69. Marge Gunderson

Creator: Joel and Ethan Coen

Performer: Frances McDormand

Defining moment: Contemplating the body in the wood chipper and asking the killer, "And for what? For a little bit of money. There's more to life than a little money, you know. Dontcha know that? And here ya are, and it's a beautiful day. Well, I just don't understand it."

Fascinating fact: McDormand learned her Minnesota accent from actress Larissa Kokernot, who plays the small role of Hooker #1.

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