10 Unexpected Breakout TV Characters

3. Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)

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At first, Homer seems like a weird choice to put on this list. He is one of the most iconic characters in the history of television, regardless of whether you're talking about live action or animated. Homer Simpson is a name people around the world know as the focus of the series that bears his last name. That wasn't always the case.

If you watch the early seasons, it's hard not to notice that the show was a lot more Bart-centric in those days. As time went on, fans gravitated to Homer's antics and he slowly took over the series. While everyone gets their moment, most of The Simpsons' best and most memorable gags feature Homer.

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