It’s not uncommon to find a fictional character, whether in literature, television or film, that has that certain alluring spark in his smile. He’s smooth, sophisticated, and always knows the right thing to say. And sadly, for many of us, we’ve fallen victim to his charisma. What is it about these guys that make men jealous and women weak at the knees? We’re exploring that today in our list of the top ten fictional charming men.
Who is He: Sir Lancelot is one of the most celebrated knights of King Arthur’s Round Table. Now, it’s still unclear whether Lancelot was a real man or simply based on someone, but he does live abundantly through literature as a valiant and athletic hero in Arthurian legends. He and his fellow knights traveled across the lands on adventures that tested their courage, strengths and wits. Did we mention many of those stories involved damsels in distress?
How Charming is He: Most famously, Lancelot had an affair with Queen Guinevere, who was said to be one of the most beautiful women. His appeal was just too much for the married queen to handle. However, she wasn’t the only one that caught his attention. Young virgin damsels were often depicted fawning for him because he was dashing, youthful and, in many ways, perfect. Everything about him attracted women and kept his peers riddled with jealousy and admiration. In the famous poem “The Lady of Shalott” by Alfred Tennyson, she was so taken back by Lancelot that she brings on her own curse to follow him to Camelot, resulting in her death.
Who is He: If you don’t already know, you’ve been living under a rock in a galaxy far, far away. Han Solo is a mercenary from the film trilogy Star Wars. He was played by Harrison Ford, portrayed as a polar opposite of protagonist, Luke Skywalker. Han lives by his own rules, looks out for his own interests, and doesn’t give a damn if Chewbacca is shedding all over your seat. He’s Han Solo, baby and he shot first!
How Charming is He: As a rogue, Han’s charm isn’t similar to the rest of the men in our list. He’s in your face, challenging and self-serving for a good portion of the films. It’s only under the rugged exterior that the audience see the sweet, cool and bewitching aspect of the once lone wolf smuggler. In the ultimate example of his aloof slickness, Princess Leia professes her love for him and all Han has to say in response is, “I know,” and yet we still love him.
Similar Charmers: Action-adventure heroes Indiana Jones (also played by Harrison Ford) and Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean film trilogy, played by Johnny Depp.
Who is He: He was the protagonist of Oscar Wilde’s novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray. He’s a man whose beauty was breathtaking, and one of the most famous examples of Adonis-like perfection in all of literature. The novel itself is a study of man’s quest for beauty and his desire for superficial excellence, demonstrated through Dorian’s wish to keep his physical appearance untainted while his portrait ages and deteriorates. Thus, his sins and transgressions never blemish his perfection, in exchange for his soul.
How Charming is He: While Dorian’s plan fails him in the end, he is still a famous charmer. Men became infatuated with his handsomeness, if only curious as to how Dorian seemed ageless, and women were unable to resist succumbing to his charms. In fact, he got every lady he desired, and broke their heart soon after. That’s just one of the perk of being the most beautiful man in literature.
Similar Charmer: Tom Jones from The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by novelist Henry Fielding.
Who is He: Ferris is the lead in the 1986 film, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. This fourth-wall breaking character takes the day off from school to spend time in the city with his friends, while avoiding all chances of getting caught. This leads them through fun, exciting adventures as they push their luck with every new and surprising situation. Ferris, the leader and the brains behind their rowdy antics, barely keeps them out of trouble, but managed to pull off the perfect day without suffering any parental repercussions.
How Charming is He: One of the big reasons Ferris gets away with his victimless crime is his charm. He’s the cool kid in school, the kind that always seems to have a good time. He knows how to get in trouble, and how to get out of it in style. As said in the film, “Oh, he’s very popular, Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads – they all adore him. They think he’s a righteous dude.”
Who is He: Count Dracula was the protagonist of Bram Stoker’s novel, Dracula. The character was based on Romanian general Vlad the Impaler, notably remembered for the cruel punishments he ordered on his enemies. Count Dracula’s notoriety surpassed the written word when he was adapted into films and television, making him one of the most famous villains, and the greatest vampire of all time (you heard me, Twihards). This powerful, enigmatic figure has been the subject of many interpretations, and still captures the interests of audiences today.
How Charming is He: For a second, look past the fact that he’s undead, he’s creepy and that he likes to drink your blood. When you study the rest of Dracula, you come to realize he’s actually a charmer (though some of you might argue he’s as charming as a snake). He possesses hypnotic eyes and mind controlling abilities, but more than that, he’s charismatic and worldly. Here’s this sophisticated being that lives like royalty, and treats his guest as such… until it’s dinner time, of course.
Similar Charmer: Patrick Bateman, from Bret Easton Ellis’s novel, American Psycho. Patrick is another dangerous and creepy character who might not traditionally be seen as a charmer, but he is when you look beyond the murder. And necrophilia. And cannibalism. No, really. He’s charming.
Who is He: Jay Gatsby is a literary character from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby. He’s a self made man living in the U.S. during the Jazz Age. It’s through the course of the novel that readers learn Jay earned his money through bootlegging during Prohibition, when alcohol was banned. The once former poor man is now one of the most beloved socialites of his time. He hopes his wealth and power would win the heart of Daisy, a married rich woman he has loved for years.
How Charming is He: Though his heart is set on Daisy, Jay takes all opportunities to be a good host to every one of his guests (particularly the women). He is a neat dresser, polite, fun and equipped with natural good looks. Jay is the hit of every party, and the talk of the town among the rich and powerful. Both envied and desired, Jay is often thought to be the quintessential American icon.
Who is He: Rhett is one of the main protagonists in Margaret Mitchell’s novel, Gone with the Wind. Clark Gable’s film portrayal brought the character to life in the 1939 movie by the same name. Rhett was considered a pariah amongst the Confederate South during the U.S.’s Civil War years. He ends up falling in love with protagonist Scarlett O’Hara, despite the fact that her heart belongs to someone else.
How Charming is He: What made Rhett different from the men around him was his experience, and sophisticated understanding of human nature. He was one of the few that appeared to be involved with the Confederate South, but still able to see it from an outsider’s perspective (ultimately keeping his distance at all times). Even as a black sheep, he was accepted by his associates for his charming ways and educated ideas. There’s just something about the mustache and smile they couldn’t seem to ignore.
Similar Charmer: Bugs Bunny. The animated rabbit is actually based on Clark Gable.
Who is He: From Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is not, at first, a charming man. He was respected by his peers for his fortune and demeanor, even if he believed himself superior to them, and acted with feigned modesty. It wasn’t until the woman he’s attracted to denied his marriage proposal that Mr. Darcy changed for the better. He saved her family from social disgrace, and redeemed himself by proving his arrogance was merely a facade.
How Charming is He: Mr. Darcy is a fangirl’s dream. He’s handsome, rich and English (it’s the accent). Most of all, he’s not just a good-looking guy. Once his perspective was changed, he became a gentleman who truly cared about others, especially Elizabeth, and who goes out of his way to validate his sincerity. There are many female readers that would openly admit to crushing on Mr. Darcy for these reasons.
Who is He: This fictional character is mostly known as a libertine, a person who disregards social norms and embodies what’s understood as loathsome and undesirable. Don Juan has been written about in a variety of stories, plays and poems but is consistently portrayed as a womanizer.
How Charming is He: There isn’t much explanation needed here. The name Don Juan itself has become a term meaning “ladies’ man.” Some of the stories glorify his actions, personifying him as a hero and revolutionary for embracing his sexuality, while other stories condemn him and his behavior as a warning to future and potential Don Juans. Either way, his charm can’t be matched easily by just any other man.
Who is He: Secret Agent 007 was created by journalist Ian Fleming, and was featured in several of his novels. The character became a household name when he made the transition in to films (22 in total). These action movies were filled with dangerous car chases, explosions and beautiful women. Does any of that phase James Bond? Not likely.
How Charming is He: Bond can charm the pants off you. He is the epitome of cool, too. 007 only drives the most luxurious of cars, wears the sleekest of suits, and packs the kind of weapons and secret agent tools that make our most valued piece of technology look like a plaything. Villains hate him for his skill, women love him for his attitude and audiences adore him for his charms.
Similar Charmer: Movie character Austin Powers, who was based on James Bond.
Where's Edward Cullen?? JUST KIDDING!! I don't want to start a Listverse war
HIs to do list has won the pulitzer. He once call a psychic, to warn her. He is the most interesting man in the world. Stay thirsty my friends
and he drinks the *****pot beer of the world.
That set of commercials is actually quite intelligent and funny. Having worked in the biz for many years, I know difficult it is to develop a character who can withstand the test of time. This idiot has done it.
He's not attractive. He's not magnetic. Yet everyone has come to believe he is.
The power of advertising.
"segue makes Audrey Hepburn look like something the cat dragged in. Her photographs are sought after by museums in every country, and command a 7 figure price. She explores every corner of the globe, camera in hand. She is the most interesting woman in the world."
James Bond reminds me so much of me.
What about Glenn Quagmire? Giggity giggity!
Surely Don Draper belongs on this list. His entire life may be a lie, but he can get any woman to drop their 60s panties in a heartbeat.
It was easy to see Bond would be at the top of the list.
A lot of people haven't seen the old Sean Connery-Bond movies but he was absolutely perfect for the role. Connery had an incredible voice(moreso if you liked the accent), he was great looking and he just oozed charm. I don't think theres ever been a more charming fictional character in a movie or a more charming man in real life.. combine the two and your onto something special.
I think Connery and Bond are the shining examples of what charming is.
I loved this list!
I vote we have another one. This time including Sydney Carton and Atticus Finch!
I had to *****yze the hell out of Carton in English last year. He is dark, mysterious, and moody, but an actual good person inside. And he was the one character I could stand in the entire book.
I have no idea why Atticus Finch is so charming, but I always imagine him to be handsome in that Clark Kent kind of way.
Haha, I'm a nerd.
Atticus Finch is charming because he is the epitome of what a man is supposed to be; intelligent, beneficent, calm in the face of adversity, brave, completely without an excess of ego, kind to children and dogs.
The problem with To Kill A Mockingbird is that we are required to read it as children, far before we can appreciate the story on all of the levels on which it is meant to be understood. It really is a book which should be reread as an adult in order to fully grasp the many levels on which the tale is presented.
Rereading Atticus Finch as an adult is a completely different experience. He is far superior to the man you read about as a child. It's both wonderful and shocking.
Other books fall into that same category; One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the LookingGlass, Catcher in the Rye, The Once and Future King…just to name a few.
i TOTALLY agree about the Atticus Finch thing!
nice list.
i was expecting Prince Charming from the shrek series
I agree I would put Rhett Butler at the top. I just loved Clark Gable and the character is so appealing. It's like he knows what a woman needs even if she doesn't know herself yet. Plus the fact that he is just so darn masculine and strong without having to look like a neanderthal makes him the ultimate, in my opinion. He's world-wise, intelligent, carefree, and will toss a woman on his shoulder, what's not to love.
He may not fit the bill, but I always found Heathcliff dangerously *****y and charming when he wanted to be … I loved his masculine intensity
i must admit i'm a bit surprised edward cullen isn't on the list, merely because so many girls are obsessed with him these days.
who in the ***** is edward?
and before anyone throws a fit about reading comments, (since im guessing it was mentioned at some point) i did not have a chance to read all the comments.
allow me to apologize — i *always* read the lists (yes, intros too)…
about once every 3 months ot so, i simply do not have the time to go word hunting in all comments —
i saw this name so damn much while skimming them, it piqued my curiosity — and i did look a little for it, and googled it — but i have to assume this isnt a reference to an ed asner role– and eddie (from the iron maiden cd covers isnt charming unless you are a super ultra stark-raving lunatic — cool art, but…meh). ed edd and eddie arent charming unless you are michael jackson.
im *****ing confused. … again — apologies
One word:
Twilight.
One more word:
AVOID!!!
OMG!!! You are confused TWICE in one day!!! YAY!!!!!!
Edward Cullen, my dear Oliver, is from the Twilight Series! He is a vampire (fictional, but a vampire)
the twilight series?
oh….you have *got* to be kidding me.
yes, bassbait —– avoid.
twi…l…i..g….oh —– this is the one with the panic room chick, yes?
so is edward the dude with the small head and big neck, or the cat that said he was allergic to vaginas?
ive heard of this—-
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well, its clear that my special power to tune out stupid bull***** is working just fine
*shakes head*
Umm not really sure exactly, I am not "into" the Twilight Series. However, if bestie was awake I would ask her about it. Would ask son, but he is a little to young (IMO) to know about Edward–yet. Though he has told me that he (my son that is) is a vampire and bestie thinks this is hilarious!!!
throw garlic at him
if he's really committed, he'll get the ***** out of the way
I would, but he might throw it back at me! (hahahaha)
Thank you for asking.
I was wondering myself. From the comments I read, and I did read them all, it appears he has something to do with another character whose name I either didn't catch, or wasn't mentioned. I did find out in the comments that both Edward and Whosits are extremely white, which leads me to the conclusion that they are probably vampires…I know there was, or is, a television show about young vampires which is popular. Ed may be one of them.
Why one would have an "undead" life-sucking vampire as a protagonist is beyond me, but I realize that every generation has it's own way of marking itself as different from each generation that came before it. Maybe vampire worship is this generations touchstone.
It could be worse. It could be Hell's Angels.
OTOH, I could be completely wrong. Ed could be a window-washer in Seattle.
um…..ok, see —– as far as vampires go — meh.
i watched nosferatu and the lost boys and read stephen king's salem's lot —- and while a few were interesting stories.
sort of.
i have heard of this twilight series of movies—–tuned it out, but i understand its popular (which i understand primarily due to these dumbass kids waiting at the movie theatre over night to buy the first tickets, (like i did for bob dylan tix once) and going to the special midnight showing, after it has been released a grand total of 0 days and 5 minutes.
there's a local new orleans writer — named anne rice — who lives in the garden district and wrote a few vampire books. which were okay i suppose. at one point i was talking to her and mentioned that the stories about witches were more engaging (the witching hour, lasher, taltos, etc)
what she told me was that the mayfair witches series was her 'fun' and the vampire cronicles was her 'money'.
i know there are like…2 or 3 different vampire thingys — one is something about ??'vampire' is in the title — another with the girl from panic room (which is this i think) and a third with anna paquin, who was in the piano (also rouge in x-men).
i think what this boils down to is the authors' desire to engage a different fan base — as you pointed out, using dark material as a protagonist is weird, but it seems to appeal to kids these days.
i dont know if were far enough into the game to allude to it as a touchstone, but i can tell you one thing —- these stupid movies are raking it in.
and it was also a good observation that generations try to be similiar enough to previous generations, but enough different to solidify their ideology of being distinctive and uniquely individualistic
as for the hell's angels —- im not so sure that it wouldnt be a "pick 'em" type of close call.
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not really, but you know what i mean.
and whats been going through my mind the last hour?
what the hell are they gonna throw at us next?
ollie, funny you should mention the movie "The Lost Boys", as it was written by two of my very good friends from Uni. days. I found it throughly delightful, probably based entirely on that single fact. I have not seen it since the opening, but I do recall one scene in which one of the boys, not yet a vampire, is eating rice from a take-out container, and suddenly the rice becomes maggots.
Not something I'd enjoy at this stage, but I was much younger then and supporting the art of friends.
I was coming of age in the late 60's, in Hollywood. You can imagine, well enough, what my personal form of rebellion, of becoming myself, different from my parents generation, happened to be…yet I managed to maintain a 3.8 – 4.0 gpa and get my MFA while working and carrying a more than full academic load each semester at the same time. I also married and had three children in thirty-four months while doing so (the getting the MFA, not anything else). While in the summer between high school and Uni, I met Dylan in a coffee house where I used to go to read my poetry on "open mic" nights.
I can't imagine what a generation after this one might use as a means of declaring their independence. I have a good feeling about it though.
Segues,
Not sure what show(s) you may be talking about, but I do know that there is one called "The Vampire Diaries" (Oliver and I were talking about this one the other day) It has Steven R. McQueen (yes, Steve McQueen's grandson) in it. There is also another on ABC called "The Gates". I have not seen either of these and probably won't.
As I stated in my previous post, I am not an expert, I do not watch these shows or movies. I have no idea who these characters are. I was making a guess for ollie, based on clues in the comments.
Your guesses are as good as mine. Probably better, because you at least know the nales of the shows.
Although, as I said, I could also be totally off base, and the character could be anything…an undercover cop, a shapeshifter, a cross-dresser, a high school student with an IQ of 200 inadvertently put into the remedial program and every episode is devoted to new ways of trying to get him into the right programs.
And for future reference; it's segues, lowercase "s". Not Segues, Capital "S". There is a difference.
I rarely watch tv, though it is on for noise in my house. For all I know, you may be correct or totally off-base as you have previously stated.
Sorry the the misspelling. It will not happen again……
mrssmith080604 states :"rarely watch tv, though it is on for noise in my house."
There is this amazing invention now available! It's called the RADIO! You turn it on and can listen to music all day…imagine that!
Another startling invention, and one I prefer because it gives one control over the content of the music, is called a CD PLAYER! You do have to purchase these little shiny silver discs which contain the music, similarly to the old vinyl records, but then you can play them over and over again.
No more need to turn on the television just to create meaningless background noise.
Isn't science fun?
ps- no need to apologize about the spelling, it's obvious you automatically capitalize the first word in a sentence (following the rules of English), so after I reprimanded you I actually realized what you were doing.
No harm, no foul.
hahaha (smiling)
I have heard of these and actually have them….kids won't listen to them though! Well, at least not for a long period of time! Kids usually are watching Nick, Jr or Disney or something appropriate, so I really don't mind
I have to admit though that I did just watch USA v Ghana on the tube.
I did and I am glad you understand
You have absolutely no need to find out who Edward is. Your life will be better without it. Just an advice.
No Doctor? I mean most of his companions were women. And he's been "reborn" eleven times, that could charm any lady. And don't forget the fact that's he's a Lord of Time. And I guess defeating aliens, robots, and whatnot helps too.
Don’t forget Pepe Le Pew.
He stunk to high heaven and still we fell for him
THANK GOD NO EDWARD CULLEN! MY HOPE IS RESTORED!!!!!!
Where is Duke Nukem?
Oh, and for that matter, where is Barbados Slim? He is a mahogany god, a human Adonis, and got Olympic gold medals in both Limbo and *****. That's a charmer.
my only comment: Does anyone know where I can get a life-size of Han Solo??? (hehehe)
theres a ***** shop on the corner of bourbon st., and orleans ave., in new orleans, on the other side of the street from the cat's meow and the tropical isle.
its called the panda bear
if they dont have it, it doesnt exist.
I'll have to remember that and if I can ever get to NO without the kiddos, maybe I can stop in there and check! Or if by chance the next time you are over there let me know!!!
seggie gave me an idea — the fact that most of this list reference movies went right over my head.
*tanx seg!*
i thought of a few books and a few plays —– and cant remember *****-all right now.
perhaps tomorrow.
in the meantime — more movies/tv:
chef——————-
he gave sweet lovin' to damn near every woman in s.park, colo.
i do not think he ever did lianne cartman — no reports of him sticking his hoo-hoo dilly in her cha-cha.
not to mention, someone with that much charm really has no use for 'bear with wide canyon'
alex de large————-
you know good and well some chicks somewhere are gonna be into the korova milk bar scene.
otto ————–
kevin kline played what is probably the most twisted meld (other than malcolm mcdowell) of other and charmers. — k-k-k-ken is c-c-coming to k-k-k-kill me! he had jamie lee curtis purring at the drop of a hat.
jordan catalano——————–
charming to an entirely different generation than explored — in fact the old standard considered charming has been skewed somewhar — but hell, clare danes liked him — smitten — all that other high school crap
brad pitt ————-
i have been informed today that joe black and benjamin button and one other fit here (i do not bat from that side of the plate, so im taking a friend's word on this one.
seahorses————–
realisticaly, any male who gets prego, and births the *****inng babies get charming by proxy status. and youre hung up on the fictional part — i have heard of some lit somewhere (that i didnt read — cause i wouldve remembered it) with a 3 foot sehorse — now my seahorse just there, is fictional.
frank'n'furter————————–
i think this is self explainatory
fonzy—————–
ditto above.
i had thought of at least 5 examples out of other art mediums, but i cant remember *****-all right now.
tomorrow will bring some off the tip on my tongue.
>>fonzy—————–
ditto above. <<
I misread that as Fozzy. Personally, I always thought Kermit was more of a charmer.
Naah… the Swedish Chef was the best.
awesome list definitely do a female one!
I love your list. I love Mr. Darcy. I love Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy. He is the best Mr. Darcy. Keep it up
and why the hell is the tramp not on this list?
eating spaghetti noodles until they are kissing……
best kiss ever!
Where the Hell is CAPTAIN JAMES TIBERIUS KIRK on this list, you fail me on this list. The man is a legend for his womanizing and charm. You have Han Solo but not James T. Kirk, you must bring balance to the sci-fi force, it is wrong to not include a Star Trek counter.
Since dubious morality is not a disqualification, think for a moment about the charms of lusty, passionate Tony Soprano…his courtly nature demands that every affair inspires generosity even when it's a bracelet signaling the break-up. Remember the giant gift basket he sent to Dr. Jennifer Melfi? No tedius self-examination before going after what he wants — and he knows what he wants. Oh, Tony!
I do not now, nor have I ever, found hirsute, obese, stone-cold killers *****y…maybe it's just me…but I do have this little hang up with the sanctity of life.
Colin firth is the best Mr Darcy. My wife has insisted on it and i have to agree.
Oh, and Quagmire is the epitomy of the label "womanizing God"
This list is obviously flawed due to lack of Peppe Le Pew.
Too many men in this list.
I think that Pride and Prejudice's Mr Bingley was more charming than Mr Darcy. Say whatever else you might about Mr D, I don't think that "charm" is the right word for him.
I would submit a character from a Diana Wynne Jones novel named: Howl. The book is called Howl's Moving Castle. The guy is awesome mixed with fantastic. No matter how exasperated one got with him, they couldn't help but be charmed by him.
The names Bond,James Bond,and i'm number 1
What the hell?
Where is Sydney Carton?
AKA The GREATEST and most romantic fictional character of all time!
How could he possibly not make this list?
The whole time I was reading this list, I was waiting for James bond. I was not disappointed.
Much too lazy to read all the comments, but I think we're forgetting the one and only Tom Riddle here.
6, 3, and 2 are the only ones that make me weak in the knees. The Phantom from "The Phantom of the Opera" is my number one.
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yay—– right cat, right list
and it was the waay in which he lured christine
i havnt seen the movie all the way through, but seen the play 4 or 5 times——twice in nyc
the dude that played benson was excellent, although its hard not to like the period that paul stanley of kiss did it (and for anyone with a wtf look on their face right now) — he was surprisingly good. michael crawford? — maybe the best voice, but he was a little sensitive for my view of the character.
Mr. Darcy…
….and Mr. Darcy isn't numero uno because…?
bondjamesbond….James ..bond…..
Han was a good choice, but I wouldn't turn down Luke either. The force was strong with that one.
Alexander Barrington/ Belov from The Bronze Horseman trilogy by Paullina Simons
Don Draper? Even his voice makes my clothes fall off.
Mr. Darcy=Colin Firth. This is the truth and is utterly beyond contestation.
Finally somebody mentions Mr. Bingley! Look, I get the Darcy thing, I do, but Bingley is so charming and sweet and devoted and generally lovely that I find him far more desirable.
Sorry… psychopaths are psychopaths, no matter how "*****y" they are. I disagree with this list .
Rhett Butler turns out to be patriotic and results to adultery after he's married because his wife plays too many games with him. Sure, he doesn't get married and runs around with "loose women" (who are kind, generous, and patriotic) but does that make him a bad guy? He joins the army and risks his life repeatedly.
Patrick Bateman is reprehensible, and no matter how gorgeous Christian Bale looked in the role, I had no attraction to him because he was so vile.
Sir Lancelot never turned me on. End statement.
I don't have any interest whatsoever in Star Wars, so that's that.
Dorian Gray is such a manipulative user that I never admired him.
I always found Ferris Bueller to be totally puerile – I'm his contemporary age-wise and I'm from Chicago, but he still turned me off. So does Matthew Broderick and always has.
Count Dracula was sorta *****y but he had plenty of women, so that always diminished my interest.
Jay Gatsby and his entire world were a yawner to me. I read the book, saw the movie, and forget it. Not a big RR fan anyway. Now, Paul Newman is another story…
Mr Darcy wasn't a bad guy. And as played by Colin Firth, yes, I have the hots for him.
Don Juan, like Count Dracula, has enough females already, so I'm not interested.
James Bond. He does what he does in the service of Her Majesty and is absolutely loyal. He doesn't destroy anyone who isn't already doing something illegal. And Sean Connery – man, no matter how old he is, is always hot.
Why not mention Paul Newman in "Hud"? There's a guy who was so amazingly hot and *****y and did whatever he could to achieve his goals – out there for the world to see, no sneaking around for him. I couldn't help but be attracted to such a rotten guy who was so upfront and honest about being rotten.
None of these guys come close to Oswald in My Uncle Oswald by Roaldh Dahl!
Hottt list…
How about Gomez Adams?
hate all of them….except Rhett Buttler. Ugly as hell, but yep…charming
Where is edward Cullen and Jacob Black LOL
highly subjective but good list. Credible in the sense that its not stained by the seemingy ill taste of the now generation – the twifans,disneykids and the bieber.
I was looking for Casanova but theres Don Juan.. so Im good.
Great list. Thought it was worth mentioning that I recently did some research for an essay on vampire literature and there seems to be very little evidence that Vlad the Impaler provided any inspiration for Stoker's Dracula. His nickname of "Drakul" seems to be the only connection and Stoker had much of his novel penned before he knew who Vlad was.
What about Alex DeLarge?
one of brad pitt's characters deserved a place here also imo. damn i forget the names when it comes to write a comment; but the character in the ocean's series maybe? or achilles in troy, man he woke up with 3 women in the same bad in a war morning!!
anyway, great list!!
Where is Damon Salvatore ????????? And pls stop talking about Edward ………..he is so not *****y anymore…..I mean "yes" he was ….but before THE VAMPIRE DIARIES was released and before Damon took our hearts…………………. literally
No Joey Tribbiani?! SHAME!
how you doin’?
Colin Firth = Darcy ! No one else will do. Wrong picture there
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just read this list for the first time and am dissapointed Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights is absent!! haha
I was expecting to see Zorba the Greek.
Oh, wrong picture of Darcy.
Sad day.
Can’t help but wish Magnum and the Count of Monte Cristo were here too, but it is indeed an excellent list. Maybe I’ll make my own. Who knows.
Why isn’t the Phantom of the Opera here? you got to admit, the guy’s crazy *****y, mysterious, and has a wickedly attractive badly boy side lol (oh yeah the 2004 movie by the way)
Guilty of number 3.