Geeks, nerds, and losers all have important roles to play in the world of cinema. They fall in love with the pretty girls, make the cool guys look cooler, teach us what’s really important in life, and excite our sense of schadenfreude. But lest we forget, it’s geeks, nerds and losers who grow up to be famous inventors, company bosses, noted professors, and, ahem, entertainment writers, making them just as important in real life as they are on-screen. Here’s a roundup of some of our favourite schmucks: