74 Years Old Males
The list of famous 74 year old males includes Benjamin Netanyahu, Joseph Stalin, Muhammad Ali, Caitlyn Jenner, Robert Pickton. Famous males featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, poets and novelists and from other domains of life. This list of 74 Year Old includes people from United States, England, Germany & France and many more countries.
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Birthdate: May 13, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, United States
American singer and songwriter, Stevie Wonder, is one of most influential and the best-selling musicians of all time. That Girl, Gotta Have You, I Just Called to Say I Love You, Part-Time Lover and Happy Birthday are some of his chartbuster songs. He has won many awards and accolades, including 25 Grammy Awards.
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Bruce Springsteen(One of the Best-Selling Rock Singer-Songwriters and Founder of the Rock Band 'E Street Band')
Birthdate: September 23, 1949
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
Considered one of the greatest rock stars, Bruce Springsteen’s catalogue of songs over many decades is unparalleled. His fame skyrocketed in 1975 after the release of his third album, Born to Run, and it reached dizzying heights with his seventh album, Born in the USA, in 1984. He was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Richard Gere(Actor Best Known for His Films: 'American Gigolo', 'Pretty Woman' and 'Chicago')
Birthdate: August 31, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Richard Gere's performance in the movie American Gigolo cemented his position as a sex symbol in the 1980s. He also established himself as a leading man, becoming one of Hollywood's most bankable and popular actors during the '90s. One of the most dedicated actors, he learned karate for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman and tap dance for Chicago.
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Richard Branson(British Business Tycoon and the Founder of the 'Virgin Group')
Birthdate: July 18, 1950
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Blackheath, London, Engand
Richard Branson is an English business magnate. The founder of Virgin Group Ltd., which controls over 400 companies, Branson was named on Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People in The World. Branson has also had a major impact as a philanthropist; he set up a charitable organization called Branson School of Entrepreneurship to provide entrepreneurial training to youngsters.
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Jeff Bridges(Actor Best Known for His Films: ‘Crazy Heart’, 'The Last Picture Show' and 'The Last Picture Show')
Birthdate: December 4, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Considered one of the most celebrated actors of his generation, Jeff Bridges is known for his natural acting and his versatility. He has starred in acclaimed films like Fat City, Starman, Tron, Jagged Edge, Fearless, Against All Odds, The Big Lebowski, True Grit and Hell or High Water. He received a Best Actor Oscar for the 2009 film Crazy Heart.
Birthdate: March 13, 1950
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Miami, Florida
William H. Macy is a popular American actor whose career has spanned more than four decades. Apart from being an actor and director, Macy is also an avid woodturner, serving as an inspiration to several woodturners in the country. He also works closely with a nonprofit charitable organization called United Cerebral Palsy, serving as its national ambassador.
Birthdate: March 30, 1950
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Rutherglen, Scotland
Robbie Coltrane is a Scottish actor, writer, and comedian best known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the popular Harry Potter movie series. Coltrane has also played important roles in other popular movies like GoldenEye and The World Is Not Enough. Over the years, Robbie Coltrane has won several prestigious awards, such as the British Academy Television Awards.
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Roger Taylor(Best Known As The Drummer Of The Rock Band 'Queen')
Birthdate: July 26, 1949
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: King's Lynn, Norfolk, England
Roger Taylor soared to fame as the drummer of the iconic rock band Queen. A Planet Rock poll named him the eighth-greatest classic rock drummer. Taylor also became known for his falsetto vocal range and co-wrote hits such as Innuendo and Under Pressure. He also appeared on Pop Quiz.
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Gene Simmons(Bassist and Co-lead Singer of Hard Rock Band 'Kiss')
Birthdate: August 25, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Haifa, Israel
Co-founder of the rock band Kiss, Gene Simmons is also known by his stage persona, The Demon. With his band, he has over 25 gold-certified albums. A devoted philanthropist, he has donated to charities related to underprivileged children. He created an animated series and owns a magazine and a label.
Birthdate: December 15, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Flat Creek Township, Missouri, United States
A well-known actor, singer, songwriter, producer, and director, Don Johnson is a man of many talents. Also a powerboat enthusiast, he competed at the 1988 Offshore World Cup, which was organized by the American Power Boat Association, and became the world champion.
Birthdate: March 26, 1950
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
Actor/comedian Martin Short is best known for his work on the shows SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He has also appeared in movies such as Father of the Bride and voiced characters in films such as Madagascar 3. He earned a Tony for his performance in the play Little Me.
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Jay Leno(Comedian, Writer and Host of the NBC Show ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’)
Birthdate: April 28, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York, United States
Emmy-winning stand-up comedian Jay Leno is best known for his shows The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Jay Leno Show, both on NBC. The Television Hall of Fame inductee is also an avid car collector and is associated with several charitable initiatives, such as the Love Ride.
Birthdate: February 13, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Chobham, Surrey, England
Man of Peace recipient and six-time Grammy-winner Peter Gabriel was the lead singer of Genesis but switched to a solo career in 1977. He co-founded the first online music download platform, OD2, and the WOMAD festival, apart from contributing to human rights, with groups such as Witness and The Elders.
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Julius Erving
(Basketball player)
Birthdate: February 22, 1950
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: East Meadow, New York, United States
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Bernie Taupin(British Songwriter Best Known for His Long-Term Partnership with Musician Elton John)
Birthdate: May 22, 1950
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England
Lyricist Bernie Taupin is best known for his collaboration with Elton John for over 30 albums. Their works include the iconic hit Candle in the Wind. Taupin has also had a successful solo career and has performed with the band Farm Dogs. He has also exhibited his original artwork.
Birthdate: April 13, 1950
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Washington Heights, New York, United States
Ron Perlman went on to become a successful actor and voice actor despite suffering from low self-image during his formative years. Apart from being active as an actor, Ron Perlman is also actively involved in the political affairs of the United States. His criticisms directed towards President Donald Trump have inspired a series of internet memes.
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Bill Nighy
(English Actor)
Birthdate: December 12, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Caterham, Surrey, England
Birthdate: April 22, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Bromley, England
Rock guitarist Peter Frampton made the talk-box guitar effect his signature style. Known for hits such as Breaking All the Rules and Baby, I Love Your Way, he performed with the bands Humble Pie and The Herd. His album Frampton Comes Alive! sold over 8 million copies in the U.S.
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Billy Gibbons
(Guitarist, Singer)
Birthdate: December 16, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Houston
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: October 3, 1949
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Palo Alto
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Lindsey Buckingham ruled the American rock scene with the band Fleetwood Mac, performing with his then-girlfriend, Stevie Nicks. Rolling Stone named him one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. After a brief hiatus, he rejoined the band but was fired eventually.
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Mark Knopfler
(Former Lead Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter of the Rock Band 'Dire Straits')
Birthdate: August 12, 1949
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
Best known as the lead guitarist and singer of the popular rock band Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler is one of Britain’s most celebrated guitar icons. Known for hits such as Sultans of Swing, he and his band also released Brothers in Arms, one of the best-selling albums of all time.
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Huey Lewis(Songwriter, Actor & Lead Singer for the Band 'Huey Lewis and the News')
Birthdate: July 5, 1950
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Huey Lewis is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He is credited with forming the popular rock band, Huey Lewis and the News, which contributed to the soundtrack of the film Back to the Future. Apart from writing many of the band's songs, Huey Lewis also plays the harmonica and serves as the lead singer for his band.
Birthdate: December 7, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Pomona, California, United States
Tom Waits is a musician and songwriter. His lyrics, which are delivered in his trademark gravelly voice, often focus on the underbelly of society. His story of being born in a middle-class family to becoming one of the greatest songwriters of all time serves as an inspiration to many. He has also influenced several musicians and attained a cult following.
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Bill O'Reilly(Conservative Political Commentator Best Known for Hosting Fox News Channel's ‘The O'Reilly Factor’)
Birthdate: September 10, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Bill O'Reilly is an American author, journalist, and former TV host. The host of Fox News Channel's The O'Reilly Factor, O'Reilly played a major role in the success of Fox News Channel during his time at the channel. He is also credited with founding the No Spin News podcast, which he has been hosting since 2017.
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David Foster(Musician who Chaired 'Verve Records' (2012 to 2016))
Birthdate: November 1, 1949
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Victoria, Canada
Canadian musician, composer, and arranger David Foster is a prominent figure in the international music scene and has worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, and Madonna. The winner of 16 Grammy Awards, he has also been nominated for the Academy Awards thrice. He launched the David Foster Foundation to help sick children.
Birthdate: May 12, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Walkinstown, Dublin, Ireland
Irish actor Gabriel Byrne is best known for his Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated role of Dr. Paul Weston in the series In Treatment. He has also been part of movies such as Stigmata and End of Days. He is also a seasoned theater actor and has narrated several audiobooks.
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Keith Carradine(Best Known for His Role as ‘Tom Frank’ in the Film ‘Nashville’)
Birthdate: August 8, 1949
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States
Keith Carradine, part of the famous Carradine family of Hollywood, is best known for his Emmy-nominated role in the series Chiefs and his Satellite Award-nominated role in Deadwood. He won both the Academy and the Golden Globe Award for “Best Original Song” for his Nashville song I'm Easy.
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Larry Holmes
(One of the Greatest Heavyweights of All Time)
Birthdate: November 3, 1949
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cuthbert, Georgia, United States
Larry Holmes is an American retired boxer whose left jab is often ranked among the best in the history of professional boxing. Widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of boxing, Holmes' title defense against 19 boxers is the second-most in history. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2008.
Birthdate: January 21, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Fyzabad
Billy Ocean is a recording artist who achieved popularity in the 1980s when he became the most famous Trinidad–British R&B singer. Over the years, he has also been one of the most prominent supporters of the Rastafari movement. In the 2020 New Year Honours, Billy Ocean was appointed MBE for services to music.
Birthdate: August 23, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Rick Springfield is best known for his Grammy-winning single Jessie's Girl. He also gained fame for his portrayal of Noah Drake in the soap General Hospital and Dr. Irving Pitlor in True Detective. He has also written an autobiography and a novel, both New York Times bestsellers.
Birthdate: October 22, 1949
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Strasbourg, France
French football manager Arsène Wenger is known for being the longest-tenured and most successful manager of Arsenal, with whom he won the Premier League title thrice. Nicknamed Le Professeur for his serious look, the English Football Hall of Fame inductee is known to encourage young talent in the sport.
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Jerry Lawler
(American Color Commentator and Professional Wrestler)
Birthdate: November 29, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Birthdate: October 4, 1949
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Armand Assante is an American actor known for playing important roles in films like Gotti and I, the Jury. His portrayal of mobster John Gotti in the HBO original crime film Gotti earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination and a Primetime Emmy Award. In 2010, he was honored with a star on the Italian Walk of Fame in Canada.
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Ed Begley Jr.
(Actor Known for the Role of ‘Dr. Victor Ehrlich’ on the Television Series, St. Elsewhere (1982-1988))
Birthdate: September 16, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
American actor and environmentalist, Ed Begley Jr., is perhaps best known for playing the role of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the NBC medical drama series St. Elsewhere. Equally at home on big screen, he has worked in numerous feature films, also appearing in award-winning mockumentaries like Reboot Camp. An environmentalist since 1970, he has authored several books on the subject.
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Franco Harris
(American Football Player)
Birthdate: March 7, 1950
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Fort Dix, New Jersey, USA
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Bruce Boxleitner(Best Known for His Roles in TV Series ‘How the West Was Won’ and ‘Bring 'Em Back Alive’)
Birthdate: May 12, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Elgin, Illinois, United States
The American actor, who shot to fame following his success in the television series How the West Was Won, Bring 'Em Back Alive and Scarecrow and Mrs King, starred in Babylon 5 films. Bruce William Boxleitner is also known for his comic roles. He appeared in video games and is credited as the author of two science fiction novels.
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Mark Spitz(American Former Competitive Swimmer and Nine-Time Olympic Champion)
Birthdate: February 10, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Modesto, California, United States
Best known for winning 7 gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics, Mark Spitz has been one of the most successful swimmers of all time. After retiring at then tender age of 22, he tried his luck I the entertainment world, appearing on shows such as Emergency!
Birthdate: March 18, 1950
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Huntington, West Virginia, USA
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Paul Shaffer
(Known for Being David Letterman’s Musical Director, Bandleader, and Sidekick for Over 30 Years)
Birthdate: November 28, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Thunder Bay, Canada
Best known as the band leader in Late Night with David Letterman and the Late Show with David Letterman, Paul Shaffer is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian multi-instrumentalist and singer. He co-wrote the 1980s’ hit It's Raining Men sung by the Weather Girls and later revived by Geri Halliwell.
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Samuel Alito(Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States)
Birthdate: April 1, 1950
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States
The current associate justice of the Supreme Court of the US, Samuel Alito is only the second Italian American to serve on the court. Samuel Alito's journey from being an adjunct professor to one of the most powerful men in the American justice system is quite inspirational.
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Paul Rodgers
(Singer-songwriter, Musician)
Birthdate: December 17, 1949
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Middlesbrough, England
Paul Rodgers is a British singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. Over the years, Rodgers has performed with popular bands like Bad Company, Free, and Queen. Rodgers, who has influenced several notable rock singers, was honored with the prestigious Ivor Novello Award in 2011. He has also been named in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
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Joe Theismann
(American football player)
Birthdate: September 9, 1949
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Lou Gramm
(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: May 2, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Lady Colin Campbell(British Jamaican Socialite, TV Personality and Author Who Has Published Books About the British Royal Family)
Birthdate: August 17, 1949
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica
Jamaican-born British writer, socialite, and TV personality, Lady Colin Campbell, is known for publishing four books about the British royal family, including a biography of Diana, Princess of Wales. While her books about the royal family made her popular, she also faced criticism for some of her claims. She once kindled controversy for supporting sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, on TV.
Birthdate: September 25, 1949
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Richard Dean Anderson
(Actor)
Birthdate: January 23, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Dann Florek
(actor, film director, film actor, television actor,)
Birthdate: May 1, 1950
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Flat Rock
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George Thorogood
(Musician)
Birthdate: February 24, 1950
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Michael Ironside
(Canadian Film Director, Producer, Actor, and Screenwriter)
Birthdate: February 12, 1950
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Michael Ironside is a Canadian film director, producer, actor, and screenwriter. He achieved popularity in 1984, when he played a cynical anti-hero named Ham Tyler in the popular TV series, V: The Final Battle. Michael Ironside has also played important roles in popular films like Top Gun, Total Recall, and The Machinist.
Birthdate: August 11, 1949
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA