List of View Askewniverse characters

This is a list of major and recurring characters in Kevin Smith's fictional universe known as the View Askewniverse.

Clerks (1994)

Dante Hicks

Dante Hicks, played by Brian O'Halloran, is 22 (33 in Clerks II, possibly 44 in Clerks III), works at the Quick Stop Market in Leonardo, New Jersey, and still lives with his parents. He feels that because he runs the store, he is independent and in control of his life, and yet, he is a push-over who often agrees to work when he doesn't have to (hence his catch phrase, "I'm not even supposed to be here today!"). He frequently gets into debates ranging from philosophy to Star Wars with his best friend, fellow clerk Randal Graves, who works at the adjacent RST Video Store.

Dante is well-meaning, laid-back, thoughtful, and mature (especially when compared with his best friend Randal), and is easily annoyed by Randal's actions or behavior, particularly when Randal's actions lead to negative consequences. For example, Dante often scolds Randal for disrespecting customers, while Randal often tries to defend his actions.