Top 10 Coolest People of All Time

The Top Ten

Jesus

Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, in the region historically known as Palestine. He was born to Mary, and the Bible says, "she was found with child of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 1:18). He was both man and God (John 20:28). According to the Bible, He is God alone (Deuteronomy 6:4).... read more

Those who despise Jesus Christ, back off! It occurs to me that you know nothing about Jesus. I understand you say that there is only one God, or Jesus is a regular person. But Jesus isn't God - God. He's God's one and only Son, but at the same time, He's one of the three forms of God.
God told the people that He would be sending a Savior. And that's Jesus. He knew from the very beginning that He had to die on the cross. He knew from the very beginning that He would shed His blood for us. As He was being nailed on the cross, He could have just used His powers and broken free, and killed all the people that were watching and laughing at Him. But no. He endured it all the way, and died. Then, three days later, He rose from the dead and went to heaven.
This is too much for God and Jesus to do for all those people who cause sins all over the world. But in the end, it was worth the pain. Jesus died and rose again. God's one and only Son rose from the dead. If you don't believe or want to believe everything I just said, so be it. But let me warn you, Jesus haters out there. You're going to regret it for eternity. Don't believe me? Find out when you die. Mark my words, you'll wish you had thought otherwise about Jesus.
Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 - July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, instructor, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and philosopher. He founded Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy that influenced modern mixed martial arts (MMA). Lee is widely considered one of the... read more

Bruce Lee did cool things in his life. Amazing things, in fact, as regards martial arts and film. But it's not just what you do.
Just look at him. Look at footage of him just being himself. His body language, the aura, the charisma, the energy surrounding him. He is the coolest dude without question. Where is the footage of Jesus being cool? How do we know if Jesus acted cool or looked it?
Actually, I want people to say Jesus is the coolest though, as it will do my conscience good and bring peace of mind to my mental health. Vote for Jesus. He did good for humanity.

I admire Jesus more than anyone, and please forgive me, Jesus, for voting for Bruce. Jesus is a bit too long ago, and there's no footage of him acting cool or anything like that.
Bruce Lee was the yardstick for cool. He would be cool under any circumstance. Even if a gang ganged up on him, he would remain cool. The gang would lose their cool and think twice about mugging Bruce for his pocket money or Rolex watch (depending on the time in Bruce Lee's life), simply because Lee was too cool.
Eminem

Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is an American rapper, actor, and music producer born on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem has sold over 220 million records, making him the best-selling hip-hop artist of all time. In addition to his solo career, he was a member of D12 and (with... read more

Personally, I think the coolest person (excluding Jesus, Chuck Norris, Eminem, and a couple of others) would be Liam Neeson. He's so cool.
Regardless, Eminem is a living legend and an inspiration to many who don't have such nice lives. Eminem is awesome.

Just take a look at an old interview, and you'll see his clothes, the way he talks, what he's talking about, his history, and his I don't care attitude. It's just great, you know what I'm saying?

He has a unique way of rapping, and he is good at really showing off his talent. When he got insulted in 8 Mile, it showed what Eminem was like in rap battles: personal, fresh, and intimidating.
Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, which was ruled a homicide. Jackson is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures... read more

Michael Jackson is a musical god. He should be number two for sure! No one will ever be better than him! I mean, Arnold Schwarzenegger, really?! Michael Jackson is amazing.

Michael created my personality. I show out and have a glimmering personality, and Michael has triggered that. Love that moonwalk. It is such a thriller and is bad. Pun intended.

This man revolutionized music forever. His music videos, like "Thriller" and "I'm Bad," are more like movies.
Chuck Norris

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris (born March 10, 1940 - March 19, 2026) was an American actor and martial artist. He earned black belts in Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and judo and served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962.... read more

Chuck Norris Review:
A fear of spiders is called arachnophobia. A fear of tight spaces is called claustrophobia. A fear of Chuck Norris is called logic.
Chuck Norris threw a hand grenade and killed 50 people before it even exploded.
Chuck Norris can grab an orange from an apple tree and make the best lemonade you have ever tasted.
Chuck Norris is so powerful that he is immune to Justin Bieber.
When a zombie apocalypse happens, Chuck Norris does not try to survive. The zombies do.
Chuck Norris can cut through a knife with hot butter.
Chuck Norris caught a cold and threw it off so hard it hit Stalin and broke three of his ribs.

Jesus can walk on water, and Chuck Norris can too, and swim on land. He does karate, is in movies, and has his own galaxy called Awesomesauce with stars named Unstoppable, Amazing, and Magical. This includes planets named Spectacular, Famous, Badass, Enchanting, and Scary.
Also, the world has ceased to recognize Chuck Norris's awesomeness and put his name on every page of every record book ever printed. Did I mention that he still hasn't eaten at McDonald's yet? He EATS McDonald's instead.
Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American actor, producer, and semi-retired professional wrestler. He gained fame in WWE during the late 1990s and early 2000s before transitioning to a successful Hollywood career, starring in films such as The Fast... read more

I can't say I'm personally a fan, but with all the action heroes in the top twenty, it's surprising that he's back here.

Dwayne Johnson is a very talented and funny actor.
Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, businessman, investor, author, philanthropist, activist, former professional bodybuilder, and former politician.
He is best known for his iconic roles as the T-800 and Terminator in the Terminator series, Douglas Quaid in Total... read more

Put the cookie down! Arnie is so cool, and his Come with me if you want to live thing is epic. Wait, I have to take a break. I'll be back.

President, strong, talented, an actor, and probably much more to be seen of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is an epic human being!

Predator, Terminator, Total Recall. This guy has been in some of the most awesome movies of all time.
Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain (February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the frontman of the grunge band Nirvana. Founded in 1987, Nirvana achieved global success in the early 1990s, reshaping rock music with albums like Bleach, Nevermind, and In Utero. Cobain died... read more

Dude, Kurt Cobain is my hero. Honestly, any artist that competes against this amazing guy will be trampled by the power of his teen spirit and turned into history, or get stuck in the shattered pieces of his guitar on stage after a legendary performance.
No one will match the greatest grunge rock hits of all time. This is the real meaning of pure music, with a sweet and sour sound that feels like gold to the ears.
I didn't grow up in the Cobain era, but this man is so great that his music reached into my youth and made me want to pursue a great guitarist legacy. Still, my voice will never be as memorable as his.

"Come as you are," -Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain is the best musician ever. No questions asked. He is the absolute coolest person ever!
I think he should totally be number one! Kurt Cobain put his heart and soul into his music. Plus, he supported gay rights, so that's even better. "I used to be really proud of the fact that I was gay... Even though I wasn't." Come on, how can you not love him?
Mick Jagger

Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones. With a career spanning more than six decades, he has become one of the most influential frontmen in rock music history. Jagger was knighted in 2003 for... read more

Other than Jesus, this is about the first one I agree with. The rest are all action stars, most of whom wouldn't have a prayer of doing in reality what they do on the screen. Chuck Norris at number four kind of explains to me why our country is so hateful.

Leader of the band and rock icon. He has stood the test of time and gotten several generations to love his music. A great band and a great singer-songwriter.

Just watch him dance on stage at the age of 160. He was awesome when he was 20, and he's still awesome right now. The same can't be said about Bruce Lee or Jesus.
Will Smith

Willard Carroll "Will" Smith, Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, producer, and rapper.
He is best known for his acting career, including roles in the Men in Black franchise, The Pursuit of Happyness, I Am Legend, Hitch, Ali, and Bad Boys. He is widely regarded as one of the most... read more

Come on, people! It's Will Smith! How isn't the man cool? Have you ever seen Men in Black?
The difference between you and me... I make this look good. Isn't that a quote by him? Well, what about how he is good at dancing, rapping, and acting and has an awesome personality?

I love Will Smith in everything he does. He should definitely be at least in the top five for Men in Black, I Robot, and many other things. So, I would say he's pretty cool.

My favorite person of all time. I own all of his movies except Seven Pounds, and even all six seasons of The Fresh Prince. I have a Hitch poster on my door, so you could say I worship him.

The Newcomers

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Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman is an actress, film producer, and film director with dual American and Israeli citizenship. She is best known for her roles as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and Nina Sayers in Black Swan. Her performance in Black Swan earned her numerous accolades, including an Academy... read more

This is so sexist. How come the first girl here is 19th place? She is so awesome. By the way, love you, Natalie!
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Jeff Stinco

Jeff Stinco is so cool. I thought I was crazy when Jeff said he wasn't cool at all, but he was so cool when I heard him sing, and I fell in love with him. I'm still in love with Jeff Stinco (lol, made a reference to his song there).
He is the coolest man to ever exist on planet Earth, and I love him so much.

The Contenders

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor, widely dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll" and regarded as a pivotal cultural icon of the 20th century. His energetic musical interpretation and provocative performance style, bridging racial music traditions in a shifting era, both fueled his fame... read more

A very talented American singer and actor known as the 'King of Rock and Roll.' He was the cultural icon of the 20th century who performed with energy and sexual provocation. Looked like a Greek god, perhaps the best genetics of any human ever.

Elvis was and is the coolest guy who ever lived, full stop. This list with Elvis at 22 just confirms how inaccurate these polls are. Pathetic!

Every woman wanted to be with him. Every man wanted to be him. A fantastic pioneering vocalist and symbol of sex appeal for generations.
David Bowie

David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie (January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016), was an English singer born in London, the son of a sales promotion officer and a housewife.
He earned praise for his experimental and creative music, winning numerous awards and gaining admiration from... read more

It's sad that he died. He was an amazing musician, very iconic and influential, and loved by many. Even though he's gone, his music will live on.
Ironically enough, a friend and I just watched Labyrinth a few days before he passed away. I was sad when I heard he died and I spent the night listening to David Bowie music. R.I.P. David Bowie. You will be missed.

When he was alive (still not used to using the past tense), I modeled my appearance after him. Everything from his hairstyles and his clothing to the way he stood and spoke. He had this reserved charisma quite unlike that of anybody else.
Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix was an American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Though his mainstream career lasted only about four years from 1966 to 1970, he's widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in popular music.... read more

The guy played the Star-Spangled Banner with his teeth, then set it on fire, and then smashed it. He played in an overnight jam all the way till morning at Woodstock. He is widely noted as being the greatest musician in the history of the world.
He is noted to be modest, quiet, and humble. He is highly respected by Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Jack White, and all the greats. If you disagree with him being a cool guy, go worship your crappy Eminem.

Greatest instrumentalist in rock history. He pioneered the electric guitar as an electric sound source. Players before him had experimented with feedback and distortion, but Hendrix turned those effects and others into a controlled, fluid vocabulary.
He has been copied but never duplicated. Also had phenomenal style. Very cool.
Jimmy Page

James Patrick Page is an English musician, songwriter, and record producer who achieved international success as the guitarist and founder of Led Zeppelin. He's widely regarded for his innovative guitar techniques, production work, and influence across rock music genres. After Led Zeppelin disbanded... read more

Defined cool during the Zeppelin era - dark, mysterious, with a dangerous occult aura. Page, by all accounts, should have died during his heavy drug phase but came out the other side intact. A connoisseur of guitars and women. Could still snag almost any woman at 73.

Rock and roll was Jimmy Page! A legend in life... music, rock style living, girls, all of it... iconic!

Come on, guys. Millions of people (me included) would give their lives for a jamming session with the god himself.
Tony Hawk

Anthony Frank "Tony" Hawk is an American professional skateboarder, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the skateboard company Birdhouse and is widely recognized for landing the first documented 900-degree spin. Hawk is also known for his popular series of video games published by Activision... read more

Tony Hawk is the best skateboarder ever - so awesome! My math teacher even stitched him up once. Her name is Mrs. Mayer. Best math teacher ever and best skateboarder ever!

He knows how to skateboard, which automatically makes him cool.
Vin Diesel

Mark Sinclair, better known by his stage name Vin Diesel, is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter.
He rose to prominence in the 2000s for his long-lasting role as Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise. Beyond living his life a quarter mile at a time on screen, this... read more

Guardians of the Galaxy, Fast and the Furious, XXX, Riddick. What could be cooler?

He is a pretty cool actor in the Fast and the Furious franchise.

The Fast and the Furious, Triple X, Pitch Black, and Riddick. He's one cool dude.
Lionel Messi

Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi, born June 24, 1987, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won eight Ballon d'Or awards and numerous domestic and international titles. He... read more

Legend. Probably the best player in the most widely played sport on Earth and maybe the best sportsman in history. He is at the level of Wayne Gretzky, Usain Bolt, Michael Jordan, etc. And why cool? Because he always tries to keep a low profile, doesn't make stupid comments, has respect, and is still the young boy who overcame a growth illness.

Though being the best at his thing, he's still absolutely humble and true to the sport, which is rare for the biggest stars in football.
He's not about the drama or the fame. Yet he's a genuine artist with the ball at his feet. His creativity and dribbles are literally unheard of.
Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War and succeeded in preserving the Union, abolishing slavery, bolstering... read more

The only cool one on this list, to be honest. I don't care about the rest, but getting to meet Abraham Lincoln and talk to him about the modern day would be amazing. The other guys are simply boring celebrities. This man banned slavery and was shot dead in a theater!

Abraham Lincoln was by far one of our best presidents!

Ended slavery and helped to reunite America. His face is on Mount Rushmore, and he is frequently cited as the greatest U.S. president in history. An absolute hero.
Jason Statham

Jason Statham is an English actor. He is known for his roles in the Guy Ritchie crime films Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Revolver. Statham later became an international action star through leading roles in The Transporter series, Crank, The Expendables, and the Fast & Furious franchise... read more

Why is Statham at #5? And why the hell is Jesus #1? He doesn't even exist. It's like putting Odin on the list.

YES. If only he had 5% body fat like Bruce Lee, huh? Then he would be number one!

My favorite action star of this modern era, with very cool acting.
Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942) is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the rock band The Beatles, one of the most popular and influential groups in the history of pop... read more

The greatest songwriter of the 20th century with exceptional talent and charisma. Led the greatest rock band of all time (The Beatles). A wonderful human being who genuinely cares about others.

Honey Boo Boo, Justin Bieber, and Skrillex cooler than Paul McCartney? I beg to differ. I can't believe I had to put Paul on this list, and he wasn't already on. Is this real life?

He's not my favorite person (or artist) on this list, but last summer I saw him on his Freshen Up tour. It's amazing that he still has that much energy and is healthy as a horse.
Matt Shadows

Matthew Charles Sanders, better known by his stage name M. Shadows, is an American musician best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the American metalcore/alternative metal band Avenged Sevenfold. He is recognized for his versatile vocal range and for helping to shape the... read more

He started a band that has members with not only skill, but heart and personality, and they saved my life. Thank you for giving all of us a band as awesome as Avenged Sevenfold.

He is so chilled, badass, and intelligent. So talented as well, and he inspired a ton of people!

You're incredibly strong. That's why I think you are the one!
Martin Luther King Jr

Martin Luther King Jr. (born Michael King Jr.. January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968) was an African American minister and a pioneering civil rights leader. From 1955 until his assassination in 1968, he became the most visible spokesperson for the civil rights movement. King is best known for leading nonviolent... read more

Do I even need to explain my reasoning? I think not.
John Lennon

John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born John Winston Lennon, 9 October 1940-8 December 1980), was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and political activist. He rose to worldwide fame as the co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles, the most commercially successful band in the... read more

I Want You (She's So Heavy) is in my opinion the best song he ever wrote. And that song musically was so far ahead of its time! That's the song that got me to listen to the Beatles and ultimately love them. R.I.P. John.

The coolest, most brilliant, wisest, and most compassionate and cutting-edge person that ever was! John Lennon. You are number one. No contest!

I did not vote for Lennon, but how the hell is he at 47? He is probably one of the best, if not the best, musicians ever.
Big Daddy Kane

Antonio Hardy, better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper and actor. He began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew, a pioneering hip hop collective. Kane is recognized for his smooth lyricism and influential contributions to the golden age of... read more

Much better than regular Kane.
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