Famous 87 Years Old

The list of famous 87 years old includes Pope Francis, Warren Beatty, Kris Kristofferson, Charles Robert Redford Jr., Vanessa Redgrave. Famous personalities featured on this list, include actors, political leaders, actresses and novelists and from other domains of life. This list of 87 years old includes people from United States, Germany, England & Italy and many more countries.
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 1 
Charles Robert Redford Jr.
(Actor, Director and the Founder of the ‘Sundance Film Festival’)
Charles Robert Redford Jr.
27
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: August 18, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Charles Robert Redford Jr. is a retired actor, activist, and director. He is credited with founding the Sundance Film Festival and was named in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2014. For his contributions to arts, Charles Robert Redford Jr. was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

 2 
Kris Kristofferson
(Singer, Songwriter and Actor)
Kris Kristofferson
30
Birthdate: June 22, 1936
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Brownsville, Texas, United States

Kris Kristofferson is a popular singer-songwriter and actor. Over the years, Kris has played a major role in the success of many famous singers, having contributed to their musical albums as a songwriter. For his achievements in the field of music, Kris Kristofferson was made a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee in 2004.

 3 
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.

 4 
Shirley Bassey
29
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 8, 1937
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales

Shirley Bassey is one of the most popular Welsh singers of all time. Blessed with an expressive voice, Shirley Bassey is renowned for recording the theme songs of popular James Bond movies, such as Moonraker, Diamonds Are Forever, and Goldfinger. In 2000, she was appointed a DBE for services to performing arts.

 5 
Bruce Dern
(Actor)
Bruce Dern
7
Birthdate: June 4, 1936
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 6 
Warren Beatty
(Only Perosn to be Nominated at the Oscars Twice for Acting, Directing, Writing and Producing his Movies 'Heaven Can Wait' and 'Reds')
Warren Beatty
19
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.

 7 
Hector Elizondo
(Known for His Roles in Series: ‘Chicago Hope’, ‘Last Man Standing’ and Films: 'Pretty Woman', 'The Princess Diaries')
Hector Elizondo
2
Birthdate: December 22, 1936
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Hector Elizondo is best known for his Emmy-winning role of Phillip Watters in Chicago Hope. He also earned a Golden Globe nomination for his supporting role in Pretty Woman and won an Obie Award for the play Steambath. He also voiced Bane in the film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman.

 8 
Vanessa Redgrave
(Is an English Actress, Activist)
Vanessa Redgrave
21
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: January 30, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 9 
Valentina Tereshkova
(The First and Youngest Woman in Space)
Valentina Tereshkova
21
Listed In: Leaders
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.
 10 
Lou Holtz
( Former American Football Player, Coach, and Analyst)
Lou Holtz
10
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 6, 1937
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Follansbee, West Virginia, United States

Lou Holtz has been the head football coach of teams such as the New York Jets. He led Notre Dame to be the national champions. Holtz became the only coach to guide four programs to the final top 20. The College Football Hall of Famer later became an ESPN analyst.

 11 
Garrett Morris
(Actor & Comedian Who Was Part of the Original Cast of the Sketch Comedy Program 'Saturday Night Live')
Garrett Morris
6
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.
 12 
Dick Cavett
(Comedian & Former Talk Show Host Notable for His Conversational Style and In-depth Discussions)
Dick Cavett
16
Birthdate: November 19, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Gibbon, Nebraska, United States

Dick Cavett is an American comedian, television personality, and former talk show host. For five decades, Cavett made frequent appearances on the United State's nationally broadcast television. In 2020, Stephen Colbert on his TV show, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, acknowledged that Dick Cavett had served as a major influence due to his conversational style. 

 13 
Don Everly
(Singer)
Don Everly
9
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: February 1, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Brownie, Kentucky, United States
 14 
Louis Gossett Jr.
(Actor)
Louis Gossett Jr.
1
Birthdate: May 27, 1936
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 15 
Dyan Cannon
(First Woman to be nominated for Oscars Both in Front of and Behind the Camera)
Dyan Cannon
21
Birthdate: January 4, 1937
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
Dyan Cannon is best known for her Academy Award-nominated roles in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice and Heaven Can Wait. She has also written, directed, and produced the Academy Award-nominated film Number One. She has appeared in series such as Ally McBeal and Three Sisters, too.
 16 
Harald V of Norway
(King of Norway)
Harald V of Norway
23
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.

 17 
Bill Wyman
(Musician and Singer)
Bill Wyman
11
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 24, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lewisham
Bill Wyman is known as the bassist for the iconic band The Rolling Stones. He later formed the band Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. He is a skilled photographer who has exhibited his work. He has also written several books, including one on archaeology. He has also patented a metal detector.
 18 
Anthony Kennedy
(Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)
Anthony Kennedy
7
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: July 23, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
Anthony Kennedy has served as the judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1975 to 1988 and as the associate justice of the Supreme Court of the U.S. from 1988 to 2018. Kennedy has been associated with Boumediene v. Bush and various gay rights cases.
 19 
Buddy Guy
(American Blues Musician Who Was a Prolific Performer from 1950s Until Well Into 21st Century)
Buddy Guy
14
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 30, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lettsworth, Louisiana, United States
 20 
Walter Koenig
(Actor who starred in the original Stark Trek TV series)
Walter Koenig
8
Birthdate: September 14, 1936
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 21 
Olusegun Obasanjo
(Former President of Nigeria)
Olusegun Obasanjo
10
Listed In: Leaders
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. 
 22 
Pope Francis
(Pope, Head of the Catholic church (Since 2013))
Pope Francis
80
Birthdate: December 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pope Francis is the sovereign of the Vatican City and head of the Catholic Church. He is the first Jesuit pope and first non-European pope since Pope Gregory III. Often praised for having a comparatively less formal approach, Pope Francis is popular for his humility, international visibility, and concern for the poor.

 23 
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy
(British Royal Family Member and the First Cousin of Queen Elizabeth II)
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy
6
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: December 25, 1936
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Belgravia, London, United Kingdom
 24 
Brian Blessed
8
Birthdate: October 9, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mexborough, Yorkshire, England
Brian Blessed has voiced popular characters on shows such as Family Guy and Peppa Pig and in films such as Star Wars: Episode I. A talented stage actor, he has appeared in productions of Macbeth and Hamlet, and the original Cats. The OBE honoree is also an avid animal lover. 
 25 
Margaret O'Brien
(American Actress and One of the Last Surviving Stars From the Golden Age of Hollywood Cinema)
Margaret O'Brien
4
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.

 26 
Ruth Buzzi
(Actress)
Ruth Buzzi
5
Birthdate: July 24, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
 27 
Dick Vermeil
(American Football coacher)
Dick Vermeil
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 30, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Calistoga, California, USA
 28 
Gary Lockwood
0
Birthdate: February 21, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 29 
Elizabeth Dole
(Former United States senator)
Elizabeth Dole
5
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: July 29, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Salisbury, North Carolina, United States
 30 
Margaret Hamilton
(American Computer Scientist, Systems Engineer, and Business Owner)
Margaret Hamilton
4
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: August 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Paoli, Indiana, United States

Credited with coining the term software engineering, computer scientist and systems engineer, Margaret Heafield Hamilton served as the Director of the Software Engineering Division of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory, overseeing the development of the on-board flight software for NASA's Apollo program.  A prolific writer, she is also the founder of two software companies; Higher Order Software and Hamilton Technologies.

 31 
Sir Garfield Sobers
(One of the finest all-rounders in cricket)
Sir Garfield Sobers
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 28, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Bridgetown, Barbados

Sir Garfield Sobers is a former cricket player who represented the West Indies cricket team during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Renowned for his all-round abilities, Sobers is regarded as the greatest all-rounder of all time. He is also considered one of the greatest cricketers ever. In 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

 32 
Joan Bennett Kennedy
(American Socialite)
Joan Bennett Kennedy
3
Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 2, 1936
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
 33 
Gary Hart
(Politician)
Gary Hart
8
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: November 28, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ottawa, Kansas, United States
 34 
Bobby Seale
(Political Activist Who Co-founded the Black Panther Party)
Bobby Seale
14
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: October 22, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Liberty, Texas, United States
 35 
Tom Smothers
(Comedians)
Tom Smothers
1
Birthdate: February 2, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 36 
Shirley Eaton
(Actress and Author Known for Her Role as ‘Jill Masterson’ in the Film ‘Goldfinger’)
Shirley Eaton
8
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.

 37 
Tom Osborne
(American Football Player, Coach)
Tom Osborne
46
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 23, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hastings, Nebraska, United States
 38 
Tom T. Hall
(Singer)
Tom T. Hall
7
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 25, 1936
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Olive Hill, Kentucky, USA
 39 
Tom Flores
(Former American Football Coach and Quarterback)
Tom Flores
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 21, 1937
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Fresno, California, United States

American quarterback Tom Flores had an illustrious career with teams such as the Oakland Raiders and the Buffalo Bills. He later became one of only 2 people to become a Super Bowl champion as a player, a head coach, and an assistant coach. He has also worked as a Raiders radio announcer.

 40 
Edward Fox
(Actor)
Edward Fox
3
Birthdate: April 13, 1937
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chelsea, London, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 41 
James Dobson
(One of America's Most Influential Evangelical Leaders Ever)
James Dobson
7
Birthdate: April 21, 1936
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

The founder of the Focus on the Family, Dr. James Dobson is a qualified psychologist and has also had long stints with a children’s hospital and as a professor of pediatrics. Known for his popular radio program Family Talk, he has penned countless books, such as the bestseller Bringing Up Girls.

 42 
Pat Priest
(Actress)
Pat Priest
3
Birthdate: August 15, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Bountiful, United States
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 43 
Anthony Zerbe
(Actor)
Anthony Zerbe
4
Birthdate: May 20, 1936
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Long Beach, California, USA
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 44 
Roger Penske
(American Businessman and Retired Professional Auto Racing Driver)
Roger Penske
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 20, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States

The founder-chairman of the transportation company Penske Corporation, Roger Penske, apart from being an entrepreneur, is also a former race-car driver. The self-made auto magnate was also named to the Forbes Billionaires 2021 list and owns auto-racing companies such as Team Penske, IndyCar, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

 45 
Susan Kohner
(Actress)
Susan Kohner
1
Birthdate: November 11, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
 46 
Shirley Knight
(Actress)
Shirley Knight
2
Birthdate: July 5, 1936
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Goessel, Kansas, USA
 47 
Frank Caprio
(Judge, Television presenter)
Frank Caprio
1
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: November 24, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
 48 
Boris Spassky
(Russian Chess Grandmaster)
Boris Spassky
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 30, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia

Boris Spassky is a Russian chess player who held the World Chess Championship title from 1969 to 1972. He was part of the famous World Chess Championship match in 1972 where he lost his championship title to Bobby Fischer of the United States. In Bobby Fischer's 2014 biopic Pawn Sacrifice, Boris Spassky is portrayed by American actor Isaac Liev Schreiber.

 49 
Keir Dullea
(Actor)
Keir Dullea
1
Birthdate: May 30, 1936
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 50 
Lois Lowry
(Writer)
Lois Lowry
6
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 20, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Honolulu Honolulu, Hawaii, United States