Oh how low we have stooped! Following on from yesterday’s humor theme (and before we roll out some more serious lists) I thought we could have a look at the ten ugliest male celebrities. Many of these men are great in their field (whether it be music or film) but they are just plain ugly. Do you think I have missed anyone? Add him to the comments. Ugly actresses coming soon!
10. John Heder [Actor]
John Heder is a twin, and he is probably best known as Napoleon Dynamite. He grew up in a family of six kids and he speaks fluent Japanese which he learnt while on a mission in Japan for the Mormon church.
9. John C. Reilly [Actor]
John C. Reilly has played a host of seamy characters to great effect over the years. Of late, however, he has defied the odds by drawing in the ladies with his touching “common man” portrayals of lovable, good-natured schlepps.
8. Nick Nolte [Actor]
Nolte’s breakthrough role was in the TV mini-series “Rich Man, Poor Man” (1976), playing the role of “Tom/Tommy Jordache”. Nick Nolte said that when he played a young man in the early scenes of the project, he weighed about 160 pounds. When he played a middle aged man in the later scenes, he weighed over 180 pounds.
7. Pete Doherty [Musician]
Since 2005, Doherty has become well known to the public at large as a result of his relationship with supermodel Kate Moss, his status amongst fans and his infamous rock and roll lifestyle. His drug use, arrests, and court appearances are frequently reported in the tabloid press.
6. Elton John [Musician]
Elton John is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. Elton John was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He has been heavily involved in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s and was knighted in 1998.
5. Malcolm McDowell [Actor]
McDowell is an English actor probably best known for his portrayal of Alex in A Clockwork Orange, and more recently playing the part of Mr. Linderman in Heroes.
4. Lyle Lovett [Actor/Musician]
Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Country Album, Best Pop Vocal Collaboration, and Best Country Male Vocal. He has acted in a number of films, including Robert Altman’s film The Player, Short Cuts, Prêt-à-Porter, and Cookie’s Fortune.
3. Steve Buscemi [Actor]
Buscemi has become famous for his character roles, including Mr. Pink in Reservoir Dogs, Garland Greene in Con Air, Rockhound in Armageddon, Donny in The Big Lebowski and Carl Showalter in Fargo. Although usually a supporting actor, he has had critical success as a lead actor, particularly in his role as Seymour in Ghost World.
2. Marilyn Manson [Musician]
Manson formed Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids in Florida in 1989 (the name was shortened to Marilyn Manson in 1992). In the summer of 1993, the band drew the attention of Trent Reznor. Reznor produced their 1994 debut album, Portrait of an American Family and released it on his Nothing label. Why did he not make top spot? Because at least some of it is makeup – he can wipe it off, on the other hand, number 1 cant:
1. Michael Jackson [Unknown]
A picture paints a thousand words – so I will let the picture above speak for itself.
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HA! Gotta agree, there is no real telling anymore what Michael Jackson is anymore.
I like Steve Buscemi. He’s fast becoming an actor I will watch an otherwise crappy movie for. I read somewhere that he is actually much nicer looking in person than he is on film.
I surely can tell you're only talking about MJ's heart and soul, it's beautiful really. He was a very sweet man
i meant that you're not talking about it, my mistake
Fe: I think Buscemi is one of the best actors around and I, too, would watch a film just because he is in it. He is apparently good friends with Vince Vaughan – another excellent actor.
I’ve been told I look like Pete Doherty so I have to say I think he’s rather beautiful.
Travis502: hah – only you and he are allowed to though
What performer looks attractive singing passionately with mouth stretched wide? Elton may not be on the top ten best looking singers but ugliest? Critics would move him from here to Thursday’s “Top 15 Albums of the 70s” with either Tumbleweed Connection, Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road or Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy. After this, Elton deserves his own top ten list!
Sun: not many – but he still looks ugly with it closed!
Nice list.
Personally, I always thought Tom Petty had a mug that only a mother could love…on pay day.
Malcolm McDowell doesn’t look ugly, many girls loved him as alex. but man this John Heder is offensively ugly.
and elton john is ugly, yes. no doubt about that.
seymour: haha
inanytime: Maybe it was the tough attitude of Alex? That seems to have some kind of appeal in England.
personally I think that mick jagger and steve tyler are the ugliest ones around. mind you, steve tyler does have awesome genes that he passed on
xdarkhor*****: you are biased!
I think the lead singer of the Used needs to be on this list too. He’s pretty….. bleah….. especially his original “look”
One look at Marilyn Manson should cure anybody of belief in “Intelligent Design”.
As for Michael Jackson, having his nostrils re-engineered to look like the letter “M” is a concept I don’t think is going to catch on…
Jamie, he does not! For every Does So that you have, Ive got a Does Not.
Not that Im a fan, but the right thing to do, considering the blasphamous comments, would be an Elton list like top CDs, songs, photos, collaborations, collector memorabilia – not that Im a fan, its just to set things right. Looking out for you, is all.
BTW is that ugliest actresses or ugliest fenmale celebrities coming soon. For males missed, Owen Wilson really needs his nose fixed although he has bigger problems currently. Creed’s lead singer kind of creeps me out.
I agree with the No. 1 ugliest celebrity..
Ugliness is in the eye of the beholder.
Ugliness of the heart is another matter.
He who mocks the looks of another
is the one who is genuinely ugly.
Hmmm…. I feel like I have just been told off!
To be fair, you only wrote negatively of MJs appearance and pointed out many positives on the others. Still tries to earn EJ list.
No Billy Joel or Steven Tyler?
I personally wouldn’t touch Zach Braff with a 10 foot pole…but that may be more taste than actual ugliness.
I’m really looking foreward to the Top 10 of ugly female celebs…
Kelsi: I was pretty shocked at how many were out there waiting to be put on a list like this – I just had to restrict!
You did the ugliest, now shall we expect the best looking?
syemour: after the ugly bag is depleted I may consider it
you’re top three is bang on!
LJ: Thanks
MJ is beyond celebrity status by this point. If only there was a top ten to fit within his universe. one of a kind.
Plus, I think the term “ugly” in the movie biz is usually hushed and replaced with “distiguished” or “memorable” or “character actor” or “the doofus/nerd/weirdo” or “nasty villian” or “the every man”, ect.
As far as musician/singers…there’s no excuse except maybe ego.
Steve Buscemi is definitely the most talented on on this list. I’ve seen pictures of Manson without the makeup and he’s still pretty ugly, though I don’t know if he’s in the top 10 without it.
Punjar: I agree – Buscemi is excellent.
You definately missed Clint Howard
I would also like to second the comments regarding Steven “The Muppet” Tyler.
Big Ty: Good Lord! That man is ugly!
Manson isn’t that bad as long as he isn’t covered in make up.
DJ Qualls should be on this list as well.
Nick Nolte is like 60 or 70 something and his 30 something year old girlfriend just had his baby.
How disgusting is that…
Sorry if I’ve offended anyone, but honestly, he’s old, ugly and is old enough to be his girlfriends grandfather…. ewwww
You missed Gates and Trump ? For shame. Nolte is a good looking fella, when he’s got a comb handy. Gary Busey & son should be on the list as well.
AndyB123: I agree about the Buseys – they are incredibly unattractive.
Malcolm McDowell is NOT the 5th most Ugliest Celebrities.. He’s just Old..
A picture when he was younger..
http://www.movietreasures.com/SigPix/04b/b024_malcolm.jpg
Sid – I kinda think he is ugly in the young photo too – a great actor, and he was amazing in Clockwork Orange, but not a pretty picture!
There was a time Michael Jackson used to be as cute as hell…a long time ago, but still…
I believe that Malcom McDowell was a fair looking fellow in his younger days, but like some one said brilliantly before me, it may just be taste. I must admit I do find Clint Howard quite repulsing.
Dana: yeah – it is a great tragedy really.
Fallenangel: I thought he was a bit weird looking even as a kid – and the opening scene of Clockwork Orange doesn’t help him much either
I know people who think Marilyn Manson is hot. I don’t see why.
i dont think jon is ugly.
He has big teeth, but hes got a pretty face..
xD! have u seen blades of glory??
& i loveeee the way he dances!!
Poor Michael Jackson. He wouldn’t be on this list if he hadn’t screwed his face up with plastic surgery. He was (and would be) a good looking man.
I can’t believe Malcolm McDowell is on this list, let alone so high. He was beautiful when he was young – those blue eyes are still so striking now. Maybe he hasn’t got the classic leading role features (a la the offensively bland Brad Pitt) but he certainly doesn’t deserve to be featured here! Check out “If…”
I also think Steven Tyler deserves a place here. What’s going on there?
Mac: i agree, when malcom mcdowell was young..like in his days of a clockwork orange, he was a very good looking young man.
Though now he is a bit creepy, but his eyes are still wicked.
Malcom Mcdowell- he may be old but has timeless appeal. Well hot!
I think Mick Jagger could have easily replaced Jon Heder … not that Jon Heder is good-looking, but I have never understod what any woman sees in Mick, young or old …
i dont agree on the manson 1…..lol i think he’s well….*****y!! but the rest…i wont hold you back…say all you want…those are so true!! lol and btw….michael is weird and fugly!! 4got to add that? lol
Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails…check him out in a NON PHOTOSHOPPED PIC….his profile in the “closer” video…he looks like a wild witch woman….but now looks like a cromagnon with no upper lip and stuff…Rabbi on crack
I shouldn’t be saying this considering that I’ve been compared to Ringo Starr, but if you think Clint Howard is ugly in (professional) photos you should see him in real life. I was an extra in a movie he was in. He’s a really nice (cool) guy though.
ok…for one, jon heder is DEFENITLLY NOT UGLY! i have kno idea why you have him on thelist at all! and yea i do have to agree with the person hew wrote about him with the teeth thing…he does have bigg teeth but that is the only thing that is wrong and thats not even that bad! (at least he has good teeth!) he just has a bigg smile! he is accully pretty hott!
5 and 6 just look like they’re aging naturally…
I don’t think Elton John’s bad at all.
Malcolm McDowell is really *****y. Every time I see him I picture him as little Alex.
I had a big crush on Steve Buscemi when I was younger. I can’t remember why the hell that was! Not that he’s ugly, but not really gorgeous.
Another “ugly” guy I think is cute is Phillip Semour Hoffman.
Marilyn manson is not ugly!!!! Micheal Jackson is because that is his now permenant face(well until he desides again to go and get it changed) but mansons face is how he likes it and it fits his style of music and what he does thats his personality, but micheal jackson honsetly had no reason to change his face besides the fact that he’s retarded his doesnt fit acting.
they may be ugly but they make millions more than you do……..and john heder happens to be one of my favorite actors!!!
I read recently that Michael Jackson’s lip split after his son popped him in the face with a blanket.
That wasn't funny at all, I hope you're happy with yourself since he's dead and his son is depressed because he lost the best father in the world
Come on,people didn't like michael jackson when he was alive,now all of the sudden they're supposed to like cause he is dead?As far as being a good father,I beg to differ,good fathers do not dangle kids out of windows and make them wear masks in public.He was not A GOOD FATHER,DEAD OR ALIVE ,ITS THE truth.
1) only hypocrites are suddenly nice about him. Fans have always been infuriated with how he’s been treated
2) If you kept with MJ at all, you’d realize he apologized profusely over the balcony incident and swore to God he would never intentionally hurt a child, let alone his own.
3) he was a good father because of the masks. Those masks were what protected his children. He got threats from people that they would kidnap them he wanted them to be able to go out in public without him. He wanted them to have the childhood he didn’t have. But no thanks to his family they now are all over the tv!!
To accuse MJ of being a bad father is probably the worst and stupidest thing you could say about him.
Way to go Lindsey! Excellent post.
Also MJ would make sure no matter what, that he’d read to his children before they went to bed.
John Heder isn’t ugly, he’s just a little funny looking.
And there is nothing wrong with Marilyn Manson *evil glare* He looks great with and without make up, especially when he was just starting out.
i’d have to agree with lovett, buscemi and MJ.
everyone looks a little like Nolte after a night on the town.
what about Keith Richards?
aww, but jon heder looked kinda cool in School for Scoundrels.
nice list, though.
Why didn’t you include the ugliest of alla actors” …..Sean Penn. He is so ugly, his face looks like someone set it on fire and then tried to put it out with a rake.