Top 10 Hottest Australian Actors

He’s played a hot cop, a hot farmer, and a hot vampire. Are we noticing a trend here? This hunky, dark-haired Aussie of Irish and Scottish descent is so good-looking that he was even considered for the role of British spy James Bond. With his penchant for the physical like surfing, riding motorcycles, and performing stunts, we think he would have made an excellent Bond. Luckily for his fans, he didn’t get the part, which kept him available to give us plenty of shirtless, tattooed goodness on “Hawaii Five-0.” After all, a physique like that belongs on the beach, not hidden under a fancy suit.

You’d be forgiven if you recognize his perfect pecs and taut tummy even more than his fine face, because he likes to take his shirt off… a lot. Seriously, is it written in his contracts or something?!? Not that we’re complaining! Ryan is famous for playing ditzy ladies’ man Jason Stackhouse on “True Blood,” a character who, unsurprisingly, was often shirtless. Even though Stackhouse was a heartthrob, Kwanten’s performance brought some depth and soul to the part, showing us that Jason was much more than just an object of lust. Then again, letting us see his sweet side only made us lust over him more!

Even if you don’t recognize his name, you probably remember his face. You might recognize his handsome mug and buff bod from films like “Divergent,” where he played cruel Dauntless leader Eric Coulter, and “Terminator Genisys,” where he portrayed devoted Resistance fighter Kyle Reese. Besides acting, he’s been an underwear model and has also got some pretty decent skills as a musician and singer, all of which makes for a rather swoon-worthy résumé. Whether he’s playing a good guy, a bad guy, or…this guy, he always manages to look incredibly sexy. We’re definitely keeping our eye on Jai!

He’s not really a doctor, or a firefighter, but he’s played both on TV. That’s good enough for us! Jesse’s boyish good looks, brilliant smile and toned torso have kept the female (and male) audiences of “House” and “Chicago Fire” happy for many years, and hopefully there’ll be many more to come. In addition to acting, he’s got musical talent, playing the violin in a celebrity cover band that donates their proceeds to charity. Also, he looks yummy whether his hair is long or short, which kinda seems unfair. Some guys have all the luck!

Born Eric Banadinović to a Croatian father and a German mother, this studly bloke has been acting in a wide range of roles for over 20 years. With his attractive features, brawny biceps, and wavy locks, he looks every bit the movie star and clearly has the versatility and the talent to go with the outward appearance. Although he’s since played characters such as the noble Prince Hector of Troy and brainy scientist-turned-superhero The Hulk, Bana actually started his career as a comedian on an Australian sketch comedy show called “Full Frontal.” That’s right, ladies: he’s funny, too! Our hot meters just went into overdrive.

This guy’s smile is completely charming, and as this Givenchy fragrance ad proves, he also looks darn good in a tux. Or in a t-shirt. Or in a towel. Alright, who are kidding, he always looks good, regardless of how dressed or undressed he may be! Simon has acted in plenty of films and on television, with his best-known role being that of brilliant independent consultant Patrick Jane on seven seasons of “The Mentalist.” He’s also directed several episodes of the series, and has co-written, produced and directed a feature film. Beneath that lustrous golden hair lies an ambitious and creative brain, and we dig that.

We like him when he wins a fight, we like him when he swims at night. We even like him when he’s blue! Yes, oh yes, we certainly do. Any guy who can inspire such poetry has gotta be worth a second glance, so please feast your eyes on Mr. Worthington. Born in England, but raised in Australia, this ruggedly handsome dude has starred in dramas and action movies, including “Avatar” and “Clash of the Titans.” Although he got in trouble a few years back for tangling with a paparazzo, it seems it may have been to defend his later wife, proving that there’s a lot of passion brewing beneath his sexy surface.

Not only is he a gorgeous guy, with an enviable physique and eyes the color of the ocean, but he’s also a caring guy. Liam, who’s likely best known as Gale from “The Hunger Games” movie franchise, has several rescue dogs and decided to go vegan to help protect animals. Awww! What could be better than this hot Aussie, you ask? Three of them! There are in fact three Hemsworth brothers: Luke, Chris, and youngest bro Liam, all actors and all hot. He may be the baby of the bunch, but he’s grown up into one heck of a man.

Is it just our imagination, or is he actually getting even hotter over time? When he first showed up on Hollywood’s radar for playing Canadian mutant Wolverine in 2000’s “X-Men,” he was already fit. Fast-forward nearly 15 years to “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” and the man looks like this. Damn! So ripped, it’s ridiculous. He’s also ridiculously talented, having acted in dozens of films and able to sing and dance with ease from his background in musical theater. In addition to his impressive body, ahem, of work, Hugh’s donated large sums to charity and just seems like a really nice guy. Now that’s even sexier than his abs!


Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Joel Edgerton


Luke Mitchell


Guy Pearce

The man plays Thor, you guys. Thor. A fricking god of thunder. Tall, blue-eyed, and muscular, there’s no denying his appeal or his manly beauty. But he’s more than just a very pretty face, as he’s got the acting chops to successfully pull off roles in dramas and comedies in addition to action-packed superhero films. He’s also a devoted family man with an equally hot wife and three kids. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a normal “dad bod,” we think that this particular dad’s bod is especially fantastic. Chris is truly the “Thunder from Down Under.” Okay, so we lied.


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