Watching cartoons is an activity that all of us have done in childhood and now, our kids do the same. In this article, we have provided a list of the most famous and popular cartoon characters.

Famous Cartoons

Cartoons have been a part of our growing up, since birth. As kids, we could easily associate our innocence with them and be lost in their beautiful world. The animated characters have actually lived in our mind, making us cry when they were hurt and laugh at their cute deeds. Cartoons take you into a fictional world, where either you roll over with laughter or see the ultimate triumph of good over evil. The creative art and illustration, with animated characters speaking and moving like humans, astonish people and make them a favorite pastime of kids and at times, even adults. Some of these characters make a mark on kids and become their favorite characters.
 
Right from the ‘Tom and Jerry’ and ‘Popeye’ comedy series to the ‘Superman’ and ‘Naruto’ power-packed series, kids love to see animated characters entertaining them on screen. The real cartoon was first introduced by Winsor McCay in 1914, in a short animated film known as ‘Gertie the dinosaur’. Since then, many cartoon making leaders, like Hanna Barbera, Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, Walt Disney etc, have pioneered the world with their lovable cartoons. Take a visit to the past through the nostalgic lane, with the list of your lovable and famous cartoon characters, on TV and in films, given below. Do let us know about your favorite cartoon and your association with it.
 
Popular Cartoon Characters 
  • Alvin (The Chipmunk)
  • Aladdin and Genie (Aladdin Series)
  • Angelica Pickles (Rugrats and All Grown Up!)
  • Baloo and Shere Khan (Talespin)
  • Batman (Batman series)
  • Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup (The Powerpuff Girls)
  • Bobby Hill from "King of the Hill"
  • Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series)
  • Casper- The Friendly Ghost (The Friendly Ghost Series)
  • Charlie Brown and Snoopy (Peanuts)
  • Daffy Duck (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series)
  • Dextor’s Laboratory (Dextor and Dee- dee)
  • Donald Duck (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series)
  • Felix (Felix The Cat)
  • Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble (The Flinstones)
  • George (George of the Jungle)
  • Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)
  • Josie and the Pussycats (Josie and the Pussycats)
  • Mermaid (The Little Mermaid Series)
  • Mowgly and Baloo (Jungle Book)
  • Mickey Mouse (Mickey Mouse)
  • Mighty Mouse (Mighty Mouse series)
  • Mr. Magoo (Appeared in a number of animation movies)
  • Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto series)
  • Pikachu (Pokemon)
  • Pooh Bear (Winnie the Pooh)
  • Popeye (Popeye)
  • Porky Pig (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series)
  • The Road Runner (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies)
  • Scooby-Doo and Shaggy (Scooby-Doo)
  • Servo (Superhuman Samurai)
  • Space Ghost (Space Ghost series)
  • Speed Racer (Speed Racer series)
  • Superman (Superman series)
  • Tom and Jerry (Tom and Jerry series)
  • Tweety and Sylvester (Looney Tunes)
  • Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series)
  • Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman series)
  • Woody Woodpecker (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series)
  • Yogi Bear and Boo Boo (The Yogi Bear Show)

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