Disney has played host to a number of iconic and identifiable characters over the course of the studio's illustrious career. It can certainly be said that said famous faces can be most recognized by one main feature. Just as Mickey's ears will give him away, many Disney players can be recognized by one thing, their beards.
Beards alone are a pretty common way to identify certain individuals, but Disney's go the extra mile by being stylish, strange, or even a combination of the two. From heroes to villains to everything in between, Disney has some pretty recognizable facial hair on display in its movies.
10 Jafar (Aladdin)
The term "twisted" is often used to describe a certain sorcerer of Agrabah, but that can easily be applied to Jafar's fiendish facial hair alone. A solid entry to kick off the list, Jafar's beard is perfect for any malicious or magically-inclined villain.
The way he runs his finger through it and strokes it while plotting his dastardly deeds, winding it between his fingers all while it keeps its curly shape, is incredible. Definitely one of his most striking features.
9 Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Similarly to Jafar's, Captain Jack's beard is definitely twisted, but with a touch more pirate panache that reflects the eccentricity of his character. A dual braided goatee isn't exactly a fashion statement one would make every day, but the captain of the Black Pearl makes it work for days.
Not quite as full or bountiful as Blackbeard or Barbossa's, but to say the style isn't entirely his own would be entirely untrue.
8 Flynn Ryder (Tangled)
Slightly more clean-cut than Captain Jack, Flynn's distinguished patch of facial hair complements his roguish swagger perfectly. Flynn seems to be taking a cue from the likes of Errol Flynn or even Cary Elwes when it comes to style, and can one truly blame him?
His character and surroundings already feel like something out of The Princess Bride, why not have a little nod to Wesley or any of the other swashbuckling characters in the fantasy genre?
7 Scar (The Lion King)
Scar's facial structure and features were greatly influenced by his voice actor's. Jeremy Irons gave the animators a lot to work with, including those dark, sunken eyes, and that noticeable chin scruff going on. Very pronounced and, by no accident, almost Shakespearean in a way.
Pair it with the lion's deep, inky locks that make up his mane, and it's a recipe for a look that absolutely screams wicked with a touch of diva. The fiendish feline wouldn't be complete without it.
6 Zeus (Hercules)
Zeus's design obviously takes influence from ancient Greek architecture and sculptures, a fitting description for someone with his chiseled features. The angles and lines of his beard certainly bring an interesting visual choice to the table, but one that fans can certainly appreciate.
Whether his influence was from the masks of Greek Theatre or sculpture, his beard works perfectly to not only frame his face, but to draw attention to his bright eyes and beaming smile as well.
5 King Triton (The Little Mermaid)
With the likes of Zeus and Scar, it should be common knowledge that royal status should come with some form of fabulous facial hair, and King Triton is no exception. Triton's beard is as bountiful as the sea that he rules, practically reaching Viking levels of length.
Though his beard and, let's face it, phenomenal nautical powers that borderline on destructive, come off as intimidating, the beard actually softens the guy up to give him a certain fatherly charm. Perfect for arguably one of Disney's most iconic dads.
4 The Emperor (Mulan)
You don't find a crop of facial hair like that in every dynasty. There's sharp, there's stylish, then there's the Emporer's beard. Long, clean, and almost as pointed as the swords of the Imperial Army, it's definitely something that fits with his gaunt yet commanding presence.
It might not be as billowing as some of the others on the list, it's impossible to say that it wouldn't look good with today's modern fashions.
3 Rafiki (The Lion King)
If there's one kind of character type in every medium of fiction that deserves some seriously awesome facial hair, it's the wise old wizard. Rafiki might not be the first that comes to mind when one thinks of Disney's greatest magic-users, but his wild, white mane of fur definitely fits the shaman persona.
Even something as simple as watching the wind blow through it is enough to convey that element of mysticism to his already eccentric appearance.
2 Merlin (The Sword in the Stone)
And where would the world of wizardry be without that cantankerous old conjurer, Merlin the Magician? Disney is responsible for creating perhaps the most iconic and recognizable version of the character in any media, and like most of his kind, he's completed by his pointy hat and long flowing beard.
At times, Merlin's mass of facial fuzz seems to have a mind of its own, much to comedic effect. But it's even funnier when his various animal forms even have his magnificent beard.
1 Yen Sid (Fantasia)
In all honesty, this was not an easy decision. Yen Sid's beard is absolutely marvelous. Simply put, this is the beard all wizards should strive for. It's full, voluminous, and as thick as those incredibly expressive eyebrows.
Though it lacks the white hue of many others of his vocation, Yen Sid's beard is as wizardly as his magical hat. Why wouldn't it win top marks in the halls of Disney beards?
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December 26, 2020 at 06:30AM
