1 - Mikhail Baryshnikov
Born in Riga, Latvia and became an American citizen in 1986
A dancer, choreographer, actor, former Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, co-founder and former director of White Oak Dance Project
My absolute hero. The greatest male ballet dancer of our time.
Recently appeared on Sex and The City.
My favorite films of his are The Turning Point and White Nights. Has been nominated for an Oscar and a Tony award, and won the Drama Critics Award for his performance in Metamorphosis.
2 - Robert Beltran
Born in Bakersfield, California
Actor, founder and co-director of the East LA Classic Theater Group, member of the ensemble group Classical Theater Lab
Best known as Commander Chakotay on Star Trek: Voyager
My favorite films of his are Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills and Eating Raoul.
3 - Jeff Bridges
Born in Los Angeles, California
Actor, musician, photographer, artist
Currently in theatres in Iron Man
My favorite films of his are Rapunzel from Faerie Tale Theatre and Starman.
4 - Benicio del Toro
Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, a Caribbean territory of the United States
Actor, artist
My favorite films of his are Sin City and Traffic.
5 - Johnny Depp
Born in Owensboro, Kentucky
Actor, musician, with multiple Oscar nominations
My favorite films of his include Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Chocolat, From Hell, Finding Neverland, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
6 - James Franco
Born in Palo Alto, California
Actor, artist
My favorite films of his are the Spider-Man trilogy, The Company and Tristan + Isolde.
7 - Lenny Kravitz
Born in New York City, New York
Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, interior designer
Grammy award winner, American Music Award winner
Vocalist
Plays guitar, bass, sitar, keyboards, harmonica, drums
Are You Gonna Go My Way? is one of my favorite all-time songs.
8 - Viggo Mortensen
Born in Manhattan, New York City, New York
Actor, poet, publisher, artist, photographer, musician
My favorite films of his are the Lord of the Rings trilogy, A History of Violence and Eastern Promises.
9 - Joachin Phoenix
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Actor, nominated twice for an Oscar, Grammy winner for Walk the Line soundtrack
My favorite films of his are Gladiator and Signs.
10 - Brad Pitt
Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma
Actor, film producer
My favorite films of his are A River Runs Through It, Interview with the Vampire and Fight Club.
11 - Vince Vaughn
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Actor, Alumnus of the Famous Improv Olympic
My favorite films of his are The Cell, Old School and Wedding Crashers.
12 - Mark Wahlberg
Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Actor, rapper, film and television producer, nominated for an Oscar
My favorite films of his are Three Kings, Rock Star and I Heart Huckabees.
13 - Owen Wilson
Born in Dallas, Texas
Actor, screenwriter, film producer, nominated for an Oscar
My favorite films of his are Shanghai Noon/Shanghai Knights, Zoolander and Wedding Crashers.
Yummy list, Julia! #s 1, 5, 7 and 10 would also be on my top list.
ReplyDeleteJohnny Depp and Marky Mark - you can't get better than that combination!
ReplyDeleteWhen you have them over for supper, don't forget to invite me over! :)
Owen Wilson? Really?
ReplyDeleteLOL - do agree about Jeff Bridges. Love him.
Wonderful list... I'm with you on most of them, especially Mr. Jolie ;)
ReplyDeleteOh - and in my own pathetic version of 'My Brush with Fame', I got punched in the head by Jeff's brother Beau!!
No kidding -- it was an accident, of course, on a dance floor. His moves were a bit... 'enthusiastic' *hee* and I got backhanded but good.
Not playing this week, but wanted to comment. Most of these folks I've never seen before. I guess that's bound to happen when one doesn't watch television or go to the movies. Jeff Bridges however. Yummy. Have a great day. ;)
ReplyDeleteWoman, between you and Amy this week, I'm one giant drool fest over here. You have FAB taste in men.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited you included Chakotay.
ReplyDeleteStill made a Barishinkoff (sorry spelling) for slapping Carrie. *wink*
Give me a piece of Franco anytime!
ReplyDeleteVaught act in The Cell? He did the villan?
Now, how did I miss this?? Sorry. My head has been in a million places lately. This is a delicious post. Mmmmmm Thanks!
ReplyDeleteRobert Beltran enchanted me as Commander Chakotay and i keep hoping to see him in something again.
ReplyDeletei've loved johnny depp since the tv series 21 Jump Street. one of my fav movies of his is What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Joaquin was the first man on my Ravished List way back when!! Good choice! And Benicio... oooh... he's going on there soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious list Julia! Thanks for the eye candy!!! YUM! Mark Whalberg, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, and James Franco? HEAVEN right there. ;-)
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