Favorite Movie DJs
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Favorite Movie DJs

It's as much about their personalities as it is what they play. Which DJ ranks the highest?

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1 Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
<p>As real-life military broadcaster Cronauer, Williams rallies the troops and offers irreverent commentary about the war. 15 29
2 XERB Disc Jockey (Wolfman Jack) in American Graffiti (1973)
<p>The raspy-throated howls of this DJ (played by real life spinner Wolfman Jack) connect the teenaged characters in George Lucas' coming-of-age tale.</p> 8 24
3 Dave Garver (Clint Eastwood) in Play Misty for Me (1971)
<p> In this early entry into the lady stalker genre, Garver's DJ booth becomes a prison when he can't tell who's on the other end of the line.</p> 3 19
4 Mister Senor Love Daddy (Samuel L. Jackson) in Do the Right Thing (1989)
<p>When he isn't exhorting his audience to "Wake up!," Daddy plays the platters that matter at We Luv Radio - last on your dial, first in your hearts.</p> 2 18
5 Petey Greene (Don Cheadle) in Talk to Me (2007)
<p>Cheadle gives a command performance as D.C. radio personality Greene, who learned the trade while in prison for armed robbery.</p> 1 19
6 Howard Stern (Howard Stern) in Private Parts (1997)
<p>The King of All Media, plays his former self: A geeky college DJ trying to realize his radio dream in this autobiographical adapation.</p> -4 24
7 Abby Barnes (Janeane Garofalo) in The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
<p>In this gender-swapped take on Cyrano de Bergerac, Janeane Garofalo plays a call-in show host who's too intimidated to go on dates.</p> -6 20
8 D.J. (Lynne Thigpen) in The Warriors (1979)
<p>As the gang travels from the Bronx to Coney Island, they are guided by this omniscient, silky-voiced DJ whose face remains hidden throughout.</p> -7 17
9 Alan Freed (Tim McIntire) in American Hot Wax (1978)
<p> McIntire traces the career of disc jockey Alan Freed, who made rock and roll a household word, in this cameo-filled biopic,.</p> -8 14
10 Alan Berg (Eric Bogosian) in Talk Radio (1988)
<p>Eric Bogosian brings his Pulitzer-nominated show to the screen, playing a character inspired by real-life radio host Berg.</p> -9 17