10 Best Taurus Protagonists In TV Show History | ScreenRant
A true Taurus is someone with core values and beliefs, not afraid to stand up for what is right, and sometimes too stubborn to change. Whether by choice or because they can't help it, we've seen countless movie protagonists that share some or all of these qualities.
Whether it's their personality or the day they were born, let's count down all of our favorite protagonists that are true Tauruses.
10 Monica Geller - Friends (1994-2004)
Monica Geller was 1/5th of the Friends starring cast. Oddly enough, she was born on April 22nd which makes perfect sense if you remember her persistence and obsession with everything being perfect. Out of all her friends, Monica was always the one who had to take control, she valued a consistent schedule and it took forever to change her mind.
In 10 seasons, Monica developed went from uptight and hard-headed to more laid back but never lost her competitive drive. We couldn't count the number of times Monica turned a friendly game into a fierce competition.
9 Sheldon Cooper - Big Bang Theory (2007-2019)
Sheldon Cooper is the star of Big Bang Theory and even has his own spinoff based on his early life. He wasn't born a Taurus but he has strong Taurus characteristics. He's very set in his ways, he will literally have a panic attack if he is thrown off his routine.
Sheldon is a know it all with a lack of empathy but he has been shown to be a good friend and a loyal and loving boyfriend.
8 Ted Mosby - How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014)
Ted Moseby was the star of How I Met Your Mother, where he recounts the story to his kids of how he met their mother through every episode. Ted, like Monica, was also born a Taurus with his birthday falling on April 25th.
Throughout the show, Ted was a committed friend, architect, and hopeless romantic, with him falling in love with just about every girl he met throughout the show. He was ready to settle down, unlike the rest of his friends, he wanted someone to spend the rest of his life and not just one night.
7 Toph - Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)
Toph became a quick fan favorite after appearing in the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender due to her sarcastic nature and tough personality. Toph represents both good and bad Taurus qualities, being hot-headed and impatient and strong-willed and loyal to her friends.
Toph's life isn't easy, being born blind and forced to live a life she wanted to break out of. She still displays a strong and fierce personality, ready to fight anyone that messes with her and friends, even at her small size.
6 Ron Swanson - Parks & Rec (2009-2015)
Ron Swanson is one of the protagonists of the hit NBC shows Parks & Rec. As the head honcho of the parks department, Ron has a set of rules and defines the term set in his ways. Born on May 6th, Ron was a true Taurus and showed his true horns in many instances.
Throughout the show, Ron constantly refused to change, stating his hatred for the government and famously used certain tools and ideals for decades.
5 Aria Montgomery - Pretty Little Liars (2010-2017)
Aria Montgomery is the star of the hit show Pretty Little Liars, born on May 14th. Aria is sort of a hipster, set in her ways and ideals regardless of whose around her, and she knows what she wants and she goes for it. She's creative, eccentric, and a bit of an outcast, making her independent.
Even after her best friend disappears, Aria remains herself as a fierce protector of her friends and a creative, young soul.
4 Dr. Perry Cox - Scrubs (2001-2010)
Dr. Perry Cox is one of the resident doctors in the hit show Scrubs and not someone you want to mess with. He's sarcastic, arrogant, and he has a tough time talking to people. He gives JD and Turk a tough time but deep down he cares deeply for his brothers in arms.
Dr.Cox takes loses hard, like a true Taurus. Throughout the series, he constantly shut himself down when he has a bad day and it takes almost everyone to get him out of his rut. When he's confident, he's floating on cloud nine, no one can touch him.
3 Eric Foreman - That 70s Show (1998-2006)
Eric Foreman is the star of That 70s Show, born on May 18th. Eric is the leader of his friend group and although he is soft-spoken, he can snap when his friends or family are threatened.
Eric is practical, committed, and he's mild-mannered, making him the butt of the jokes to his friends. He doesn't always let it bother him as he tries to stay true to who he is no matter how many jokes are made at his expense.
2 Michonne - The Walking Dead (2010-)
Michonne's birthday is never clear on the show but with the way she acts, we can guess she's a Taurus. Michonne is only comfortable when she's calling the shots and as we saw in the show, she can be really stubborn.
Although she seems cold and distant, she has a truly beautiful soul, befriending Carl and choosing to save Negan rather than killing him for his crimes. She's loyal to Rick and his cause, even after his death and she holds those around her accountable.
1 Sam Winchester - Supernatural (2005-)
Rounding off the list is the tall, younger brother of the monster hunter duo. In Supernatural, Sam Winchester is the level headed, calm half who usually feels like an outcast to his family.
Born on May 2nd, Sam is a true Taurus, committed to his job and ideals and fiercely protecting those close to him.