Film/TV Characters and their Myers Briggs Type
In the Myers-Briggs typology system, there are sixteen personality types consisting of four letters: E for Extrovert or I for Introvert, S for Sensor or N for Intuitive, T for Thinker or F for Feeler, and P for Perceiver or J for Judger. This is the breakdown for the characters from Open-Source Psychometrics Project Statistical "Which Character" Personality Quiz including a description of the sixteen personality types.
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ESTJ – The Supervisor
Organized • Group Oriented • Focused • Conventional • Leader
ESTJs are traditionalists who like to take charge of situations. They are pragmatic and like things to be organized and clear. They are driven by a need to analyse and bring order to the world. ESTJs comprise approximately 9% of the general population, 11% of men, and 6% of women.
- Malcolm Reynolds – Firefly + Serenity
- Ruth Langmore – Ozark
- Jack Shephard – LOST
- James Taggart – Atlas Shrugged
- Harvey Dent – The Dark Knight
- Hector Barbossa – Pirates of the Caribbean
- Princess Leia – Star Wars
- Agent Smith – The Matrix
- Cersei Lannister – Game of Thrones
- Regina George – Mean Girls
- Prince John – Robin Hood
- Lisa – The Room
- Tom Buchanan – The Great Gatsby
- Eric Taylor – Friday Night Lights
ESFJ – The Provider
Organized • Outgoing • Affectionate • Open • Easy to Read
ESFJs are outgoing and community-minded people who value loyalty, dependability, and practicality. They are driven by an active and intense caring about people along with a strong desire to bring harmony to their relationships. ESFJs make up about 12% of the general population, 17% of women, and 8% of men.
- Woody – Toy Story
ISFJ – The Protector
Polite • Easily Offended • Timid • Dutiful • Private
ISFJs are quiet, caring, and dependable people who have a strong sense of personal responsibility. They are realistic and excellent organizers. ISFJs make up about 14% of the general population, 19% of women, and 8% of men.
- Will Turner – Pirates of the Caribbean
- The Narrator – Fight Club
- Steve Rogers (Captain America) – Marvel Cinematic Universe
ISTJ – The Inspector
Responsible • Planner • Private • Perfectionist • Detail Oriented
ISTJs are logical pragmatists with a strong sense of personal responsibility. They take their work seriously and pay great attention to detail. ISTJs comprise approximately 12% of the general population, 16% of men, and 7% of women.
- Darth Vader – Star Wars
- Rick Grimes – The Walking Dead
- Jon Snow – Games of Thrones
- Dana Scully – The X-Files
- Edward Cullen – Twilight
- Dr Alan Grant – Jurassic Park
- Leroy Jethro Gibbs – NCIS
- William Adama – Battlestar Galactica
- Katniss Everdeen – The Hunger Games
ISTP – The Crafter
Private • Loner Tendencies • Disorganized • Avoidant • Unemotional
ISTPs are driven by a desire to understand how things work. They are logical and realistic people who enjoy solving problems in a hands-on way. ISTPs make up about 5% of the general population, 9% of men, and 2% of women.
- Arya Stark – Game of Thrones
- Vincent Vega – Pulp Fiction
- Kara ‘Starbuck’ Thrace – Battlestar Galactica
- Kate Austen – LOST
- Odafin Tutola – Law & Order SVU
- Jack O’Neill – Stargate SG-1
- Lady Catherine de Bourgh – Pride and Prejudice
- Man in Black – Westworld
- Aragorn – Lord of the Rings
ISFP – The Composer
Disorganized • Modest • Suggestible • Indecisive • Guarded
ISFPs are the quintessential free spirit. They feel deeply and often have an adventurous approach to life. They are quiet, adaptable, and compassionate. ISFPs make up about 9% of the general population, 10% of women, and 8% of men.
- Harry Potter – Harry Potter
- Meredith Grey – Grey’s Anatomy
- Steve Rogers (Captain America) – Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Captain Marvel – Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Luke Skywalker – Star Wars
ESFP – The Performer
Outgoing • Conventional • Talkative • Spontaneous • Emotional
ESFPs are enthusiastic about having new experiences and meeting new people. They are warm and adaptable realists who prefer to go with the flow. ESFPs comprise approximately 9% of the general population, 10% of women, and 7% of men.
- Simba – The Lion King
- Buffy Summers – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Elizabeth Swann – Pirates of the Caribbean
- Joffrey Baratheon – Game of Thrones
ESTP – The Promoter
Content • Self-Confident • Outgoing • Open • Decisive
ESTPs are enthusiastic adventurers and realists who accept the world as it is and focus on enjoying new activities and challenges. ESTPs make up about 4% of the general population, 6% of men, and 3% of women.
- Ryan Howard – The Office
- George Wickham – Pride and Prejudice
- Shane Walsh – The Walking Dead
ENTP – The Inventor
Easy Going • Open • Disorganized • Adventurous • Insensitive
ENTPs love new ideas and possibilities and are excited by innovation. They are energetic, enthusiastic, and spontaneous people with a deep need to understand the world around them. ENTPs comprise approximately 3% of the general population, 4% of men, and 2% of women.
- Dennis Nedry – Jurassic Park
- Tyler Durden – Fight Club
- Tony Stark (Iron Man) – Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Elizabeth Bennet – Pride and Prejudice
- Dom Cobb – Inception
- The Joker – The Dark Knight
- Jack Sparrow – Pirates of the Caribbean
- Tyrion Lannister – Game of Thrones
- Albus Dumbledore – Harry Potter
- Robin Hood – Robin Hood
INTP – The Architect
Loner • Disorganized • Observer • Private • Detached
INTPs have a deep need to make sense of the world and are generally logical, analytical, and emotionally detached. They enjoy new ideas and are adaptable in their lifestyle, if not always their thinking. INTPs comprise approximately 3% of the general population, 5% of men, and 2% of women.
- John Munch – Law & Order SVU
- Neo – The Matrix
- Sherlock Holmes – Sherlock
- George Constanza – Seinfeld
INTJ – The Mastermind
Loner • Observer • Perfectionist • Private • Skeptical
INTJs are idea people, driven by their inner world of possibilities and a deep need to understand the world around them. They are logical, systematic thinkers who enjoy turning their visions into reality. INTJs make up about 2% of the general population, 3% of men, and 1% of women.
- Mr Darcy – Pride and Prejudice
- Ellen Ripley – Alien
- Dagny Taggart – Atlas Shrugged
- Bruce Wayne – The Dark Knight
- Gandalf – Lord of the Rings
- Vicious – Cowboy Bebop
- Scar – The Lion King
- Mr Burns – The Simpsons
- Jay Gatsby – The Great Gatsby
- Marcellus Wallace – Pulp Fictions
- Walter White – Breaking Bad
ENTJ – The Fieldmarshal
Decisive • Planner • Engaged • Ambitious • Dominant
ENTJs are forceful personalities who excel at conceptual strategy and executing plans. They are future-oriented and natural leaders. ENTJs make up about 2% of the general population, 3% of men, and 1% of women.
- Roy Petty – Ozark
- Coriolanus Snow – The Hunger Games
- Dr Strange – Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Azula – Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Lady Mary Crawley – Downton Abbey
- Petyr Baelish – Game of Thrones
- Lord Voldemort – Harry Potter
- Gavin Belson – Silicon Valley
- Tommy Carcetti – The Wire
ENFJ – The Teacher
Social • Emotional • Altruistic • Involved • Open
ENFJs care intensely about people and are driven by a need for relational harmony. They tend to be warmly expressive and empathetic people who enjoy helping others reach their potential. ENFJs make up about 3% of the general population, 3% of women, and 2% of men.
- Peeta Mellark – The Hunger Games
- Elizabeth Bennet – Pride and Prejudice
- Daenerys Targaryen – Game of Thrones
- Derek Shepherd – Grey’s Anatomy
- Gul Dukat – Stark Trek Deep Space Nine
INFJ – The Counselor
Creative • Observer • Avoidant • Cautious • Private
INFJs have an inner world filled with ideas, symbols, and possibilities. They are passionate, idealistic, and have a deep concern for others. INFJs make up about 2% of the general population, 2% of women, and 1% of men.
- Loki – Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Olivia Benson – Law & Order SVU
- Mal Cobb – Inception
- Gandalf – Lord of the Rings
- Obi-Wan Kenobi – Star Wars
- Dale Cooper – Twin Peaks
INFP – The Healer
Creative • Idealist • Loner • Disorganized • Avoidant
INFPs are the dreamers of the world. They are deeply idealistic and passionate about their beliefs, ideas, and relationships. INFPs make up about 4% of the general population, 5% of women, and 4% of men.
- Benjamin Sisko – Star Trek Deep Space Nine
- Dolores Abernathy – Westworld
- Frodo Baggins – Lord of the Rings
- Gollum – Lord of the Rings
- Luke Skywalker – Star Wars
- Fox Mulder – The X-Files
ENFP – The Champion
Outgoing • Disorganized • Spontaneous • Irresponsible • Energetic
ENFPs thrive on the new–new people, new activities, and new ideas. They see what is possible and are energetic, enthusiastic, and spontaneous. ENFPs make up about 8% of the general population, 10% of women, and 6% of men.