Famous 87 Years Old

The list of famous 87 years old includes Jack Nicholson, Linda Lavin, Jane Fonda, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, actresses, actors and directors and from other domains of life. This list of 87 years old includes people from United States, England, Germany & India and many more countries.
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Morgan Freeman
(One of the Best Actors of His Generation Noted for His Distinctive Deep Voice)
Morgan Freeman
62
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.

 2 
Jack Nicholson
(The Most Nominated Male Actor in the History of Academy Awards)
Jack Nicholson
50
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.

 3 
Anthony Hopkins
(Known for His Role as ‘Hannibal Lector’ in Jonathan Demme's ‘The Silence of the Lambs’)
Anthony Hopkins
73
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.

 4 
Dustin Hoffman
(Actor and Filmmaker Known for His Role as ‘Benjamin Braddock’ in the Iconic Film ‘The Graduate’)
Dustin Hoffman
37
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.

 5 
Phil Knight
(Co-founder of Nike, Inc.)
Phil Knight
68
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: February 24, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Portland
Business tycoon Phil Knight co-founded Nike, Inc. and also served as its chairman and CEO. Forbes named him the world’s 26th-richest person in 2020. He is a qualified accountant and once owned a running team. He has launched a non-profit and owns a stop-motion production company, too.
 6 
Jane Fonda
(Actress)
Jane Fonda
63
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.

 7 
Marlo Thomas
(Actress)
Marlo Thomas
13
Birthdate: November 21, 1937
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 8 
Billy Dee Williams
(Best Known for His Role of 'Lando Calrissian' in the 'Star Wars' Film Franchise)
Billy Dee Williams
6
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.

 9 
David Hockney
(Painter)
David Hockney
55
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.

 10 
George Takei
(Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Hikaru Sulu’ in the 'Star Trek' TV Series and Films)
George Takei
54
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.
 11 
Max Baer Jr.
(Actor Known for His Role of Jethro Bodine in the Sitcom 'The Beverly Hillbillies')
Max Baer Jr.
6
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.

 12 
Connie Francis
(One of the Best-Selling Pop Singers Known for Her Song ‘Who's Sorry Now’ )
Connie Francis
24
Listed In: Singers
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. 

 13 
Loretta Swit
(Best Known for Her Role as Major ‘Margaret Houlihan’ in the TV Series ‘M*A*S*H’)
Loretta Swit
12
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.

 14 
Ridley Scott
(Film Producer, Director)
Ridley Scott
15
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.

 15 
Elinor Donahue
5
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. 

 16 
Richard Petty
(The Most Accomplished Driver in the History of Stock Car Racing)
Richard Petty
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 2, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Level Cross, North Carolina, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 17 
Linda Lavin
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Alice Hyatt’ in the TV Series ‘Alice’)
Linda Lavin
13
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.

 18 
Judy Blume
(Writer, novelist, children's writer)
Judy Blume
6
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 12, 1938
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
 19 
Paula Prentiss
5
Birthdate: March 4, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 20 
Bob Eubanks
7
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: January 8, 1938
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Flint, Michigan, United States
 21 
Frank Langella
(Stage and Film Actor)
Frank Langella
9
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.

 22 
Barbara Windsor
(English Actress Known for her Roles in the ;Carry On' Films)
Barbara Windsor
15
Birthdate: August 6, 1937
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Shoreditch, London, England
Height: 4'10" (147 cm)
 23 
Joyce Bulifant
11
Birthdate: December 16, 1937
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia, United States
 24 
Polly Holliday
(Actress)
Polly Holliday
3
Birthdate: July 2, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Jasper, Alabama, USA
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 25 
Jo Anne Worley
3
Birthdate: September 6, 1937
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lowell, Indiana, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 26 
Don Bluth
(Animator)
Don Bluth
1
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 13, 1937
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: El Paso, Texas, USA
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 27 
Tom Stoppard
(Playwright)
Tom Stoppard
5
Listed In: Writers
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.
 28 
Fred Williamson
(Actor)
Fred Williamson
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 5, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, USA
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 29 
Richard Beymer
7
Birthdate: February 20, 1938
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Avoca, Iowa, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 30 
Charles Schwab
(Investor)
Charles Schwab
2
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: July 29, 1937
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
 31 
Jack Jones
(Singer)
Jack Jones
9
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 14, 1938
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 32 
Jared Diamond
(American Historian, Geographer, Author, and Ornithologist)
Jared Diamond
5
Listed In: Scientists
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.

 33 
Barry Switzer
(American Football Player and Coach)
Barry Switzer
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 5, 1937
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Crossett, Arkansas, United States
 34 
Juan Carlos I
(King of Spain (1975-2014))
Juan Carlos I
5
Birthdate: January 5, 1938
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Rome, Italy
 35 
Harris Yulin
1
Birthdate: November 5, 1937
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 36 
Queen Sonja of Norway
(wife of King Harald V)
Queen Sonja of Norway
12
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 4, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Oslo
 37 
Brooks Robinson
(Baseball player)
Brooks Robinson
7
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 18, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 38 
Edward Fox
(Actor)
Edward Fox
3
Birthdate: April 13, 1937
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chelsea, London, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 39 
Steven Berkoff
(Actor)
Steven Berkoff
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 3, 1937
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Stepney, London, England, UK
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 40 
Beatrix of the Netherlands
(Former Queen of the Netherlands (1980 - 2013))
Beatrix of the Netherlands
6
Birthdate: January 31, 1938
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Soestdijk Palace, Baarn, Netherlands

Beatrix of the Netherlands reigned as Queen of the Netherlands for 33 years. At the time of her abdication in favor of her son, she was the oldest-reigning monarch in the history of the monarchy of the Netherlands. As the queen, Beatrix had a huge impact on the Dutch people and continues to serve as a patron of several organizations.

 41 
Alan Ladd Jr.
(Film producer)
Alan Ladd Jr.
1
Birthdate: October 22, 1937
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 42 
Garth Hudson
(Canadian Multi-Instrumentalist Best Known as the Keyboardist and Occasional Saxophonist for Rock Group 'The Band')
Garth Hudson
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: August 2, 1937
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Windsor, Canada

Garth Hudson is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist often described as "the most brilliant organist in the rock world." He was the keyboardist and saxophonist for the rock group The Band. He also played piano and accordion. During the peak of his career, he was a much sought-after and respected session musician. He was inducted into the London Music Hall Of Fame

 43 
Paul Stookey
(Singer-songwriter)
Paul Stookey
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 30, 1937
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
 44 
Trini Lopez
(Singer)
Trini Lopez
0
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 15, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
 45 
Dick LeBeau
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 9, 1937
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: London, Ohio, USA
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 46 
Peter Max
(American artist)
Peter Max
5
Birthdate: October 19, 1937
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Berlin
 47 
Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
(Prince of Kuwait)
Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
7
Birthdate: June 25, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kuwait City
 48 
Mills Lane
(American Boxing Referee and Professional Boxer)
Mills Lane
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 12, 1937
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia, United States
 49 
Dawn Fraser
(Australian Freestyle Champion Swimmer and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Dawn Fraser
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 4, 1937
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Balmain, Australia

Dawn Fraser is an Australian freestyle champion swimmer. She won the Olympic individual event the women's 100-meter freestyle three times in her career. She also won six Commonwealth Games gold medals. Much respected for her athletic abilities, she was also known for her controversial behavior. She became a swimming coach after her retirement. She is also a former politician.

 50 
William B. Davis
(Known for His Role as the 'Cigarette Smoking Man' on the TV Series 'X-Files')
William B. Davis
3
Birthdate: January 13, 1938
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)