History

Hollywood loves a good biopic. But many of the same stories get told over and over again - think of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/who-was-henry-viii/carly-silver">Henry VIII</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lincoln-assassination-facts/setareh-janda">Abraham Lincoln</a> - even though there are plenty of lesser-known, unsung <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://m.ranker.com/list/people-who-should-have-biopics/matthewcoleweiss">historical figures who deserve a movie</a> about their lives, too.Just because a&nbsp;historical figure may not be widely known doesn't mean their story isn't worth telling. In fact, films are a great&nbsp;- if not strictly accurate - way to&nbsp;introduce&nbsp;people to lesser-known figures. That's certainly true of movies like&nbsp;Hidden Figures,&nbsp;Ammonite, and&nbsp;The Imitation Game, which helped 21st-century folks get to know historical figures Katherine Johnson, Mary Anning, and Alan Turing.Similarly, the people on this list should have their stories told, too. From <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/adrian-de-carton-wiart-unkillable-soldier/setareh-janda">soldiers who exemplified military chutzpah</a> to writers who demonstrated that the pen is mightier than the sword, these historical figures lived epic&nbsp;lives that would be compelling fodder for biopics.

16 Lesser-Known Historical Figures Who Deserve Their Own Biopic

Person

Setareh Janda

Lists about action stars and characters who are eternally sweaty and smeared with dirty blood, having just leapt out of reach of another fiery explosion.


Yippee-Ki-Yay, Mister Falcon

In appreciation of the action thriller franchise that follows a deadly assassin who comes out of retirement to seek [highly justified] personal revenge. 

Wick... John Wick

Martial Arts

Action stars are a special breed. The purely physical component of acting - so perpetually underappreciated - is squarely their domain. They not only put their bodies on the line for the sake of entertainment, but have to express physically what other actors tend to get across in words and dramatic close-ups. All due respect to the invaluable stunt performers and choreographers who make it all look easy, action stars often have to be well-versed in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-who-learned-real-skills-for-roles/williamsbrianjake">a number of advanced skills</a>, from martial arts to military-grade weaponry to swordfighting. They save the world, avenge the family, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/times-action-heroes-shouldnt-have-survived/jessica-bedewi">miraculously survive in the face of impossible odds</a>.And then there’s the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tom-cruise-over-the-top-role/melissa-sartore">Tom Cruise</a> of it all, the kind of action star so dedicated to the craft that he does even the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/stunts-that-almost-hurt-tom-cruise/anncasano">most extreme, dangerous stunts</a> for real.There are many different types of action stars, from Bruce Willis’s wily everyman to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s over-muscled superman; from Bruce Lee’s gracefully violent martial artist to Keanu Reeves’s American counterpart; from Denzel Washington’s old-school toughness to Liam Neeson’s old-man brutality.And though the genre has been largely defined by men, let’s not forget the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-action-movie-characters/alex-kirschenbaum">action heroines</a>, as the likes of Sigourney Weaver, Charlize Theron, Linda Hamilton, and Milla Jovovich have made careers of going toe-to-toe with anyone and anything.Collectively, these action stars have been responsible for some of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-action-movies">greatest action movies of all-time</a>. Vote up the best of the best.

Kurt Russell

The All-Time Greatest Action Stars

Best Action Stars | List of the Greatest Action Heroes

Ranker Community

A look at some fresh cuts and risky styles.

Hair Dos, Don'ts, and IDKs

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, wigs and prosthetics are windows into the makeup department, project budget, and studio demands. 

Hair & Makeup & Wardrobe

Film Trivia

For an actor, physical transformation often comes with the territory. Hell, some people win Oscars entirely because of it. But there is transformation, and there&#39;s reinvention... and then there&#39;s violation. For Hollywood&#39;s baldest and brightest, choosing to don a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-wear-hair-pieces/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">hairpiece</a> can be construed as a shameful capitulation - even an act of blasphemy.

Some bald actors, of course, weave in and out of hair and non-hair roles without a hitch. No one knows, for example, what Nicolas Cage and John Travolta&#39;s real hair actually looks like anymore. But for many a bald thespian, baldness&nbsp;has become an inseparable part of his identity - even his legacy. The patron saint of the bald actor is, of course, Telly Savalas, who chose the bald look and stuck with it - undeterred - for the entirety of his career. For too many others of his ilk, however, the temptation of a full head of hair is, sadly, just too much to pass up. Be the bald, gentlemen. Be the bald.

Vote up the unexpected hairpieces that truly changed the way you saw - and respected - the actors wearing them. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-bald-caps-in-movie-tv/brenden-donnelly" target="_blank">Then take a look at the flip side of the equation.</a>

Hairpieces On Iconically Bald Actors, Ranked By Degree Of Blasphemy

Worst Hairpieces In Movies & TV Shows, Ranked By Degree Of Blasphemy

Chris Bellamy

Pop Culture

For a while it seemed that these forgotten &#39;80s stars were going to become the next big thing in Hollywood. While most of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> have had impressive careers in Tinseltown, they never quite made that giant leap to superstardom.&nbsp;

Remember Mia Sara from Ferris Bueller&#39;s Day Off, or&nbsp;Phoebe Cates from <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fast-times-at-ridgemont-high-characters/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Fast Times at Ridgemont</a> High? Both of those forgotten actresses of the &#39;80s hold a special place for anyone who came of age in the Reagan decade. However, after a fast start to their careers, both Cates and Sara never achieved next-level fame.&nbsp;

Perhaps these forgotten actors of the &#39;80s made the personal decision to step away from the spotlight? Perhaps&nbsp;they ran into a problem with drugs or alcohol that hindered their careers? Perhaps&nbsp;they still continue to work in film or television but their performances come more in independent movies or lesser-known television shows?

Vote up the Generation X actors that you still love from the 1980s, even if they never became the next Tom Cruise or Julia Roberts.&nbsp;

Actors From The ’80s Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing, But Never Quite Made It

'80s Actors Who Never Quite Became The Next Big Thing

Ann Casano

Since the dawn of civilization, a lot of important things have happened. Here are lists of about the many winding routes we took to get where we are today.

Historical Contexts

If you come at the king, you’d best not miss, and if you do succeed, you’d better be ready to look over your shoulder for the rest of your days. Even when a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/why-do-military-coups-happen/megan-summers">conspiracy to topple a king</a> actually succeeds, that doesn’t mean things worked out for the perpetrators. Regicide often comes with unforeseen costs.&nbsp;This collection looks at the times when historical backstabbers got way more than they bargained for.&nbsp;

10 Historical Backstabs That Backfired Big Time

General

M. Muir

Entertainment

Sometimes the true unsung heroes behind our favorite blockbuster movies and animated series go virtually unseen. A number of famous, yet unknown, actors deliver beloved performances while hidden behind masks or prosthetics. But just because their true faces are practically invisible doesn&#39;t mean their talents should go unacknowledged. Below are some&nbsp;actors you may be particularly fond of already - even if you have no idea what some of them actually look like.

<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-about-doug-jones-prosthetic-actor-of-movie-monsters/melissa-brinks" target="_blank">Doug Jones</a> is Mexican auteur Guillermo del Toro&rsquo;s go-to movie monster. American voiceover artist Mel Blanc is widely known as &quot;The Man of a Thousand Voices,&quot; personally&nbsp;responsible for coming up with the voices of beloved Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.&nbsp;

Ever wonder what the man behind the voice of Yoda looks like? Or how they got the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/andy-serkis-characters-zodiac/charley-ruddell" target="_blank">apes from the&nbsp;Planet of the Apes</a> reboot trilogy to appear so realistic? Or what Freddy Krueger looks like when he&#39;s not haunting your dreams? Vote up the actors you think should finally be given their fair share of&nbsp;creative credit.

14 Actors You Love Even Though You Hardly Ever See Their Real Face

Fun facts and fascinating trivia about historical, bygone, and modern foods for people who love eating food.

Chew on This

Old Stuff

Though we eat out of necessity, the evolution of the way food is prepared and served has also made it an incredibly enjoyable experience that we look forward to every few hours. And while we often sit down to enjoy a home-cooked dinner inspired by our favorite TV chefs, run through the drive-thru to get a hearty meal from our favorite<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-fast-food-founders/tracey-graham"> fast-food joint</a>, or get dressed to celebrate an occasion at our favorite restaurant, we rarely stop to consider exactly how the foods we love ended up on our plates.&nbsp;Innovative chefs, foodies, and entrepreneurs paved the way for us to fully savor our food. If you've ever wondered how an unconventional taco stop became America's favorite<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-taco-bell/setareh-janda"> fast-food Mexican</a> obsession, preparing meals made its way from the subject of recipe books to standard cable programming, or who the inventors and chefs were behind some of America's most beloved comfort foods, this list is for you.&nbsp;

People We Never Realized Shaped How We Eat

Lauren Glen

Looking at standout roles, unforgettable performances, and behind-the-scenes drama of famous and forgotten actors.

Casting Calls

Flashbacks are a common narrative device and can be a helpful way to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/saddest-naruto-backstories/anna-lindwasser">learn more about a character’s backstory</a>. Often, filmmakers will get a younger actor who looks enough like the lead to play the film’s characters in these flashbacks. Since these are short scenes, the young actors are frequently just unknowns, chosen mostly because they&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-look-alike/evan-lambert">bear a resemblance to their older counterparts</a>.Of course, young unknown actors sometimes grow up to be major stars. When going back and rewatching older films, audiences will sometimes be surprised to find that the young actor in a flashback is just as famous - if not more so - than the older actor playing the same character. However, many of these instances are forgotten, since the young actors weren’t known at the time of the film’s release.

14 Actors You Forgot Played Younger Versions Of Other Actors

Actors You Forgot Played Younger Versions Of Other Actors

Sean Migalla

Total Nerd

In the early days of television, few actors saw it as the path to a movie career. In fact, it was quite common to see actors move from film to TV as a way to extend their careers after movie role consideration dried up. But as television started developing stars of its own, it began&nbsp;to be seen as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-film-actors-who-got-famous-on-tv-first/greg" target="_blank">springboard to film stardom</a>.

Of course, that isn&#39;t as easy as it seems. For every Tom Hanks, George Clooney, Michael J. Fox, or Melissa McCarthy, there have been dozens of TV stars who have attempted but <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebs-who-ruined-careers-with-one-interview/anncasano" target="_blank">failed to become a movie star</a>. Many of these actors have found steady work on the big screen and some have become critical darlings. But for one reason or another, they have been unable to translate their success on the small screen to true stardom on the big screen. To&nbsp;be fair, even big stars can have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/mcu-actors-you-forgot-were-on-failed-tv-shows/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">spotty records on TV</a>.

Here are just a few of the TV stars who have failed to achieve similar success in movies.

TV Stars Who Were Supposed To Become Movie Stars (But Didn't)

TGWrites

Firsthand Accounts

Because celebrities often have the funds and clout to obtain just about anything they want, when they want, we often assume their famous status creates an informal - yet very real - barrier between themselves and the rest of the world. It's not uncommon to read about stars spending time in the elite circles they've created, paying little attention to their fan bases, the crews who provide them with support on-set, or even other actors.It may come as a surprise, then, that some celebrities notorious for playing villains or relentlessly hostile characters are actually likable and kind when they aren't acting for a part. This list features stories of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nice-celebrity-encounters/matt-manser">celebrities who are unexpectedly nice</a>.&nbsp;

Unexpectedly Nice Celebrities Who Surprised Us

Unexpectedly Nice Celebrities That Surprised Us

Performances

When it comes to Oscar nominations, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-performances-horror-movies-2022/damon-davis">horror performances</a> have a history of often being overlooked. So horror fans have taken to Twitter to share which actors and actresses were wrongly snubbed and rightfully deserved at least an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-animated-movies-2022-tweets/miguelgr">Oscar nomination</a>. Vote up the most <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-oscar-snubs-of-all-time/ranker-film">Oscar-worthy performances</a> in a horror movie!

16 Snubbed Horror Performances That Fans Believe Should've Been Nominated For An Oscar

M. Garcia

The Greatest Athletes Ever

Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

Fame: I'm Gonna Live Forever

Trending Today

When it comes to the most famous athletes&nbsp;in the world right now, a select few names easily top the list. Not only that, but many of these popular players&nbsp;are also some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time" target="_blank">best athletes</a> in their respective sport. However, while skill and statistics are surely major factors in ranking athletes by fame, the most famous athlete out doesn&#39;t have to be the very best&mdash;especially not on this list. In short, it&#39;s up to you fans to decide just who takes the title for the most famous athlete, as well as those who follow close behind.&nbsp;

For starters, we all know <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-athletes/reference" target="_blank">famous male athletes</a>&nbsp;like Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Roger Federer will find themselves high on the list. Then you have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-athletes/reference" target="_blank">top female athletes</a> like Serena Williams and Hope Solo. Keep in mind, though, the sport isn&#39;t necessarily a factor here. Whether you consider natural talent or straight statistics in determining who&#39;s the most famous, that&#39;s your choice. Perhaps it&#39;s who you see on TV the most in 2021, or those with the most endorsements. Whatever it is, give your input as to who makes the list of best athletes today with the most fame in 2021.&nbsp;

Cast your votes for the most famous athletes below, and feel free to add any athletes missing from the list.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now?

The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Celebrity Lists

Looking closer at films, TV shows, docs, and miniseries that explore, recreate, and occasionally flub up real historical events.

Watching History

Historical dramas can fail for many reasons, from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-inaccurate-movies-about-royals/setareh-janda" target="_blank">playing fast and loose with the facts</a>, to miscasting, to making an important event or figure seem boring. It&#39;s great when a movie really gets <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pre-modern-war-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">the historical component right</a>, but immensely frustrating when one doesn&#39;t. In fact, a failed historical drama can be about as exciting as reading a high school textbook.

Some of the worst films of this type can at least lay claim to one great performance as a saving grace. In a number of cases, actors have managed to deliver noteworthy turns in pictures that, for whatever reason, didn&#39;t achieve what they hoped to in capturing a period of time or a notable chapter in history. Among them are well-known names such as Cate Blanchett, Billy Bob Thornton, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Given their level of talent, it&#39;s&nbsp;no&nbsp;surprise they can shine even in weak material. This list is about more than shining, though. These actors did genuinely inspired work while saddled with decidedly uninspired screenplays.

Some of the films&nbsp;are based on actual history, while others are merely set in prominent historical eras. In each case, there&#39;s plenty to explore about why the movie doesn&#39;t work and what the actors did to rise above the flaws.

Great Performances In Bad Historical Dramas

13 Great Performances In Bad Historical Dramas, Ranked By Fans (Of The Actors)

Mike McGranaghan

Lifestyle

If you&#39;ve ever been on the lookout for a new roommate, you know how hard it is to find someone who fits what you&#39;re looking for. People bring with them all kinds of stuff - physical possessions and personality quirks alike. A new roommate might have some clothes you want to wear or add cool gadgets to the kitchen, but they could just as easily be accompanied by a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/1960s-exotic-pet-fad/claire-stephens" target="_blank">problematic pet</a> or some really <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strange-historical-friendships/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">obnoxious friends</a>. There&#39;s just no way to know.

When we got to thinking about this conundrum, we wondered which figures in history would be OK to live with. Leaders, celebrities, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-british-royal-family-facts/alby-thompson" target="_blank">members of royal families</a>,&nbsp;inventors - they&#39;d all have much to offer in&nbsp;a living situation. But would the pros cancel out some of the cons? Luckily, we broke it down&nbsp;so you could decide for yourself. Happy roommate hunting!

12 Historical Figures Ranked By Roommate Potential

Melissa Sartore

Exploring the strange and fascinating lives of rulers, royals, and royalty all around the world and throughout history.

We Will Never Be Royals

Weird History

In a monarchy, the common refrain “long live the king!” isn’t always a sincere statement. If you’re next in line for the throne, you've got even less reason to wish for longevity for the king (or queen). The trouble with being the heir apparent is that there’s no apparent way of knowing just how long the wait will be. Sometimes it's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shortest-reigning-monarchs-from-history/setareh-janda">very little time</a>, but as this collection shows, the period can stretch for decades.These are some of the heirs who had the longest waits - and quite a few didn’t even get to rule at the end of it all. Some were outlived by the monarch, while others outlived the monarchy itself. From the seven decades <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/king-charles-iii-facts/melissa-sartore">Charles III had to endure</a>, to the Brazilian princess who likely destroyed her own chances of ascension for a good cause, this collection looks at history’s most patient heirs.

11 Of History's Most Patient Heirs

Celebrities tend to be an eclectic bunch of people. For many celebrities, their quirks and zany personalities helped them become famous in the first place. But, there are some quirky things about celebrities that <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/true-facts-that-sound-fake/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">you won’t believe</a>. This list goes over bizarre trivia about famous people that will leave you dumbfounded. Some of these weird but <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/random-weird-facts/ashley-reign" target="_blank">true celebrity facts</a> are from before they were even famous, while other things are just batsh*t insane capabilities they have that will totally surprise you. You’ll never believe what celebrity on this list is a trained sniper, or which celebrity on this list used to work as a pimp! These things you never knew about celebrities will blow you away — but hopefully knowing them will land you a spot on Jeopardy, or at least win you the local pub trivia. Vote up the things that shock you the most about these celebs!

Weird Celebrity Facts That Are 100% True

Katia Kleyman

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Emma Watson

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Morgan Freeman

Tom Hanks

Robert Downey Jr.

Idris Elba

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Michael Jackson

Freddie Mercury

Elvis Presley

Lists of our favorite celebrities and public figures who give just about everyone the warm fuzzies.

Wonderful People We All Love

Celebrities

When it comes to the greatest entertainers of all time, we&#39;re truly blessed to live in an age where&nbsp;technology allows us&nbsp;access to so many of these greats. Here you&#39;ll find a list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-entertainers/reference" target="_blank">famous live entertainers</a> who put on&nbsp;some of the best&nbsp;shows in recent history. Among them you&#39;ll find perhaps&nbsp;the most entertaining people on the planet, from singers to comedians.

Of course,&nbsp;many of the greatest entertainers to date were singers or musicians, such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince. However, you also have to consider <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment" target="_blank">top comedians</a> and TV personalities, such as Jerry Seinfeld and Johnny Carson, respectively.&nbsp;

For example, many people would consider Robin Williams to be one of the best performers of all time. He was a legendary comedian, and star of films such as&nbsp;Mrs. Doubtfire,&nbsp;Hook,&nbsp;Good Will Hunting, and&nbsp;Dead Poets Society.&nbsp;Others might consider an Oscar-winning actor like Tom Hanks to be the best entertainer in the world. But you can still make your opinion&nbsp;known.&nbsp;

Join the conversation about which were the best entertainers ever by voting for your favorites. Whether you were lucky enough to actually see one of their&nbsp;shows in person or have just enjoyed their talents through recordings, which of these greatest performers of all time do you think rank among the greatest entertainers ever to set foot on a stage?

The Greatest Entertainers Of All Time

The Greatest Entertainers of All Time, Ranked by Fan Votes

Who is going to be the new James Bond actor after Daniel Craig conclusively wrapped up his tenure with No Time to Die? So who should be the next James Bond actor?The actors below have been voted by fans as being the best candidates for taking on the 007 persona. Regardless of which actor gets the role, the consensus is that the next Bond after Craig should still be British and dapper. After all, all the previous Bonds, from original Sean Connery to the '90s Pierce Brosnan have been classy gentlemen.Vote up your favorite James Bond candidate below. Let's try to avoid a repeat of the George Lazenby Bond. At least Timothy Dalton got the Bond pose right. Living actors only as this is a casting call for the new James Bond actor, not who would've been the best Bond in their own time. &nbsp;

Joseph Fiennes

The Top Casting Choices For The Next James Bond Actor

The Top Casting Choices for the Next James Bond Actor

Lists about brave, brilliant, and fascinating women who have changed the whole entire world.

Amazing Women You Should Know

Who are the top celebrity role models for girls? They're those famous females who encourage girls to be themselves and to stay true to their own thoughts and imaginations. They run their own world and make their own decisions.&nbsp;No one is perfect and celebrity role models for girls are certainly human. It’s because of this, not despite it, that artists and actress role models can best influence the badass women of tomorrow. This list aims to include both women who have always been positive role models, as well as those who have faced some tough times, scrutiny, and even scandal to come out on the other end even more successful and healthy than ever.The older ladies on this list have been around the block and can give some real life on surviving the slings and arrows of life. Betty White is one of the most positive celebrity role models for girls because she’s been scandal-free, hardworking, hilarious, and still popular as she approaches a century.Younger female actor role models can teach a master class on how to lead, too. Emma Watson is a UN ambassador and has been inspiring girls since her Hermione days. Her HeForShe campaign has put Watson on the world stage where she is happy to inspire and promote women. "My recent research has shown me that 'feminism' has become an unpopular word. Women are choosing not to identify as feminists ... Why has the word become such an unpopular one?” Why, indeed, Miss Watson.P!nk, Billie Eilish, and Katharine Hepburn are examples of role models who inspire young girls to embrace both sides of their personalities. You can be a girly girl and then switch over to sports in a flash. You can be smart, nerdy, introverted, or a social butterfly. Just be yourself in all cases, according to these celebrity role modes for girls. In fact, Amy Poehler started an entire online community, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://amysmartgirls.com/">Amy Poehler's Smart Girls</a>, dedicated to this mission.Who leads the pack of the top artist and actress role models? Who will stand the test of time as one of the most influential celebrity role models for girls? Upvote the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/female-role-models/ericascheidt?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female role models</a> who inspire you the most or add any other Hollywood celebrities who are leading the way.

Audrey Hepburn

The Best Female Celebrity Role Models

Female Celebrity Role Models | Hollywood Role Models for Girls

Lisa Waugh

Unscripted

Male celebrities as role models... what are we looking for? Maybe someone who knows how to lead, be a good team member, or handle themselves in high stress situations. Celebrity role models for boys are not as hard to come by as you might think. Sure, there are your tiger blood guzzling crazy types, or butt-pinching Broadway theatre goers. There’s plenty of bad behavior once one achieves fame and fortune. Still, there’s always time for a second chance. Lest we forget, Robert Downey Jr. used to be a hot mess and even went to prison. Now? He’s one of the more solid celebrity role models for boys because his story shows redemption and hope. There’s the nice guy (Chris Pratt), the stand-up guy (Nick Offerman), and celebrities as role models so cool you want to hang out with them all the time guy, like Dave Grohl and Keanu Reeves. There are the obvious old timers like John Goodman and Jeff Bridges. There’s the nice playboy (George Clooney). And then there’s the king of the actor role models, everyman Bill Murray. Sure, everyone has feet of clay and no one on this list of celebrity role models is perfect. They are, however, artist and actor role models who have managed to not completely set their lives on fire, or if they have, have weathered the storm and have insight to share. Which musician or actor role model is your money riding on? Which actor role model would you recommend to your child? Have a beer with? Watch the game? Have bail you out of jail? Vote up the best celebrities as role models below, or add the men you find positive and inspiring, and set an example for all.