Is Osama bin Laden A-List?
No — Osama bin Laden is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 2001
Masterminds 9/11 Attacks
Lost A-list status in 2011
Dropped to F tier — Killed in US Raid
Ranking Timeline
Funds Afghan Mujahideen
Bin Laden uses family wealth to support fighters against the Soviets.
Founds al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda is established to continue jihad after Soviet withdrawal.
Declares War on America
Bin Laden's rhetoric intensifies, targeting US military presence.
US Embassies Bombings
Al-Qaeda bombs US embassies in East Africa, escalating conflict.
Masterminds 9/11 Attacks
Al-Qaeda orchestrates attacks on US soil, resulting in global war.
Killed in US Raid
Bin Laden is killed by US forces in Pakistan, ending decade-long hunt.
Last updated: February 23, 2026