Funniest TV Characters of All Time

Comedy is subjective, but these characters have proven their ability to make audiences laugh across generations. From Michael Scott's cringe-worthy antics to Moira Rose's theatrical vocabulary, these are the characters who defined TV comedy.

Rankings

1
Michael ScottThe Office (US)
94
 2
Chandler BingFriends
94
 3
Ted LassoTed Lasso
93
 4
Dwight SchruteThe Office (US)
92
 5
David RoseSchitt's Creek
92
 6
Moira RoseSchitt's Creek
91
 7
Joey TribbianiFriends
90
 8
Roy KentTed Lasso
90
 9
Alfie SolomonsPeaky Blinders
89
 10
Phoebe BuffayFriends
88
 11
Ava ColemanAbbott Elementary
88
 12
Richie JerimovichThe Bear
83
 13
Louis LittSuits
82
 14
Paulie GualtieriThe Sopranos
80
The Office (US)

Michael Scott

Played by Steve Carell

Seasons 1–7 94
Friends

Chandler Bing

Played by Matthew Perry

Seasons 1–10 94
Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso

Played by Jason Sudeikis

Seasons 1–3 93
The Office (US)

Dwight Schrute

Played by Rainn Wilson

Seasons 1–9 92
Schitt's Creek

David Rose

Played by Dan Levy

Seasons 1–6 92
Schitt's Creek

Moira Rose

Played by Catherine O'Hara

Seasons 1–6 91
Friends

Joey Tribbiani

Played by Matt LeBlanc

Seasons 1–10 90
Ted Lasso

Roy Kent

Played by Brett Goldstein

Seasons 1–3 90
Peaky Blinders

Alfie Solomons

Played by Tom Hardy

Seasons 2–6 89
Friends

Phoebe Buffay

Played by Lisa Kudrow

Seasons 1–10 88
Abbott Elementary

Ava Coleman

Played by Janelle James

Seasons 1–3 88
The Bear

Richie Jerimovich

Played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Seasons 1–3 83
Suits

Louis Litt

Played by Rick Hoffman

Seasons 1–9 82
The Sopranos

Paulie Gualtieri

Played by Tony Sirico

Seasons 1–6 80

? Frequently Asked Questions

Characters like Michael Scott (The Office), Chandler Bing (Friends), and Moira Rose (Schitt's Creek) are frequently cited as the funniest TV characters of all time. Each brought a unique style of humor that has become iconic.

The funniest TV characters often combine relatable human flaws with exaggerated personality traits. Great comedic characters work because they are written with consistency, performed with commitment, and placed in situations that naturally generate humor.