4. Leonidas I in “300”
Famous Spartan King Leonidas I was portrayed by Gerard Butler as a valiant and fierce warrior in the movie “300”, despite historical records which indicate an unremarkable 10-year reign.
5. Roman Emperor Commodus in “Gladiator”
Joaquin Phoenix looks nothing like the famous Roman ruler he portrayed in the movie “Gladiator”.
6. Sir William Wallace in “Braveheart”
Mel Gibson’s clean-shaven, on-screen portrayal does not resemble the real Scottish knight Sir William Wallace.