Famous 86 Years Old

The list of famous 86 years old includes Ridley Scott, Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson, Anthony Hopkins, Jane Fonda. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, actresses, actors and novelists and from other domains of life. This list of 86 years old includes people from United States, England, Germany & Italy and many more countries.

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Morgan Freeman

(One of the Best Actors of His Generation Noted for His Distinctive Deep Voice)

Birthdate: June 1, 1937

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Prominent character actor, Morgan Freeman, has appeared in a range of film genres playing versatile roles. He is known for his distinctive deep voice. In a career spanning over half a century, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Besides acting, he is an advocate of environmental causes.

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Jack Nicholson

(The Most Nominated Male Actor in the History of Academy Awards)

Birthdate: April 22, 1937

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States

From being a stage and B movie actor, Jack Nicholson went on to become one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors and a huge star. The three time Academy award winning legendary actor has, in his six decades career, delivered performances that have become iconic. His notable performances include One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and As Good as It Gets.

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Anthony Hopkins

(Known for His Role as ‘Hannibal Lector’ in Jonathan Demme's ‘The Silence of the Lambs’)

Birthdate: December 31, 1937

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Margam, Wales, United Kingdom

Highly renowned Welsh actor, Anthony Hopkins is best known for his portrayal of a cannibalistic serial killer in the movie The Silence of the Lambs. The portrayal earned him prestigious awards and also a place in the list of best villains of all time. Other notable films of the celebrated character actor include Remains of the Day, Nixon and Amistad.

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Dustin Hoffman

(Actor and Filmmaker Known for His Role as ‘Benjamin Braddock’ in the Iconic Film ‘The Graduate’)

Birthdate: August 8, 1937

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

One of the most respected and decorated actors of his generation, Dustin Hoffman is the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award and AFI Life Achievement Award among many other prestigious awards. As a cancer survivor, Dustin Hoffman also serves as an inspiration to many people suffering from cancer.

Birthdate: December 21, 1937

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Jane Fonda is hailed as one of the best actresses ever and has won two Oscars. She has acted in popular and acclaimed films like Barefoot in the Park, Barbarella, Klute, Coming Home, Julia, The Morning After, The China Syndrome and California Suite. She’s also known for her exercise videos and is famous for her opposition to the Vietnam War.

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Marlo Thomas

(Actress)

Birthdate: November 21, 1937

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Height: 5'4" (163 cm)

Birthdate: July 9, 1937

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Bradford

Painter, photographer, printmaker, and stage designer David Hockney is best known for his works such as Portrait of an Artist, which became the most expensive piece of art by a living artist ever auctioned, at $90 million. His works have explored themes such as homosexuality. He has synesthesia, too.

 8 

Billy Dee Williams

(Best Known for His Role of 'Lando Calrissian' in the 'Star Wars' Film Franchise)

Birthdate: April 6, 1937

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Actor, voice actor, and artist Billy Dee Williams first rose to fame for his role in the Star Wars franchise in the early 1980s. Making his Broadway theater debut as a child actor, he went on to pursue a career as an artist. Eventually, he started acting again and achieved success as both an actor and an artist.

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George Takei

(Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Hikaru Sulu’ in the 'Star Trek' TV Series and Films)

Birthdate: April 20, 1937

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

George Takei is best known as Hikaru Sulu from the series Star Trek and later reprised the role in several Star Trek films. He initially did voice work for English-dubbed Japanese movies. A vocal LGBT rights activist, he himself is gay. His Facebook page has a huge fan base.

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Max Baer Jr.

(Actor Known for His Role of Jethro Bodine in the Sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies')

Birthdate: December 4, 1937

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States

Max Baer Jr. is an American actor, comedian, director, and producer best known for portraying the dim-witted Jethro Bodine in the popular television sitcom, The Beverly Hillbillies. Although his role in the series increased his popularity, it also subdued his acting career as he became a victim of typecasting. Max Baer Jr. then turned his attention towards directing and producing.

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Connie Francis

(One of the Best-Selling Pop Singers Known for Her Song ‘Who's Sorry Now’ )

Birthdate: December 12, 1937

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Pop singer and former actress, Connie Francis, was one of the top female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s. She started performing in small festivities as a child and decided to pursue a career in entertainment. She struggled for a few years as a young woman before she could establish herself as a successful singer and actress. 

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Loretta Swit

(Best Known for Her Role as Major ‘Margaret Houlihan’ in the TV Series ‘M*A*S*H’)

Birthdate: November 4, 1937

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States

Loretta Swit is a veteran American stage and small screen actress who became a household name with her award-winning portrayal of Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in M*A*S*H, a comedy-drama series on CBS television. Apart from playing a wide range of character roles on television and stage, she also appeared in movies and hosted a documentary on the Korean war.

Birthdate: April 19, 1937

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington

Veteran actress, Elinor Donahue, is best known for her role in the 1950s American sitcom Father Knows Best. She began acting as a child and appeared in many dancing-chorus films. As a young woman, she acted in numerous films and TV shows and became an accomplished actress. She has had an extensive career spanning almost seven decades. 

Birthdate: November 30, 1937

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: South Shields, England

British film director, Ridley Scott,is hailed as a master of his craft and his movies are known for their visual style and intricate details. Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, American Gangster, Prometheus, Alien: Covenant and The Martian are some of his acclaimed and successful films. He was knighted in 2003.

Birthdate: December 28, 1937

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Surat

Ratan Tata is a well-known Indian industrialist and the former charman of Indian multinational conglomerate Tata Sons. His reign as chairman was marked by acquisitions of iconic global brands, such as Tetley, Jaguar Land Rover and Corus by the Tata Group. Ratan Tata was instrumental in turning Tata Group from a largely India-centrist group into a global business.

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Richard Petty

(The Most Accomplished Driver in the History of Stock Car Racing)

Birthdate: July 2, 1937

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Level Cross, North Carolina, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Warren Beatty

(Only Perosn to be Nominated at the Oscars Twice for Acting, Directing, Writing and Producing his Movies 'Heaven Can Wait' and 'Reds')

Birthdate: March 30, 1937

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States

One of the most acclaimed and celebrated American filmmakers of all time, Warren Beatty has received 15 Oscar nominations as actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He has also been involved in politics as a supporter of the Democratic Party; he played an important role in organizing fundraising for George McGovern's presidential campaign. He is also known for his Casanova image.

Birthdate: March 6, 1937

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Bol'shoe Maslennikovo, Russia

Former cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova is currently part of the Russian State Duma. In 1963, she became the first woman to fly into space when she went on a solo mission aboard the Vostok 6. She has won many honors, such as the Hero of the Soviet Union.

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Linda Lavin

(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Alice Hyatt’ in the TV Series ‘Alice’)

Birthdate: October 15, 1937

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States

Recognized for her award-winning portrayal of a widow in the popular CBS television series Alice, Linda Lavin is a familiar name on the small screen. Having Russian roots, the veteran American actress also acted in a number of plays including Broadway Bound for which she won the Tony Award. She appeared in feature films and featured in cabaret shows.

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Garrett Morris

(Actor & Comedian Who Was Part of the Original Cast of the Sketch Comedy Program 'Saturday Night Live')

Birthdate: February 1, 1937

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Garrett Morris is best known as part of Saturday Night Live, where he played characters such as Chico Escuela and the News for the Hard of Hearing translator. He also played Uncle Junior on The Jamie Foxx Show and Earl Washington in 2 Broke Girls.

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Don Everly

(Singer)

Birthdate: February 1, 1937

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Brownie, Kentucky, United States

Birthdate: February 21, 1937

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Skaugum, Norway

Harald V of Norway ascended the throne after the demise of his father, King Olav V. A sports enthusiast, he represented Norway in sailing at three Olympic Games. He also became a patron of World Sailing. The King is an admiral, the Supreme Commander of the Norwegian Armed Forces and a four-star general.

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Barbara Windsor

(English Actress Known for her Roles in the ;Carry On' Films)

Birthdate: August 6, 1937

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Shoreditch, London, England

Height: 4'10" (147 cm)

Birthdate: January 30, 1937

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Birthdate: 1938 AD

Birthplace: Newton

The son of a shoe factory owner, mathematician-turned-hedge-fund-manager James Harris Simons studied math at MIT and helped the U.S. break codes during the Vietnam War. He later founded his own hedge fund firm, Renaissance Technologies. He supports autism research and funds Math for America. In 2021, he was America’s 23rd-richest person.

Birthdate: March 5, 1937

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Abeokuta, British Nigeria

Initially a teacher, Olusegun Obasanjo had joined the army as he could not afford college. The People’s Democratic Party leader became the military ruler of Nigeria in 1976 but later handed over his powers to a democratic government. He also became the president 2 decades later. 

Birthdate: January 1, 1938

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

Frank Langella is an actor most revered in the American theatre industry where he has won four Tony Awards. He then replicated his success in the film and TV industry, appearing in popular movies and TV series. His memoir, Dropped Names, attracted critical appreciation, with some even calling it a celebration of sluttiness as a noble way of life.

Birthdate: January 8, 1938

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Flint, Michigan, United States

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Polly Holliday

(Actress)

Birthdate: July 2, 1937

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Jasper, Alabama, USA

Height: 5'7" (170 cm)

Birthdate: December 16, 1937

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Birthdate: September 6, 1937

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Lowell, Indiana, United States

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Don Bluth

(Animator)

Birthdate: September 13, 1937

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, USA

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Birthdate: July 3, 1937

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Zlín, Czechoslovakia

Born in Czechoslovakia, legendary playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard had lost his father in the Japanese invasion of Singapore during World War II. The five-time Tony winner is best known for the absurdist tragicomedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. He also co-wrote the Academy Award-winning screenplay of Shakespeare in Love.

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Margaret O'Brien

(American Actress and One of the Last Surviving Stars From the Golden Age of Hollywood Cinema)

Birthdate: January 15, 1937

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States

Margaret O'Brien is an American actress who achieved popularity during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She started her career as a child actress and achieved immense popularity, eventually receiving a Juvenile Academy Award in 1944. Margaret O'Brien also achieved fame as a TV actress and has two stars on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Birthdate: February 21, 1937

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

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Queen Sonja of Norway

(wife of King Harald V)

Birthdate: July 4, 1937

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Oslo

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Jared Diamond

(American Historian, Geographer, Author, and Ornithologist)

Birthdate: September 10, 1937

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Jared Diamond is an American historian, geographer, author, and ornithologist. He is best known for his books, The Third Chimpanzee, Collapse, Upheaval, and The World Until Yesterday. His 1997 book Guns, Germs, and Steel earned him the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. In 1999, he was awarded the National Medal of Science. Jared Diamond is currently working as a professor at UCLA.

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Charles Schwab

(Investor)

Birthdate: July 29, 1937

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States

Birthdate: November 5, 1937

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

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Barry Switzer

(American Football Player and Coach)

Birthdate: October 5, 1937

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Crossett, Arkansas, United States

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Tom Smothers

(Comedians)

Birthdate: February 2, 1937

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Brooks Robinson

(Baseball player)

Birthdate: May 18, 1937

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Birthdate: February 23, 1937

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Hastings, Nebraska, United States

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Edward Fox

(Actor)

Birthdate: April 13, 1937

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Chelsea, London, England

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

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Steven Berkoff

(Actor)

Birthdate: August 3, 1937

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Stepney, London, England, UK

Height: 5'9" (175 cm)

Birthdate: January 5, 1938

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Rome, Italy

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Shirley Eaton

(Actress and Author Known for Her Role as ‘Jill Masterson’ in the Film ‘Goldfinger’)

Birthdate: January 12, 1937

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Edgware, Middlesex, England

Shirley Eaton is an English model and actress best known for her portrayal of Bond Girl Jill Masterson in the popular 1964 spy film Goldfinger. At the peak of her career, Eaton retired from acting in order to devote herself to her family. In 1999, she made a comeback as an author and published an autobiography titled Golden Girl.

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Paul Stookey

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: December 30, 1937

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

(Prince of Kuwait)

Birthdate: June 25, 1937

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Kuwait City

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Alan Ladd Jr.

(Film producer)

Birthdate: October 22, 1937

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States