before his untimely death at age 24.