10 Famous Actors With Mustaches - Updated April 2023

[Left] Murphy during an event for his film 'Good Luck Chuck', and [Right] Young Tom Selleck
[Left] Murphy during an event for his film 'Good Luck Chuck', and [Right] Young Tom Selleck( Source : imdb )

Famous actors with mustaches are 1. Brad Pitt 2. Tom Selleck 3. Eddie Murphy 4. Geraldo Rivera and 6 others. 

Mustaches play a big role in either making or breaking the appearance of men. It is a part of their beauty regimen to sport a clean-shaven look or go for a beard.

Facial hair also holds historical importance. The different religious group believes in having a particular type of stache as an identity. 

While some men can grow beards easily, it is a difficult feat to achieve for some. Some prominent celebrities have rocked the mentioned look and made a fashion statement.


1. Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt has been honored with 2 BAFTAs, 2 Golden Globes, and 1 Primetime Emmy Award in his long and illustrious career of over 30 years.
Brad Pitt has been honored with 2 BAFTAs, 2 Golden Globes, and 1 Primetime Emmy Award in his long and illustrious career of over 30 years.( Source : imdb )

Brad Pitt pencil mustaches are often styled with a goatee on the chin. The stylish artist surely knows how to style his beard and rock every look with ease.

Pitt won two Academy Awards for his spectacular performance in 12 Years a Slave and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Some of his notable works include Mr. & Mrs. Smith, 12 Monkeys, and Ocean's Eleven. In the movie Inglourious Basterds, he sported a clean tash that covered his upper lip.

Interestingly, The 59-year-old artist is notorious for dressing and styling like his partners, whether Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, or Angelina Jolie. 

2. Tom Selleck

Selleck looks like two different people with and without facial hair
Selleck looks like two different people with and without facial hair( Source : twitter )

Tom Selleck without mustache is hard to accept as he looks like a completely different person. Tom is known for his distinguished bushy Chevron look. 

In an interview with BUILD Series, Selleck said that he realized he would be stuck with stache questions for the rest of his life after starring in the drama Magnum, P.I. that aired in 1980.

Furthermore, he was banned from shaving his facial hair in some of his projects like Blue Bloods. On the contrary, he had to go for a clean-shaven for his movie In and Out.

According to Time magazine, Selleck has one of the most influential tashes. The writer has one untitled project in development.

3. Eddie Murphy

Eddie pictured at the red carpet at the WSJ Mag 2019 Innovator Awards at The Museum of Modern Art on November 6, 2019
Eddie pictured at the red carpet at the WSJ Mag 2019 Innovator Awards at The Museum of Modern Art on November 6, 2019( Source : instagram )

Eddie Murphy no mustache can be seen in his movie titled Norbit. As per People magazine, 90% of people like Eddie with his facial hair.

He has a chevron-like look that gives him a more defined appearance. One of the key traits that increased his popularity is his stache.

The comedian likes to experiment with a goatee and sometimes opts for a clean look with only a thin line of hair on his upper lip.

Born on 3 April 1961, Murphy had just celebrated his 62nd year around the sun. Also called the King of Comedy, his song Party All the Time released in 1985. 

It was from his debut album. The song made it into the list of Billboard Hot 100.

The 1980s were the peak period of Eddie's stardom. He is known for hosting Saturday Night Live, which still airs.

The complete entertainer is known to be full of life with positive energy and a million-dollar smile.

4. Geraldo Rivera

Geraldo, who has spent more than 5 decades in the media looks dashing in his signature beard, blue suit, red tie and red glasses
Geraldo, who has spent more than 5 decades in the media looks dashing in his signature beard, blue suit, red tie and red glasses( Source : instagram )

Beard and mustache style look of Geraldo Rivera has been his trademark since 1968. IMDB has identified facial hair of Geraldo to be his badge of honor.

He is rarely seen without facial hair, that appears like a handlebar. US magazine called Rivera the King of the Mustache and played a friendly game in No Shave November month. 

In an interview on YouTube, Rivera pointed out the fact that at one point he could not even touch it, because people loved it so much.

As an ethnic man, he grew them during the anti-war movement; even his dad had one. With the passage of time, his facial hair has turned from 'black' to grey. 

The 79-year-old became a household name when he hosted the live show The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults in 1986. 

Geraldo is an important figure in media who does hosting, writes columns, and reports. He is the co-host of The Five on Fox News Channel. 

5. Henry Cavill

Cavill stole the show with his iconic Beardstache in the spy action thriller directed by Christopher McQuarrie
Cavill stole the show with his iconic Beardstache in the spy action thriller directed by Christopher McQuarrie( Source : imdb )

Henry Cavill mission impossible mustache grabbed all the eyeballs in the 2018 action thriller film. Cavill starred as the CIA agent August Walker.

During an interview with MTV News, every cast member from the 6th installment jokingly admitted that Henry's stache got more highlights than their film.

His style of facial hair has been given the term 'beardstache' because it is not clean-shaven like usual ones and appears rather modern as per Fasionbeans.

It created a new wave of fashion among men because Henry looked incredibly good with the 'tache, and men wanted to recreate it.

Many recognize him for starring in science fiction and fantasy movies in roles like Superman in Man of Steel and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher.

Other notable credits of the artist include The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Justice League, Sand Castle, and Enola Holmes.

The 39-year-old performer is the heartthrob of this generation who is all set for the third season of his hit show Witcher.

6. Hulk Hogan

Hogan, the 12 time World Champion @WWE Hall of Famer poses with autographed Nwo Belts at Hogan's Beach Shop on 30 March
Hogan, the 12 time World Champion @WWE Hall of Famer poses with autographed Nwo Belts at Hogan's Beach Shop on 30 March( Source : instagram )

Hulk Hogan mustache name Horseshoe consists of two vertical extensions that reach the chin area. This style of facial hair complements tough guys.

The rise in popularity of Hogan in the 1980s made the Horseshoe style popular too. As per ESPN, Hulk's 'white' lip fur, also called Fu Manchu is on the endangered list, and people must team up to save it.

Hulk has made a name for himself as one of the greatest American wrestlers ever. He commenced his career in 1977 and rose to prominence in the 1980s.

The 6 feet and 7 inches tall wrestler is also a producer and musician. One of his best matches was with The Rock in 2002 in 'WrestleMania'. 

He has retired from his professional career but his upcoming project, 'The Adventures of Tikki the Wonder Dog' will be released in May as per IMDb.

7. James Franco

Franco in a Franco is a talented actor in Hollywood who has won 2 Golden Globe Awards, received a nomination for the Academy Awards as well as the Grammy
Franco in a Franco is a talented actor in Hollywood who has won 2 Golden Globe Awards, received a nomination for the Academy Awards as well as the Grammy( Source : instagram )

James Franco mustache is styled differently as per the demand of the occasion. The handlebar stache is separated from the middle and trimmed toward the end.

Sometimes, its end is also pointed, edgy or thick. The American artist has been spotted regularly with his facial hair at several red-carpet events. 

His facial hair is known to be bushy. In his movie The Vault, the filmmaker has rocked the stylish stache.

Another project where Franco's 'tache has been featured is the 2017 film The Institute which he directed himself.

During the promotional interview for the film, with People Taryn Manning, the co-actress named his facial hair 'muchacha', while the interviewer called it 'the worm'.

Franco's movies and TV shows include the Spider-Man trilogy,127 Hours,  Oz the Great and Powerful, Eat Pray Love, and Breaking Bad where he voices characters named Walter 'White.' 

8. Sam Elliott

Born on 9 August 1944, Elliot looks fine in his long hair and legendary stache that is as famous as he is
Born on 9 August 1944, Elliot looks fine in his long hair and legendary stache that is as famous as he is( Source : instagram )

Sam Elliott without a mustache can be seen in the TV series Legitimized. The 'white' chevron look of the artist has been featured in 26 of his movies. 

He has been a part of several hit films, series, animated movies, commercials as well as documentaries. His 'tache and long hair provide a strong appeal to his persona. 

One of his latest works includes the blockbuster film A Star Is Born where he portrays the role of Bobby. The 78-year-old actor was nominated for the Academy Awards in 2018 for this performance. 

He has 104 acting credits in his IMDb profile. From 2019 to 2023, he worked as the voice of Wild Wild Westin The Family Guy.

According to Men's Health magazine, Sam's greatest co-star is his beard.

9. Johnny Depp

Depp attended the premiere of his movie 'Sweeney Todd' in New York on 3 December 2007 donned in a dark suit, and red tie
Depp attended the premiere of his movie 'Sweeney Todd' in New York on 3 December 2007 donned in a dark suit, and red tie( Source : instagram )

Johnny Depp mustache has evolved over the years from Chevron, and classic to chinstrap with a goatee. The pyramidal 'tache rocked by Depp was loved by fans. 

In the film series Pirates of the Caribbean, Depp essayed the role of Jack Sparrow who is noted for his distinguished beard, now established as Sparrowbeard.

When he shaved off his facial hair in 2022, after winning the defamation trial against former partner Amber Heard, it made headlines. The Mirror reported the news as he tried the clean-shaven look after decades.

Johnny may be turning 60 soon, but he still looks young and fresh, thanks to his good genes and his stylish facial hair. 

The three times Academy Award nominee is well known for his role in Sweeney Todd, Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, Sleepy Hollow, and 21 Jump Street.

He has worked as a producer, and director as well. His new project Jeanne du Barry is completed and will come out in May this year.

10. Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman In a video by Made Man ( Source : youtube )

Nick Offerman mustache in the American sitcom Parks and Recreation was admired by fans. Offerman depicted the character of Ron Swanson in the 2009 show.

As much as the audience loved this classic character, Swanson's facial hair was equally appreciated. Since then, Nick was rarely seen without a beard.

However, in 2015, he opted to go for a clean look as the year started. It was surprising for his viewers who were used to seeing him with his stylish beard. 

Per US magazine, the noted actor shaved his facial hair to start off with a fresh look. Nick has more than 140 acting credits, and 4 are scheduled to be released.

Some of his spectacular performances can be seen in TV series like Devs, The Great North, Park & Tommy, and 'The Last of Us.

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