Famous 80 Years Old

The list of famous 80 years old includes Rod Stewart, Helen Mirren, Michael Douglas, Dennis Rader (BTK Killer), Eric Clapton. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, actresses and novelists and from other domains of life. This list of 80 years old includes people from United States, England, Germany & France and many more countries.
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Danny DeVito
(Actor, Director, Producer)
Danny DeVito
47
Birthdate: November 17, 1944
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Neptune Township, New Jersey, United States

An award-winning actor, Danny DeVito overcame a rare genetic disorder called Fairbank's disease to become an influential figure in the American film industry. Along with Michael Shamberg, he founded a production company called Jersey Films, which went on to produce films like Pulp Fiction. He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2011.

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Tom Selleck
(Best Known for His Role of 'Thomas Magnum' in the TV Series 'Magnum, P.I.')
Tom Selleck
54
Birthdate: January 29, 1945
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

An actor famous for his rugged good looks, Tom Selleck is best known for playing tough police officers and investigators in TV shows and films. Even though he has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1960s, he finally gained stardom only in the 1980s and continues to be a popular actor to date.

 3 
Michael Douglas
(One of the Most Popular and Critically Acclaimed Actors of His Generation)
Michael Douglas
37
Birthdate: September 25, 1944
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

One of the most decorated American actors, Michael Douglas is popular for playing a variety of roles. Apart from acting, Michael Douglas has received attention for his political activism and humanitarianism. A cancer survivor, Douglas serves as an inspiration to those suffering from the disease; he recovered from stage IV tongue cancer.

 4 
Steve Martin
(Actor, Comedian, Writer and Musician)
Steve Martin
45
Birthdate: August 14, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States

A man of many talents, Steve Martin is a successful comedian, actor, and musician. In 2004, he was ranked sixth in Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-up comics list. Despite achieving great fame and success as a comedian and actor, Steve decided to pursue a career in music and began appearing seldom in films to record and tour with bluegrass acts.

 5 
Helen Mirren
(The Only Performer to Have Achieved the 'Triple Crown of Acting' in Both the US and the UK)
Helen Mirren
43
Birthdate: July 26, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom

Helen Mirren is one of the most respected and decorated actresses from England. She has won several prestigious awards, including the Triple Crown of Acting. Before achieving greatness, Mirren fought drug addiction during her 20s. She has also said that she is a naturist at heart and was named by British Naturism as Naturist of the Year in 2004.

 6 
Aung San Suu Kyi
(Former State Counsellor of Myanmar (2016 - 2021) and Winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize)
Aung San Suu Kyi
48
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: June 19, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is credited with co-founding the National League for Democracy, which eventually ended the rule of Myanmar's military junta. In 1999, she was named one of the Children of Gandhi by Time magazine for enduring almost 15 years of house arrest for the greater good of Myanmar.

 7 
Eric Clapton
(One of the Greatest Guitarists of All Time)
Eric Clapton
53
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 30, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ripley, England

Eric Clapton, the rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, is considered one of the most influential guitarists of all time. In the 1970s, he recorded a number of successful solo albums and continued to do so over the next several decades and is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He has had issues with alcohol and drugs.

 8 
Rod Stewart
(One of the Best-Selling Music Artists of All Time)
Rod Stewart
42
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: January 10, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Highgate

British rock and pop singer and songwriter, Rod Stewart has sold over 250 million records worldwide and is counted among the best-selling music artists of all time. During his extensive career that spans almost six decades, he has won numerous awards and accolades. He was mentioned on the "Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists" list in 2008.

 9 
Rodrigo Duterte
(President of Philippines)
Rodrigo Duterte
118
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 28, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Maasin, Philippines

The current president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte took office at age 71, making him the oldest president of the country. His war on drugs has had a major impact in the Philippines. Known for his straightforward attitude in public, Duterte has admitted to killing three men in 1988 in an attempt to save a girl from being raped.

 10 
Debbie Harry
(Singer-Songwriter, Actress and Lead Vocalist of the Band ‘Blondie’)
Debbie Harry
40
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States

Debbie Harry is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is credited with co-founding the popular rock band Blondie, which pioneered the American punk rock and later the new wave genre. Also a well-known philanthropist, Debbie Harry works with charities that fight against endometriosis and cancer.

 11 
Bob Seger
(Singer-songwriter, Musician)
Bob Seger
23
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 6, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Singer, songwriter, and musician, Bob Seger, first gained fame in the 1960s as a heartland rock artist. Known for his classic raspy and powerful voice, he recorded many songs that dealt with themes like love and women. With worldwide sales of more than 75 million records, he is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.

 12 
Priscilla Presley
(American Entrepreneur and Ex-Wife of Elvis Presley)
Priscilla Presley
37
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: May 24, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York City, United States
The former wife of Elvis Presley, Priscilla Presley’s career actually began after divorce. She set up a successful clothing boutique, launched her own line of fragrance and linen and established herself as an actor with projects like The Naked Gun and Dallas. She also worked to convert Graceland estate, Elvis Presley’s residence, into a famous tourist attraction in US.
 13 
Linda Hunt
(actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor)
Linda Hunt
16
Birthdate: April 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Morristown
 14 
Pete Townshend
(Co-Founder and Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band 'The Who')
Pete Townshend
12
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 19, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England

Pete Townshend is an English guitarist, composer, and singer. He is credited with co-founding and leading one of the most influential and important rock bands of the 20th century, The Who. Also an influential guitarist, Pete Townshend was ranked 10th in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 greatest guitarists of all time list published in 2011.

 15 
Jacqueline Bisset
(Actress)
Jacqueline Bisset
7
Birthdate: September 13, 1944
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Weybridge, Surrey, England
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 16 
Loni Anderson
(Actress)
Loni Anderson
29
Birthdate: August 5, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Loni Anderson is best known for her Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated performance as Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati. She has also voiced Blondie Bumstead in two TV films, and has appeared in films such as A Night at the Roxbury. She later raised awareness about COPD, a lung disease.
 17 
Peter Cetera
(Lead Vocalist and Bassist of the Rock Band 'Chicago')
Peter Cetera
9
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 13, 1944
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Retired singer, songwriter, and bassist, Peter Cetera, first gained fame as an original member of the rock band Chicago. He later launched a successful solo career as well. He often collaborated with David Foster and Amy Grant over the course of his long career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. 

 18 
John Fogerty
(American Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist)
John Fogerty
3
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 28, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 19 
Micky Dolenz
(Vocalist and Drummer for the 1960s Pop-Rock Band ‘The Monkees’)
Micky Dolenz
9
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 8, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Micky Dolenz has been a vocalist and drummer of the pop/rock band The Monkees, which is known for its hits such as Last Train to Clarksville. He had started his career as a child actor, with Circus Boy, and later also appeared on the TV show named after The Monkees
 20 
Pat Riley
(American Professional Basketball Executive, Former Coach, and Former Player)
Pat Riley
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 20, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Rome, New York, United States

Pat Riley is a former coach and player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Currently, he is a professional basketball executive and has been the team president of the Miami Heat since 1995. He is considered one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time and is a recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. 

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Adrienne Barbeau
12
Birthdate: June 11, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States

Adrienne Barbeau is best known for her Theater World Award-winning portrayal of Rizzo in the Broadway musical Grease. Fans also loved her in horror and sci-fi films such as The Fog and Swamp Thing, and as Carol Traynor in the series Maude. She also voiced Catwoman in various Batman series.

 22 
Patch Adams
(Physician)
Patch Adams
16
Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: May 28, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.

Patch Adams is an American physician, clown, comedian, author, and social activist. Credited with founding the Gesundheit! Institute, Adams advocates an alternative health care model. He also organizes volunteers who travel to various countries every year in order to bring a smile to the faces of patients, orphans, and other people.

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Al Michaels
(Sportscaster)
Al Michaels
2
Birthdate: November 12, 1944
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Brenda Lee
(Singer-Songwriter Known for Her 1960 Hit 'I’m Sorry' and 1958’s 'Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree')
Brenda Lee
10
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: December 11, 1944
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Brenda Lee is a singer best-known for performing country music and pop. One of the earliest pop singers to enjoy a contemporary international following, Lee was among the most-charted singers during the 1960s. A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Lee is the only female performer to be inducted into both the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.

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Anne Murray
(The First Canadian Female Solo Singer to Reach No. 1 on the U.S. Charts)
Anne Murray
12
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: June 20, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Springhill, Canada
Canadian singer Anne Murray became the first Canadian female solo artist with No. 1 tracks on the American charts and the first to get a “gold” certification. The four-time Grammy-winning artist is best known for hits such as Snowbird and is part of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Bianca Jagger
(Nicaraguan Social and Human Rights Advocate & Wife of Singer Mick Jagger)
Bianca Jagger
15
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: May 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Managua, Nicaragua

Bianca Jagger is a Nicaraguan social rights advocate. She is credited with founding the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation, where she is currently serving as the chairperson. For her work as a humanitarian, Jagger has received several awards, including the Champion of Justice Award. A former actress, Jagger appeared in many movies and TV shows throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

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Björn Ulvaeus
(Composer, Pop Singer and a Member of the Musical Group 'Abba')
Björn Ulvaeus
23
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: April 25, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden

Singer and songwriter Björn Ulvaeus is perhaps best known as a member of the ABBA, one of the most successful musical groups of all time. Equally famous as a co-composer and co-producer of several films and musicals, he is currently serving as the President of CISAC, trying to ensure that creators are fairly compensated and properly credited for their works.

 28 
Rita Coolidge
(Musician)
Rita Coolidge
6
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lafayette, Tennessee, United States
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Dirk Benedict
7
Birthdate: March 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Helena, Montana, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 30 
Stephen Stills
(Singer-songwriter)
Stephen Stills
10
Birthdate: January 3, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
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Dennis Franz
5
Birthdate: October 28, 1944
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Maywood, Illinois, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Ritchie Blackmore
(Guitarist, Songwriter)
Ritchie Blackmore
6
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: April 14, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 33 
Timothy Lee Reid
(American Actor, Comedian and Film Director Known for His TV Series ‘Wkrp in Cincinnati’ and ‘Simon & Simon’)
Timothy Lee Reid
2
Birthdate: December 19, 1944
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Timothy Lee Reid, popularly known as Tim Reid, is an American actor and director. He is known for playing important roles in popular TV series, such as Venus Flytrap, Simon & Simon, and That '70s Show. The founder of Legacy Media Institute, Reid aims at bringing together leading professionals, young men and women, and outstanding actors through his non-profit organization.

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Swoosie Kurtz
(Actress)
Swoosie Kurtz
14
Birthdate: September 6, 1944
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Swoosie Kurtz is an American actress who has received prestigious awards, such as Tony Awards and Primetime Emmy Award in a career spanning more than half a century. Over the years, she has contributed immensely to the success of several popular TV series, such as Carol and Company.

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G. W. Bailey
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Luther Rizzo’ in TV Series ‘M*A*S*H’)
G. W. Bailey
10
Birthdate: August 27, 1944
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Port Arthur, Texas, United States
G.W. Bailey is best known as Luther Rizzo from the series M*A*S*H and as Thaddeus Harris from the Police Academy film franchise. Fans also loved him as Louie Provenza in The Closer and its spinoff series, Major Crimes. He has been associated with charities that help children with cancer.
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Michael Buffer
(Announcer)
Michael Buffer
6
Birthdate: November 2, 1944
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Michael Buffer is an American ring announcer for professional wrestling and boxing matches. He is credited with pioneering an announcing style which involves a distinctive rolling of certain letters. He is also famous for popularizing catchphrases, such as Let's get ready to rumble. Michael Buffer has also appeared in popular talks shows like Late Night with David Letterman.

 37 
Larry Ellison
(Co-Founder of Oracle)
Larry Ellison
4
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: August 17, 1944
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison was Forbes’s sixth-wealthiest person in the world in 2019. He has been associated with Apple and Tesla, too. He once owned the world’s 12th-largest yacht. He is a certified pilot and also owns a tennis facility. A devoted philanthropist, he has taken The Giving Pledge.
 38 
Lorne Michaels
(Creator and Producer of 'Saturday Night Live')
Lorne Michaels
7
Birthdate: November 17, 1944
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Lorne Michaels is a Canadian-American television producer, comedian, and screenwriter. He is credited with creating and producing one of the most popular American TV sketch comedy and variety shows, Saturday Night Live. With 91 nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards under his belt, Lorne Michaels holds the record for having the most nominations by an individual in the award show's history.

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Raila Odinga
(Former Prime Minister of Kenya)
Raila Odinga
14
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 7, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Maseno

Raila Odinga is a Kenyan politician who has been the Leader of Opposition since 2013. From 2008 to 2013, Odinga served as the prime minister of Kenya. Before becoming the prime minister, Raila Odinga served as the Minister for Roads, Public Works, and Housing. At the African Union Commission in 2018, he was appointed High Representative for Infrastructure Development.

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Burt Ward
(Actor)
Burt Ward
4
Birthdate: July 6, 1945
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 41 
Gabe Kaplan
(Comedian, Actor, Professional Poker Player)
Gabe Kaplan
9
Birthdate: March 31, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 42 
Joanna Cassidy
11
Birthdate: August 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 43 
Barry Bostwick
(Actor)
Barry Bostwick
2
Birthdate: February 24, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, USA
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 44 
Ben Stein
(Writer, Actor, Lawyer)
Ben Stein
9
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 25, 1944
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Ben Stein initially worked as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He then plunged into the entertainment world, starring in films such as Ferris Bueller's Day Off and hosting shows such as Win Ben Stein's Money. He also appeared as Arthur Neuman in The Mask franchise.
 45 
Alana Stewart
(Actress)
Alana Stewart
14
Birthdate: May 18, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 46 
Younan Nowzaradan
(Specializes in vascular surgery and bariatric surgery.)
Younan Nowzaradan
3
Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: October 11, 1944
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Tehran, Pahlavi Iran Imperial State of Iran
 47 
Walt Frazier
(Former basketball player at point guard who helped the Knicks win NBA Championships in 1970 and 1973)
Walt Frazier
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 29, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 48 
Tony La Russa
(Baseball player)
Tony La Russa
7
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 4, 1944
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 49 
George Dzundza
3
Birthdate: July 19, 1945
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rosenheim, Germany
Known to fans as Max Greevy from Season 1 of Law & Order, George Dzundza left the show when he realized it would not focus solely on his character. He was born to a Polish father and a Ukrainian mother and had spent his initial years in a refugee camp.
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Azim Premji
(Business Tycoon)
Azim Premji
10
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: July 24, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Karachi

Business magnate Azim Premji revolutionized the Indian software industry with Wipro Limited. Twice listed to Time 100, he transformed his vegetable oil and soap manufacturing company to a leading IT solutions brand, through marked diversification. He owns a non-profit foundation and is the first Indian to join The Giving Pledge.