Our 13 Favorite Leading Men From Old Movies! How Did Your Favorite Rank?

The best of the best is on this last page. They really were our heroes when we were growing up. They had manners, spirit, taste, and above all, they had talent. A film with any of these amazing actors is an instant watch, even to this day.

5) Charlton Heston

There just isn’t anything like Ben-Hur! Charlton Heston made an epic film even more spectacular, as he did with The Ten Commandments and Planet of the Apes.

4) Fred Astaire

No one could dance like this guy. From the tie and tails to the top hat, he was always so dapper, too! How many moments of movie magic were brought to life by his lively dancing and smooth singing?

3) Jimmy Stewart

One of our favorites for his honest and heartfelt roles, Jimmy Stewart always knew how to play it just right. His films have remained entertaining all this time because of his engaging performances.

2) Humphrey Bogart

Some might argue that Humphrey Bogart was not the most handsome man in Hollywood, but there’s no doubt that he was certainly one of the most interesting and talented! And, if he was good enough for Lauren Bacall then he was definitely swoon-worthy! Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, and Dark Passage were some of our favorites starring the incomparable Bogie!

1) Cary Grant

From love stories to tales of intrigue, Cary Grant stole the show time and again. His suave delivery, charming aloof surprise, and stylish suits made him a memorable lead in every film he was in! An Affair to Remember and Charade are two of the best of his films and they’re still classic to this day!

That’s it for our favorite leading men from Old Hollywood. These actors never failed to entertain us, which is why we still love watching their films all these years later! Click here to discover some lesser known facts about our favorite screen siren, Marilyn Monroe.