Michael Weatherly & Steve McQueen: Kings of Cool

In the NCIS episode "SWAK," Tony lauds John Travolta as the "King of Cool" but c'mon -- that's a writing goof, obviously. Any Steve McQueen freak of DiNozzo's ilk knows that the King of Cool is McQueen. (Note to Michael Weatherly, himself among the world's biggest McQueen fans: Dude, seriously? You knew that, too. Shouldn't you have said "Hold it! Get me rewrite!" Just kidding. Kind of.)

So between Michael Weatherly, the huge McQueen fan, and the late, great Steve McQueen himself, who would rule the Kings of Cool pool? Michael, with his lady-killer smile, many lovely girlfriends, acting ventures, love of music, quick wit and intelligence? Or the man himself, McQueen, who set the standard with his lady-killer smile, many lovely girlfriends, acting ventures, love of music, quick wit and intelligence and car and motorcycle racing? Because both are equally handsome, let's contrast and compare to determine who's King of Cool. (Continued...)

WHY MICHAEL RULES THE COOL POOL...

— Steve McQueen fan
— Has dated many gorgeous actresses, including Rachel Hunter and Jessica Alba
— Played actor Robert Wagner, husband of the late Natalie Wood, in the 2004 TV movie "The Mystery Of Natalie Wood"
— Owns a 1973 BMW motorcycle

WHY MCQUEEN RULES THE COOL POOL...

— Actually WAS Steve McQueen
— Dated many gorgeous actresses, including Ali McGraw (ex-wife) and Natalie Wood
— Was in "The War Lover" (1962) with Robert Wagner (played by Michael Weatherly in the 2004 TV movie "The Mystery Of Natalie Wood"), who went on to marry Natalie Wood
— Owned many classic motorcycles, most notably a Triumph Bonneville

Considering the similarities between these two, let's say McQueen retains the King of Cool title with Weatherly hanging in there as top understudy. Michael's definitely learned from the master.