87 Years Old Males

The list of famous 87 year old males includes Ayatollah Khomeini, Pope Francis, Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Bill Cosby. Famous males featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, novelists and educators and from other domains of life. This list of 87 Year Old includes people from United States, England, Germany & France and many more countries.
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 1 
Morgan Freeman
(One of the Best Actors of His Generation Noted for His Distinctive Deep Voice)
Morgan Freeman
60
Birthdate: June 1, 1937
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Prominent character actor, Morgan Freeman, has appeared in a range of film genres playing versatile roles. He is known for his distinctive deep voice. In a career spanning over half a century, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. Besides acting, he is an advocate of environmental causes.

 2 
Jack Nicholson
(The Most Nominated Male Actor in the History of Academy Awards)
Jack Nicholson
48
Birthdate: April 22, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Neptune City, New Jersey, United States

From being a stage and B movie actor, Jack Nicholson went on to become one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors and a huge star. The three time Academy award winning legendary actor has, in his six decades career, delivered performances that have become iconic. His notable performances include One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and As Good as It Gets.

 3 
Charles Robert Redford Jr.
(Actor, Director and the Founder of the ‘Sundance Film Festival’)
Charles Robert Redford Jr.
27
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: August 18, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States

Charles Robert Redford Jr. is a retired actor, activist, and director. He is credited with founding the Sundance Film Festival and was named in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2014. For his contributions to arts, Charles Robert Redford Jr. was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.

 4 
Billy Dee Williams
(Best Known for His Role of 'Lando Calrissian' in the 'Star Wars' Film Franchise)
Billy Dee Williams
6
Birthdate: April 6, 1937
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Actor, voice actor, and artist Billy Dee Williams first rose to fame for his role in the Star Wars franchise in the early 1980s. Making his Broadway theater debut as a child actor, he went on to pursue a career as an artist. Eventually, he started acting again and achieved success as both an actor and an artist.

 5 
David Hockney
(Painter)
David Hockney
50
Listed In: Photographers
Birthdate: July 9, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bradford

Painter, photographer, printmaker, and stage designer David Hockney is best known for his works such as Portrait of an Artist, which became the most expensive piece of art by a living artist ever auctioned, at $90 million. His works have explored themes such as homosexuality. He has synesthesia, too.

 6 
George Takei
(Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Hikaru Sulu’ in the 'Star Trek' TV Series and Films)
George Takei
54
Birthdate: April 20, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
George Takei is best known as Hikaru Sulu from the series Star Trek and later reprised the role in several Star Trek films. He initially did voice work for English-dubbed Japanese movies. A vocal LGBT rights activist, he himself is gay. His Facebook page has a huge fan base.
 7 
Hector Elizondo
(Known for His Roles in Series: ‘Chicago Hope’, ‘Last Man Standing’ and Films: 'Pretty Woman', 'The Princess Diaries')
Hector Elizondo
2
Birthdate: December 22, 1936
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Hector Elizondo is best known for his Emmy-winning role of Phillip Watters in Chicago Hope. He also earned a Golden Globe nomination for his supporting role in Pretty Woman and won an Obie Award for the play Steambath. He also voiced Bane in the film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman.

 8 
Warren Beatty
(Only Perosn to be Nominated at the Oscars Twice for Acting, Directing, Writing and Producing his Movies 'Heaven Can Wait' and 'Reds')
Warren Beatty
19
Birthdate: March 30, 1937
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States

One of the most acclaimed and celebrated American filmmakers of all time, Warren Beatty has received 15 Oscar nominations as actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He has also been involved in politics as a supporter of the Democratic Party; he played an important role in organizing fundraising for George McGovern's presidential campaign. He is also known for his Casanova image.

 9 
Richard Petty
(The Most Accomplished Driver in the History of Stock Car Racing)
Richard Petty
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 2, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Level Cross, North Carolina, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 10 
Lou Holtz
( Former American Football Player, Coach, and Analyst)
Lou Holtz
10
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 6, 1937
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Follansbee, West Virginia, United States

Lou Holtz has been the head football coach of teams such as the New York Jets. He led Notre Dame to be the national champions. Holtz became the only coach to guide four programs to the final top 20. The College Football Hall of Famer later became an ESPN analyst.

 11 
Garrett Morris
(Actor & Comedian Who Was Part of the Original Cast of the Sketch Comedy Program 'Saturday Night Live')
Garrett Morris
7
Birthdate: February 1, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Garrett Morris is best known as part of Saturday Night Live, where he played characters such as Chico Escuela and the News for the Hard of Hearing translator. He also played Uncle Junior on The Jamie Foxx Show and Earl Washington in 2 Broke Girls.
 12 
Don Everly
(Singer)
Don Everly
9
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: February 1, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Brownie, Kentucky, United States
 13 
Dick Cavett
(Comedian & Former Talk Show Host Notable for His Conversational Style and In-depth Discussions)
Dick Cavett
16
Birthdate: November 19, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Gibbon, Nebraska, United States

Dick Cavett is an American comedian, television personality, and former talk show host. For five decades, Cavett made frequent appearances on the United State's nationally broadcast television. In 2020, Stephen Colbert on his TV show, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, acknowledged that Dick Cavett had served as a major influence due to his conversational style. 

 14 
Harald V of Norway
(King of Norway)
Harald V of Norway
23
Birthdate: February 21, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Skaugum, Norway

Harald V of Norway ascended the throne after the demise of his father, King Olav V. A sports enthusiast, he represented Norway in sailing at three Olympic Games. He also became a patron of World Sailing. The King is an admiral, the Supreme Commander of the Norwegian Armed Forces and a four-star general.

 15 
Bill Wyman
(Musician and Singer)
Bill Wyman
11
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 24, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lewisham
Bill Wyman is known as the bassist for the iconic band The Rolling Stones. He later formed the band Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. He is a skilled photographer who has exhibited his work. He has also written several books, including one on archaeology. He has also patented a metal detector.
 16 
Buddy Guy
(American Blues Musician Who Was a Prolific Performer from 1950s Until Well Into 21st Century)
Buddy Guy
15
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: July 30, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lettsworth, Louisiana, United States
 17 
Walter Koenig
(Actor who starred in the original Stark Trek TV series)
Walter Koenig
8
Birthdate: September 14, 1936
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 18 
Pope Francis
(Pope, Head of the Catholic church (Since 2013))
Pope Francis
80
Birthdate: December 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pope Francis is the sovereign of the Vatican City and head of the Catholic Church. He is the first Jesuit pope and first non-European pope since Pope Gregory III. Often praised for having a comparatively less formal approach, Pope Francis is popular for his humility, international visibility, and concern for the poor.

 19 
Olusegun Obasanjo
(Former President of Nigeria)
Olusegun Obasanjo
11
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: March 5, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Abeokuta, British Nigeria
Initially a teacher, Olusegun Obasanjo had joined the army as he could not afford college. The People’s Democratic Party leader became the military ruler of Nigeria in 1976 but later handed over his powers to a democratic government. He also became the president 2 decades later. 
 20 
Brian Blessed
8
Birthdate: October 9, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mexborough, Yorkshire, England
Brian Blessed has voiced popular characters on shows such as Family Guy and Peppa Pig and in films such as Star Wars: Episode I. A talented stage actor, he has appeared in productions of Macbeth and Hamlet, and the original Cats. The OBE honoree is also an avid animal lover. 
 21 
Tom Stoppard
(Playwright)
Tom Stoppard
5
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: July 3, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Zlín, Czechoslovakia
Born in Czechoslovakia, legendary playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard had lost his father in the Japanese invasion of Singapore during World War II. The five-time Tony winner is best known for the absurdist tragicomedy Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. He also co-wrote the Academy Award-winning screenplay of Shakespeare in Love.
 22 
Dick Vermeil
(American Football coacher)
Dick Vermeil
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 30, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Calistoga, California, USA
 23 
Gary Lockwood
0
Birthdate: February 21, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 24 
Sir Garfield Sobers
(One of the finest all-rounders in cricket)
Sir Garfield Sobers
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 28, 1936
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Bridgetown, Barbados

Sir Garfield Sobers is a former cricket player who represented the West Indies cricket team during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Renowned for his all-round abilities, Sobers is regarded as the greatest all-rounder of all time. He is also considered one of the greatest cricketers ever. In 2009, he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

 25 
Bobby Seale
(Political Activist Who Co-founded the Black Panther Party)
Bobby Seale
14
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: October 22, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Liberty, Texas, United States
 26 
Tom Smothers
(Comedians)
Tom Smothers
1
Birthdate: February 2, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 27 
Gary Hart
(Politician)
Gary Hart
9
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: November 28, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ottawa, Kansas, United States
 28 
Brooks Robinson
(Baseball player)
Brooks Robinson
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 18, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 29 
Tom Osborne
(American Football Player, Coach)
Tom Osborne
46
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 23, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hastings, Nebraska, United States
 30 
Edward Fox
(Actor)
Edward Fox
3
Birthdate: April 13, 1937
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Chelsea, London, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 31 
Tom Flores
(Former American Football Coach and Quarterback)
Tom Flores
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 21, 1937
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Fresno, California, United States

American quarterback Tom Flores had an illustrious career with teams such as the Oakland Raiders and the Buffalo Bills. He later became one of only 2 people to become a Super Bowl champion as a player, a head coach, and an assistant coach. He has also worked as a Raiders radio announcer.

 32 
Trini Lopez
(Singer)
Trini Lopez
0
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 15, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
 33 
Roger Penske
(American Businessman and Retired Professional Auto Racing Driver)
Roger Penske
0
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 20, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States

The founder-chairman of the transportation company Penske Corporation, Roger Penske, apart from being an entrepreneur, is also a former race-car driver. The self-made auto magnate was also named to the Forbes Billionaires 2021 list and owns auto-racing companies such as Team Penske, IndyCar, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

 34 
Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
(Prince of Kuwait)
Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
5
Birthdate: June 25, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kuwait City
 35 
Frank Caprio
(Judge, Television presenter)
Frank Caprio
1
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: November 24, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
 36 
Boris Spassky
(Russian Chess Grandmaster)
Boris Spassky
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 30, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Saint Petersburg, Russia

Boris Spassky is a Russian chess player who held the World Chess Championship title from 1969 to 1972. He was part of the famous World Chess Championship match in 1972 where he lost his championship title to Bobby Fischer of the United States. In Bobby Fischer's 2014 biopic Pawn Sacrifice, Boris Spassky is portrayed by American actor Isaac Liev Schreiber.

 37 
Thomas Pynchon
(Writer, Novelist, Essayist, Science fiction writer)
Thomas Pynchon
6
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 8, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Glen Cove

Thomas Pynchon initially joined Cornell to study engineering physics, but changed his major to English after a brief stint with the U.S. Army. A master of black humor, he soared to fame with novels such as The Crying of Lot 49 and Inherent Vice. He is media-shy and is rarely photographed.

 38 
Jay Rockefeller
(Former United States Senator from West Virginia (1985 - 2015))
Jay Rockefeller
15
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: June 18, 1937
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States

Jay Rockefeller has been the U.S. senator from West Virginia from 1985 to 2015. He has also chaired the Senate Commerce Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee. He is the great-grandson of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, and became the first Democrat in a prominently Republican household.

 39 
Steve Reich
(Composer)
Steve Reich
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: October 3, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New York City
 40 
Tommy Steele
(English Singer Who is Regarded as Britain's First Teen Idol and Rock and Roll Star)
Tommy Steele
1
Listed In: Dancers
Birthdate: December 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bermondsey

Tommy Steele is an English singer, actor, sculptor, and writer. Widely regarded as an important entertainer, Steele is considered Britain's first rock and roll star and teen idol. His rise to stardom was dramatized in the 1957 film The Tommy Steele Story, where he appeared as himself. Tommy Steele remains an active performer to this day.  

 41 
Ron Carter
(Musician)
Ron Carter
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 4, 1937
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ferndale, Michigan, U.S.
 42 
Majid Samii
(Iranian Neurosurgeon and Medical scientist who has won multiple awards for his work)
Majid Samii
8
Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: June 19, 1937
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Tehran, Iran
 43 
Roy Emerson
(Australian Former Tennis Player Who Won a Record 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles)
Roy Emerson
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 3, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Blackbutt, Australia

Roy Emerson is a former tennis player from Australia. A former world No. 1, Emerson won 16 Grand Slam doubles titles and 12 Grand Slam singles titles, which includes a career Grand Slam in both singles and doubles. Emerson went on to achieve another career Grand Slam, becoming the first man to complete a double career Grand Slam in singles.

 44 
George Raveling
(Basketball player, Basketball coach)
George Raveling
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 27, 1937
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
 45 
Bill Mazeroski
(Baseball player)
Bill Mazeroski
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 5, 1936
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
 46 
Peter Bowles
(Actor)
Peter Bowles
0
Birthdate: October 16, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: London, England
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 47 
Anna Hazare
(Social Activist)
Anna Hazare
4
Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: June 15, 1937
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India

Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist known for his efforts to improve rural places in India. His contribution to the development of Ralegan Siddhi earned him the Padma Bhushan in 1992. He is also known for his fight against corruption; he went on a hunger strike in 2011 to exert pressure on the government to enact an anti-corruption law.

 48 
Bob Schieffer
(American Television Journalist)
Bob Schieffer
2
Birthdate: February 25, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 49 
Bob Graham
(Politician)
Bob Graham
1
Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: November 9, 1936
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Coral Gables, Florida, USA
 50 
Bobby Beathard
(American football player)
Bobby Beathard
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 24, 1937
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Zanesville, Ohio, United States

Bobby Beathard is an American retired football executive who served as the general manager for Washington Redskins (1978–1988) and San Diego Chargers (1990–2000). In 2018, Beathard was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.