85 Years Old Males

The list of famous 85 year old males includes Ronald Williams, Carmine Persico, George Wells Beadle, Hermann Hesse, Dale Chihuly. Famous males featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, poets and novelists and from other domains of life. This list of 85 Year Old includes people from United States, England, Germany & France and many more countries.
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 1 
Bob Dylan
(One of the Greatest Songwriters of All Time)
Bob Dylan
113
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 24, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Singer-songwriter and author, Bob Dylan, is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Active in the music industry for almost six decades, he is a major pop culture icon who introduced a range of political, social, and literary influences to pop music. He is a Nobel laureate and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

 2 
Hayao Miyazaki
(One of the Most Accomplished Filmmakers in the History of Animation)
Hayao Miyazaki
74
Birthdate: January 5, 1941
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Bunkyo City, Tokyo, Japan

Considered one of the most prominent filmmakers in the history of animated films, Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator and manga artist. A co-founder of Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki has gained worldwide acclaim as a maker of animated films and a masterful storyteller. Miyazaki has served as an inspiration to several world-renowned animators and directors, including James Cameron and Wes Anderson.

 3 
Neil Diamond
(Singer-songwriter Known for the Hit Song 'Sweet Caroline')
Neil Diamond
28
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 24, 1941
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Neil Diamond has sold more than 125 million records and has had 10 Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary chart-topping singles. The Lifetime Achievement Grammy-winner was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His song Sweet Caroline was preserved in the National Recording Registry for being culturally relevant.
 4 
Paul Simon
(American Singer-Songwriter)
Paul Simon
37
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 13, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States

One half of the popular musical duo Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon is a singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists and songwriters of all time. His career, which has spanned more than 60 years, has been so influential that Time named him among the 100 People Who Shaped the World in 2006.

 5 
Paul Anka
(Known for His Signature Hit Songs "Diana", "Lonely Boy", "Put Your Head on My Shoulder")
Paul Anka
14
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 30, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Ottawa, Canada

Paul Anka is a Canadian-American actor and singer-songwriter. As a songwriter, he has contributed to the success of popular musicians, such as Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jackson. He has also contributed to the theme of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Also known for his business ventures, Anka is credited with opening the popular restaurant and club, Jubilation.

 6 
Bernie Sanders
(United States Senator from Vermont)
Bernie Sanders
74
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: September 8, 1941
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States

The current junior US Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders is the longest-serving nonpartisan politician in the history of the United States Congress. Sanders is an ardent advocate of progressive policies and is well-known for his opposition to neoliberalism and economic inequality. He also supports paid parental leave, universal and single-payer healthcare, and labor rights.

 7 
Nick Nolte
(American Actor Best Known for His Films: ‘The Prince of Tides’, ‘Affliction’ and ‘Warrior')
Nick Nolte
18
Birthdate: February 8, 1941
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Nick Nolte, once a model, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1992. He is known for his Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated role in The Prince of Tides. Fans adored him as Kuiil in The Mandalorian and in the films Affliction and Warrior. He has struggled with substance abuse.

 8 
Sam Waterston
(Best Known for His Iconic Role as ‘Jack McCoy’ on the NBC TV Series “Law & Order”)
Sam Waterston
11
Birthdate: November 15, 1940
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Sam Waterston is an American actor, director, and producer. He is popular for his contribution across all three major acting mediums. An active humanitarian, Sam Waterston works closely with organizations, such as Meals on Wheels, Refugees International, Oceana, and The United Way. In 2012, he was honored with the Goodermote Humanitarian Award for his support of refugees.

 9 
Stacy Keach
9
Birthdate: June 2, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia, United States

Stacy Keach is an American actor best known for playing the popular fictional detective Mike Hammer in several stand-alone television films and television series. Renowned for his soothing voice, Stacy Keach has also gained popularity as a voice actor and narrator. Also known for his contributions to theatre, Stacy Keach was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2015.

 10 
Richard Dawkins
(British Evolutionary Biologist Who Contends that a Supernatural Creator Almost Certainly Does Not Exist)
Richard Dawkins
15
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: March 26, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya

Richard Dawkins is a British ethologist, author, and evolutionary biologist. He first achieved popularity after publishing his book, The Selfish Gene, which is credited with popularizing the gene selection theory. The book is also credited with introducing the term meme. In 2006, he established the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science to promote secularism and scientific literacy.

 11 
Mike Love
(Singer-Songwriter and Co-Founder of the Rock Band 'The Beach Boys')
Mike Love
8
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: March 15, 1941
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: California, United States

Mike Love is an American singer-songwriter. He is credited with co-founding the popular rock band, The Beach Boys. Over the years, Love has contributed to the success of the band as one of their main vocalists and lyricists. Although his lyrics reflected the youth culture throughout the 1960s, they started accommodating themes like meditation after he started practicing Transcendental Meditation.

 12 
Jesse Jackson
(United States Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997)
Jesse Jackson
60
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: October 8, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Civil rights activist and politician Jesse Jackson, father of former U.S. representative Jesse Jackson Jr., is also a Baptist minister. He has been a shadow U.S. senator from the District of Columbia and established organizations that merged into the non-profit Rainbow/PUSH. He also hosted CNN’s Both Sides with Jesse Jackson.
 13 
Robert Kraft
(Businessman, Chairman and CEO of the 'Kraft Group')
Robert Kraft
33
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: June 5, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Robert Kraft is an American businessman and the chief executive officer and chairman of the popular diversified holding company, The Kraft Group. A sports enthusiast, Kraft owns the Gillette Stadium, NFL's New England Patriots, and MLS' New England Revolution. Also a well-known philanthropist, Robert Kraft has donated millions of dollars to various causes, such as healthcare, education, and youth sports.   

 14 
Robert Pine
(Best Known for His Role as ‘Sgt. Joseph Getraer’ in the TV Series ‘CHiPs’)
Robert Pine
4
Birthdate: July 10, 1941
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Robert Pine is an American actor best known for playing Sgt. Joseph Getraer in the popular crime drama television series, CHiPs. Apart from acting, Robert Pine also enjoyed riding horses, which he learnt upon his arrival to Hollywood in 1964 as he was often cast in Western movies at that time.

 15 
Terry Gilliam
(Film director, Screenwriter, Actor, Animator, Film actor)
Terry Gilliam
18
Birthdate: November 22, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Minneapolis
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 16 
Chuck Woolery
(Game show host)
Chuck Woolery
10
Birthdate: March 16, 1941
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 17 
Aaron Neville
(Singer & Musician)
Aaron Neville
17
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 24, 1941
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 18 
Peter Coyote
(Actor, Screenwriter, Director)
Peter Coyote
10
Birthdate: October 10, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States

Peter Coyote is known for his performances in movies such as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Erin Brockovich, and A Walk to Remember. He became the first Academy Award announcer to appear on camera. He has delivered Emmy-winning narration in the documentary series The Pacific Century and The Roosevelts.

 19 
Placido Domingo
(Spanish Opera Singer, Conductor and Part of 'The Three Tenors' Operatic Singing Group)
Placido Domingo
13
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 21, 1941
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

Spanish opera singer and conductor Plácido Domingo has performed in a variety of languages, such as English, Italian, French, Spanish, and German. The winner of nine Grammys and five Latin Grammys, he later performed as part of The Three Tenors, with legends Luciano Pavarotti and José Carreras, releasing bestselling albums.

 20 
Bob Knight
(Basketball coach)
Bob Knight
17
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 25, 1940
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Massillon, Ohio, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
 21 
Chubby Checker
(Singer)
Chubby Checker
2
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 3, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Andrews
 22 
Bill Parcells
(American Football Coach)
Bill Parcells
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 22, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Englewood, New Jersey, United States
 23 
Peter Cullen
(Canadian-American Voice Actor)
Peter Cullen
7
Birthdate: July 28, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Montreal, Québec, Canada
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 24 
Eric Braeden
(Actor)
Eric Braeden
3
Birthdate: April 3, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Bredenbek, Germany
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 25 
Michael Moriarty
4
Birthdate: April 5, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 26 
Eric Burdon
(Singer, Actor, Songwriter, Singer-songwriter, Musician)
Eric Burdon
8
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 11, 1941
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 27 
Ronald Isley
(Recording artist)
Ronald Isley
4
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 21, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
 28 
Dale Chihuly
(Glass Artist)
Dale Chihuly
12
Birthdate: September 20, 1941
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
 29 
Joe Flaherty
(Actor)
Joe Flaherty
0
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 21, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 30 
Joe Gibbs
(American football coach)
Joe Gibbs
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 25, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mocksville, North Carolina, USA
 31 
Marv Albert
(Sports commentator)
Marv Albert
12
Birthdate: June 12, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 32 
Gregory Sierra
(Actor)
Gregory Sierra
3
Birthdate: January 25, 1941
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 33 
James Mitchum
(Actor)
James Mitchum
4
Birthdate: May 8, 1941
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 34 
George Will
(Political Commentator and Author)
George Will
9
Birthdate: May 4, 1941
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Champaign, Illinois
 35 
Jürgen Prochnow
(German-American Actor)
Jürgen Prochnow
3
Birthdate: June 10, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Berlin, Germany
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 36 
Dr. Demento
(Disc jockey, Musicologist, Radio personality)
Dr. Demento
5
Birthdate: April 2, 1941
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Minneapolis
 37 
Tim McCarver
(Sportscaster)
Tim McCarver
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 16, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 38 
Bobby Cox
(Baseball Player, Manager)
Bobby Cox
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 21, 1941
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
 39 
David Hattersley Warner
(English Actor)
David Hattersley Warner
7
Birthdate: July 29, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Manchester, Lancashire, England
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 40 
Ibrahim Babangida
(Eighth President of Nigeria)
Ibrahim Babangida
5
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: August 17, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Minna, Nigeria
Ibrahim Babangida is a Nigerian former politician and Army general. He is best known for his service as the eighth President of Nigeria from 1985 to 1993. An influential politician, Ibrahim Babangida also served as the Chief of Army Staff from 1 January 1984 to 26 August 1985.
 41 
James Burrows
(Director)
James Burrows
0
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 30, 1940
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
 42 
George Clinton
(Funk Musician, Singer, Record Producer)
George Clinton
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 22, 1941
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States
 43 
Bobby Goldsboro
(Singer-songwriter)
Bobby Goldsboro
4
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: January 18, 1941
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Marianna, Florida, United States
 44 
John C. Malone
(CEO of 'Tele-Communications Inc.')
John C. Malone
6
Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: March 7, 1941
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Milford, Connecticut, United States

Billionaire businessman John C. Malone is currently the chairman of Liberty Media, Liberty Global, and Qurate Retail Group. Previously, he was the CEO of Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI). He is also believed to be the largest private landowner in USA. He established the Malone Family Foundation and has given away millions of dollars in charity, especially to educational institutions. 

 45 
Steve Cropper
(Record producer, Guitarist, Songwriter)
Steve Cropper
3
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: October 21, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Dora
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 46 
Adrian Lyne
(Film director)
Adrian Lyne
1
Birthdate: March 4, 1941
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Peterborough
 47 
John Alderton
(Actor)
John Alderton
5
Birthdate: November 27, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 48 
Goh Chok Tong
(2nd Prime Minister of Singapore (1990 - 2004))
Goh Chok Tong
6
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: May 20, 1941
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Singapore

Goh Chok Tong is a Singaporean former politician best known for his service as the second Prime Minister of Singapore from 28 November 1990 to 12 August 2004. An important politician, Goh also served as the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence, Minister for Health, and Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore during his illustrious career.

 49 
Paul Tagliabue
(Former Commissioner of the National Football League)
Paul Tagliabue
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 24, 1940
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue was initially a lawyer who had worked with Covington & Burling. He is also part of the board of directors of Georgetown University and the Latin American retailer Netshoes. Apart from investing in business and higher education, he also participates in global public policy discussions.

 50 
Wolfgang Petersen
(Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter)
Wolfgang Petersen
1
Birthdate: March 14, 1941
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Emden

Wolfgang Petersen is a German film producer, director, and screenwriter. One of the most popular and critically acclaimed German filmmakers of all time, Petersen is credited with directing successful films like In the Line of Fire, Troy, and Outbreak. His 1981 West German war film Das Boot earned him two Academy Award nominations.