27. Forrest Gump

Appearance: Forrest Gump (1994)

Creator: Winston Groom

Performer: Tom Hanks

Defining moment: When he asks Jenny if their son is “normal”; it’s a moment that shows a tragic awareness of his own limitations.

Fascinating fact: In the book, Forrest is more of a savant, and gets top marks in advanced physics at college.

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