1951: Yul Brynner
Russian actor Yul Brynner was known for playing minority Asian characters in the ’50s and starred in The King and me in 1951. He shaved his head for the role and then kept it shaved for the rest of his life.
1952: Eddie Fisher
Eddie Fisher was known for being a singer, but also for leaving his wife, actress Debbie Reynolds, for actress Elizabeth Taylor. He’s the father of Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher.
1953: Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra, the singer known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes”, was one of the most desirable men throughout the ’50s. That mob influence probably helped some!
1954: Rock Hudson
Actor Rock Hudson was a leading man throughout the ’50s. He was forced to keep his homosexuality under wraps during this time, and later became one of the first famous figures to die of HIV in the ’80s.
1955: James Dean
In 1955, two James Dean movies (Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden) came out. When he died in a car crash that same year, his star status became legendary.
1956: Elvis Presley
With a string of hit songs and films throughout the ’50s and ’60s, Elvis Presley was the hip-shaking icon who defined a generation.
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1957: Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando was considered one of the greatest actors of all time and was an icon throughout the ’50s.
1958: Bobby Darin
Singer Bobby Darin could have been your “Dream Lover” in 1958.
1959: Dean Martin
Singer Dean Martin had a hit variety show AND multiple singles throughout the late ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s.
1960: Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas was a popular actor throughout the entire 20th century, but in 1960 he starred in Spartacus and made himself legendary.
