FTB Top 5: Bearded Bay celebrities.

03.18.2008 | 6:43 pm | Beard up Bay Area, FTB Top 5

Ah, the Bay. Unparalleled natural beauty, internationally renowned culinary establishments, great sports, fine museums and our wonderfully moderate Mediterranean climate. That, coupled with a rich history in alternative cultural movements, it’s no wonder that many of the most progressive-minded and generally interesting people make the Bay Area their home base.

Including some legitimate A-list celebrities. It was hard to pick my top 5 (with beards mind you). But here we go:

5. Danny Glover.
His tremendous politics and activism more then make-up for Lethal Weapon 4.

4. Robin Williams.
Academy Award-, six-time Golden Globe-, two-time Screen Actors Guild Award- and Grammy Award-winning actor and comedian. Oh, and did I mention the voice of the Genie in Aladdin?

3. Steve Jobs.
Behind both Apple AND Pixar’s success. Two of the most influential and iconic brands of the decade (this message sent from my iPhone).

2. Sean Penn.
Aka, The Hippie Crip. What can I say, Penn hits the trifecta. This dude is an absolutely stunning actor, a passionate activist for social justice causes and he’s a bearded Warriors fan.

1. Francisco Ford Coppola.
Aka, The Godfather. Film Director, Producer, Restaurateur and Wine Maker. All that, and I’ve never seen the man without a full-ass beard.

Gd.

Make the jump for a couple runners-up.

*Special Bay beard mention goes to:
Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums for advancing progressive politics and diversity in Washington during his years in the US Senate. And to Oakland’s own Delroy Lindo who is currently directing the well-received Blue Door at the Berkeley Rep.