The most lovable grumps in TV and film

Eeyore, ‘Winnie the Pooh’ franchise - Despite his glum demeanor, Eeyore has always been one of the most beloved of Winnie the Pooh's companions.

Grumpy, ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ (1937) - In this Disney classic, the appropriately named Grumpy is the last of the dwarfs to be won over by Snow White's charms.

Squidward, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ - Squidward is the grumpy neighbor of the almost unbearably cheerful SpongeBob.

The Grinch, ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ (2000) - The Grinch is like a modern version of Ebenezer Scrooge, as Christmas cheer seems to be the bane of his existence.

Sadness, ‘Inside Out’ (2015) - This 2015 Disney movie features a range of characters that represent the various emotions that exist inside a young girl's mind.

Frank Costanza, ‘Seinfeld’ - Frank Costanza, played by the late Jerry Stiller, is George's crotchety father in 'Seinfeld.'

April Ludgate, 'Parks and Recreation' - April Ludgate, payed by Aubrey Plaza (right), is a teen who begins working at the Parks and Recreation department as an intern.

Sherlock Holmes, 'Sherlock Holmes' - In his many representations on the big and small screen, Sherlock Holmes is a rather alienating character.

Hades, 'Hercules' (1997) - Hades is the evil uncle of the heroic Hercules and plots his downfall throughout the movie.

Oscar the Grouch, 'Sesame Street' - This list wouldn't be complete without Oscar the Grouch, who lives in a trash can on 'Sesame Street.'

'A Man Called Otto' (2022) - One of Hollywood's most beloved nice guys, Mr. Tom Hanks, plays grumpy widower Otto Anderson in this 2022 dramedy.

Dr. Cox, ‘Scrubs’ - Dr. Cox is the drill sergeant of the ER in 'Scrubs,' and the grudging mentor to young trainee doctor John Dorian, played by Zach Braff.

Manny, ‘Ice Age’ film series - Manny the grumpy mammoth is a loner who wants to migrate in peace, but he's joined by a number of other characters who irritate him constantly.