Most portrayed character in film
- Who
- The Devil
- When
- 26 March 2012
The Devil has been featured in 849 films and TV episodes, as of March 2012. The second most common screen character is Santa Claus, with 819 portrayals; third the Grim Reaper, with 428; fourth Jesus Christ, with 354; and fifth God with 351. Count Dracula is the most portrayed literary character, with 272 portrayals, closely followed by Sherlock Holmes, with 254.
The first number is the overall total, number in brackets is feature films only:
The Devil = 849 (544)
Santa Claus = 819 (303)
The Grim Reaper = 428 (290)
Jesus Christ = 354 (239)
God = 351 (231)
Count Dracula = 272 (155)
Sherlock Holmes = 254 (147)
The Devil = 849 (544)
Santa Claus = 819 (303)
The Grim Reaper = 428 (290)
Jesus Christ = 354 (239)
God = 351 (231)
Count Dracula = 272 (155)
Sherlock Holmes = 254 (147)