The most beautiful men in the world. The most beautiful men of the XX century, for which millions dried

Rudolph Valentino
He was born on May 6, 1895 in the town of Castellanata (province of Barri), in Italy, in the family of a former circus performer, who after marriage left a wandering life and became a veterinarian.
He graduated from the Agricultural Academy in Genoa, then went to Paris, where he studied dancing. Returning to Italy, Valentino did not want to look for work for a long time and lived on the inheritance left after the death of his father and on the funds that his mother and older brother earned.
In 1913 he emigrated to the United States, worked in New York as a street vendor, gardener, dishwasher, gigolo dancer. As a tango performer, he was accepted into a touring theater troupe.

In 1917 he moved to Hollywood, where he made his film debut - an episodic role as a dancer in the film "Alimony" (Alimony). He acted as an extra in the films of Griffith and the company "Universle", then he began to entrust small roles, for example, in "Dear Little Devil" with May Murray.
In 1919 he married movie star Jean Acker. The marriage did not work out and they officially divorced in 1922. However, Valentino's "star" marriage and his ability to dance attracted attention to him and the actor received leading role in Rex Ingram's The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921).
The charm of Rudolph Valentino ensured the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" unprecedented commercial success. The film cost six hundred and forty thousand dollars, and brought in four and a half million - a record figure in silent films. But most importantly, the film made Valentino a superstar. George Melford's The Sheik (1921), which was soon released, brought Valentino new success, he will be called the "Latin lover", the "fatal seducer" and the "true sheik".
In The Lady of the Camellias (1921), Valentino's partner was famous actress Alla Nazimova. During filming, Rudolfo became close to the set designer Natasha Rambova, the daughter of one of the New York millionaires. Their celebration took place in Mexico, but this marriage was also fragile. Natasha left him, and Rudolph immediately announced his engagement to actress Paula Negri.
They didn't get married. In the summer of 1926, the actor had an attack of acute appendicitis, and peritonitis developed after the operation.
Valentino passed away on August 23, 1926. "The Sheikh is dead! New York groupies are rioting!” - with such headlines then the newspapers came out, reporting the death of a superstar.
Every year, crowds of female fans gathered at Valentino's grave, and dozens of women committed suicide on his grave.
And only in 1956 the newspapers wrote: "For the first time in the last 30 years, not a single woman came to the grave of Rudolfo Valentino."

Clark Gable

(02/01/1901 (Cadiz, Ohio) - 11/16/1960 (Los Angeles, California)

Born in a provincial wilderness, he began early independent life, performed on the stage of traveling theaters, tried to make a career in Hollywood with the help of actress D. Dillon.

Only the support of the widow of the oil tycoon M. Lengham gave Gable the opportunity to try his hand at Broadway, and then play in the play "The Last Mile", where his embittered and doomed hero, a prisoner in Sing Sing prison, literally fascinated the audience.

Since 1931 in Hollywood. After his debut in the western The Painted Desert, he played cowboys and gangsters. In films with the participation of stars N. Shearer, G. Garbo, J. Harlow and J. Crawford, he found a new role - a real American, whose masculinity and sexual pressure attract women to the same extent as the breadth and nobility hidden behind external cynicism in films Susan Lenox (Susan Lenox: Her Fall And Rise, 1931), Sporting Blood (1931), Strange Interlude (1932), Hold Your Man (1933).

In 1934 awarded Oscar for the role of a poor reporter who re-educates the rebellious daughter of a millionaire in F. Capra's It Happened One Night (It Happened One Night). The No. 1 man for many American women, Gable also enjoyed male sympathy, personifying the type simple guy, who started from scratch and made his way to the top alone, with the help of a powerful fist, a grip on life and irony in the films "Manhattan Melodrama" (Manhattan Melodrama, 1934), "San Francisco" (San Francisco, 1936), "Saratoga" (Saratoga, 1937), "Test Pilot" (Test Pilot, 1938).

Gable's career climaxed with a poll-predetermined performance as Rhett Butler in Gone With The Wind (1939), where he creates the most polished version of his screen type. The tragic death in 1942 in a plane crash of Gable's wife, actress Carol Lombard, dealt an irreparable blow to the actor - he could not find himself either in life or on the screen.

The Americans were looking for new idols, and Gable's attempts to repeat himself in westerns and adventure films brought less and less money. However latest paintings with his participation were again successful, and the parting of the actor with the public and best job late period creativity was the image of an old cowboy in the film by J. Huston "The Misfits" (The Misfits). This film was released already in 1961, after Gable's death. His life and creative destiny is dedicated to the game tape "Gable and Lombard" (1976).

His father, a well-respected building materials merchant in their town, supported the family in abundance and thought that this was enough; and her mother, Dodi, who once dreamed of a theatrical career, spent her days in anguish. Marlon never graduated from school and soon moved to his older sister Francis in New York. He worked as a truck driver, elevator dispatcher, lemonade seller.

He studied at the military academy in Minnesota, and then in New York in the theater class of the School of Social Research and the Actors Studio. In 1944 he made his Broadway debut in I Love Mama.

The turning point in the work of Marlon Brando was the production of the play by T. Williams “A Streetcar Named Desire” at the E. Kazan Theater, in which the actor brilliantly played Stanley Kowalski. Enthusiastic critics predicted a great future for this handsome, sensual young guy with amazing intuition, they considered him a hope american art. However, the successful performance in this performance deprived the theater of one of its the best craftsmen. Marlon Brando went to Hollywood and never returned. (He appeared on the stage only once more, in 1953 in B. Shaw's play Guns and Man.)

In 1950, Brando accepted an offer from producer Stanley Kramer to play in Fred Zinnemann's The Men, where he portrayed a paralyzed World War II invalid who moved only in a wheelchair. The actor played the entire role while sitting, besides, here he had to give up just those qualities that made him so attractive to the audience: speed of reaction, expressiveness of movements and gestures, sexual magnetism. However, he managed to step over the barrier separating the stage and the screen, in a mean performing manner to convey a whole range of changing moods of his hero.

True success came to Brando only after the transfer of Elia Kazan to the screen of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). Stanley Kowalski literally breathes with primordial strength - male, sensual, animal. Immediate improvisational style, frank sexuality, peculiar, rude humor, rare glimpses of humanity against the general gloomy background helped to create a very unusual image. The actor with full dedication showed here not only the natural talent and attractiveness of the personality, but also an amazing fusion with the portrayed character. Brando so entered the role that he gave interviews “in character”. Hence the belief that he played himself in "Tram" - a rude, cruel boor, not devoid of sadistic inclinations. In fact, Marlon, especially at first, was a sensitive, gentle, somewhat shy guy who loved jokes and practical jokes.
A year later, the same Kazan, with whom he shared his first success, invited Brando to the title role in the film “Long live Zapata!” written by John Steinbeck. The actor managed to show this peasant leader Mexican Revolution woven from contradictions. Convinced and ignorant, strong and doubting, modest and ironically impudent. After these two such significant acting achievements, Brando was bombarded with many very flattering offers. But Marlon chose the role that made him the idol of the young, in L. Benedek's film "The Savage" (1953). It was here that he became the “voice of a generation” of youth protest, symbolizing his appearance(black leather jacket, cap pulled down over eyes, jeans tucked into boots, dark glasses), and occupation (frantic motorcycle riding by youngsters huddled together). In the image of Johnny even more than in Stanley Kowalski, the actor managed to show that this guy is not at all as terrible as he might seem at first glance.

Brando brilliantly completed the evolution of the image of the “youth hero” in Elia Kazan's film “On the Port” (1954), which concluded the first stage of his work. He showed here the gradual evolution of his hero - a former boxer, in whom not only humanity awakens, but also a protest against the criminal trade union bosses who completely enslaved the dock workers. Creation, as it were, of two different images, subtle nuances of feelings, lyricism in love scenes brought the actor a well-deserved award - the Oscar. He became the youngest recipient of the award.

In most of the roles played from 1954 to 1964, Brando varied his previous successes. He starred in historical and modern films, reincarnated not only as Americans, but also as Germans and Japanese. Genres ranged from melodrama to comedy and from western to musical. Basically, the motif of “rebirth through love” was repeated, but even in this unpretentious mass production, the actor managed to turn every time with some original, unexpected side.
Brando's most significant work in the 1960s was Sheriff Calder in Arthur Penn's The Chase (1965).

Brando experienced his second real take-off in the early 70s, starring in Francis Coppola's The Godfather (1972), where he overturned all the usual ideas about the images of gangsters on the screen. His hero - gangster boss Vito Corleone - has come a long way here from a handsome gray-haired gentleman with a quiet voice and a cat on his knees to a hunched, sloppy, unshaven old man. "Oscar", which was awarded to him for this role, the actor did not come to receive - in protest against discrimination against American Indians. It was only an echo of the vast civil rights struggle he led during that period.

Brando's fame, now as a leading actor of the 70s, was further strengthened after the success of "Last Tango in Paris" (1972) by Bernardo Bertolucci - a multifaceted Freudian drama about the sensual connection of an elderly widower with a young girl, where the actor very subtly managed to convey the spiritual evolution of his hero.

Participation in these two films not only lifted Brando back to the top of popularity, but also made him a rich man. Now he could afford to shoot rarely and selectively.

In 1980, Brando announced his retirement from cinema, but periodically continued to act in supporting roles.

In addition to undeniable merits in the cinema, Brando was famous for his commitment to humanism. He spoke out against the oppression of the indigenous Indian population and accused the world of indifference to the Holocaust.

He was officially married twice: to filmmaker Anna Kashfi, whom he soon divorced (left a son) and actress Movita (Maria Luisa Castenada) - two children, but this marriage was also fragile.
Since 1963, he has been associated with the Tahitian Tarita, disappears for years on an island bought near Tahiti, where a man and a woman living together are officially considered husband and wife. (They also have a son and a daughter.)

IN last years suffered from obesity and senile dementia. He died on July 1, 2004 in Los Angeles from pulmonary fibrosis.

Cary Grant

His real name is Archibald Alexander Leach.
Born January 18, 1904 in Bristol (UK).
After graduating from school at the age of 14, he entered the troupe of acrobat boys, who performed in music halls. As part of this troupe, he came to the USA in 1920 and stayed here. At first he worked in a variety show, then switched to theater stage, managing to achieve leading roles in operettas and musical comedies.
He spoke the strongest Cockney and tried his best to get rid of the accent of the London lower classes. Mixing with the language of English high society, which the young man sought to master, cockney had a completely unexpected effect - he switched to an Australian dialect. Friends began to call him “kangaroo” and “boomerang”.

An exotic accent would become his calling card - it fit perfectly into the look of a noble, eccentric and a little strange hero. The time will come when women will be thrilled by his drawling, consonant-swallowing voice coming from the screen.
In 1932, leaving the stage and wearing silhouette glasses, he went to Hollywood, which he got into “through the back door”: he was a screen test partner for one actress and liked the producer. Paramount Pictures offered him a five-year contract, along with a long list of first and last names, from which he chose the most sonorous: "Cary Grant." As part of a long-term contract, he starred in 25 of his 72 films, without brilliance, but feeling confident in any genre, and only in 1936, having made a duet with Katharine Hepburn in the film "Sylvia Scarlett" ("Sylvia Scarlett"), he, in the words of director J. Cukor, "stand firmly on his feet." His villain, the cockney swindler, won the audience's attention.
In the next five years, he created a number of vivid comedy images - from romantic lovers and eccentric eccentrics to frankly farcical heroes (“The Terrible Truth” / “The Awful Truth”, “Only Angels Have Wings” / “Only Angels Have Wings”, “His Girl Friday”/”His Girl Friday”, “Philadelphia Story”/ “The Philadelphia Story”, “Suspicion”/”Suspicion”). His performance was distinguished by elegant nonchalance, the ability to easily reveal the comic and romantic potential of the role.
Over the years, Grant has changed: his face has become tougher, a severe crease appeared at the lips, and the first gray hair appeared in his hair. The sweetness was gone - now it was the face of a strong man, and this benefited his career. Together with the new image, real success came to him: from now on, his game left a feeling of complete authenticity, the utmost naturalness - Grant became one of the most organic actors in Hollywood.
The profession never betrayed him: in the fifties, thanks to Hitchcock, Grant became one of the most famous American film actors. In the films of the master of horror, the audience saw the real Grant: impeccable appearance, great charm - and the craving for destruction hidden behind it. In dealing with others, Hitchcock's Grant destroyed himself.
In subsequent films, (“Infamous” / “Notorious”, 1946; “Catch a Thief” / “To Catch a Thief”, 1955; “North by Northwest” / “North by Northwest”, 1959), Grant lacked the lightness and persuasiveness inherent in the early works.
His latest work became a role in the film “Walk, Don’t Run” / “Walk, Don’t Run”, 1966).
Having never won an Oscar for his roles, Grant was awarded special prize"Oscar" for contribution to cinema (1969).

In 1976 (he was already seventy-three), Grant met the one he had been looking for all his life.
Calm and friendly brown-haired Barbara Harris lived in London and was forty-six years younger than Cary Grant. He courted her for a long time; in 1978, Barbara moved to him in California, and in 1981 they got married.
With the fifth Mrs. Cary Grant, he felt truly happy. The couple led a quiet measured life. Grant grew old, but never turned into an old man: women still stared at him, and his wife was jealous. He died a death that any actor can dream of: preparing to perform in front of fans, Carey felt a sudden weakness. Two hours later he was hospitalized with a heart attack. Before closing his eyes forever, the 82-year-old Grant smiled slightly - he had dealt with the insecure loser Archie Leach and finally got what he wanted from life.
Died November 29, 1986 in Davenport, Iowa.

Jean Marais (Jean Cocteau in the background)

Numerology fans claim that numbers can determine the fate of a person.

If so, then the life of Jean Marais simply could not help but develop the most miraculously, because the date of his birth is expressed in three consecutive numbers: 12/11/13.

However, according to biographers, the childhood of the future legend of French cinema was by no means cloudless. He constantly had to change schools, and not of his own free will: he was expelled from everywhere as a notorious hooligan, a loafer and a buzzer. And what else could be expected from a fatherless guy from a proletarian Parisian suburb?

Even in his mature years, Jean Marais remained the standard model of the cinematic hero-lover. All the more surprising is the fact that in childhood his mother considered him a freak. Yes, and Jean himself did not have a very high opinion of his appearance, believing that he was just ‘not too disgusting’.

In his early youth, Marais changed many occupations: he dragged clubs for golfers, worked as a retoucher in a photo studio, and made copies from postcards. The emerging talent of the artist and sculptor allowed him to break into the Parisian galleries and salons. But main dream young men remained actor career, and Marais tirelessly sent his photographs everywhere, always went to screen tests and theater auditions.

Alas, the novel with the screen and the stage did not want to develop in any way: he was refused admission to the Paris Conservatory (where they teach not singing at all, but dramatic skills), in the theater, where he could get a job, he could not even play 'meal is served', he only got roles of dumb characters like the 'fourth guard with a halberd'. And the first tiny role in the movie, played in 1933, did not bring the long-awaited laurels.

If you add up the numbers that make up the date of Marais's birth, and add one to them, you get 37. It was in the 37th year that a meeting took place that determined further fate Marais. And the one, thanks to which the previously 'zero' actor hit the 'ten', was Jean Cocteau. The famous prose writer, poet, artist, playwright, director fell in love at first sight with a young man with a courageous face and the body of an ancient god. Cocteau invited Marais to his play Oedipus Rex, which became the starting point of a long-term creative and life union.

It is with Cocteau that the first major film role, played by Marais back in 1943, and subsequent cinematic successes are associated: Beauty and the Beast, Orpheus and many others.

The image of an impeccable hero, a knight without fear and reproach, a courageous cavalier, devoted to love, honor and duty, developed in the 50s - 60s of the last century, when Marais starred in such films as 'The Count of Monte Cristo', 'Iron mask', 'The Hunchback', 'Paris Secrets'. 'Fantômas' added fuel to the fire of fame, and, according to critics, one of the biggest successes of the actor was the role in the film 'Donkey Skin', where Marais's partner was then quite young, but already quite famous Catherine Deneuve.

Marais had a chance to shoot with such famous directors as Clement, Renoir, Visconti, Bertolucci. However, according to critics, only in alliance with Cocteau, his Pygmalion, did the actor shine for real, while other directors could not reveal the facets of his talent.

They say that Marais was wildly popular with women. Every day the postman delivered packs of letters with declarations of love to him, and the most exalted fans, who were on duty at the actor's house, even fainted at the sight of him. And Marais himself remained faithful to Cocteau for many years. And although everyone knew about their closeness, this delicate topic was then considered taboo and was not discussed. Moreover, at the insistence of Cocteau, the actor got married and began to raise his adopted son.

Deeply shocked by the death of Cocteau, Jean Marais wrote: ‘Your hands touched me in 1937 and I was reborn. I love you. And from now on, I will only pretend to live. And in one of the interviews, which literally shocked France with his frankness, the actor said: “I thank the Lord every day that he made me a homosexual.”

Marais played his last film roles in the mid-1990s, starring with Lelouch in Les Misérables and with Bertolucci in Stolen Beauty. By that time, the actor had already moved from Paris to the south of France, to the small town of Vallauris, located about halfway between Cannes and Antibes. There he devoted a lot of time to the hobbies of early youth - painting and sculpture. There he died of a heart attack, not having lived a little more than a month to 85 years.

December 4, 2007 marks the 85th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding French theater and film actor Gerard Philip. Handsome and a favorite of women, who lived only 37 years, he managed to do so much that would be more than enough for more than one film career. On the birthday of Gerard Philip, the TV channel "Culture" showed the film " Dangerous ties 1960" (beginning at 23:55). The plot dedicated to the actor was shown in the program "Magic of Cinema" (December 1, 16:45).

“Gerard Philip left behind an image of spring and youth. You need to be able to envy him with bitterness, ”wrote Louis Aragon about him. For fifteen years of work, Philip starred in 29 films and was the most famous, most beloved and most popular actor not only in France, but, perhaps, all over the world. He played contemporaries and heroes of the classical repertoire, including Julien Sorel, Ulenspiegel, Prince Myshkin, Caligula, Mephistopheles, Prince of Hamburg and Richard III - and always captivated the audience not only with his skill, but also with his personality, his inexhaustible charm.

Gerard Philip was born on December 4, 1922 in the south of France. At the age of twenty, he is already on the stage of the theater, a year later he will make his film debut. His first film was "Baby from the Embankment of Flowers". And three years later, in 1947, two films “The Devil in the Flesh” directed by Claude Autan-Lara and “The Idiot” directed by Georges Lampin are released on the screens, in which the actor plays two roles, so distant in time and so close in emotional intensity . In the first case, he is a lyceum boy who first recognized love married woman and drunk the bitter cup of the loss of a loved one. His beloved dies during childbirth, but the young man must not follow her coffin. He hides around the corner, and only his eyes follow the procession. Philip's eyes, as well as his smile, his plasticity, his irony, his chivalry are indispensable components of his image and his myth.

In the role of Prince Myshkin, despite the poor direction of the film, Gerard Philip managed to show a combination of purity and insecurity, painful love and compassion. After these two paintings, the French literally fell in love with Gerard Philip, with the image of a young man he created, shy, melancholic and at the same time not accepting lies, injustice, dirt. Julien Sorel from The Red and the Black (1954, Claude Autan-Lara) and Fabrizio del Dongo from The Parma Cloister (1947, Christian-Jacques) continued the theme of the young romantic hero, who is disgusted by the hypocrisy, vulgarity, and moral squalor of the miserable world around him . Stendhal's characters turned Gerard Philip into a national hero, an object of adoration and pride, as the images familiar from childhood acquired a physical appearance that appealed to everyone without exception.

"It was very beautiful person, - actress Jeanne Moreau recalled about Philip. - High. Lean. With a matte complexion, which happens in men who are in excellent physical shape. He was the personification of strength and faith. And he always dreamed of perfection, he wanted to become a real actor and a real person. The integrity of the nature of Gerard Philip is a feature of all his characters, even those who are imperfect, who are torn apart by contradictions, caused in turn by the imperfection of the world.

Decades passed, several new generations were born and grew up, but for them the name of Gerard Philip is associated with youth, temperament, wit, recklessness and daring inherent in his world-famous Fanfan-Tulip from the film of the same name by Christian-Jacques, which can be seen more often than his other paintings. on television or in re-release. In the same 1952, Gerard Philip starred in Beauties of the Night by Rene Clair, where, with amazing humor and sparkling gaiety, he parodied the image of a daring fellow who can do everything and fight with the enemy and seduce a beauty.

In 1957, Gerard Philip, together with the oldest Dutch documentary filmmaker Joris Ivens, staged Feature Film"The Adventures of Till Ulenspiegel", in which he played a major role. Courageous and courageous, daring and ironic Gerard-Thiel was a great achievement for the actor, although in choosing this character, Philip was more likely to follow his own image, trying to reinforce it with a good literary foundation.

However, it would be wrong to believe that Gerard Philip varied the same image. His last roles in the films Monsieur Ripois (1955), Montparnasse, 19 (1957) and The Gambler (1958) indicate that the emotional fullness of his romantic heroes began to grow into spiritual energy of psychologically much more complex characters.

The role in the film by Roger Vadim "Dangerous Liaisons 1960" (1959) was one of the last for Philip. In this screening novel of the same name Choderlos de Laclos action is moved to the end of the 50s of the XX century. Gerard Philippe and Jeanne Moreau brilliantly embodied the images of dissolute heroes of secular boudoirs, leading a dangerous love game that turns into a real duel. Their heroes - Valmont and Juliette - married couple with complex relationships. They are looking for thrills in life and therefore relationships on the side are a common thing for them. There is only one taboo: never fall in love with your lovers. But one day Valmont breaks the rule...

In May 1959, for the first time, Gerard Philip complained of feeling unwell. On November 9, he underwent surgery, finding liver cancer. Gerard Philippe died two weeks later. All of France buried him, and in his face she buried her own daring youth, her own faith. Other actors came to replace Gerard Philip, other heroes, but none of them had the creative optimism and integrity of this actor, of whom Eluard said: "A youth with a teenager's face, forever young."

Alain Delon was born on November 8, 1935 in Sceaux, France. It is known that his father was the owner of a cinema in the suburbs of Paris, and his mother worked as a pharmacist. When Alain was four years old, his parents - Edith and Fabian Delon - divorced, and the boy ended up in a foster family.

The boy's new family lived opposite the prison, and it is not surprising that the children of the jailers became his comrades and friends. And his stepfather, a butcher, taught the guy how to freely handle knives and an ax.

After the tragic death of her adoptive parents, Alena is taken back by her biological mother.” I suffered. I was very unhappy, ”the famous actor recalls his childhood. “When my parents divorced, I was still very young. I was given to a nursing family. Everyone there was beloved by children, among whom I was a stranger. At the age of 8, I ended up in a boarding school, from where I was periodically expelled for unbearable behavior and systematic hooliganism. I was vicious nervous hedgehog ready to pounce on anyone. I still have cruelty, a tendency to violence, but I can control them.”

In his youth, Alain Delon had many hobbies (he loved to ride a motorcycle, play football, box in the gym, watch movies, etc.), but all these hobbies could not but harm his studies. For inappropriate behavior, Delon was expelled from a dozen educational institutions before he finally left school at the age of 15.

After 2 years, the young man leaves home for the army. In the army, Alain Delon served as a paratrooper in the naval forces. Fought in Indochina. After returning from the army, he got a job as a loader, a waiter in various cafes. Famous French actors were often visitors to the cafe, and soon, thanks to the natural sociability, Alain Delon managed to get acquainted with two movie stars, Jean-Claude Brel and Bridget Aubert. In 1957, Jean-Claude Briali invited Alain Delon to visit the Cannes Film Festival. Here, many figures in the film industry drew attention to the courageous and handsome young man. Delon was literally showered with offers by directors, agents, publishers who wanted to know who he was and whether he would work for them.

Soon he received an offer from Hollywood. American producer David Selznick suggested Delon (then no one famous actor) 7 year contract. However, Alain preferred the role in french movie directed by Yves Allegre "When a woman intervenes" (Quand la femme s'en mele). In the film, he played a young criminal in it. This marked the beginning of a series of "bad boy" images on screen. The next film brought Alain Delon together with then famous actress Romy Schneider, and a romance began between them. Later, they rented an apartment in Paris and were engaged in 1959, but it did not come to a wedding.

The formal reason for the gap was work in different countries. After the death of the beloved actor Romy Schneider, her mother published a memoir in which she presented Alain Delon as a vicious monster. “He could do anything to her. With kisses and beatings, he forced her to join the new morality: now everything is permitted. Men can hit women. Men can sleep with men, receiving all sorts of benefits from this, ”she wrote. Alain Delon did not refute these allegations.
At the same time, the entire cinematographic world watched with interest the fate of the young actor. And the real fame came to the actor after his role in the film by Luchino Visconti "Rocco and his brothers." In 1964, Delon created the film company Delbeau Productions, and tried himself as a producer (short film). In the late 60s, he created another film company - "Adel Film".
Since 1970, Delon has been engaged in producing activities (his first work in this capacity was the film "Borsalino").
In 1991, Alain Delon was awarded the highest award of France, he became a Chevalier of the Order of the Legion of Honor, in 2006 he was awarded the Great Medal of the City of Paris.

For almost half a century of work in cinema, Alain Delon played in 85 films (an average of 2 films per year) and played the main roles in most of them.

Alain Delon has three children from two marriages - the eldest son Anthony (actor), the youngest - Alain-Fabien, and daughter Anushka. Delon denied his paternity of the son of the German singer and fashion model Niko, but Niko claimed that he was the father, and this child was raised for the most part Alain Delon's parents. In recent years, Alain Delon is known not only as a great actor, but also as a successful businessman. Under his brand name "AD" many products are produced (for example, perfumes, cigarettes). He also became the owner of his own airline. Art collectors appreciate Delon's collection. In particular, in 2007, the actor sold part of his collection of paintings, earning about 9 million euros for it. According to him, he does not want children to be torn between the desire to sell paintings and doubt after his death. “I will do it myself. That will be more honest. Especially since I can't stand posthumous sales. I saw so many examples ... I myself bought the things of my dead friends, ”he admitted.

Thomas Sean Connery was born on August 25, 1930. His family lived in an apartment building on Fountainbridge, in the south-east of Edinburgh (Scotland). It was a cramped, damp and dreary place, not at all suitable for a young family. Thomas slept in the bottom drawer of his parent's bedroom closet. At the age of 5, the boy moved into a room that was both a kitchen and a living room.

Connery's father, Joey, was a real Scot, he did not have any specific skills and abilities, and in these parts at that time he could only find a job as a laborer. Connery's mother, Effie (née McLean), was 20 years old when she, having decided that she should have a family of her own, got married.

Eyewitnesses to Tommy Connery's early years say he was a sports freak, especially football, and when he wasn't kicking toys with his black booted feet, he could be seen sitting in a corner reading comics. Even when he was not yet ten years old, he read a lot, although, at the same time, he was not very successful at school.

The birth of brother Neil in 1938 clearly did not improve the financial situation of the Connery family, which was already quite difficult. Tommy, deciding that it is in his power to help the family in this hard time, got a job. Prior to school, he helped deliver milk to apartment buildings on a wagon, sold newspapers, and worked for a local butcher. Even then, as a child, he tried to answer for himself, for his life, for his destiny. It became his hallmark and throughout his subsequent life in art.

Football and work took up two-thirds of Tommy's time, and only a third remained at school. “I can't remember Connery standing at the blackboard reciting any poetry,” recalls one of his classmates. “There was nothing of the long-haired dreamy poets in him. He was huge and hard, and anyone who got in his way got a black eye or a swollen ear. Everyone remembered the heated fight between Connery and Anderson on the sports field, which lasted twelve bloody rounds. Only two teachers could hardly stop this fight.”

Back then, in the 1940s, movies meant no more to Connery than they did to any other guy or girl in his circle. Most of all he liked westerns and films in which horses appeared - his second passion, after football.

One day Connery's father, who was working at the Rolls-Royce plant in Glasgow at the time, had an accident. His hands and face were seriously injured. Joy lost his job and thirteen-year-old Connery had to drop out of high school to help his family. Tommy worked from dawn to dusk in three places, and Connery's mother Effie earned money cleaning houses.

The existence of Thomas Connery turned into a dreary and monotonous life of a hard worker. The ordinary things that go along with being poor, such as sitting without lights to save money on electricity, provided much food for thought. On the eve of his seventeenth birthday, he tried to understand what awaits him in the future.

It cannot be said that his life at home was unhappy, but two adult men and a third, growing up Nile, were like three males in a small herd. In the end, Tommy decided that he would not stay long at his parents' house. Connery decides to become a sailor in the British Navy. He signs an agreement on service in the Voluntary Reserve for two periods: in the first period - for seven years, in the second - for five years. He passed with enthusiasm training course, first at the naval school, then in the air defense unit. And he was sent to serve at the naval base "Formidable" in Portsmouth.

His new life flowed rapidly. His form was very good, in the dance halls the English sailors were still heroes. Former friends from Fontanbridge greeted Tommy with great respect when he came home on a visit and showed them his latest achievement - two tattoos on right hand. He made them, following a fine maritime tradition, after a good drink with his friends at work. The Fountainbridge boys read "Scotland Forever" and "Mother and Father" on his shoulder.

True, Connery soon had doubts about whether his decision to go to the Navy was right. He, a young man with such an independent character, used to deciding for himself how to live in this world, found that he was not even allowed to think for himself. All this brought little money, especially if you were not lucky in poker. He realized that he was unlikely to succeed in making a career here, given his insufficient education.

All this worried Tommy very much and influenced his condition. nervous system. He started having severe stomach pains. Doctors discovered a duodenal ulcer in the young man. Then a serious complication followed. The strong nineteen-year-old sailor Connery found himself on the verge of life and death. He was placed in a hospital where he spent two months, after which the medical commission found him unfit for military service. He was guaranteed a pension of £6 a week, and depressed and hushed, Tommy returned home to Fountainbridge.

It was a turbulent period in his life. Connery constantly changes jobs, finding in it only a way to get money and nothing more. He was both a street worker and a road builder, he delivered coal, mixed cement, was a worker for hire for one day ... At craft courses, he learns French polishing and gets a job as an employee in a company that produces wooden moubels and coffins. And in his free time, Tommy is engaged in a local bodybuilding club.
In 1952, using his physique, Connery got a job as a lifeguard in the large outdoor pool of Portobello. There were a lot of girls around, and Tommy Connery - now called Big Tam - easily won victories. He was extremely attractive to any young woman - good-looking and mysterious. However, few of his girlfriends were honored to meet Tommy's mother - he was not yet ready for a serious relationship.

Connery was well known around the area for playing football, working as a lifeguard at the pool, and showing up on Saturday nights at the Palace, home of one of the biggest dance halls in Scotland, where Big Tam worked as a bouncer for some time, and few dared to touch him. At the same time, he became a model at the Edinburgh College of Art. He is photographed for a bodybuilding magazine. Then he decides to enter the world beauty pageant.

Connery travels to London to compete in the Mr. Universe contest. He did pretty well in the lightweight group and won the bronze medal. But Connery did not want to continue professional bodybuilding.

During the competition, the handsome young man was noticed, and he was invited to television, where he played several minor roles. At that time, Connery did not attach to this occupation of great importance, his real goal was to become a professional soccer player. But in 1958 he made his debut on the big screen: together with Lana Turner, he starred in the film Another Time, Another Place.

At the same time, Connery meets a man who will take a significant place in his life. Diana Silento (she was then 24 years old) belonged to the upper class by origin, was well educated. She traveled all over the world and was an experienced actress; She was well-read, erudite, and wrote a little herself. Besides, she was just as ambitious as Connery. They met while working on a television production of Eugene O'Neill's play Anna Christie when Diana was married to Italian writer Andre Volpe. Diana recalls that she did not immediately appreciate Connery, thinking that he was being too defiant. She did not like his arrogance and constant readiness to criticize others, and he always preferred to express his opinions frankly. There was also a certain Celtic aloofness in him, which Diana defined as a willingness to quarrel, but most likely it was a mask under which his inner shyness was hidden. And now, having penetrated this mask, Diana found in Sean Connery sex appeal and, more importantly, a real man.

Connery, on the other hand, remembers her as an exceptionally independent person, in this sense very similar to him and very unlike anyone he had ever met. Diana, known for her extravagant antics, who smoked cigars and rode a motorcycle all over London, provided excellent material for journalists who wrote gossip columns in newspapers. This is how Hedda Hopper, a well-known Hollywood journalist who specialized in various rumors and gossip, talks about her: “Few young stars come to the cinema as prepared and with such experience as Diana Silento. Small live girl with straight silky corn-colored hair, green eyes and a large mouth, she is a mixture of French, Scottish and Danish blood on her mother's side, while her father is Italian. Diana has lived throughout her life in Australia, England and America, and each country has contributed something different to her personality and her art. She became one of the first in both theater and cinema, and I would really like to know where she studied ... ”

Diana's family life was collapsing, and relations with Connery developed and acquired a very definite character. Diana Silento became the most important person in Connery's life, she also managed to greatly influence his fate and worldview. Diana and Sean decide to have a secret wedding in Gibraltar. Silento stayed with friends in Europe away from immodest cameras. On November 29, 1962, they met at the local registration office, where the speedy completion of all formalities allowed them to escape the outbreak of the blitz. On January 12, 1963, Diana gave birth to a boy named Jason.

in 1962, an event occurred that radically changed Sean's life. Producer Harry Saltzman was looking at candidates for the role of a super spy in the film based on Ian Fleming's novel "Dr. No", and suddenly his attention was attracted by a young, little-known Scot. Saltzman did not hesitate long - Connery was approved for the role after a short interview, which included a main fashion show down the street. Of course, Saltzman could not know that Sean carefully prepared for each, even the smallest role, and the development of the character's manner of movement occupied an important place in this preparation. In addition, perhaps it was in the guise of Connery that Saltzman found that same incomparable ironic smile that Fleming described back in Casino Royal.

The performance of the role of James Bond immediately lifted Sean Connery to the top of world cinema, where he remains to this day. Bond sequels followed, each with increasing success. But after the next sequel (“You Only Live Twice”, 1967), the actor decided to stop acting as 007, rightly fearing that the audience and directors would get so used to his Bond role that they would not be able to perceive him in other roles.

In the period following his last appearance as 007, Conery tried to find roles that would help him escape from Bond, from his aura, and would help him do it as quickly as possible. Sean Connery without testing material problems, felt strong uncertainty about his future and deep creative dissatisfaction. His films of those years - "Shalako" (1968), where Brigitte Bardot became Connery's partner, "Molly Maguires" (1969), "Red Tent" (1969) did not have great success at the audience. In addition, he was very worried about what was happening in his personal life.

The family life of Silento and Connery, largely due to the events of recent years, was inevitably going to collapse, and, apparently, nothing could be changed. In October 1973, they officially divorced. Sean leaves for Morocco for a golf competition. There he meets a very interesting woman, Micheline Roquebrune, an artist who was born in Morocco and lived in France with her husband, two sons and a daughter. Micheline spoke several languages, was shyer than Sean, and, like him, adored golf, being an excellent player herself.

Micheline and Connery met after they both won their games. “I think I fell in love with him at first sight,” Micheline said. Connery, on the other hand, was shocked that she was perhaps the only one who did not react to his name. Micheline rarely went to the cinema, and his name seemed to her "just familiar." They spent a couple of days together. Connery did not tell her that he was unhappy with his wife, did not even mention his family problems, and Micheline returned home, certain that they would never meet again. But after three months, he called her and said that they urgently needed to see each other, he cannot forget the time spent together, and is convinced that he loves her ... In 1975, Sean Conery married Michelin, and since then they have been living together.

After the not-so-successful film In Her Majesty's Service with John Lazenby as Bond, Sean had to return to being an agent with a license to kill. The argument was a fantastic fee for 1971 - $ 1.25 million plus interest from the rental - as well as a promise never to pester him with such requests again.

Sliding out of the "spy trap", Connery starred in several good pictures, such as the fantastic action movie "Zardoz" (1974), the film adaptation of the novel by Agatha Christie "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974), the medieval drama "Robin and Marian" (1976), and others. True, in 1983 he again had to play James Bond in the film “Never Say Never”, and the actor once again proved that it only gets better with age. By the way, in 1989, People magazine even named the 60-year-old Connery “The Sexiest Man in the World.”

But Connery kept acting. In 1987 he received an Oscar for best role second plan in the film "The Untouchables". Then followed the films "Indiana Jones - the last crusade” (1989) - where he managed to make a great acting duet with Harrison Ford, “Russian House” (1990), full of psychologism role in “The Hunt for Red October” (1990), “First Knight” (1995), famous action films “ Rock” (1996) and “Trap” (2000). In these pictures we saw a new Connery - gray-haired, with a beard, but still charming and lively.

One of the most popular actors in Hollywood, Sean Connery has managed to create a special fusion of performance, sexuality and masculinity that has attracted audiences for over forty years. Not always films with his participation turned out to be the most profitable, but each time he managed to find his audience. Today, Sean Connery continues to work as actively as before, while devoting a lot of time to social and charitable activities.

Recently, we got acquainted with the most beautiful women of the twentieth century, but without men, the picture of the beauties of the past century will remain incomplete. Male beauty, like any other, is a controversial thing, but I think there will be no complaints about today's list - all the heroes at one time were extremely popular. The only remarks that I can make to myself are the number of “most beautiful” ones - there are only eight of them, and that they all come from Western cinema. I will also pick up the domestic one, over time.

Rudolph Valentino
He was born on May 6, 1895 in the town of Castellanata (province of Barri), in Italy, in the family of a former circus performer, who after marriage left a wandering life and became a veterinarian.
He graduated from the Agricultural Academy in Genoa, then went to Paris, where he studied dancing. Returning to Italy, Valentino did not want to look for work for a long time and lived on the inheritance left after the death of his father and on the funds that his mother and older brother earned.
In 1913 he emigrated to the United States, worked in New York as a street vendor, gardener, dishwasher, gigolo dancer. As a tango performer, he was accepted into a touring theater troupe.
In 1917 he moved to Hollywood, where he made his film debut - a cameo role as a dancer in the film "Alimony" (Alimony). He acted as an extra in the films of Griffith and the company "Universle", then he began to entrust small roles, for example, in "Dear Little Devil" with May Murray.
In 1919 he married movie star Jean Acker. The marriage did not work out and they officially divorced in 1922. However, Valentino's "star" marriage and his ability to dance attracted attention and the actor received the lead role in the Rex Ingram film The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921).
The charm of Rudolph Valentino provided the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" with unprecedented commercial success. The film cost six hundred and forty thousand dollars, and brought in four and a half million - a record figure in silent films. But most importantly, the film made Valentino a superstar. The soon-to-be-released The Sheik by George Melford (1921) brought Valentino new success;
In The Lady of the Camellias (1921), Valentino's partner was the famous actress Alla Nazimova. During filming, Rudolfo became close to the set designer Natasha Rambova, the daughter of one of the New York millionaires. Their celebration took place in Mexico, but this marriage was also fragile. Natasha left him, and Rudolph immediately announced his engagement to actress Paula Negri.
They didn't get married. In the summer of 1926, the actor had an attack of acute appendicitis, and peritonitis developed after the operation.
Valentino passed away on August 23, 1926. The sheikh is dead! New York groupies are rioting!” - with such headlines then the newspapers came out, reporting the death of a superstar.
Every year, crowds of female fans gathered at Valentino's grave, and dozens of women committed suicide on his grave.
And only in 1956, the newspapers wrote: "For the first time in the last 30 years, not a single woman came to the grave of Rudolfo Valentino."

Clark Gable

(02/01/1901 (Cadiz, Ohio) - 11/16/1960 (Los Angeles, California)

Born in a provincial wilderness, he began an independent life early, performed on the stage of traveling theaters, tried to make a career in Hollywood with the help of actress D. Dillon.

Only the support of the widow of the oil tycoon M. Lengham gave Gable the opportunity to try his hand at Broadway, and then play in the play "The Last Mile", where his embittered and doomed hero, a prisoner in Sing Sing prison, literally fascinated the audience.

Since 1931 in Hollywood. After his debut in the western The Painted Desert, he played cowboys and gangsters. In films with the participation of the stars N. Shearer, G. Garbo, J. Harlow and J. Crawford, he found a new role - a real American, whose masculinity and sexual pressure attract women to the same extent as the breadth and nobility hidden behind external cynicism in films Susan Lenox (Susan Lenox: Her Fall And Rise, 1931), Sporting Blood (1931), Strange Interlude (1932), Hold Your Man (1933).

In 1934, he was awarded an Oscar for the role of a poor reporter who re-educates the stubborn daughter of a millionaire in F. Capra's film It Happened One Night. The No. 1 man for many American women, Gable also enjoyed male sympathy, personifying the type of simple guy who started from scratch and fought his way up alone, with a powerful fist, a grip on life and irony in the Manhattan Melodrama films (Manhattan Melodrama, 1934), "San Francisco" (San Francisco, 1936), "Saratoga" (Saratoga, 1937), "Test Pilot" (Test Pilot, 1938).

Gable's career climaxed with a poll-predetermined performance as Rhett Butler in Gone With The Wind (1939), where he creates the most polished version of his screen type. The tragic death in 1942 in a plane crash of Gable's wife, actress Carol Lombard, dealt an irreparable blow to the actor - he could not find himself either in life or on the screen.

The Americans were looking for new idols, and Gable's attempts to repeat himself in westerns and adventure films brought less and less money. However, the last pictures with his participation were again successful, and the actor's farewell to the public and the best work of the late period of creativity was the image of the old cowboy in the film by J. Houston "The Misfits". This film was released already in 1961, after Gable's death. His life and creative destiny is dedicated to the game tape "Gable and Lombard" (1976).

His father, a well-respected building materials merchant in their town, supported the family in abundance and thought that this was enough; and her mother, Dodi, who once dreamed of a theatrical career, spent her days in anguish. Marlon never graduated from school and soon moved to his older sister Francis in New York. He worked as a truck driver, elevator dispatcher, lemonade seller.

He studied at the military academy in Minnesota, and then in New York in the theater class of the School of Social Research and the Actors Studio. In 1944 he made his Broadway debut in I Love Mama.

The turning point in the work of Marlon Brando was the production of the play by T. Williams "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the E. Kazan Theater, in which the actor brilliantly played Stanley Kowalski. Enthusiastic critics predicted a great future for this handsome, sensual young man with amazing intuition, considered the hope of American art. However, the successful performance in this performance deprived the theater of one of the best masters. Marlon Brando went to Hollywood and never returned. (He appeared on the stage only once more, in 1953 in B. Shaw's play Guns and Man.)

In 1950, Brando accepted an offer from producer Stanley Kramer to play in Fred Zinnemann's The Men, where he portrayed a paralyzed World War II invalid who moved only in a wheelchair. The actor played the entire role while sitting, besides, here he had to give up just those qualities that made him so attractive to the audience: speed of reaction, expressiveness of movements and gestures, sexual magnetism. However, he managed to step over the barrier separating the stage and the screen, in a mean performing manner to convey a whole range of changing moods of his hero.

True success came to Brando only after the transfer of Elia Kazan to the screen of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). Stanley Kowalski literally breathes with primordial strength - male, sensual, animal. Immediate improvisational style, frank sexuality, peculiar, rude humor, rare glimpses of humanity against the general gloomy background helped to create a very unusual image. The actor with full dedication showed here not only the natural talent and attractiveness of the personality, but also an amazing fusion with the portrayed character. Brando so entered the role that he gave interviews “in character”. Hence the belief that he played himself in "Tram" - a rude, cruel boor, not without sadistic inclinations. In fact, Marlon, especially at first, was a sensitive, gentle, somewhat shy guy who loved jokes and practical jokes.
A year later, the same Kazan, with whom he shared his first success, invited Brando to play the title role in the film Long Live Zapata! written by John Steinbeck. The actor managed to show this peasant leader of the Mexican revolution woven from contradictions. Convinced and ignorant, strong and doubting, modest and ironically impudent. After these two such significant acting achievements, Brando was bombarded with many very flattering offers. But Marlon chose the role that made him an idol for the young in L. Benedek's The Savage (1953). It was here that he became the “voice of a generation” of youth protest, symbolizing both his appearance (black leather jacket, cap pulled over his eyes, jeans tucked into boots, dark glasses) and occupation (mad riding motorcycles of youngsters who got lost in flocks) . In the image of Johnny even more than in Stanley Kowalski, the actor managed to show that this guy is not at all as terrible as he might seem at first glance.

The evolution of the image of the "youth hero" Brando brilliantly completed in Elia Kazan's film "On the Port" (1954), which concluded the first stage of his work. He showed here the gradual evolution of his hero - a former boxer, in whom not only humanity awakens, but also a protest against the criminal trade union bosses who completely enslaved the dock workers. The creation of two different images, subtle nuances of feelings, lyricism in love scenes brought the actor a well-deserved award - an Oscar. He became the youngest recipient of the award.

In most of the roles played from 1954 to 1964, Brando varied his previous successes. He starred in historical and modern films, reincarnated not only as Americans, but also as Germans and Japanese. Genres ranged from melodrama to comedy and from western to musical. Basically, the motif of “rebirth through love” was repeated, but even in this unpretentious mass production, the actor managed to turn every time with some original, unexpected side.
Brando's most significant work in the 1960s was Sheriff Calder in Arthur Penn's The Chase (1965).

Brando experienced his second real rise in the early 70s, starring in Francis Coppola's The Godfather (1972), where he overturned all the usual ideas about the images of gangsters on the screen. His hero - gangster boss Vito Corleone - has gone a long way here from a handsome gray-haired gentleman with a quiet voice and a cat on his knees to a hunched, sloppy, unshaven old man. "Oscar", which was awarded to him for this role, the actor did not come to receive - in protest against discrimination against American Indians. It was only an echo of the vast civil rights struggle he led during that period.

Brando's fame, now as a leading actor of the 70s, was further strengthened after the success of "Last Tango in Paris" (1972) by Bernardo Bertolucci - a multifaceted Freudian drama about the sensual connection of an elderly widower with a young girl, where the actor very subtly managed to convey the spiritual evolution of his hero.

Participation in these two films not only lifted Brando back to the top of popularity, but also made him a rich man. Now he could afford to shoot rarely and selectively.

In 1980, Brando announced his retirement from cinema, but periodically continued to act in supporting roles.

In addition to undeniable merits in the cinema, Brando was famous for his commitment to humanism. He spoke out against the oppression of the indigenous Indian population and accused the world of indifference to the Holocaust.

He was officially married twice: to filmmaker Anna Kashfi, whom he soon divorced (left a son) and actress Movita (Maria Luisa Castenada) - two children, but this marriage was also fragile.
Since 1963, he has been associated with the Tahitian Tarita, disappears for years on an island bought near Tahiti, where a man and a woman living together are officially considered husband and wife. (They also have a son and a daughter.)

In recent years, he suffered from obesity and senile dementia. He died on July 1, 2004 in Los Angeles from pulmonary fibrosis.

Cary Grant

Real name - Archibald Alexander Leach (Leach).
Born January 18, 1904 in Bristol (UK).
After graduating from school at the age of 14, he entered the troupe of acrobat boys, who performed in music halls. As part of this troupe, he came to the USA in 1920 and stayed here. At first he worked in variety shows, then moved to the theater stage, managing to achieve leading roles in operettas and musical comedies.
He spoke the strongest Cockney and tried his best to get rid of the accent of the London lower classes. Mixed with the language of English high society, which the young man sought to master, Cockney had a completely unexpected effect - he switched to an Australian dialect. Friends began to call him "kangaroo" and "boomerang".
An exotic accent would become his hallmark - it fit perfectly into the image of a noble, eccentric and slightly strange hero. The time will come when women will be thrilled by his drawling, consonant-swallowing voice coming from the screen.
In 1932, leaving the stage, he went to Hollywood, which he got into “through the back door”: he was a partner in screen tests with one actress and liked the producer. Paramount Pictures offered him a five-year contract, along with a long list of first and last names, from which he chose the most sonorous: "Cary Grant." As part of a long-term contract, he starred in 25 of his 72 films, without brilliance, but feeling confident in any genre, and only in 1936, having made a duet with Katharine Hepburn in the film "Sylvia Scarlett" ("Sylvia Scarlett"), he, according to in the words of director J. Cukor, "stand firmly on his feet." His villain, the cockney swindler, won the audience's attention.
In the next five years, he created a number of vivid comedy images - from romantic lovers and eccentric eccentrics to frankly farcical heroes (“The Terrible Truth” / “The Awful Truth”, “Only Angels Have Wings” / “Only Angels Have Wings”, “His Girl Friday"/"His Girl Friday", "Philadelphia Story"/"The Philadelphia Story", "Suspicion"/"Suspicion"). His performance was distinguished by elegant nonchalance, the ability to easily reveal the comic and romantic potential of the role.
Over the years, Grant has changed: his face has become tougher, a severe fold has appeared at the lips, and the first gray hair has appeared in his hair. The sweetness was gone - now it was the face of a strong man, and this benefited his career. Together with the new image, real success came to him: from now on, his game left a feeling of complete authenticity, the utmost naturalness - Grant became one of the most organic actors in Hollywood.
The profession never betrayed him: in the fifties, thanks to Hitchcock, Grant became one of the most famous American film actors. In the films of the master of horror, the audience saw the real Grant: impeccable appearance, great charm - and the craving for destruction hidden behind it. In dealing with others, Hitchcock's Grant destroyed himself.
In subsequent films, ("Infamous" / "Notorious", 1946; "Catch a Thief" / "To Catch a Thief", 1955; "North by Northwest" / "North by Northwest", 1959), Grant lacked the lightness and persuasiveness inherent in the early works.
His last work was the role in the film "Walk, Don't Run" / "Walk, Don't Run", 1966).
Having never won an Oscar for his roles, Grant was awarded a special Oscar for his contributions to motion pictures (1969).

In 1976 (he was already seventy-three), Grant met the one he had been looking for all his life.
Calm and friendly brown-haired Barbara Harris lived in London and was forty-six years younger than Cary Grant. He courted her for a long time; in 1978, Barbara moved to him in California, and in 1981 they got married.
With the fifth Mrs. Cary Grant, he felt truly happy. The couple led a quiet measured life. Grant grew old, but never turned into an old man: women still stared at him, and his wife was jealous. He died a death that any actor can dream of: preparing to perform in front of fans, Carey felt a sudden weakness. Two hours later he was hospitalized with a heart attack. Before closing his eyes forever, the 82-year-old Grant smiled faintly - he had dealt with the insecure loser Archie Leach and finally got what he wanted from life.
Died November 29, 1986 in Davenport, Iowa.

Jean Marais (Jean Cocteau in the background)

Numerology fans claim that numbers can determine the fate of a person.

If so, then the life of Jean Marais simply could not help but develop in the most amazing way, because the date of his birth is expressed in three consecutive numbers: 12/11/13.

However, according to biographers, the childhood of the future legend of French cinema was by no means cloudless. He constantly had to change schools, and not of his own free will: he was expelled from everywhere as a notorious hooligan, a loafer and a buzzer. And what else could be expected from a fatherless guy from a proletarian Parisian suburb?

Even in his mature years, Jean Marais remained the standard model of the cinematic hero-lover. All the more surprising is the fact that in childhood his mother considered him a freak. Yes, and Jean himself did not have a very high opinion of his appearance, believing that he was just ‘not too disgusting’.

In his early youth, Marais changed many occupations: he dragged clubs for golfers, worked as a retoucher in a photo studio, and made copies from postcards. The emerging talent of the artist and sculptor allowed him to break into the Parisian galleries and salons. But the main dream of the young man was an acting career, and Marais tirelessly sent his photographs everywhere, always went to screen tests and theater auditions.

Alas, the novel with the screen and the stage did not want to develop in any way: he was refused admission to the Paris Conservatory (where they teach not singing at all, but dramatic skills), in the theater, where he could get a job, he could not even play 'meal is served', he only got roles of dumb characters like the 'fourth guard with a halberd'. And the first tiny role in the movie, played in 1933, did not bring the long-awaited laurels.

If you add up the numbers that make up the date of Marais's birth, and add one to them, you get 37. It was in the 37th year that a meeting took place that determined the future fate of Marais. And the one, thanks to which the previously 'zero' actor hit the 'ten', was Jean Cocteau. The famous prose writer, poet, artist, playwright, director fell in love at first sight with a young man with a courageous face and the body of an ancient god. Cocteau invited Marais to his play Oedipus Rex, which became the starting point of a long-term creative and life union.

It is with Cocteau that the first major film role, played by Marais back in 1943, and subsequent cinematic successes are associated: Beauty and the Beast, Orpheus and many others.

The image of an impeccable hero, a knight without fear and reproach, a courageous cavalier, devoted to love, honor and duty, developed in the 50s - 60s of the last century, when Marais starred in such films as 'The Count of Monte Cristo', 'Iron mask', 'The Hunchback', 'Paris Secrets'. 'Fantômas' added fuel to the fire of fame, and, according to critics, one of the biggest successes of the actor was the role in the film 'Donkey Skin', where Marais's partner was then quite young, but already quite famous Catherine Deneuve.

Marais had a chance to shoot with such famous directors as Clement, Renoir, Visconti, Bertolucci. However, according to critics, only in alliance with Cocteau, his Pygmalion, did the actor shine for real, while other directors could not reveal the facets of his talent.

They say that Marais was wildly popular with women. Every day the postman delivered packs of letters with declarations of love to him, and the most exalted fans, who were on duty at the actor's house, even fainted at the sight of him. And Marais himself remained faithful to Cocteau for many years. And although everyone knew about their closeness, this delicate topic was then considered taboo and was not discussed. Moreover, at the insistence of Cocteau, the actor got married and began to raise his adopted son.

Deeply shocked by the death of Cocteau, Jean Marais wrote: ‘Your hands touched me in 1937 and I was reborn. I love you. And from now on, I will only pretend to live. And in one of the interviews, which literally shocked France with his frankness, the actor said: “I thank the Lord every day that he made me a homosexual.”

Marais played his last film roles in the mid-1990s, starring with Lelouch in Les Misérables and with Bertolucci in Stolen Beauty. By that time, the actor had already moved from Paris to the south of France, to the small town of Vallauris, located about halfway between Cannes and Antibes. There he devoted much time to the hobbies of early youth - painting and sculpture. There he died of a heart attack, not having lived a little more than a month to 85 years.

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Undoubtedly, we expect that many of our readers will appreciate those who made it to the "Sexiest Men - TOP 50" rating, but, no doubt, many will object to our list and name those who, in their opinion, are more worthy of having a loud title " The sexiest man.

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List and photo review of the most desirable men in the world

Actor Shahid Kapoor also made it to our Top 50 as one of the sexiest men in India. Kostas Martakis is the sexiest man from Greece. Builds his career in the film industry and modeling business. The sexiest male models - TOP 50: Markus Schenkenberg is not only an actor, a famous showman, but also a world celebrity in the modeling business. The sexiest male models - TOP 50: Nick Bateman is undeniably handsome. Who better than him to demonstrate fashion brands on the catwalks. Originally from Canada. Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: English actor Theo James.
Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: a movie personality with a special charisma, charming Hugh Jackman.

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Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: sexual intellectual and sociopath - this is how women perceive the British actor Benedict Cumberbatch.
Our ranking of the Sexiest Men in the World - TOP 50 includes the Turkish actor and favorite of women Chagatai Ulusoy.
Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50 continues the actor, producer and screenwriter from Britain Tom Hardy. Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: actor from Ireland with German roots Michael Fassbender. Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: American actor and favorite of women Ben Affleck has not left such ratings for many years in a row. Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: American actor with a bewitching and piercing look, Ian Somerhalder.
Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: Scottish actor Gerard Butler. Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: actor, director and singer, who often starred in TV shows, Jensen Ackles. Rating The sexiest men in the world - Top 50: an actor with a typical appearance of a female pet Chris Pine. Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: Australian actor Chris Hemsworth.
The sexiest men - TOP 50: Hollywood actor and presenter Ashton Kutcher is married to actress Mila Kunis, loving father and a good husband. The sexiest men - TOP 50: Turkish actor Tolgahan Sayyshman. Earlier this year, he married Almeda Abazi. The sexiest men - TOP 50: American movie celebrity, Captain America (Marvel) - Chris Evans. The sexiest men - TOP 50: charismatic Hollywood actor with a charming smile, Will Smith. Sexiest men - TOP 50: British actor, model and musician Jamie Dornan, who became one of the most talked about actors after the release of the movie "50 Shades of Grey". The sexiest men - TOP 50: Canadian actor and producer Ryan Reynolds. Married to Blake Lively. Sexiest men 201-2019 - TOP 50: modeling star Stein de Jong. Sexiest Men - TOP 50: Enrique Iglesias - the famous Spanish singer and songwriter followed in the footsteps of his father Julio Iglesias. Meets Anna Kournikova. Dreams of becoming a father.
Sexiest Men - TOP 50: Matt Bomer is an American movie celebrity. He became popular after the release of the TV series "White Collar". American actor from a family of filmmakers Jake Gyllenhaal is also included in our ranking of the Sexiest Men - TOP 50.
The sexiest men - celebrities - TOP 50: Channing Tatum is not only an actor, but also a model. He also realized himself as a producer. Robert Downey is truly one of the most charming and attractive men stellar Olympus. He is also in our TOP 50. The sexiest men - TOP 50: handsome André Ziehe from Brazil became famous all over the world, becoming a model. Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: actor with great creative potential Johnny Depp. Rating Sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: handsome man from the UK - actor Henry Cavill. Rating The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: actor Keanu Reeves has always been very popular among the fair sex. The sexiest men - TOP 50: Ryan Guzman - a handsome man, actor and model sweat two meters tall, announced himself, starring in a picture with Jennifer Lopez. The sexiest celebrity men - TOP 50: actor Bradley Cooper, husband of Irina Shayk, happy dad of the little princess Lea de Sien Shayk Cooper. Sexiest Men - TOP 50: screenwriter and Hollywood actor Matt Damon is currently filming in the film "Ocean's Eight". The sexiest men - TOP 50: Daniel Radcliffe, familiar to everyone from the fantastic film "Harry Potter", has already grown up, and is now ready for new creative incarnations and roles.
Once the sex symbol of Hollywood Brad Pitt, who now has not the most better times due to a divorce from Angelina Jolie, although he is no longer young, he is still in the TOP 50 of the sexiest men in the world in almost all ratings. The sexiest men - TOP 50: american singer, author and composer Justin Timberlake is one of the most popular foreign performers. Married to Jessica Biel. Sexiest Men 2018-2019 - TOP 50: Hollywood actor Dave Franco has tried himself in all areas of the film industry, being engaged in producing, writing scripts and directing. The sexiest men - TOP 50: the world learned about Josh Duhamel when he was a model. Now he is a successful actor, a happy husband and father. Married to Fergie. Rating Sexiest men - TOP 50: English actor, known as James Bond - Daniel Craig. The sexiest men of the star - TOP 50: actor Jude Law has exchanged his fifth decade, but, as before, wins the hearts of fans from the blue screens. She always says in interviews how much she loves her children.
You undoubtedly remember this handsome man from the film "Alexander". Another sexy male celebrity is actor Colin Farrell. Our TOP 50 continues with Australian actor Sam Worthington. Sexiest male stars - TOP 50: Liam Hemsworth is an actor from Australia. Another hottie on our list is Chris Pratt. The famous football player David Beckham is not only an example of a successful personality, but also an example of a good father and husband. Most Desirable Men 2018-2019: Another celebrity and model, following in the footsteps of a talented father. Scott Eastwood is the son of actor Clint Eastwood. Sexy actor Zac Efron with a pretty face got success after filming in the films "128 beats per minute", "Lucky", etc. Sexiest male actors - TOP 50: Canadian actor Ryan Gosling broke up with Eva Mendes because of her jealousy. The sexiest men in the world - TOP 50: 56-year-old Hollywood actor George Clooney is no longer young, but still desirable and charismatic. Now the actor tries himself in the most difficult role - the father of his own children. (Recently, the famous actor had twins).

Gone are the days when it was believed that a man should be a little more beautiful than a monkey. Therefore, at present, the concept of beauty applies not only to the fair sex. After all, the heart of any woman will tremble when a beautiful, charismatic, brutal man appears before her eyes. Due to the demand for male beauty, various ratings appear, among which there are the most handsome men peace.

The most beautiful men in the world in history

Frank Sinatra - famous singer and an actor who was the style standard of the last century. His mannerisms, appearance and even clothing screamed his charisma. And blue eyes and a bewitching voice drove many women crazy. In addition, the man himself loved women, he had many lovers. Frank starred in 20 films, he left behind 70 albums with his singing creativity.

Known for playing Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind. Clark Gable enjoyed success with many women. He was not "blue-blooded", he began his career with roles in extras. Then he began acting in western films, after which he appeared in the role of seducers. The Oscar he received brought him several leading roles. And the game in the film "Gone with the Wind" gave the actor worldwide fame.

famous american singer Elvis Presley was the idol of millions of girls around the world. Handsome, charismatic, talented and successful Elvis has earned the title of "King of Rock and Roll" and the most handsome man of the last century.

Robert Redford has long been considered the sexiest man in the world. The talent of the actor was revealed in the 60s of the last century. Since then, the handsome man has not been deprived of female attention, although even as a child the actor did not differ in attractive external data. But soon Robert was transformed, and beautiful appearance was joined by huge talent and charm.

Cary Grant- Hollywood handsome, who was distinguished by the manners of a real gentleman, was Mr. Perfect. By the way, this actor was the prototype of James Bond. This is not surprising, because excellent external data, elegance, style, masculinity intertwined in Grant. In the 30s of the last century, he was considered a sex symbol.

Already become household name Alain Delon familiar to every girl. The French actor is known throughout the world not only for his beauty, but also for his excellent acting talent. Despite his not the easiest childhood, Alain constantly developed, and that is why he achieved great achievements, won the hearts of many women. If the most beautiful men in the world are mentioned, then Alain will in most cases be on the list.

American actor Marlon Brando- the brightest representative of the beautiful men of the XX century. In the 50s, having starred in several films, the man did not go unnoticed and was recognized as the sex symbol of America. The actor was subject to different roles, he easily reincarnated, and that is why he was able to achieve great success.

intellectual beauty Marcello Mastroianni became a breath of fresh air in the last century. The Italian actor attracted not only with his beautiful appearance, but also with intelligence, restraint and seriousness.

Trained as a doctor, but ended up as an actor Robert Taylor had an unearthly beauty. The agent of one film studio, who noticed him, prophesied the glory of a Hollywood actor to him, and was not mistaken. Even men were not shy about admitting that Taylor is a handsome man who combines good looks, non-conflict, manners and talent.

The most handsome men of the 21st century

Johnny Depp- a permanent inhabitant of the ratings of handsome men. The American actor often shines on the covers of fashionable glosses, as a handsome man recognized by the whole world. With age, Johnny does not lose his beauty and charisma, but, on the contrary, multiplies them, which pleases his fans with new interesting roles.

Besides the fact that Johnny Depp is a handsome man and a great actor, he also plays the guitar wonderfully. One piece of evidence is Paul McCartney's "My Valentine" video.

Hero of the Twilight Saga Robert Pattison often appears in various ratings of the most beautiful men. Around this, disputes often flare up, but it’s still worth recognizing that he has a unique beauty that is inherent in many British people.

A handsome man from Portugal and part-time football player Cristiano Ronaldo makes female hearts hit a lot more often. sexy body, black hair and a dazzling smile have influenced the fair sex, attracted them to TV screens and stadiums to see Cristiano on the field. In the ranking of the most beautiful men in the world, he is undoubtedly deserved.

tall blond Chris Hemsworth remembered for his roles in Thor and The Avengers. The man perfectly combines the work of an actor and dad of three wonderful kids. In addition, he takes care of his body, so it is not surprising that the female half of the world's population is crazy about him.

Keeps up with his beautiful and sexy wife Brad Pitt. Of course, the actor has already begun to lose ground and is giving way to younger handsome men, but still not a single rating can do without him, especially if they are the most beautiful men in the world. Nevertheless, with age, the actor does not become less attractive, he still plays in films that are world-famous.

sexy hunk Tom Hardy In any case, it deserves to be in this ranking. It shows a childish spontaneity combined with masculinity and brutality. Tom is another confirmation that the British are quite attractive men.

Recently Zac Efron was a young man, but now he is a mature man, whose fans are not only teenage girls. In addition, the Hollywood actor has long been on the list of the richest celebrities according to Forbes.

Frontman American group Maroon 5 Adam Levine conquers women with his tattooed body and unshaven. Voice, smile and look can drive any girl crazy.

Prince Pierre Casiraghi is the son of the Princess of Monaco. The handsome man has not only an attractive appearance, but also extremely diverse interests - extreme sports, languages, playing the saxophone.

Where do the most beautiful men in the world live?

On any continent you can find your handsome men. But still there are countries where their number just rolls over.

Many girls, having been in Spain, unequivocally say that the most beautiful men in the world are born there. Passionate, swarthy, burning - they certainly attract the attention of women. Outstanding representatives Spaniards are world celebrities - singer Enrique Iglesias, actor Antonio Banderas, actor Mario Casas, football player Gerard Pique, racing driver Fernando Alonso.

Australia is a sunny country, surrounded on all sides by an endless ocean. This state has given the world many beautiful men. These are actors, and athletes, and singers. Actors Russell Crowe, Jesse Spencer, Liam Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman - all these handsome men come from a distant Australian mainland.

The United States of America is another place where beautiful men live. This country has given the world many actors, singers, athletes who lead all sorts of ratings of the most beautiful men in the world - George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Hugh Grant, Ryan Gosling, Chris Pine, Ian Somerhalder, Justin Timberlake.

Many believe that Sweden, Israel, Italy, France and the UK are also rich in handsome sexy men. In these countries, men have a certain taste in clothing, as well as their own unique style.

The most beautiful men in Russia

young actor Danila Kozlovsky is a symbol of Russian cinematography focused on Hollywood. Black hair, brutal bristles, high growth complement the beauty and talent of the actor, making him attractive to many girls not only from Russia.

Even off the set, Danila is charismatic and artistic. In addition to a stylish photo shoot in the video below, the actor answers interesting questions.

Russian footballer Alexander Kerzhakov often shines in the ratings of the most beautiful football players in the world. Beautiful bright appearance combined with kindness and modesty. The man often participates in charity events and helps foundations.

Ivan Urgant- a brilliant, positive TV presenter and actor. Charisma, great feeling humor, high growth and an amazing smile gave him a lot of fans. And his hard work and dream helped the man succeed in the media field.

Singer Egor Creed not so long ago he broke into the Russian scene, but already has in his arsenal a crowd of fans who will boldly call him the most beautiful. Sweet voice, attractive appearance and talent did their job. Now the singer is called "Russian Justin Timberlake".

Alexander Ovechkin glorified Russia to the whole world with his hockey game. Womanizer and reveler - he attracts women to him. The hockey player was able to charm the Hollywood beauty Fergie, but their relationship did not reach the wedding, however, like other handsome novels.

Favorite of millions of women in Russia Sergey Bezrukov fascinates with his acting and amazing smile. Any woman who has watched at least one film with Sergey's participation will be able to recognize the handsome man's voice. The appearance of the actor is also not forgotten.

Russian singer Dima Bilan knows the whole world after him brilliant performance at the Eurovision Song Contest. Handsome actively monitors his appearance and body, but hides his personal life. But this does not prevent many girls from secretly dreaming about him.

Mannequin Artur Kulkov is the most sought-after fashion model from Russia, who shines on the catwalks of the world. He is originally from Siberia, but as a teenager he moved with his parents to the States. Due to her beautiful appearance and hard work above himself, the guy entered the top five highest paid male models according to Forbes.

The created image of "macho" Dmitry Nagiev began to bear fruit. The hero of the series "Fizruk" was able to win back the title of the sex symbol of Russia. A strong, courageous, brutal and inflated man cannot but please women. And Dmitry is just like that, and thanks to his charisma, the actor won universal love.

popular actor Vladimir Mashkov liked by women of all ages. No wonder he is called the first sex symbol of the country. By the way, the handsome man also appeared in Hollywood, playing in the movie "Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol." Despite the fact that the actor lives in two houses - Russia and America, he manages to actively act in Russian films and TV shows.

The main French idol of the beautiful half of humanity turned 85 on April 9. His story is really unique: he is able to be an inimitable comedian, a convincing dramatic hero, is able to enchant with his performance in arthouse cinema. He can also handle dangerous stunt tricks, all of which he personally performed without exception. It is impossible not to say about the appearance of the actor: Jean-Paul was very pretty since childhood. His father, a sculptor, made him the prototype of the cupids that still adorn the fountains in Paris to this day. Who else of Belmondo's contemporaries could compare with him in popularity among women - in our photo essay.

Jean-Paul Belmondo. born 1933 New wave movie star.



Big nose, full lips and overall large features faces did not become an obstacle on the way to the top of the sexiest (and most talented) men of the twentieth century. Even the negative characters in his performance were full of charisma.



Rudolph Valentino. 1895-1926. American film actor originally from Italy, who became a sex symbol of the silent film era.



His sudden death at the peak of her career due to pleurisy caused incredible hysteria in the ranks of the fans. A wave of suicides took place in the States: seven housewives committed suicide the next day.



Jean Mare. 1913-1998. French actor, director, writer, artist, sculptor and stuntman. Known worldwide for, among other things, bright roles in the films "Orpheus", "The Count of Monte Cristo", "Fantômas" and "Iron Mask". Women loved him so much that when they met him on the street, they fainted.



Meanwhile, the idol did not make a single young lady happy in her entire life, since she was a principled gay. Moreover, he was monogamous: for decades he was in connection with the famous playwright Jean Cocteau.



Cary Grant(Archibald Alexander Leach). 1904-1986. Anglo-American actor. Twice was nominated for an Oscar.



Throughout his life, Grant was the epitome of unfailing wit, equanimity and composure. He was married five times, while only one daughter was born - Jennifer, from Dian Cannon.



Clark Gable. 1901-1960. He was nicknamed "The King of Hollywood". Named one of the Greatest Movie Stars by the American Film Institute.



Despite the beauty, Gable had to change more than one theater troupe in order to finally come to the stage. And taught him acting skills, according to one version, his first wife is an elderly Broadway actress Josephine Dillon.



Gary Cooper. American actor with hundreds of films to his credit. Twice winner of "Oscar": for the best male role and honorary - for the overall contribution to the development of American cinema.



At the age of 13, Cooper got into an accident in the USA and injured his hip. He returned to his parents on a ranch in England, where he restored the working capacity of his leg by horseback riding. During this time, he ran a ranch and drew cartoons for local newspapers.



Laurence Olivier. 1907-1989. Originally from Britain. Theater and film actor, director, producer.



Played 120 theatrical roles, starred in 60 films and 15 television programs. Oscar nominee and winner.



Gregory Peck. 1916-2003. One of the most sought-after Hollywood stars of the 1940s-1960s.



But the famous actor was born in the coastal town of La Jolla near San Diego in the family of a pharmacist. Gregory's mother left his father when the boy was only three years old. He was raised by a grandmother named Kate Ayers.



Elvis Presley. 1935-1977. Already in the early 70s, the health of the famous musician was shaken due to the heaviest loads. He was diagnosed with glaucoma, for which he was forced to wear dark glasses, which the fans considered a "trick". In addition, they started serious problems with stomach.



Starting in 1973, Presley's concerts began to be regularly canceled: the singer ended up in hospitals. He had to intensively cleanse the body. He became addicted to potent drugs, although Presley himself did not consider himself a drug addict.



Frank Sinatra. 1915-1998. His names were "Frankie", "Voice", "Mr. Blue Eyes", "Chairman". Over 50 years of active creative activity, he recorded about 100 popular single discs and performed the most famous songs major US composers - George Gershwin, Col Porter and Irving Berlin.



Curiously, one of the most popular songs in his performance - My Way - sounds in the UK at every seventh funeral: it's all about the text, which refers to the end of the path, and the man admits that - but - he was himself.



Marlon Brando. 1924-2004. Actor, director, political activist. For more than 50 years of his career, he has starred in 40 films, many of which are included in the golden fund of world cinema.



The actor received an Oscar for Best Actor in The Godfather, where he played Vito Corleone, as well as for the film Apocalypse Now, in which he played the role of Colonel Walter Kurtz.



Marcello Mastroianni. 1924-1996. Originally from Italy. Laureate of the most significant Italian, European and world film awards.



His film partners were Sophia Loren, Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Deneuve. At the same time, he was the son of a simple carpenter without a professional acting education.



Dean Martin(Dino Paul Crocetti). 1917-1995. American pop-jazz singer and actor of Italian origin. In the 1950s, he repeatedly topped the US sales chart.



Martin's biographers claim that at the beginning of his career he worked for the mafia and accepted help from her, but the rumors were not confirmed by anything. By the end of the 40s, he attracted the attention of Hollywood producers, but active work as an actor began to develop only in the early 50s.



Gerard Philip. 1922-1959. The viewer's favorite picture with Philip's participation was “Fanfan-Tulip” of 1952.



He was loved all over the world. In Japan, he was called the Samurai of Spring, in Russia - Fanfan, in France - the Prince of Hearts and the Angel. And only after an early death at the age of 37, the halo of romance around the image of Philip collapsed: it turns out that he was not at all able to love.



Paul Newman. 1925-2008. American actor, film director, producer. One of the pillars of Hollywood. Ten times nominated for the award "Oscar", eight of them - in the nomination for best male role.



His love story turned him into a hero of women's dreams and a prince on a white horse. He had two wives, both had three children. But the last, actress Joan Woodworth, he loved for more than half a century, until his death.



Humphrey Bogart. 1899-1957. The American Film Institute recognized him best actor in the history of American cinema. Three times Oscar winner.



The main film man of the United States was by birthright to become a doctor: his father was a famous surgeon. But he disposed of his fate differently, deciding to become an actor.



Montgomery Clift. 1920-1966. American actor, one of the first Hollywood sex symbols - adherents of the Stanislavsky system. Four times nominated for an Oscar.



In 1956, on his way home from a party in Beverly Hills, Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Wilding, he crashed his car into a pole. An eyewitness to the accident, Kevin McCartney, went after Taylor, and she pulled broken teeth out of the breathless Clift's mouth with her fingers, which clogged his mouth and prevented him from breathing.



Sean Connery(Thomas Sean Connery). born 1930 Born in the UK. Film actor and producer. Oscar winner, two-time BAFTA winner, three-time Golden Globe winner. He has worked in theater and television.



The son of a chauffeur and a housewife followed a winding path towards his calling: at the age of 15 he left school, served in the Navy, where he became a boxing champion, after which he managed to be a bricklayer, bodyguard, chauffeur, varnisher of coffins, fashion model.



Alain Delon. born 1935 Sex symbol of the 60s - 80s. He was handsome from childhood, which opened many doors for him, despite the hooligan behavior and other stupid things that Delon did in his youth.



In one of recent interviews confessed to being disappointed modern world and is ready to “leave without regrets”: after all, he never met a woman with whom he would want to spend the rest of his days. Delon dreams of being buried with his dogs.



Adriano Celentano. born 1935 Italian singer, composer, actor, director. From the age of 12 he was preparing to become a watchmaker, until he accidentally got into an amateur vaudeville performance.

Then Celentano captivated the audience with a hilarious parody of the young singer Louis Prima in those years, with whom he was very similar in appearance.