Children:
* Charlie Bucket: The kind, humble, and good-hearted protagonist who wins a golden ticket.
* Augustus Gloop: A greedy, gluttonous boy obsessed with chocolate.
* Veruca Salt: A spoiled, demanding, and entitled girl.
* Violet Beauregarde: A gum-chewing, competitive girl who loves to win.
* Mike Teavee: A video game-obsessed, technology-loving boy.
Adults:
* Willy Wonka: The eccentric and mysterious owner of the chocolate factory.
* Grandpa Joe: Charlie's beloved grandfather who encourages his dreams and shares his love of chocolate.
* Mr. Bucket: Charlie's hardworking father who struggles to provide for his family.
* Mrs. Bucket: Charlie's loving and supportive mother.
* Mr. Salt: Veruca's father, a wealthy and indulgent businessman.
* Mrs. Salt: Veruca's mother, who seems indifferent to her daughter's behavior.
* Mr. Gloop: Augustus' father, who is a little bit clueless about his son's appetite.
* Mrs. Gloop: Augustus' mother, who is a bit annoyed by her son's constant eating.
* Mr. Beauregarde: Violet's father, who is proud of his daughter's competitive nature.
* Mrs. Beauregarde: Violet's mother, who seems to be a bit overwhelmed by her daughter's antics.
* Mr. Teavee: Mike's father, who is obsessed with television and technology.
* Mrs. Teavee: Mike's mother, who is more concerned about her son's well-being than his father.
Other Notable Characters:
* Oompa Loompas: Willy Wonka's small, orange-skinned workers who sing and dance, and also provide commentary on the children's behavior.
This list does not include every character in the film, but it provides a good overview of the main players.