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Poll: There Will Always Be One And Only One...

Being the main protagonists of quite enduring franchises, these characters have been played by many actors (at least, more than two), but there's generally one version that strikes as the most iconic, the one-and-only, the ultimate one.

So, it may be a little subjective and some options are more undeniable than others, but if you had to voice your personal sentiment: as far as you're concerned, there will always be one and only one...

After voting, you may discuss the list here

Results of 1,182 votes:

  1. 1.

    Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

     
    Hannibal Lecter and that is Anthony Hopkins!
  2. 2.

    Sean Connery in Goldfinger (1964)

     
    James Bond and that is Sir Sean Connery!
  3. 3.

    Peter Sellers in Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)

     
    Inspector Clouseau and that is Peter Sellers!

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