78 Years Old Males
The list of famous 78 year old males includes Bill Clinton, Steven Spielberg, Mahatma Gandhi, Elton John, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Famous males featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, poets and novelists and from other domains of life. This list of 78 Year Old includes people from United States, England, Germany & France and many more countries.
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Steven Spielberg(One of the Most Influential Personalities in the History of Cinema & Hollywood's Best Known Director)
Birthdate: December 18, 1946
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Film director, producer, and screenwriter Steven Spielberg is one of the most popular directors and producers in film history. A pioneer of the New Hollywood era, he popularized the genre of escapist films. As of 2020, he is the highest-grossing film director in history. He has won the Academy Award for Best Director twice.
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Elton John(Singer, Pianist and Composer- One of the Best-Selling Artists of All Time)
Birthdate: March 25, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Pinner, England
The supremely gifted English singer, songwriter, pianist and composer, Elton John has entertained music lovers globally since the 1970s. His phenomenal talent make him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. Not to forget his tribute to Princess Diana, Candle in the Wind 1997, which till date is one of the best-selling singles in the UK and the US.
Birthdate: April 16, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Retired basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legendary NBA champion and its all-time leading scorer. Known for his trademark skyhook shot, he achieved remarkable feats during his career. Later, he pursued a successful writing and acting career and was even selected U.S. global cultural ambassador. The NBA star is also the proud recipient of the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Tommy Lee Jones(Actor and Director Best Known for His Films: ‘The Fugitive’ and ‘Men in Black’)
Birthdate: September 15, 1946
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: San Saba, Texas, United States
Veteran actor and filmmaker, Tommy Lee Jones, has had a career spanning over half a century. he has played many notable roles onscreen and is especially known for portraying real-life characters like businessman Howard Hughes. He has won an Academy Award for his performance in the movie, The Fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones is an inductee to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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Eugene Levy(Actor and Comedian Known for His Film ‘A Mighty Wind’ and the Sitcom 'Schitt's Creek')
Birthdate: December 17, 1946
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Hamilton, Canada
Mainly known for his comic roles, Canadian actor Eugene Levy has had a career spanning over six decades, with Splash, Father of the Bride, Waiting for Guffman, American Pie and American Pie 2 being some of his memorable films. He has also acted in television and found success with the hit series, Schitt's Creek. He is also a writer and director.
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Barry Gibb(Member of the Music Group "Bee Gees," One of the Best-Selling Groups of All Time)
Birthdate: September 1, 1946
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Douglas, Isle of Man
A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees is known for his versatility. Barry ranks second on the Guinness World Records list of successful songwriters and has gifted his fans cult classics of pop/disco music of the 1960s and 1970s, such as Stayin’ Alive.
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David Letterman(Television Host and Producer Best Known for His Long-Running Talk Show ‘Late Show with David Letterman’)
Birthdate: April 12, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Starting off as a radio weatherman, David Letterman has come a long way. He has been the longest-serving American late-night talk-show host and ranked 45th on TV Guide’s 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list. He later dabbled in production, with hit sitcoms such as Everybody Loves Raymond.
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Larry David(Best Known as The Cocreator of The Television series 'Seinfeld' & as The Star of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm')
Birthdate: July 2, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer Larry David is best known as the co-creator of the television series Seinfeld. He discovered his talent for comedy as a college student and began his career as a stand-up performer. After a few years of struggle, he achieved success and went on to become an accomplished actor, director, and producer.
Birthdate: January 31, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Jonathan Banks became the first actor to receive nominations for Primetime Emmy Award under the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category for three different shows, all of which feature him in the main cast. He has also made contributions to a couple of video games, namely Batman: Arkham Knight and Lego The Incredibles.
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Danny Glover(Known for His Lead Role as Roger Murtaugh in the 'Lethal Weapon' Film Series)
Birthdate: July 22, 1946
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Danny Glover is an American actor whose career has spanned more than four decades. Apart from being an actor, Danny Glover has had a major impact as an activist; he has made his presence felt as an activist in countries like Brazil, Iraq, Venezuela, Israel, and many African countries.
Birthdate: August 19, 1946
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, United States
Bill Cinton was the 42nd president of the United States who served for two terms from 1993 to 2001. He was the third-youngest president in the American history and presided over the longest period of peacetime economic expansion in American history. The second-term of his presidency was rocked by the infamous Monica Lewinsky sex-scandal for which he was impeached and later acquitted.
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Pat Sajak( Host of the American Television Game Show 'Wheel of Fortune')
Birthdate: October 26, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Pat Sajak went from being a weatherman to the host of the cult game show Wheel of Fortune. His long stint on the show fetched him three Emmy Awards. He has also hosted The Pat Sajak Show and The Price Is Right, and has written columns for Human Events.
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Nolan Ryan(One of the Best MLB Pitchers of All Time)
Birthdate: January 31, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Refugio, Texas, United States
The celebrated former baseball player whose Major League career spanned 27 years, retired with record 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters. Nicknamed Ryan Express, Nolan Ryan played as a pitcher and had long stints with Houston Astros and California Angels. A member of the American National Baseball Hall of Fame, he is the principal owner of Ryan Sanders Sports and Entertainment.
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James Woods(Best Known for His Roles in the Films: 'Salvador' and 'Ghosts of Mississippi')
Birthdate: April 18, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Vernal, Utah, United States
Mostly known for playing real-life characters, Emmy Award-winner James Woods began his career on stage. Fans adore him for his performances in the play Moonchildren, the series Holocaust, and the TV movie Too Big to Fail. He also played a significant voice role in the animated feature Hercules.
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Iggy Pop(Vocalist and Lyricist of Proto-Punk Band 'The Stooges')
Birthdate: April 21, 1947
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Iggy Pop is an American singer-songwriter, actor, musician, and record producer. Nicknamed the Godfather of Punk, Iggy Pop was an important member of the proto-punk band Iggy and the Stooges. One of the first singers to perform stage-dive, Pop is credited with popularizing the activity. A culture icon, Iggy Pop has had a major influence on musicians of various genres.
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James Patterson(American Author Known for His Thrillers, Mysteries and Romance Novels)
Birthdate: March 22, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Newburgh, New York, United States
One of the highest-earning authors in the contemporary world, James Patterson is the writer of many mystery fictions which sold records copie globally. Born to working-class parents of Irish-origin, the American writer whose thriller novels include Alex Cross and Michael Bennett series is also a philanthropist and contributes to promoting reading. He founded the James Patterson PageTurner Awards.
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Salman Rushdie(Indian-born British-American Author Best Known for His Novel ‘The Satanic Verses’)
Birthdate: June 19, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Salman Rushdie is a British Indian novelist whose work Midnight's Children is widely considered the best novel of all Booker Prize winners. In 2007, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to literature. In 2008, he was ranked 13th in the 50 greatest British writers since 1945 list published by The Times.
Birthdate: June 1, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Carmel, Flintshire
Jonathan Pryce is one of the most popular Welsh actors of all time. Renowned for his versatility, Pryce has contributed immensely across all the three major acting mediums: movies, television and theatre. Best known for his work in theatre, Pryce is a two-time winner of the prestigious Tony Award. In the 2009 Birthday Honours, Jonathan Pryce was appointed a CBE for services to drama.
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Charles Dance(Best Known for His Roles in Films: ‘The Golden Child’, ‘Alien 3’ and ‘Last Action Hero’)
Birthdate: October 10, 1946
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Redditch, England, United Kingdom
Charles Dance is best known as Tywin Lannister from Game of Thrones and Lord Mountbatten in Netflix’s The Crown. He started as a Shakespearean actor and has also received the OBE. He has also appeared in Childhood's End, The Jewel in the Crown, and the films Alien 3 and Kabloonak.
Birthdate: June 24, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Redruth, Cornwall, England
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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John Ratzenberger
(Actor who portrayed Cliff Clavin on the comedy series Cheers, for which he earned two Primetime Emmy nominations)
Birthdate: April 6, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: February 13, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mike Krzyzewski is a men's basketball coach currently affiliated with Duke University. He played basketball in the United States Military Academy and served as an officer in the United States Army for a few years. He later joined the coaching staff at the Indiana Hoosiers. He has been with Duke University since 1980 and plans to retire soon.
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Edward James Olmos
(Actor, Activist, Director, and Producer)
Birthdate: February 24, 1947
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: East Los Angeles, California, United States
Edward James Olmos is an American actor, activist, director, and producer. Over the course of his career, Olmos has won several prestigious awards like the Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and Saturn Award. Edward James Olmos is credited with contributing positively to the image of the Hispanics in the US.
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Alan Sugar(British Business Magnate and Founder of Consumer Electronics Company 'Amstrad')
Birthdate: March 24, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: London Borough of Hackney
Alan Sugar is a British business magnate, politician, author, and media personality. He is credited with founding the popular electronics company, Amstrad. He also co-owned the English football club Tottenham Hotspur from 1991 to 2001. Also a well-known philanthropist, Sugar donated £200,000 to the Labour Party in 2001. He has also donated for charities, such as Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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Ronnie Wood(Best Known as a Member of the Rock Band 'Rolling Stones')
Birthdate: June 1, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hillingdon, England, United Kingdom
Ronnie Wood is a musician and songwriter. Over the years, Wood has been an important member of popular rock bands like the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck Group, and Faces. He is one of the few musicians to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A cancer survivor, Wood serves as an inspiration to those fighting cancer.
Birthdate: June 6, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Oliver Stone(Film Director and Producer Known for His Films "Platoon," "Born on the Fourth of July" and "JFK")
Birthdate: September 15, 1946
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Oliver Stone is a filmmaker best known for his trilogy of war films, which he made based on his own experience in the Vietnam War, where he served as an infantry soldier. Known for making controversial films based on political issues, he is often criticized for misrepresenting real-world events and promoting conspiracy theories in his films.
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Jimmie Walker(Actor and Comedian Known for His Role as ‘James Evans Sr.’ in the TV Series ‘Good Times’)
Birthdate: June 25, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Actor and stand-up comedian Jimmie Walker is best known as James Evans Jr. from the series Good Times, a role that earned him a Golden Globe nomination. He became famous for his signature catchphrase, “Dy-no-mite!” He has also appeared in films such as Super Shark and the series Bustin' Loose.
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James Dyson(Founder of ‘Dyson Ltd’ and Inventor of the Dual Cyclone Bagless Vacuum Cleaner)
Birthdate: May 2, 1947
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Cromer, England
James Dyson is a British industrial designer, inventor, entrepreneur, and landowner. He is credited with founding the popular technology company, Dyson Ltd. He is also credited with inventing the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner. Also known for his philanthropic activities, Dyson established the James Dyson Foundation to support engineering education and to inspire young people.
Birthdate: October 11, 1946
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Michio Kaku
(Theoretical Physicist and Author of the Best-Selling Books ‘Physics of the Impossible’ and ‘Physics of the Future')
Birthdate: January 24, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: San Jose, California, United States
Apart from teaching at the City College of New York, theoretical physicist Michio Kaku also often pens his thoughts in blogs and has written several bestselling books, such as The God Equation. His research is focused on the string theory. He also believes in the existence of aliens.
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Benny Andersson
(Swedish Musician)
Birthdate: December 16, 1946
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Vasastan, Stockholm, Sweden
Born into a family of accordion players, Benny Andersson grew up to become a member of the iconic Swedish band ABBA, known for legendary chartbusting tracks such as Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia. Even after ABBA disbanded, he continued working on projects such as the musical Chess.
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Richard Jenkins(American Actor Best Known for His Role in the TV Series ‘ Six Feet Under’)
Birthdate: May 4, 1947
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Richard Jenkins is best known for his Academy Award-nominated roles in The Shape of Water and The Visitor. He had started his career with the Trinity Repertory Company and later gained fame with the series Six Feet Under. He earned an Emmy for his role in the miniseries Olive Kitteridge.
Birthdate: March 6, 1947
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
Birthdate: June 24, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Peter Weller is best known as Robocop from the film RoboCop and its sequel. He also earned an Academy Award nomination for his 1993 short film Partners. He starred in the series 24, hosted a History Channel show, and voiced Bruce Wayne/Batman in the miniseries The Dark Knight Returns.
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Dick Wolf(Creator and Executive Producer of the American TV Series ‘Law & Order’)
Birthdate: December 20, 1946
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Dick Wolf soared to fame as the executive producer and creator of the Law & Order TV franchise. He also created the Chicago franchise. The Emmy-winning producer has also authored four books, including a non-fiction and three thrillers. He has also written and co-produced films such as No Man's Land.
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Robert Kiyosaki(Businessman, Author and Founder of 'Rich Global LLC' and the 'Rich Dad Company')
Birthdate: April 8, 1947
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Robert Kiyosaki is an American author and businessman known for his internationally acclaimed book Rich Dad Poor Dad; his Rich Dad Poor Dad book series has sold more than 41 million copies worldwide after having been translated into 51 languages. Kiyosaki is also credited with founding the Rich Dad Company and Rich Global LLC, which filed for bankruptcy in 2012.
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Patti Smith(Known for Her Hit Single “Because the Night”)
Birthdate: December 30, 1946
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Patti Smith is an American singer-songwriter. Referred to as the punk poet laureate, Smith became an influential figure of the punk rock movement with the release of her album Horses. Many world-renowned musicians, such as Madonna and Michael Stipe, have cited Smith as their inspiration. Even actresses like Ellen Page and Maria Doyle Kennedy have called Smith a major influence.
Birthdate: August 28, 1946
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Herminie, Pennsylvania, United States
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Richard Carpenter
(conductor, singer, songwriter, jazz musician, pianist, record producer)
Birthdate: October 15, 1946
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New Haven
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Michael Gross(Best Known for His Role as ‘Steven Keaton’ in the TV Sitcom ‘Family Ties’)
Birthdate: June 21, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Michael Gross, brother of comedian Mary Gross, is best known as Steven Keaton from the sitcom Family Ties. He also appeared as Burt Gummer in the Tremors movie franchise. He is an amateur railroad historian and owns a huge collection of rail souvenirs. He has voiced several animated characters, too.
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Demond Wilson
(Actor Best Known for His Role as 'Lamont Sanford' in the 1970s Hit Series, 'Sanford and Son')
Birthdate: October 13, 1946
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Valdosta, Georgia, United States
Best known for his role in the NBC sitcom Sanford and Son, Demond Wilson had begun his career with dance and theater. A Catholic altar boy in his childhood, he later also became a minister, formed the Restoration House of America, and penned books on the New Age Movement.
Birthdate: October 10, 1946
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Laurinburg, North Carolina, United States
Birthdate: January 2, 1947
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: July 17, 1946
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Annfield Plain
Alun Armstrong is an English actor renowned for playing eccentric characters. Known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Armstrong received the prestigious Olivier Award for his portrayal of the title role in the musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. For his contributions to the arts, Alun Armstrong was awarded two honorary degrees in July 2009.
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Arlo Guthrie(Folk Singer Known for His Song 'Massachusetts', Which Became the Official Folk Song of the State)
Birthdate: July 10, 1947
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Folk singer Arlo Guthrie is known for his songs that have prominent social themes and talk about his anti-war sentiments or about social injustice. Two of his most popular tracks are Alice's Restaurant Massacree, Massachusetts, and City of New Orleans. He has also starred in films such as Alice's Restaurant.
Birthdate: February 20, 1947
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Croton-on-Hudson, New York, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Wade Phillips
(American football coach)
Birthdate: June 21, 1947
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Orange, Texas, USA
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Dan Quayle(Former Vice President of the United States)
Birthdate: February 4, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Indianapolis
The 44th vice president of the US, Dan Quayle officially visited 47 countries, establishing strong international ties with most countries, during his vice presidency. In 1999, he joined a private-equity firm named Cerberus Capital Management and continues to play an important role as the chairman of its Global Investments division.
Birthdate: January 31, 1947
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Glynn Turman is an American actor, filmmaker, and writer. In a career spanning over 60 years. Some of the notable characters that he has portrayed are: Lew Miles in the movie Peyton Place, Leroy Jackson in the film Cooley High, and Bradford Taylor in the sitcom A Different World. He has also won several awards like the NAACP Image Award.