Famous 76 Years Old
The list of famous 76 years old includes Teri Garr, Linda McMahon, Stevie Nicks, Kathy Bates, Ted Danson. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, actresses and directors and from other domains of life. This list of 76 years old includes people from United States, England, Germany & Australia and many more countries.
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Stevie Nicks(Singer-Songwriter Known for Her Work With the Band 'Fleetwood Mac' and as a Solo Artist)
Birthdate: May 26, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Stevie Nicks is a songwriter and vocalist with the British-American rock band, Fleetwood Mac. She also performs solo and is known for her unique voice. She has numerous hits to her credit and her records have sold in millions. She has won many awards, including the Grammy and was named one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time by the Rolling Stone magazine.
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Ozzy Osbourne(Lead Vocalist of the Heavy Metal Band 'Black Sabbathe')
Birthdate: December 3, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Aston, Birmingham, England
The lead vocalist of the hard rock band, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne is an iconic hard rock star. His successful stint with the band was followed by an equally successful solo career with albums like No More Tears. However, the Godfather of Metal has also attracted media glare owing to his alcohol and drug abuse issues and crazy public behaviour.
Birthdate: March 26, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, United States
Popularly known as the Demon of Screamin, Steven Tyler is the lead singer of the famous rock band Aerosmith. Known for his high-energy performances, Tyler is named in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Singers. Also a well-known philanthropist, Tyler launched a non-profit organization called Janie's Fund and has helped raise more than $2.4 million for the organization.
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Robert Plant(Lead Singer and Lyricist of the English Rock Band 'Led Zeppelin')
Birthdate: August 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom
Regarded as one of the most influential music artists of all time, Robert Anthony Plant was the lead singer and song writer of the extremely successful rock group Led Zeppelin. After the band disbanded, the Grammy award winning artist, with his powerful and wide vocal range, established a successful solo career. He has also collaborated with other artists and bands.
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Kathy Bates(Actress and Director Known for Her Films: 'Misery', ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and ‘Dolores Claiborne’)
Birthdate: June 28, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Best known as Molly Brown from Titanic, Annie Wilkes from Misery, and Ethel Darling from American Horror Story, two-time Emmy-winner Kathy Bates also has an Academy Award in her kitty. She has survived ovarian cancer and breast cancer and is now a prominent advocate for lymphatic disease awareness.
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Ted Danson(Best Known for His Roles in the NBC Sitcom ‘Cheers’ and the CBS Sitcom ‘Becker’)
Birthdate: December 29, 1947
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
Known for his Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning performance as Sam Malone in the sitcom Cheers, Ted Danson has also donated generously to various Democratic campaigns. The actor, who has graced the cover of GQ thrice, is also an environmental activist and has co-founded the American Oceans Campaign and Oceana.org.
Birthdate: September 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bayonne, New Jersey, United States
George R. R. Martin wrote the epic fantasy series of novels, A Song of Ice and Fire, which inspired the iconic Emmy-winning HBO series Game of Thrones. Also known as the "American Tolkien," he was featured on TIME 100. He has earned the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, too.
Birthdate: February 4, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Alice Cooper is a singer-songwriter. In his career, spanning more than five decades, Alice Cooper has earned the nickname The Godfather of Shock Rock for his ability to produce a theatrical brand of rock aimed at shocking audiences. He is also credited with helping to shape the look and sound of heavy metal. Cooper has influenced musicians like Rob Zombie.
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Terry Bradshaw(American Former Professional Football Player Who Played as a Quarterback)
Birthdate: September 2, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970, Terry Bradshaw went on to become a dominant NFL quarterback and led the Steelers to four Super Bowl championships. His career halted after an injury, but Bradshaw soon established himself as a prominent television football analyst for Fox NFL Sunday. Later, he ventured into acting, writing and music.
Birthdate: December 30, 1947
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Shard End
Jeff Lynne is an English multi-instrumentalist, record producer, singer, and songwriter. He is credited with co-founding the popular rock band Electric Light Orchestra. He is also credited with popularizing the band with his leadership skills following the exit of co-founder Roy Wood in 1972. In the 2020 Birthday Honours, Lynne was appointed OBE for services to music.
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Carl Weathers(Actor and Former American Professional Football Player Known for His Role as ‘Apollo Creed’ in ‘Rocky’ Film Series)
Birthdate: January 14, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Carl Weathers began his career as a football player, playing for the NFL team Oakland Raiders and the CFL team B.C. Lions. He stepped into acting with Arthur Marks’s blaxploitation films. He is best known as Apollo Creed from the Rocky films and as Greef Karga from The Mandalorian.
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James Taylor(Singer-Songwriter & Musician - One of the Best-Selling Artists of All Time)
Birthdate: March 12, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Five-time Grammy Award-winning folk singer James Taylor is best known for his hits You've Got a Friend and Fire and Rain. One of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has also won the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Jeremy Irons(English Actor and Activist Known for His TV Series ‘Brideshead Revisited’)
Birthdate: September 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom
Jeremy Irons is a popular English actor. In the US, Irons is best known as one of the few actors to have achieved the famous Triple Crown of Acting. Also an activist known for his charity work, Jeremy Irons works closely with the United Nations. He also supports charities, such as The Prison Phoenix Trust.
Birthdate: October 9, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Heidelberg, Germany
Six-time Grammy-nominated rock singer Jackson Browne has sold more than 18 million albums in the U.S. Best known for his hits These Days, Running on Empty, and Doctor My Eyes, he was featured on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. The MUSE founder is an avid environmentalist, too.
Birthdate: February 28, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Bernadette Peters is an American actress, children's book author, and singer. She is known for contributing immensely to all three major acting mediums in an illustrious career spanning more than 60 years. Credited with co-founding an annual animal adopt-a-thon named Broadway Barks, Bernadette Peters was honored with the 2019 Prince Rainier III Award for her philanthropic activities.
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Billy Crystal(Actor, Comedian & Directed Who Has Hosted the Academy Awards Nine Times)
Birthdate: March 14, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Billy Crystal is an American actor, filmmaker, television host, comedian, and singer. He is credited with hosting the Academy Awards nine times. In recognition of his contribution to the American entertainment industry, Crystal has been honored with six Primetime Emmys, a Mark Twain Prize, and a Tony Award. Also a philanthropist, Crystal has worked with non-profit organizations like Comic Relief.
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Tim Matheson(Actor and Director Best Known for His Role in the TV Series ‘Jonny Quest’)
Birthdate: December 31, 1947
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States
Tim Matheson is best known for his Emmy-nominated role of Vice President John Hoynes in The West Wing. He had significant roles in Hart of Dixie and appeared as Ronald Reagan in the TV movie Killing Reagan. He has also voiced characters in the Batman franchise and other animated series.
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Cat Stevens(Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Known for His Albums ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ and ‘Teaser and the Firecat’)
Birthdate: July 21, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
British singer, Cat Stevens, has released more than 15 studio albums and has churned out many hit songs. He converted to Islam in 1977 and adopted the name Yusuf Islam. He was slammed for reportedly backing the death fatwa on author Salman Rushdie. He has also been accused of allegedly having ties with terrorist organisations, a charge he has vehemently denied.
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John Carpenter
(American film director)
Birthdate: January 16, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Carthage, New York, United States
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Rhea Perlman(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Carla Tortelli’ in the TV Sitcom ‘Cheers’)
Birthdate: March 31, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Coney Island, New York, United States
Rhea Perlman is an American actress whose portrayal of Carla Tortelli in the TV series Cheers contributed to the overall success of the CBS sitcom; Carla Tortelli was eventually named by CBS as one of the greatest television characters of all time. Also an author, Rhea Perlman wrote the popular children's book series Otto Undercover.
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Phylicia Rashad(Actress, Singer and Director Known for Her Role as ‘Clair Huxtable’ in the TV Sitcom ‘The Cosby Show’)
Birthdate: June 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Phylicia Rashad, the Mother of The Black Community, became the first Black lady to win the Tony Award for Best Actress, for her performance in A Raisin in the Sun. Known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show, she also appeared in Colored Girls and Creed.
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Jean Reno(French Actor Who has Worked in American, French, English, Japanese, Spanish and Italian Movie Productions)
Birthdate: July 30, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Casablanca, Morocco
French-Moroccan actor Jean Reno is best known for his roles in Godzilla, The Pink Panther, and Mission Impossible. He has also been part of French, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish films, and was nominated for a European Film Award for his role in Les Rivières pourpres, or Crimson Rivers.
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Kate Jackson(Actress and Producer Known for Her Role as ‘Sabrina Duncan’ in the TV Series ‘Charlie's Angels’)
Birthdate: October 29, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Kate Jackson is known for her iconic role of Sabrina Duncan in the 1970s’ series Charlie's Angels, which earned her a feature on the Time cover, with co-stars Jaclyn Smith and Farrah Fawcett . She also delivered a Bravo Golden Otto-winning performance as Amanda King in Scarecrow and Mrs. King.
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Grace Jones(Model, Actress and One of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll by VH1 in 1999)
Birthdate: May 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Spanish Town, Jamaica
Grace Jones began her career as a model in New York and Paris, popularizing her androgynous style. One of VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll, she experimented with disco, punk, reggae, and pop, and contributed to the 1980s’ cross-dressing movement. She later appeared in films such as Vamp.
Birthdate: December 11, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lakewood, Ohio, United States
Teri Garr is best known for her Academy Award-nominated role of Sandra Lester in Tootsie. Fans also loved her in Mr. Mom, One from the Heart, and After Hours. After revealing her long struggle with multiple sclerosis, she began raising awareness about the condition and retired from acting.
Birthdate: May 12, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Handsworth, Birmingham, England
Two-time Grammy-winning artist Steve Winwood experiments with a variety of genres, including rock, blues, and jazz. He has been part of groups such as Traffic and Blind Faith, and has delivered Billboard-topping hits such as Roll with It. He is one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Birthdate: March 25, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Bonnie Bedelia is best known as Holly McClane from the Die Hard movies. Fans also loved her Golden Globe-nominated performance in Heart Like a Wheel and her Emmy-nominated roles in Locked in Silence and Fallen Angels. A talented stage actor, she won a Theatre World Award for My Sweet Charlie.
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Kenny Loggins
(Singer-songwriter,)
Birthdate: January 7, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Everett, Washington, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
Birthdate: March 22, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kensington, London
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber reinvented the musical and created masterpieces such as Don't Cry for Me Argentina from Evita and Memory from Cats. He is one of 16 people to have won the Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony. He owns one of the biggest theater companies in London.
Birthdate: January 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Riga, Latvia
Latvian-born Russian-American dancer and choreographer Mikhail Baryshnikov was a prominent male classical dancer of the 1970s and 1980s. Born in Latvian SSR, he moved to America where he joined the New York City Ballet. Within years, he became one of the most widely recognized contemporary ballet dancers in the world. He is also a dramatic actor.
Birthdate: February 5, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hollywood, California, United States
Barbara Hershey is an American actress who is widely regarded as one of the finest Hollywood actresses. She has several prestigious awards under her belt. From the late-1960s to mid-1970s, her acting career was overshadowed by her highly publicized personal life, which included her marriage with David Carradine.
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Todd Rundgren(Multi-instrumentalist and Member of The Rock Band 'Utopia")
Birthdate: June 22, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Todd Rundgren is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is credited with forming popular rock bands, such as Utopia and Nazz. Regarded as a pioneer in the fields of progressive rock, electronic music, Internet music delivery, and music videos, Todd Rundgren's works, such as A Wizard, a True Star remain influential in the world of music.
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George Wendt(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Role of ‘Norm Peterson’ on the TV Series ‘Cheers’)
Birthdate: October 17, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Beverly, Chicago, Illinois, United States
George Wendt is an American comedian and actor best known for portraying Norm Peterson in the popular television series Cheers, for which he received six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations under the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category. He has also appeared in several films, playing important roles.
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Teller(Magician and Illusionist Best Known as One-Half of the Comedy Magic Duo ‘Penn & Teller’)
Birthdate: February 14, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
American magician and illusionist Teller is most noted for his performance with Penn Jillette as half of the famous comedy magic duo Penn & Teller. Works of Teller also includes featuring in the series Penn & Teller: Bullshit! with Jillette; co-directing and incorporating stage magic techniques in the plays Macbeth and The Tempest; and directing the documentary film Tim's Vermeer.
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Bobby Orr(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Birthdate: March 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Parry Sound, Canada
Canadian ice-hockey star Bobby Orr is known for his 12-year NHL career, 10 of which were spent playing for the Boston Bruins. His Stanley Cup win in 1970 marked the Bruins’ first title in 29 years. Post-retirement, the septuagenarian Hockey Hall of Fame inductee has also experimented with golf.
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John Oates(Musician, Best Known As Half of the Rock and Soul Duo 'Hall & Oates')
Birthdate: April 7, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
John Oates is an American guitarist, record producer, singer, and songwriter. One half of the popular pop rock duo Hall & Oates, John Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the musical duo. In 2017, Oates published his memoir, Change of Seasons.
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Dianne Wiest(American Actress Best Known for Her Films: ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ and ‘Bullets over Broadway’)
Birthdate: March 28, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Dianne Wiest is an American actress best known for appearing in Woody Allen films, such as Bullets over Broadway and Hannah and Her Sisters, with both the films earning her Oscars for Best Supporting Actress. She has also won other prestigious awards like the Primetime Emmy Award for her contribution to the TV industry.
Birthdate: December 17, 1947
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: June 2, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa
Former child actor Jerry Mathers is best known as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver from the sitcom Leave It to Beaver. He earned his first commercial at 2. He later also experimented with music and led the band Beaver and the Trappers, before growing up to become a banker and an investor.
Birthdate: May 15, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Melton, Suffolk, England
Brian Eno created "The Microsoft Sound" for Windows 95 and co-developed the card-based creativity-improving technique Oblique Strategies. His ambient music album Reflection was nominated for a Grammy, and his visual installations have been projected on structures such as the Sydney Opera House. He also co-founded the Long Now Foundation.
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Christopher Guest(Known in Hollywood for His Series of Comedy Films Shot in 'Mockumentary' Style)
Birthdate: February 5, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Screenwriter, composer, musician, and director Christopher Guest is a multifaceted man. He is known for writing and directing a series of comedy films shot in mock-documentary (mockumentary) style. He has also starred in many of his films, often playing comedic characters. Despite his penchant for portraying comedic characters onscreen, he is known to be a serious person in real life.
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Meg Foster(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Hester Prynne’ in the TV Miniseries ‘The Scarlet Letter’)
Birthdate: May 10, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Meg Foster is best known for her roles in series such as The Scarlet Letter and movies such as Ticket to Heaven, and was nominated for a Genie Award for the latter. Known for her natural pale-blue eyes, she was made to wear contact lenses to reduce their distractive effect.
Birthdate: November 3, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lennoxtown, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Height: 5'1" (155 cm)
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James Cosmo(Scottish Actor Known for His Appearances in Films ‘Highlander’, ‘Braveheart’, ‘Trainspotting’ and ‘Jagame Thandhiram’)
Birthdate: October 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
James Cosmo is a Scottish actor known for playing important roles in popular TV series, such as Game of Thrones. He has also appeared in several epic historical films like Braveheart, Troy, and Ben-Hur. Apart from being an actor, James Cosmo has also been serving as a patron of a charity named Chance for Childhood.
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Jim Carter(Best Known for His Role as ‘Charles Carson’ in the TV Series ‘Downton Abbey’)
Birthdate: August 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
English actor, Jim Carter, is best known for his role in the TV series Downton Abbey, for which he earned four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Even though he initially aspired to become a lawyer, he changed his mind and became an actor instead. He has been active in the entertainment industry for over five decades.
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Donald Fagen
(Singer-songwriter, Singer, Pianist)
Birthdate: January 10, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Tina Sinatra(Businesswoman, Producer and Daughter of Singer and Actor Frank Sinatra)
Birthdate: June 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Tina Sinatra is an American film producer, businesswoman, memoirist, and Hollywood agent. Although she did not aspire to become a singer like her siblings and father, Sinatra wanted to be an actress and studied acting under renowned acting teacher Jeff Corey. However, she did not pursue acting seriously as she thought she lacked the confidence to become an actress.
Birthdate: October 2, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: April 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Vivian, Louisiana
Birthdate: August 30, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States