President Andrew Shepherd
Played by Michael Douglas
In the movie The American President
A widower and a single father, President Shepherd finds love with an outspoken environmentalist. Inspired by his lady, Shepherd chooses his newfound convictions over political expediency. Obviously, this is a work of fiction.

President Thomas J. Whitmore
Played by Bill Pullman
In the movie Independence Day
When the Earth is attacked by marauding aliens, President Whitmore not only delivers a rousing speech, but he jumps into the cockpit to fight back. And unlike some presidents who'll go unnamed, he looks completely convincing in a flight suit.

President James Marshall
Played by Harrison Ford
In the movie Air Force One
Obviously, getting your own private 747 is one of the perks of the whole presidential thing. Can you blame President Marshall for flipping out when Russian terrorists hijack his? He beats those jerks so bad that they'll fit securely in the overhead bins.

President Tom Beck
Played by Morgan Freeman
In the movie Deep Impact
With a giant comet on a collision course with the planet, there isn't much President Beck can promise that will make things better. But with a voice that warm and authoritative, the comet sounds as harmless as a flock of penguins.

President Bill Mitchell (sort of)
Played by Kevin Kline
In the movie Dave
Bill Mitchell was like many presidents in our nation's history: conniving, weak-willed and comatose. His advisors hope a look-alike will allow them to keep running the country, but the sensible Dave Kovic refuses to be a puppet.

President Merkin Muffley
Played by Peter Sellers
In the movie Dr. Strangelove
Politicians in the 1960s believed in having a real dialogue about issues, not just sound bites. President Muffley was like that. The kind of man who would politely and thoroughly explain to you why his bombers are about to drop a nuke on you.

President Alan Richman
Played by Gene Hackman
In the movie Absolute Power
President Richmond seduces his friend's wife, roughs her up, and lets his Secret Service detail shoot her. When the news gets out, the next guy to run against him in an election will be able to put together a pretty effective negative campaign ad.

President Mays Gilliam
Played by Chris Rock
In the movie Head of State
President Gilliam was picked to run for office because the powers-that-be figured he couldn't win, but on the campaign trail he connects with the voters by being a man of the people. The lesson for today's candidates: use more curse words.

President James Dale
Played by Jack Nicholson
In the movie Mars Attacks!
When short, squawking Martians start blasting everything with their ray guns, President Dale has three choices: try to reason with them, surrender to them, or fight back. None of these will actually save humanity, but at least he has options.