Top Ten Male Celebrities Who Have Tried to Hide Going Bald

Whether it's the lure of the Hollywood lifestyle, the desire to look young for movie or TV roles, or just the desire to not lose adoring young fans, many male celebrities have gone to extreme measures to try to hide their baldness.

It can be a combover, a toupee, a wig, a hair transplant, hair plugs, or any other trick of aesthetic science. Men (and women) have gone to some extreme measures to fake a full head of hair. Rather than embracing the aging process and wearing a bald head with pride, these guys are trying to hide behind fake locks.

Here is a list of the top ten male celebrities who have gone to some measure of deception when it comes to their head of hair.

1. Donald Trump

   

   Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York) is an American businessman, television personality, politician, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States.

   Born and raised in Queens, New York City, Donald J. Trump received an economics degree from the Wharton School of the... read more

   Combover, toupee, dead animal, whatever... Donald Trump seems to be in some sort of denial when it comes to his own appearance. You'd think with all that money he would be able to afford a mirror.

   As if an orange with some fuzzy lint stuck to it rolled into the White House.

   Now I know why he's so concerned about his hair.

2. Nicolas Cage

   

   Nicolas Kim Coppola, known professionally as Nicolas Cage, is an American actor and producer. He is well known for his roles in Raising Arizona, Moonstruck, Vampire's Kiss, Wild at Heart, Honeymoon in Vegas, Red Rock West, Leaving Las Vegas, The Rock, Con Air, Face/Off, City of Angels, 8MM, Bringing... read more

   With a receding hairline causing a mammoth-sized forehead, Cage has not been able to fool anybody. Nobody knows if it's a weave or hair plugs, but he's definitely added some thickness to his follicles.

3. John Travolta

   

   John Joseph Travolta is an American actor, dancer, and singer. He rose to fame in the 1970s after appearing on the television series Welcome Back, Kotter and starring in the box office hits Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease (1978). Travolta later experienced a resurgence in popularity with roles... read more

   He's been balding for 20 years or so, but it's still believed he wears a toupee - considering all the photos of him without it.

4. Andre Agassi

   

   Andre Kirk Agassi is an American retired professional tennis player and former World No. 1. He is an eight-time Grand Slam champion and an Olympic gold medalist, having won the gold medal in men's singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Agassi is also one of the few players to have achieved a Career Grand... read more

   One of the few men who admits to wearing a toupee and wig, Agassi was wearing wigs back in 1990.

5. Elton John

   

   Sir Elton Hercules John, born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25, 1947, is an English singer, pianist, and composer. He has collaborated with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967 on more than 30 albums. John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.... read more

   Going from completely bald back in the 1980s to a thick head of blonde hair now - either he's found the fountain of youth or paid for the appearance thereof.

6. Stan Lee

   

   Stan Lee (December 28, 1922 - November 12, 2018) was a comic book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor, and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. He co-created many iconic superheroes including Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, and the Fantastic Four... read more

   What 91-year-old has THAT much hair? Combine that with his odd hairline, and you have a recipe for hair plugs. Sorry, Stan, you're no Superman when it comes to your hair.

7. Sean Connery

   

   Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer. He won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globes. He was best known for playing James Bond in seven films from 1962 to 1983, as well as for roles such as Jim Malone in The Untouchables and... read more

   Mr. Connery was bald before he played James Bond but wore a hairpiece for every one of his films in the series. He started balding in his 20s and has been fairly open about it, except when it comes to films.

8. William Shatner

   

   William "Bill" Shatner (born March 22, 1931) is a Canadian actor, author, producer, director, and comedian. He is best known for originating the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek television series (1966-1969) and its subsequent films. Shatner has also released music albums, written several... read more

   Many people believe Shatner wore a toupee while filming the original Star Trek series, but he has never admitted to it. It is speculated that he has since had a hair transplant.

9. Michael Clifford

   

   Michael Gordon Clifford (born November 20, 1995) is an Australian musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. The band formed in Sydney in 2011 and gained popularity after touring with One Direction. They have released multiple chart-topping albums including their... read more

   He has said before that he enjoys dyeing his hair. He's not trying to be anything. He uses vegetable dye for his hair, though he does bleach it. He isn't losing hair, either. In some pictures, you can see his hairline, and it's very normal.

   He dyes his hair very often, likely using permanent dye and layering it with bleach each time. He should stop trying to be punk or a Gerard Way knock-off.

   Just like the great Abigail Breslin said, his hair will all fall out.

10. Steven Seagal

    

    Steven Frederic Seagal is an American actor, film producer, screenwriter, director, martial artist, and musician. He began his adult life as an Aikido instructor in Japan before transitioning to Hollywood. Seagal is also known for working as a reserve deputy sheriff and for his roles in action films... read more

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    Cole Sprouse

    

    Cole Mitchell Sprouse is an American actor and the twin brother of Dylan Sprouse. He is known for his role as Cody Martin on the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spinoff The Suite Life on Deck. He also starred as Jughead Jones on the CW series Riverdale.

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13. Hugh Laurie

    

    James Hugh Calum Laurie is an English actor, writer, director, musician, singer, comedian, and author, born in 1959. He first achieved fame as half of the comedy duo Fry and Laurie, alongside Stephen Fry, and for their sketch show A Bit of Fry & Laurie. Laurie later gained worldwide recognition for his... read more

    He probably hid it during House, but in a documentary featuring him and his best friend, Stephen Fry, you will notice the baldness at the back of his head! So, he is not hiding it at all!

    Balding since his days doing British sketch comedy shows, Dr. House has been covering up on camera (but luckily only there) for the last 30 years.

    Ah... who cares if he tries to hide it when he has a voice like that?

14. Hulk Hogan

    

    Terry Gene Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler, actor, television personality, entrepreneur, and musician. He rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s through his work with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE). Hogan is widely regarded as one of the... read more

15. Bruce Willis

    

    Walter Bruce Willis, known professionally as Bruce Willis, is a retired American actor, producer, and singer. He rose to fame in the 1980s with roles in Moonlighting and the Die Hard series. In 2022, his family announced he was stepping away from acting due to aphasia and later diagnosed with frontotemporal... read more

16. Jude Law

    

    David Jude Heyworth Law (born December 29, 1972) is an English actor. He has received nominations for two Academy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and two BAFTA Awards, winning one.

    In 2007, he received an Honorary César and was named a Chevalier (Knight) of the... read more

17. Pitbull

    

    Armando Christian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), known professionally as Pitbull, is a Grammy and multiple Latin Grammy-winning Cuban-American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He's released numerous hit singles including I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho), Give Me Everything, and Timber. Pitbull... read more

18. Brendan Fraser

    

    Brendan James Fraser, born December 3, 1968, is a Canadian-American actor. He is best known for playing Rick O'Connell in The Mummy trilogy. Fraser also starred in popular comedies and fantasy films including Encino Man, George of the Jungle, Bedazzled, Looney Tunes: Back in Action, Journey to the Center... read more

19. Jeremy Piven

    

    The scar on the back of his head is evidence enough that he has had a hair transplant. Add that to the balding he showed while on the TV show Ellen, and you get a hair cover-up.

20. Joe Biden

    

    Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American politician who served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama and represented Delaware in the... read more

21. Akshay Kumar

    

    Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, born on September 9, 1967, is better known by his stage name Akshay Kumar. He is an Indian actor and film producer who has appeared in over 150 Hindi films and is known for his work in action and comedy genres. Originally holding Canadian citizenship, he renounced it and regained... read more

    Akshay Kumar is the best actor in the world. His comic timing is the best, and he always looks great. Akshay Kumar is the greatest action megastar. No one can beat him when it comes to stunts. Akshay Kumar is the king of Bollywood because he excels in all genres of acting.

22. 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

23. Samuel Jackson

    

    Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American actor and film producer. He achieved prominence and critical acclaim in the early 1990s with films such as Jungle Fever, Patriot Games, Amos & Andrew, True Romance, and Jurassic Park. He is also known for his collaborations with director Quentin Tarantino, including... read more

24. Steve Burns

    

25. Bret Michaels

    

    Bret Michael Sychak, professionally known as Bret Michaels, is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and reality television personality. He's best known as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison, which has sold over 45 million records worldwide. Michaels... read more

    Bret uses hair extensions. Don't be fooled, haha.

26. Michael Angelo Batio

    

    Michael Angelo Batio, also known as Mike Batio or MAB, is an American heavy metal guitarist and columnist from Chicago, Illinois. He is renowned for his technical skill and for inventing the double guitar. Batio has released several solo albums and has been featured in numerous guitar magazines.

    I can bet $100 that if you pull his hair, you'll see it's a wig. I saw a poll, and about 85% voted that it was a wig.

    Here's what I found on another site:

    "Speaking of this guy, Michael Angelo Batio, here's an interesting story.

    There's a local Chicago musician I know who took a couple of lessons from Michael Angelo way back in the day when he lived in the Chicago area. He was telling me this story: The first time he goes to MAB's place, he rings the doorbell, and a bald, chubby, ugly guy wearing a beater and pajamas answers the door. Jay (the guy) says that he's there for the guitar lesson. The guy who answered the door tells him to wait one second and closes the door. Two minutes later, the same guy, wearing a wig and some more glamorous clothing, opens the door. Guess who?"

    After all, glam metal artists don't go bald.

27. Harvey Weinstein

    

    Harvey Weinstein (born March 19, 1952) is an American former film producer and convicted sex offender. He and his brother, Bob Weinstein, co-founded Miramax, which produced acclaimed independent films such as Sex, Lies, and Videotape (1989), The Crying Game (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994), Heavenly Creatures... read more