Actor Jude Law has been chosen as the hottest dad in Hollyood, beating Will Smith and Darth Vader. The English actor, who has four children and a step-son in real life, ruled the survey made by LoveFilm in search of the "hottest film father" for his role in "The Holiday" as a dad of two Grahan Simpkins.

In second place is Will Smith with his role as a father in the heart-warming drama "The Pursuit of Happyness", which also starred his real-life son Jaden Smith. "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker's dad, came in third, and at number four is George Clooney for his role in "One Fine Day".

"While he may have a reputation for being a ladies' man, Jude Law has proven he is a good father both on and off the screen and he sets pulses racing as the hottest film father we've ever seen. We were slightly surprised to see Lovefilm members vote Darth so highly on this list but clearly the dark side works for him," LoveFilm editor Helen Cowley said.

Other stars who made it the top 10 were Liam Neeson, Sir Sean Connery, Bruce Willis and Patrick Dempsey.

1,500 film fans were used for the poll to mark Sunday's Father's Day.