British heartthrob Robert Pattison, famous for playing bloodsucking vampire Edward Cullen in 2008's Twilight, has been overwhelmingly named 'The Most Handsome Man in the World', in a poll conducted by high society magazine Vanity Fair.

Of a total 271,000 some votes, Robert snared 137,946, 51% overall, to blow away the competition.

Of the 18 men on the list, Argentine polo player Nacho Figueras came in second with 15 per cent, followed by American hunk Brad Pitt [Images], with 12 per cent. Johnny Depp [Images] was fourth with 7 per cent.

Others in consideration, who barely registered a blip, included George Clooney [Images], David Beckham [Images], Tom Brady and Hugh Jackman [Images].

Pattinson, who is currently filming for 2010's Remember Me in NYC, will reportedly appear on the cover of Vanity Fair to celebrate his win.

Recently, in a similar poll conducted about women, Brad Pitt's better half, Angelina Jolie [Images], took home the crown.

The polls were conducted on-line, and were designed to ensure that users could only vote once from each computer.

Photograph: Eric Gaillard/Reuters