AI Ranks the Most Popular Geek’d Con Guests of All Time – And Some Choices Are WILD

For the last 10 years, Shreveport's comic con, Geek'd Con, has been entertaining families, connecting fans, and creating once-in-a-lifetime memories in Downtown Shreveport. A full decade of incredible artwork, panels, cosplay, and celebrity interactions.

This year's event is set for August 22nd-24th at the Shreveport Convention Center. There's a big celebrity guest list, plenty of vendors, and will be amazing panel and cosplay contests, as always. You can get your tickets for this year, right here.

Shreveport Celebrates 10 Years of Geek'd Con Magic

But as we approach the 10th year Geek'd Con this August, we wanted to take some time to look back on what we've seen over the years. Over 160 celebrities have come through Shreveport to attend Geek'd Con over the years. Each one offering fans a chance to connect with someone from their favorite movie, TV show, comic book, or online series, without having to leave Louisiana. When we say "creating once-in-a-lifetime memories" this is what we mean...someone gets to meet one of their favorite actors in-person, in their own city. These guests share stories, hilarious interactions, and sometimes there are gift exchanges too.

Unforgettable Moments: A Decade of Geek'd Con in Louisiana

The stories that people have from meeting celebrities at Geek'd Con go from Matthew Lillard meeting his doppelganger, to Michael Rooker walking through the crowd at his panel double-fisting microphones and conducting his own interviews. Fans have experienced Jason Mewes driving around on his powered cooler, and wearing Geordi La Forge's VISOR with LeVar Burton. There have been some incredible moments for fans over the last 10 years.

AI Shakes Up Geek'd Con History: Top Celebrity Guests Ranked

While we remember the history, we thought it might be fun to mix that with the future...artificial intelligence (AI). So we turned to Google's Gemini to review the history of Geek'd Con celebrity guests.

We asked Gemini to rank the Most Popular Geek'd Con Guests of All-Time. Sure enough, it gave us a list...but maybe not one we agree with.

Gemini did give a warning as it provided the results, saying that "popularity" can be subjective. Which we totally get. Its hard to create any ranking lists without a set of rules guiding what you're ranking out. So Gemini created its own guidelines, and ranked out the names using that.

Did Your Favorite Celeb Make the AI's Geek'd Con List?

But even with Gemini's stated guidelines, we don't fully agree with some of what the AI listed. Like...why is Cassandra Peterson ranked at #26 overall? Even with their guidelines, we're still scratching our heads on that one.

Anyway, here is what Gemini gave us, with their guidelines, tiers, and rankings. If you don't agree (we don't), take it up with Google and their AI. But don't do it too hard, because they will probably remember that when they eventually take over the world.

Here's their list:

Please remember, this is a highly subjective exercise, and ranking by "popularity" can vary greatly depending on individual perspectives, demographics, and the specific criteria used.

The following ranking attempts to order guests within each tier based on an estimation of their broad public recognition, the general cultural impact of their most famous works, and their "household name" status. This is an interpretation, and the order is certainly open to different viewpoints.

The tiers remain:

• Tier 1: Global Icons & Household Names
• Tier 2: Widely Recognized Stars
• Tier 3: Prominent Figures & Genre Legends

Tier 1: Global Icons & Household Names (Ranked by estimated broad popularity and iconic status)

1. Peter Mayhew: Beloved worldwide as the original Chewbacca in Star Wars, one of the largest and most enduring cultural phenomena.
2. Alice Cooper: A true rock legend with decades of international fame, instantly recognizable persona, and lasting impact on music and pop culture.
3. LeVar Burton: Iconic for multiple significant cultural touchstones: Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the beloved Reading Rainbow, giving him broad intergenerational appeal.
4. Kevin Smith: Highly influential independent filmmaker (Clerks, Dogma), actor (Silent Bob), prolific writer, and a very public and recognizable pop culture commentator with a dedicated fanbase.
5. Lou Ferrigno: Instantly recognizable worldwide as the star of The Incredible Hulk TV series, an iconic visual in pop culture history.
6. Matthew Lillard: High recognition from major roles in the Scream franchise, as Shaggy in the live-action Scooby-Doo films, and a notable career resurgence, making him very familiar to multiple generations.

Tier 2: Widely Recognized Stars (Ranked by estimated broad popularity and recognizability from significant roles)

1. Michael Rooker: Highly recognizable from major roles like Yondu in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Merle in The Walking Dead.
2. John C. McGinley: Very familiar face from a main role in the long-running, popular sitcom Scrubs, and memorable roles in films like Office Space and Platoon.
3. Kathy Najimy: Beloved for iconic roles in highly popular films like Hocus Pocus and Sister Act.
4. Billy Zane: Known internationally for his role in Titanic, one of the highest-grossing films of all time, as well as The Phantom.
5. Mick Foley: A hugely popular and iconic WWE Hall of Fame professional wrestler, known for multiple memorable characters and extreme performances.
6. Kevin Nash: WWE Hall of Fame professional wrestler, a major star during wrestling's 90s boom (nWo) with crossover appeal.
7. Kurt Angle: Olympic gold medalist and WWE Hall of Fame professional wrestler, known for his incredible athleticism and charisma.
8. Trish Stratus: One of the most popular and influential female WWE Hall of Fame professional wrestlers.
9. Clint Howard: Prolific character actor with decades of recognizable roles in numerous films and TV shows, including Apollo 13 and many Ron Howard projects.
10. Henry Thomas: Achieved worldwide fame as Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and has maintained a consistent acting career, including recent popular horror series.
11. Dee Wallace: Iconic for her roles in major classics like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Cujo.
12. Jamie Kennedy: Known for the Scream franchise and his own comedy work like Malibu's Most Wanted.
13. Skeet Ulrich: Gained fame with Scream and has had continued visibility with shows like Riverdale and Jericho.
14. Jason Mewes: Instantly recognizable as "Jay" of the popular Jay and Silent Bob duo from Kevin Smith's films.
15. Joey Fatone: Member of the globally famous multi-platinum band NSYNC and a familiar TV personality.
16. Erik Estrada: Star of the classic and widely syndicated TV series CHiPs.
17. Lori Petty: Known for distinctive roles in films like Point Break, A League of Their Own, and Tank Girl.
18. Brandon Routh: Known for leading role in Superman Returns and as Ray Palmer/The Atom in DC's Arrowverse TV shows.
19. Peter Facinelli: Recognized for his role in the massively popular Twilight saga and the series Nurse Jackie.
20. John Wesley Shipp: Known for playing The Flash in the 1990s TV series and later in the 2010s The Flash series, connecting with fans across generations of the character.
21. Kelly Hu: Recognizable from films like X2: X-Men United, The Scorpion King, and various TV roles.
22. Tara Reid: Gained fame with the American Pie series and later the Sharknado films.
23. Mark Henry: WWE Hall of Fame professional wrestler and former Olympian, known for his "World's Strongest Man" persona.
24. Kevin Durand: Recognizable character actor from many films and TV shows like X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Strain, Lost.
25. Sam J. Jones: Star of the beloved cult classic film Flash Gordon.
26. Cassandra Peterson: Instantly recognizable worldwide in her iconic persona as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

Tier 3: Prominent Figures & Genre Legends (Ranked by estimated impact and recognition within their specific genres/fanbases)

1. Jim Cummings: An exceptionally prolific and beloved Disney Legend voice actor (Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and hundreds more), highly revered in animation.
2. Rob Paulsen: Another legendary and prolific voice actor, known for Animaniacs (Yakko, Pinky), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Raphael/Donatello), with a huge fanbase.
3. Billy West: Iconic voice actor known for main characters in Futurama (Fry, Farnsworth, Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan), Ren & Stimpy, and the Red M&M.
4. George Pérez: A true legend in the comic book industry, co-creator of The New Teen Titans, artist on Crisis on Infinite Earths and Infinity Gauntlet. Hugely influential.
5. John Kassir: Instantly recognizable as the iconic voice of The Cryptkeeper from Tales from the Crypt.
6. Steve Downes: The definitive voice of Master Chief in the hugely popular Halo video game series, iconic to gamers.
7. Veronica Taylor: The original English voice of Ash Ketchum in Pokémon during its initial explosion in popularity, a nostalgic icon for a generation.
8. Barry Bostwick: Star of the enduring cult phenomenon The Rocky Horror Picture Show and known for Spin City.
9. Chris Sarandon: Known for his role in the beloved film The Princess Bride, Fright Night, and as the speaking voice of Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
10. Sam Witwer: Highly regarded for his roles in science fiction and fantasy, including Being Human, and extensive voice work in Star Wars (Starkiller, Darth Maul).
11. Christopher Judge: Well-known as Teal'c in the long-running Stargate SG-1 and more recently as the acclaimed voice of Kratos in the God of War video games.
12. Maurice LaMarche: Emmy-winning voice actor, famous for The Brain in Animaniacs and Kif in Futurama, among many other roles.
13. Bill Farmer: The official voice of Disney's Goofy and Pluto for decades, a Disney Legend.
14. Estelle: Grammy Award-winning singer with international hits, also widely known as the voice of Garnet in the popular animated series Steven Universe.
15. David Howard Thornton: Has quickly become a modern horror icon for his portrayal of Art the Clown in the Terrifier films.
16. Dustin Rhodes: A veteran and highly respected professional wrestler with a long career under multiple personas, most famously Goldust in WWE.
17. Jimmy Hart: Legendary, highly energetic, and recognizable professional wrestling manager from WWE and WCW's boom periods.
18. Sherilyn Fenn: Known for her iconic role as Audrey Horne in the influential series Twin Peaks.
19. David Morrissey: Known for his impactful role as The Governor in The Walking Dead and appearances in Doctor Who.
20. Cooper Andrews: Beloved as Jerry on The Walking Dead and for his role in Shazam!.
21. Sonny Strait: Prominent voice actor in anime, particularly known for Krillin in Dragon Ball Z and Usopp in One Piece.
22. Emily Swallow: Recognized for her roles as The Armorer in The Mandalorian and Amara in Supernatural.
23. Ross Marquand: Known for his role in The Walking Dead and as a talented voice actor/impressionist, including taking over roles like Red Skull in the MCU.
24. Jeff Anderson: Famous for playing Randal Graves in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse films, starting with Clerks.
25. Joey Lauren Adams: Known for her distinctive voice and roles in Kevin Smith films like Chasing Amy (Golden Globe nominated) and Mallrats, as well as Big Daddy.
26. Oscar Nunez: Familiar from his role as Oscar Martinez in the highly popular sitcom The Office.
27. Mitch Pileggi: Instantly recognizable to sci-fi fans as Walter Skinner from The X-Files.
28. Deedee Magno Hall: Known as the voice of Pearl in Steven Universe and for her work in musical theatre.
29. Jonathan Lipnicki: Recognizable from his prominent childhood roles in Jerry Maguire and Stuart Little.
30. Matthew Wood: Known for his work as a sound editor at Skywalker Sound and as the voice of General Grievous in Star Wars.
31. Gil Gerard: Star of the classic sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
32. Helen Slater: Known for starring as Supergirl in the 1984 film and roles in The Legend of Billie Jean and Ruthless People.
33. Michael Golden: An influential comic book artist known for his work on Micronauts, The 'Nam, and Batman.
34. Darby Allin: A distinct and popular current professional wrestler in AEW.
35. Miko Hughes: Known for his childhood acting roles in films like Pet Sematary and Apollo 13.
36. Dog the Bounty Hunter (Duane Chapman): Well-known reality TV personality.

Alright, do you agree with what AI came up with? Is this how you'd rank out these guests? Which names from this 2025 list will make it onto these rankings in the future...