Grand Theft Autois one of the most popular video game series of all time, with the franchise’s popularity absolutely exploding after the third game was released.GTA 3was a landmark achievement for Rockstar and set the template for most sandbox games in an urban open world. To this day, it’s hard for any open world to escape the comparisons withGrand Theft Auto, which is a testament to the sheer amount of love and detail put into each and every one of these games.
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It helps thatthe script of theGrand Theft Autogamesis also truly sublime, knowing when to crank up the seriousness to the max while also adding a ton of comedy to the mix that keeps things fresh and interesting. The end result is an unforgettable experience that has lasted for several decades, and here are some of the funniest characters in the series that players absolutely adore.
10Lamar Davis – Grand Theft Auto 5
Franklin is one of the most level-headed protagonists inGrand Theft Auto 5. This makes it even more hilarious to see that he’s surrounded by some of the funniest and most stupid people around. Lamar Davis is a great example of the same, with Franklin’s supposed best friend being a pretty bad influence. That being said, he still looks out for Franklin in his own way.
Grand Theft Auto 4is easily one of the bestGTAgames of all time, with its DLC also being of pretty supreme quality. Most people fondly rememberThe Ballad of Gay Tonyas one of the best pieces of downloadable content in video gaming history.
This DLC gave players an in-depth look at Yusuf Amir, a character who was only mentioned in the main story. He’s a hilarious son of a rich billionaire who contracts Luis Lopez to fetch him several exotic items that can’t be bought with money, including a helicopter that is absolutely kitted out with state-of-the-art weaponry.
8Ken Rosenberg – Vice City & San Andreas
Vice Cityis a great game that lets players roam aroundRockstar’s interpretation of Miami. In typicalGTAfashion, the game is filled to the brim with several memorable characters, including the shady lawyer Ken Rosenberg.
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While he’s a pretty great character, his cocaine addiction does end up causing problems between him and Tommy. During the events ofSan Andreas, he helps out CJ as well, with his cocaine-fueled behavior serving up a great dose of comedy once again.
7The Truth – Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
San Andreasfeatures several great characters who are pretty memorable in their own right, with the Truth being a notable mention here. This hippie is encountered after players escape the ambush set by the LSPD, leading to several memorable missions.
Torching a weed farm with the Truth is easily one of the most memorable parts of the game. Driving with him to San Fierro makes for an exciting experience, with CJ slowly forming a plan to get back to Los Santos to take out Tenpenny once and for all.
6Trevor Philips – Grand Theft Auto 5
Trevor Philips isone of the three playable protagonists inGrand Theft Auto 5. He’s also the craziest one of the lot and is the last character to be introduced in the main story.
His off-the-wall antics made him an instant favorite in the eyes of many players while simultaneously making them understand why Michael cut off ties with him. Thankfully, Trevor and Michael slowly mend their relationship and end up being friends by the end of the game…provided that players took the ending where all three characters survive.
5Catalina – GTA 3 & San Andreas
Catalina is a pretty great and memorable character who makes an appearance as the antagonist inGrand Theft Auto 3. However, most people remember this character forher memorable antics inGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
Watching CJ be tormented by this crazy girl time and time again makes for a pretty hilarious time. Players were both saddened and glad to find out that Catalina eventually broke up with CJ and ended up with the protagonist of the third game, which made for a pretty cool backstory indeed.
4Roman Bellic – Grand Theft Auto 4
Roman Bellic is one of the best characters inGrand Theft Auto 4, even if some people got tired of his bowling antics. Regardless, Niko’s cousin is a lovable goofball who serves up some really memorable and hilarious moments in the series.
His inflated comments about his lifestyle are what compel Niko to immigrate to America in the first place. Watching him die in one of the two possible scenarios inGrand Theft Auto 4is genuinely hard to witness and compels players to get revenge for his death.
3Lazlow Jones – Multiple Grand Theft Auto Games
Lazlow Jones is a hilarious RJ whose voice is heard across almost all of theGTAgames. Of course, most people know him forhis memorable appearance inGrand Theft Auto 5.
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This creep tries to woo Tracey, prompting Michael to go into a rage and humiliate Lazlow in the worst way possible. It’s a fun mission that is made even better with Lazlow’s funny personality!
2Denise Clinton – Grand Theft Auto 5
Franklin’s aunt is easily one of the most oppressive and annoying presences in his life. Of course, players don’t really care about that, since she’s also pretty funny in her own right.
Watching her constantly berate Franklin is funny on its own, butit’s the brief interactions she has with Trevorthat make her character so notable. That being said, pretty much everyone was happy to see Frankin finally move out and get a massive house of his own in Vinewood Hills.
1Frank Tenpenny – Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The cop that has it out for CJ isone of the most memorable characters inGrand Theft Autohistory, showing how villainous he is from the get-go. However, even after all the bad stuff he does, players just can’t find it within themselves to hate Tenpenny because of how charismatic and witty he is.
The fact that he’s voiced by Samuel L. Jackson certainly plays a huge role here. His dialogue is simply impeccable and shows just how great the scripts of theGTAgames really are.
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