25 Hot Redhead Male Celebrities

From handsome celebrities and actors to models, these hot redhead men are famous, good-looking and inspiring. Guys with red hair can find it challenging to choose a look that complements their skin color and style. Famous male redheads offer stylish examples as some of the most successful and attractive guys in the world. If you’re struggling to get a good-looking hairstyle, there are many redhead male celebrities who can inspire you with ideas.

To help you, we’ve compiled a list of the hottest male redheads. From Michael Fassbender to Damian Lewis, check out these famous gingers to find sexy men with red hair.

Male Redheads

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender is one of the hottest redhead male celebrities in the world. This sexy German-Irish actor and racing driver made his acting debut in the war epic 300 back in 2007. Since then, he has built an impressive filmography, taking on eclectic roles that leave a scorching mark on the audience. Fassbender starred in everything from TV shows Band of Brothers and Hex to blockbusters like Alien: Covenant and eccentric productions in the vein of Frank. He is widely known as Magneto in the X-Men film series. Watch him in Shame for a spicy helping of full-frontal nudity.

Kristofer Hivju

Famous for playing Tormund Giantsbane, a Free Folk warrior in HBO hit Game of Thrones, Hivju is a Norwegian actor with style to spare. While Giantsbane was a force to be reckoned with ever since he made his Westeros debut, the character’s infatuation with Brienne of Tarth allowed Hivju to showcase his flirty side, which made him even more attractive. The actor also appeared in films including Force Majeure, The Last King, and The Fate of the Furious. More recently, he had a guest appearance in the season 2 premiere of The Witcher.

Eddie Redmayne

With a penchant for starring in biopics and an Oscar-winning hairstyle, Eddie Redmayne needs little introduction by now. His career spans modeling, stage acting and film. Redmayne played Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything and Lili Elbe in The Danish Girl, roles that brought him critical acclaim and accolades. He also became an integral part of the Wizarding World as shy magizoologist Newt Scamander after appearing in the Fantastic Beasts film series.

Alan Tudyk

Everyone’s favorite Resident Alien, Alan Tudyk has been on screens big and small ever since the late ‘90s, but first gained recognition when he appeared alongside Sandra Bullock and Viggo Mortensen in the 2000 comedy-drama 28 Days. After that, Tudyk went on to star in Tucker & Dale vs Evil, Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. He played a droid in the last one, so we’d be remiss not to mention his incredible voice acting: Tudyk voiced characters in several Disney films. The list includes Moana, Aladdin, Zootopia and more recently Encanto.

Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis is a popular redheaded actor who became known to US audiences thanks to his roles in popular TV shows Homeland and Billions. Pretty impressive for someone who once worked as a telemarketer, a job Lewis detested. Thankfully, he moved on to bigger and better things such as appearances in the series Band of Brothers, The Forsyte Saga, Wolf Hall and movies like the more recent Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Dream Horse.

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch is a prolific English actor known for roles on stage and screen. As an Emmy and BAFTA winner, Cumberbatch starred in numerous British shows before his popularity went through the roof once he portrayed the title character in the joint BBC/PBS television series Sherlock. On the movie front, you may recognize him as Doctor Strange from the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Cameron Monaghan

Serving double duty as actor and model, Cameron Monaghan began his career at the ripe age of 3, when he graced the cover of his first fashion catalog. Turns out, it was a good omen. Monaghan is best known for playing Ian Gallagher on Shameless and twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska in Gotham. He appeared in movies like Amityville: The Awakening, Vampire Academy, The Giver, and Reign of the Supermen.

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz is a triple threat: actor, director, and producer. He made his debut on stage in the ‘70s and eventually moved on to television and film. With a career spanning more than four decades, he’s been a constant presence in the entertainment world, both in front of and behind the camera. You might know Stoltz from Mask, Pulp Fiction, Kicking and Screaming, or Killing Zoe. The actor also starred in the TV show Caprica as Daniel Graystone.

Paul Bettany

Popular for playing JARVIS and Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Bettany first became known to mainstream audiences in the early aughts for his roles in A Knight’s Tale and A Beautiful Mind. He dipped his toes into directing but seems to be focusing more on acting at the moment. His TV role in WandaVision earned Bettany an Emmy nomination while allowing the character Vision to show his human face more than his usual vibranium form.

Domhnall Gleeson

Son of actor Brendan Gleeson, Domhnall starred in multiple films and theater projects alongside his father – including in the Harry Potter series. Domhnall played Bill Weasley, while Brendan appeared as Alastor Moody. Gleeson Jr.’s career seriously took off since. Fans could see him in critically acclaimed movies like Ex Machina, Brooklyn, and The Revenant. He also played General Armitage Hux in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and had a lead role in the HBO black comedy series Run.

Seth Green

Seth Green is one of the most famous celebrities with red hair and continues to be a successful Hollywood star. These days, Green is widely known as the co-creator and a frequent voice on the animated series Robot Chicken while also voicing Howard the Duck in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Still, Green is no stranger to live-action, having appeared in numerous films since 1984. Additionally, he starred as Oz on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and is a frequent guest star on TV shows across all genres.

Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint grew up before our eyes as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. Since leaving the franchise, the English actor expanded his professional horizons, taking on challenging TV roles in comedy Sick Note, crime dramedy Snatch and psychological horror Servant. He’s not afraid to flex his acting muscle, so it will be interesting to see what projects he picks next.

Robert Redford

A famed actor and director, Robert Redford has won countless awards throughout his illustrious career, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He made his acting debut on stage in the late ‘50s and went on to dazzle movie buffs worldwide with starring roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Jeremiah Johnson, The Sting, The Way We Were, All the President’s Men and Out of Africa, to only name a few. Additionally, Redford is a dedicated activist. That makes him even hotter.

Josh Homme

Josh Homme is the frontman of rock band Queens of the Stone Age, which has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards. A fan of the rock’n’roll lifestyle, Homme was involved in other adjacent endeavors over the years, like musical collective series The Desert Sessions and the band Eagles of Death Metal.

Fran Kranz

An American actor, Fran Kranz played Topher Brink in the cult series Dollhouse. He also appeared on Broadway and in movies like The Cabin in the Woods, The Dark Tower and Much Ado About Nothing. In recent years, Kranz became interested in what goes on behind the camera. His directorial debut, Mass, premiered in 2021 at Sundance to critical acclaim.

Jake Austin Walker

Jake Austin Walker may be young, but his career is already impressive. The American actor played Jared Talbot on Rectify and stars as Henry King Jr. in the superhero series Stargirl. In addition to guest star roles in other movies and TV series, Walker is an emerging pop musician. We’d keep a close eye on this one. His talent is undeniable.

Shaun White

Shaun White wears many hats – including those of a musician and actor. That being said, he is mainly known as a professional snowboarder and skateboarder. White is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in half-pipe snowboarding and holds the world record for the most X-Games gold medals. He plays guitar in an electronic rock band called Bad Things and has appeared in the movies Friends with Benefits and Cloud 9.

Darren McGavin

The late Darren McGavin began his career working as a set painter. Yet, his talent soon enabled him to switch to acting. His filmography includes over 180 credits in film and television as well as roles on Broadway. McGavin is known for films such as Airport ’77, A Christmas Story and Billy Madison, and shows like Murphy Brown and Riverboat.

Michael C. Hall

Known for starring as everyone’s favorite serial killer in the TV series Dexter, Michael C. Hall is a man of many interests. His acting career features Six Feet Under and Safe, as well as several movies and Broadway plays. Moreover, Hall narrates audiobooks and is the lead singer of the band Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum.

Zack Ward

A Canadian actor rocking red locks, Zack Ward made a name for himself while starring as the bully in the beloved movie A Christmas Story. Ward also played Titus’s stoner half-brother in the TV show Titus. The actor booked numerous guest appearances in series and movies over the years but seems to have a preference for the horror genre. His credits include The Devil’s Tomb, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, BloodRayne 2: Deliverance, and Alone in the Dark II.

David Wenham

Crushing on Faramir from The Lord of the Rings trilogy? He’s played by David Wenham, an Australian actor whose popularity skyrocketed in the late ‘90s when he starred as a diver in the series SeaChange. He appeared in multiple movies and TV shows ever since, including Van Helsing, 300, Top of the Lake, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Fans can catch him in the 2022 Netflix series Pieces of Her.

Scott Grimes

Currently a regular on the sci-fi show The Orville, Scott Grimes has been acting ever since the ‘80s. Back then, he appeared in the cult movie The Night They Saved Christmas, followed by roles in ER, Party of Five, Band of Brothers, and Justified. Grimes is also a singer who saw success with Sunset Blvd, a single that spent several weeks on the Billboard charts. If you’re into trivia, he’s the uncle of Camryn Grimes, who played two different characters on the soap opera The Young and the Restless.

Simon Pegg

Simon Pegg came a long way since creating the beloved sitcom Spaced in 1999. An English actor, comedian, and screenwriter, Pegg gained international recognition after co-writing and starring in critically acclaimed movies Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, and The World’s End. You might also know him from the Mission Impossible film series, Doctor Who, Star Wars: The Force Awakens or Star Trek. Pegg voices the titular character in the 2022 animated movie The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild.

Chuck Norris

As an action icon, Chuck Norris achieved mainstream success in the ‘80s with roles in the movies Missing in Action, Code of Silence, Invasion U.S.A. and The Delta Force. He appeared in numerous films over the course of his career, most of which became a success at the box office. To top it off, Norris is a martial arts artist, author and brand ambassador. In his most iconic role, he played the titular character on the long-running TV series Walker, Texas Ranger.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Well-known for playing Mitchell on the sitcom Modern Family, Jesse Tyler Ferguson has a tremendous Broadway career. He appeared in The Producers, A Winter’s Tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Fully Committed, and Spamalot, earning praise for each performance. Fans eager to see more can watch Ferguson on the reality series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which he currently hosts.

Conan O’Brien

To call Conan O’Brien a comedy genius would be an understatement. He started as a writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons before launching an incredible late-night hosting career. O’Brien hosted Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, and Conan before announcing his retirement from late-night TV in 2021. Catch him on the premiere episode of Netflix’s Murderville and prepare to laugh out loud.