Some actors just can’t escape their most iconic role. Even though same may achieve success in other roles, viewers can’t seem to shake seeing them as that one character. Here, Neon Tommy shows you a few characters that will never be forgotten.

Though Aniston has been successful on the silver screen in a few rom-coms, she will forever be remembered as a part of the legacy that was "Friends," a show that captivated audiences for a full decade. From the moment she barged her way into Monica, Ross, Phoebe, Joey, and Chandler’s lives, Rachel won the hearts of viewers everywhere. Her love saga with Ross is one for the books.

Who could forget Carrie Bradshaw’s quirky, bold sense of style (and that signature gold Carrie necklace?) No one else pull off that gorgeous Vivienne Westwood wedding dress and headpiece (seen in the movie). Even better, her friendships with Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha are some of the greatest friendships in all of TV history. To quote Carrie herself, they aren’t just friends, they’re soulmates.

Jack Bauer was the ultimate rugged hero that saved the world from terrorism on a daily basis – literally. It’s hard to believe all the crises Jack escaped in each 24-hour story, as that much drama and trauma in one day would kill most people. Though in his (recently cancelled) new series, "Touch," he continues to try to save the world, he’s not quite the real-life superman he was in "24." 

Jim Halpert is everyone’s favorite adorable comedian. We’ve laughed along with his endless pranks on Dwight and followed his sweet crush on Pam to their marriage. He, too, has had some success with supporting roles in romantic comedies, but, even then, he is a reflection of the lovable office sweetheart we all adore.

One could say that Charlie Sheen plays himself on "Two and a Half Men," an irresponsible man-child and ladies man – minus the mental meltdowns and references to tigers’ blood and “winning.” Even his new show, "Anger Management," is a reflection of the drama of his real life. It’s hard to believe he could play a character anything unlike his crazy self.

Despite the success of the new CW series "Ringer," it’s hard for most people to think of Gellar as anyone but the sweet, supernatural evil-fighting Buffy Summers, something that’s easy to do after she starred as the innocent heroine in films such as "The Grudge" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

Medical drama fans love to hate this cynical, sarcastic, genius-of-a-diagnostician. In addition to being unbelievably witty despite his intense pessimistic outlook on life, it is fascinating to watch his many attempts at catharsis with his crippling leg injury. Though he does grow and change throughout the series, Laurie will always be everyone’s favorite jerk.

Without intending to discredit John Stamos’s successful medical drama career, children and families of the nineties remember him as the “cool uncle” to the adorable family that epitomized unconditional love and one of the catchiest theme songs in history. For the "Full House" families, there was a heart or a hand to hold on to “Everywhere you look.”

Steve and his adorable comrade, Blue, are favorite childhood memories for an entire generation. Steve himself was actually a musician and had no experience with children, an experience that was reflected in the rumors of drug abuse that circulated upon his departure from the show when he supposedly “left for college.” Despite this less-than-reliable reputation, many will look back on Steve and his green striped shirt fondly.