90. Hal

Appearance: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Creator: Arthur C. Clarke

Performer: Douglas Rain (voice)

Defining moment: Conceding the battle for supremacy between humans and technology, HAL departs with a plaintive rendition of Daisy Bell.

Fascinating fact: Originally envisioned by Clarke as a humanoid robot called Socrates.

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