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The Best Male Celebrity Role Models

Apart from entertaining us, celebrities often end up influencing and inspiring us in many ways. From their on-screen heroism to off-screen deeds, many celebrities set examples to others and often become role models for their fans and children. Check out if your role model is in our list of Best Male Celebrity Role Models.

1. Gene Hackman

    
Gene Hackman
Birthday: 30 January 1930
Born In: San Bernardino, California, United States
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died On: 26 February 2025
Famous As: Best Known for His Role as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in the Film 'The French Connection’
Gene Hackman's career spanned over six decades during which he won several prestigious awards, such as four Golden Globes and two Oscars. His works continue to inspire and influence many aspiring and established actors.

2. Gregory Peck

    
Gregory Peck
Birthday: 05 April 1916
Born In: La Jolla, California, United States
Sun Sign: Aries
Died On: 12 June 2003
Famous As: One of the Reigning Actors of Classic Hollywood Cinema
Apart from being an award-winning actor, Gregory Peck was also a great humanitarian for which he was honored by President Lyndon Johnson with the prestigious 'Presidential Medal of Freedom'.

3. Mads Mikkelsen

    
Mads Mikkelsen
Birthday: 22 November 1965
Born In: Østerbro, Denmark
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Age: 59
Famous As: Danish Actor Known for His Role in Films: 'Pusher', 'Casino Royale' and the Series 'Hannibal'
Thanks to his popularity in Hollywood, Mads Mikkelsen continues to serve as a role model for many aspiring actors from Denmark which is his homeland.

4. Tom Hanks

    
Tom Hanks
Birthday: 09 July 1956
Born In: Concord, California, United States
Sun Sign: Cancer
Age: 69
Famous As: One of the Most Popular Film Stars Worldwide, Known for Both His Comedic and Dramatic Roles

Tom Hanks is one of the prolific actors Hollywood has produced. He inspires people with his movies and the characters that he portrays in them. Forrest Gump and Philadelphia are two of the many such films. Also, he is an environmental activist. Recently, he fought off the dreaded pandemic COVID-19.

5. Benedict Cumberbatch

    
Benedict Cumberbatch
Birthday: 19 July 1976
Born In: Hammersmith, London, England
Sun Sign: Cancer
Age: 48
Famous As: English Actor Known for His Work on Screen and Stage

Apart from being a popular actor, Benedict Cumberbatch is also a philanthropist who believes in giving back to society. He is an ambassador for 'The Prince's Trust,' a charity in the UK.