George Hamilton | 8/12/1939 | 82

George Hamilton’s off-screen persona is that of a bright, well-dressed escort of attractive women. His permanent golden-brown tan has become somewhat of a pop culture inside humor over the years.

Hamilton began his career as a handsome young dramatic actor in Crime and Punishment USA. Its success resulted in films like All the Fine Young Cannibals, Love At First Bite, and The Godfather Part III. In 1995-96, his talk program George & Alana, which he co-hosted with his ex-wife, Alana Stewart, had a brief run in syndication. He’s also starred as a guest star on TV shows like Columbo and 2 Broke Girls. Nonetheless, Hamilton’s appearances in high society began to eclipse his cinematic performances. Hamilton launched a network of investments, including luxury cigar bars and coffee shops. In 2016 and 2018, fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken engaged Hamilton to play Colonel Sanders in a series of television commercials based on his “extra-crispy” tan.