Who Is The Most Influential Man of 2012?

More than 500,000 of our readers voted, along with our staff, to determine the Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2012. The men who made the list come from different walks of life, but they're all men who are breaking records, reinventing the way we do things and redefining what it means to be a modern man. They're dedicated to furthering the future of humanity through their respective fields, and in doing so, they inspire us to do the same. These are the men who have secured a place in our collective memories, who will show up in the textbooks our children read.

So who made the list? Start with No. 49...

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It is an honor to be named one of the AskMen's Top 49 Most Influential Men. I would like to thank everyone who voted for me.


Usain Bolt

If I'm really influential, I'd convince the owners of AskMen to buy me a new car. No? Damn. Thanks for the votes anyway.


Bryan Cranston

If I am counted among the 49 most influential, I'm happy to be there. Because that influence may help reawaken people to the splendor of the universe.


Neil deGrasse Tyson

This recognition is a validation that my techniques change lives for the better. To be on this esteemed list of men is a true honor.


Tony Horton