95. Maximus

Appearance: Gladiator (2000)

Creator: David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson

Performer: Russell Crowe

Defining moment: Rousing the troops with his immortal line, “What we do in life, echoes in eternity!”

Fascinating fact: Original choice Mel Gibson pronounced himself too old, opening the way for Russell Crowe and establishing his and Ridley Scott’s legendary collaboration.

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