The Greatest Gorilla Characters of All Time
Vote up your favorite fictional Gorilla characters in popular culture.
For this poll we've created a list of the greatest gorillas of all time, featuring gorillas you know from movies, television, video games and more. Of course your favorite cartoon gorillas are included, but this list doesn't only feature animated characters that can talk. If your favorite fictional gorilla is missing, don't be salty- just add it to the list so that other people can vote for for it too!The list you're viewing is made up of a variety of different characters, including Gorilla Grodd and Bollo. Who is the number one gorilla that people just can't get enough of? Scroll down and find out who the masses voted for. And if you love these characters, you'll probably enjoy this list of gorilla movies.
King Kong is an iconic giant gorilla character who has appeared in multiple films and adaptations. Known for his immense size and strength, King Kong is both feared and revered. He forms unique bonds with human characters while defending his territory against threats.
- Appears In: King Kong
Donkey Kong is a popular video game character created by Nintendo. He is a powerful and adventurous gorilla known for his strength and agility. Donkey Kong often finds himself in exciting platforming adventures, where he must rescue his friends from various villains.
- Appears In: Nintendo Universe
- Powers & Abilities: Superhuman strength
Gorilla Grodd is a supervillain character from DC Comics, primarily associated with the Flash comics. As an intelligent telepathic gorilla, Grodd possesses enhanced strength and psychic abilities. He uses his intelligence to manipulate others and further his own agenda.
- Appears In: DC Universe
- Powers & Abilities: Telepathy
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Kerchak
Kerchak is a stern yet protective silverback gorilla from Disney's Tarzan. As the leader of the gorillas, Kerchak prioritizes their safety above all else. He initially distrusts humans but eventually learns to accept Tarzan into their family.
- Appears In: Tarzan II, Tarzan, Tarzan
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Winston
Winston is a highly intelligent gorilla character from the video game Overwatch. He is a scientist and adventurer who fights alongside other heroes to maintain peace in the world. Winston's gentle nature contrasts with his incredible physical prowess and technological inventions.
- Appears In: Overwatch
- Powers & Abilities: Primal Rage - Jump Pack - Barrier Projector - Tesla Cannon
Funky Kong is a laid-back gorilla character from the Donkey Kong series of video games. He often serves as a helpful ally, providing transportation services or offering assistance to other characters. Funky Kong embodies a cool surfer vibe and exudes confidence.
- Appears In: Donkey Kong Universe
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Terk is a female gorilla character from Disney's animated film Tarzan. She is Tarzan's best friend and provides comic relief throughout the story. Terk stands out for her energetic personality, witty remarks, and loyalty to her friends.
- Appears In: Tarzan
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Kala
Kala is a compassionate and nurturing gorilla character from Disney's Tarzan. She adopts Tarzan as her own son after finding him orphaned in the jungle. Kala represents maternal love, teaching Tarzan about family and acceptance.
- Appears In: Tarzan II, Tarzan, Tarzan
Cranky Kong is an elderly gorilla character from the Donkey Kong series of video games. He has a grumpy demeanor but possesses wisdom and experience from his past adventures. Cranky Kong often provides guidance and humorous commentary to other characters.
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Luca
Luca is a gentle gorilla character from the animated film Sing. He is part of a musical theater group and showcases his impressive singing talent. Luca's kind-hearted nature and soulful voice make him a beloved member of the ensemble.
Magilla Gorilla is a classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon character. He is an unlucky gorilla who resides in Mr. Peebles' pet shop, constantly overlooked by potential buyers. Magilla Gorilla's friendly personality and comedic misadventures have made him a memorable figure in animation history.
- Appears In: The Magilla Gorilla Show
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Solovar
Solovar is a wise and noble gorilla character from DC Comics' The Flash series. As the leader of Gorilla City, he promotes peace between humans and gorillas while defending his homeland against threats.
- Appears In: DC Universe
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Grape Ape
Grape Ape is another Hanna-Barbera creation, featuring a giant purple gorilla with extraordinary strength. Known for his laid-back attitude, Grape Ape often finds himself in humorous situations while befriending other characters.
- Appears In: The Great Grape Ape Show
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Monsieur Mallah
Monsieur Mallah is a unique gorilla character from DC Comics associated with the supervillain team Doom Patrol. He possesses enhanced intelligence due to experiments performed on him, making him an invaluable ally to his partner, The Brain.
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General Ursus
General Ursus is a militaristic gorilla character from the Planet of the Apes franchise. He represents the aggressive and warlike nature of certain ape factions within the series, advocating for the dominance of apes over humans.
- Appears In: Planet of the Apes
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Cy-Gor is a cybernetic gorilla character from the comic book series Spawn. Created through scientific experimentation, he possesses immense strength and advanced weaponry. Cy-Gor often serves as a formidable adversary to the main protagonist.
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Fatz Geronimo
Fatz Geronimo is a gorilla animatronic character from the children's entertainment center franchise ShowBiz Pizza Place. He is known for his musical talent as part of The Rock-afire Explosion band, delighting audiences with his drumming skills.
- Appears In: Showbiz Pizza Place
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Aldo
Aldo is the protagonist of the novel Congo by Michael Crichton. He is a highly intelligent gorilla who communicates using sign language. Aldo plays a pivotal role in the story as part of an expedition to uncover hidden treasures in the African jungle.
- Appears In: Planet of the Apes
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Bollo
Bollo is a lovable yet dim-witted gorilla character from the TV show The Mighty Boosh. He serves as one of the main characters' sidekicks, often providing comedic relief through his childlike innocence and amusing antics.
- Appears In: The Mighty Boosh
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Ape
Ape is an anthropomorphic gorilla character from the animated TV series George of the Jungle. As George's loyal friend and mentor, Ape offers guidance and wisdom while residing in his treehouse sanctuary.
- Appears In: George of the Jungle
- Powers & Abilities: Shapeshifting
