Who would win between Batman and Superman in a fight? Or Leonardo DiCaprio vs Tom Cruise in a boxing match? Or who would win between Harry Potter and Wolverine? These questions are asked regularly by avid fans of movies and other forms of entertainment.

Gambling is big business. In 2016 alone, gambling revenue hit $US100.5 billion ($A138.2 billion). The global gambling industry is expected to reach $US1 trillion (about $A1.4 trillion) by 2025. And over half of Americans gamble at least once a year.

While some might view gambling as a vice, others see it as a way to relax, escape from their daily troubles or enhance their lifestyle. If you love gambling, here are 14 character actors who really capture your imagination.

Best Gambling Characters in Movies

1. James Bond – Casino Royale

The quintessential British spy with a taste for women and high-stakes gambling.

James Bond has been portrayed on screen by seven men: Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig, Andrew Scott, and Christoph Waltz. Seven men – and they all share one significant thing in common: Mr. M’s decision that they should play the role of Agent 007.

2. Axel Feed (The Gambler)

In ‘Casino’ he’s a casino host in Las Vegas who gets fed up with the games being rigged against him. He starts betting heavily against them at random but this goes badly wrong when he ends up losing his shirt. His name comes from the word axilla meaning armpit.

3. Micky Rosa (21)

In 21 he runs an illegal sportsbook out of a dive bar in New York City. He is a regular gambler, addicted to playing roulette for hours on end. He bets on the Reds to win the World Series every year and loses more than he wins. He also knows how to bet on very risky baseball games.

4. John Goodman — “Bogart”

He is an eccentric elderly billionaire gambling addict who lives outside Miami Beach. Bogart refers to the state of Florida.

5. Eddie Felson (The Hustler)

A hustler who takes risks without care. Eddie had a reputation and was popular among gamblers.

6. Sam Spade(The Maltese Falcon)

The slim detective who works for Scotland Yard. He loves gambling most and always bet on black. When we first meet Sam Spade, he plays poker with no money and just makes wagers so that he can take part in the game.

7. Ned Raczynski (Curb Your Enthusiasm)

Raczynski is a lawyer working for a large law firm in Brooklyn. At work, he is a perfectionist. Ned is obsessed with winning at anything.

8. John McClane (Die Hard 2)

John McClane is an NYPD cop who finds himself caught in the crossfire during a bank robbery gone wrong. During the film, he continues to risk his life while risking his marriage.

9. Lenny Montana (Lenny)

An aging former boxer turned bookmaker who takes chances at his own casino. Lenny is highly competitive and wants to be the best at everything. Even though he is older he still fights like a young man.

10. Tony Scarpacci (Scarface)

Tony Scarpacci is a mobster who has many gambling debts. He tries to make his fortune through real estate. He keeps getting bad news. One day he is arrested for a failed attempt at running off from police.

11. Henry Hill (Goodfellas)

Henry Hill is a hoodlum who commits several crimes including murder. He works for a crime family and becomes friends with Jimmy Conway. Though not rich, he likes to gamble and have wild parties with his friends.

12. Biff Tannen (Back To The Future)

Biff Tannen was Marty McFly’s father in Back To The Future Part II and III. It looks like Biff is a nice person but it’s not true. He uses any opportunity to get what he wants, even if it means cheating or killing people. He also does not hesitate to use violence.

13. Nick Nack (The Godfather Part II)

Nick Nack is a horse race tipster who calls upon Don Corleone as a favor. He later helps Sonny’s group rob two casinos. For helping the Corleones, he will get $50,000 and a new car.

14. Charlie Lucky (Ocean’s 11)

Charlie Lucky is a card player who used to live next door to Ocean Eleven. His nickname comes from his lucky hand. He once cheated and won five million dollars. In return, he gave one million dollars to Danny Ocean.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed reading our list of the 14 biggest movie characters of all time! I think this article proves that movies do influence us greatly because they tell stories that involve emotions such as love, hatred, friendship, anger, joy, sadness, etc. We can relate to these things and connect with them since it affects us emotionally. So please enjoy our list and don’t forget to share it with your friends!