re: Is the rock the most charismatic person in history?

Posted by Dubosed

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 5:54 pm to 632627

John Wayne

Posted by chrisksaint

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 5:55 pm to 632627

Don't think I can say i've watched something he's done and been bored whether it's TV, movies, wrestling, etc.

Posted by fleaux

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:04 pm to chrisksaint

I'd have to say Willem Dafoe or Paul Giamatti

Posted by AlaTiger

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:06 pm to PortCityTiger24

I was thinking that if you are in a room with that guy, who is everyone wanting to talk to? Who is every woman wanting to be with?

And, not just because he is an actor.

Posted by AlaTiger

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:09 pm to 632627

Can't think of a woman that fits this category, to be honest.

Elizabeth Taylor, in her heyday?

Joan of Arc must have been pretty charismatic.

Posted by Dale Murphy

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:11 pm to LoveThatMoney

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Pitt, Clooney,

I fail to see them being as charismatic as the Rock. Yeah, women loved them and I'm sure they were "cool", but no way could they hold a crowd's attention like the Rock. Regardless of venue, type of show, etc., he captures everyone's attention.

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:12 pm to AlaTiger

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Can't think of a woman that fits this category, to be honest.

Marilyn Monroe
Cleopatra, maybe

Posted by AlaTiger

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:19 pm to Dale Murphy

Pitt/Clooney hold your attention on screen and would captivate a different kind of crowd than a WWE match.

Michael Jordan

Magic Johnson

Muhammed Ali

George Foreman (later)

Posted by illuminatic

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:25 pm to 632627

Justin Timberlake

Posted by Methuselah

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:30 pm to lsu480

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Hitler?

Definitely. It's kind of difficult to see because of course he's using a foreign language in the clips where they show him speaking. But from all reports he was very charismatic both in public speeches and in personal interactions. How else could a failed Austrian painter who never rose above corporal in the military talk the German people into doing so much extreme stuff?

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char·is·mat·ic
?ker?z'madik/
adjective
1.
exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others.
"a charismatic leader"
synonyms: charming, fascinating, strong in character; magnetic, captivating, beguiling, attractive, appealing, alluring, winning
"a charismatic leader"

Rasputin would probably be another one along similar lines.

And the founders of pretty much every religion have to be up there too.

Posted by 632627

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:39 pm to AlaTiger

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Pitt/Clooney hold your attention on screen and would captivate a different kind of crowd than a WWE match.

Michael Jordan

Magic Johnson

Muhammed Ali

George Foreman (later)

Ali is probably the only guy on that list that is/was charismatic. I think the unique thing about the rock is that he captivates more than just a wrestling audience. Guys like hulk hogan, stone cold and John cena were as popular as the rock in wrestling, but could never cross over to mainstream audiences. Furthermore, the rock hasn't really had a signature hit movie or role, yet he is one of the most marketable stars in Hollywood. His fame is derived from his charisma. That's what separates him from a clooney or Pitt.

Posted by VaBamaMan

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 6:44 pm to 632627

I say yes. Even in his early films like The Scorpion King and Walking Tall he so clearly dominated the screen that it made you want to watch. Those were terrible movies without him.

The only time I would say his charisma started lacking was when he lost weight. The Race to Witch Mountain, The Gameplan, The Tooth Fairy...etc. It is almost like his charisma is directly tied to how imposing of a figure he is.

Posted by elprez00

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:12 pm to White Shadeaux

I want to believe Burt Reynolds is the exact person Norm McDonald portrays him to be.

Posted by Brosef Stalin

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:14 pm to VaBamaMan

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The Race to Witch Mountain, The Gameplan, The Tooth Fairy...etc

these were all crappy movies though

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:15 pm to illuminatic

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Justin Timberlake

I was coming here to post this.

Posted by 632627

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Posted on 4/13/15 at 7:23 pm to KosmoCramer

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quote:
Justin Timberlake

I was coming here to post this.

Not counting any religious leaders or dictators, timberlake is near the top as well, definitely more than a brad Pitt or George clooney. Arnold Schwarzenegger is probably up there as well.