1961: Toshiro Mifune
It was hard to make it as an Asian actor in Hollywood in the early years, but Toshiro Mifune managed to do it in over 170 feature films throughout his career.
1962: Peter O’Toole
In 1962 Peter O’Toole starred in Lawrence of Arabia and was thrust into fame for his acting talents and sizzling hot looks.
1963: Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen became known for his anti-hero acting persona at the height of counterculture in the ’60s.
1964: Sean Connery
Bond? James Bond. Sean Connery played the original, and he was smokin’ hot in his originating role as 007.
1965: Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer played Captain von Trapp in 1965’s The Sound of Music. He hated the movie, but he still became a hunky heartthrob because of it.
1966: Clint Eastwood
When it comes to westerns, the quiet, mysterious demeanor of Clint Eastwood was second to none throughout the ’60s.
1967: Sidney Poitier
In 1967, Sidney Poitier starred in three successful movies that made him one of the biggest box office stars of his day.
1968: Paul Newman
Paul Newman became known for his acting talents in the late ’60s — and for his attractiveness.
1969: Dustin Hoffman
In 1969, Dustin Hoffman starred in The Graduate and his quirky demeanor gave him a heartthrob status.
