The Oldest Living Celebrities in 2023 (2023)

There are some celebrities who seem like they've been around forever—and in some cases, that's because their lives have actually spanned an entire century. But you still may be surprised to learn their actual ages. Dick Van Dyke performed one of his best known film roles—Bert in Mary Poppins—nearly 60 years ago. But, did you realize that he's now 97 years old? Eva Marie Saint won an Academy Award all the way back in 1955 for her role in On the Waterfront. This year, she'll turn 99. Read on to learn more about those two stars and six more of the oldest celebrities still alive in 2023.

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David Attenborough, 96

Birthday: May 8, 1926

First on our list is David Attenborough. The English natural historian and TV producer will turn 97 years old this year. Also a TV host, he's famous for narrating the BBC series Planet Earth. Most recently, Attenborough published his book A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Futureand released the accompanying documentary David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planetin 2020.

In a 2020 interview with 60 Minutes, Attenborough was asked what in life he would do over again, and he gave a poetic answer. "First time seeing the coral reef, watching a humming bird, sitting alongside a gorilla, holding my first born baby," he said. In the same interview, he was asked if he was scared of death. "No, not of the process," he responded. "I'd just like it to be a quick process, thank you very much."

7

Dick Van Dyke, 97

Birthday: Dec. 13, 1925

Dick Van Dyke is now 97 years old, and he's still more active than many people half his age. The dancer and actor is an icon for movies including Chitty Chitty Bang BangandMary Poppins, and for his TV series, The Dick Van Dyke Show. In 2018, he made a cameo in the movie Mary Poppins Returns and even performed a dance number on a desk. Also in 2018, he was in Buttons: A Christmas Film, and in 2020 he was in two episodes of the show Kidding.

In an interview with CBS This Morning in 2021, Van Dyke showed off his workout routine and his plans to make it to his centennial birthday. "I'm looking forward to 100," he said. "George Burnsmade it, and I'm gonna do it too."

6

Jimmy Carter, 98

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Birthday: Oct. 1, 1924

At 98, former president Jimmy Carter is the oldest living ex-president and the longest-living one, too.On Feb. 18, it was announced that the 39th president "decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention" following a "series of short hospital stays."

Carter has opened up about staying busy into his later years, including continuing to build homes with Habitat for Humanity. He also released a book titled Faith in 2018.

"I was an avid runner until I was 80 and my knees gave out. I have two new knees, and those have worked well. Now I swim regularly at home and when I travel. I'm active around the house, and with painting and woodworking," hetoldThe Washington Post(via Insider) in 2013.

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Eva Marie Saint, 98

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Birthday: July 4, 1924

Eva Marie Saint starred in classic films including North by Northwest and On the Waterfront. For her role in the latter, opposite Marlon Brando, she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Saint's most recent live-action role was in 2014's Winter's Tale and the same year, she lent her voice to the animated series The Legend of Korra. In 2021, she did more voicework on the podcast series The Pack Podcast.

Saint reflected on her acting career in a 2014 interview with NPR. "The longer you live, I believe, you learn so much about life that you have more to give," she said. "It's interesting, people say how, when you watch a film, how do you feel about it? What do you remember? And do you like watching the film? Well, after it's been several years, many years, it's almost another person up on the screen."

4

Bob Barker, 99

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Birthday: Dec. 12, 1923

Bob Barker was a TV staple as the host ofThe Price Is Right, which he emceed from 1972 to 2007. Before that, he spent nearly 20 years hosting another game show, Truth or Consequences.He's also known for his advocacy for animals.

In 2021, Barker looked back on his time on the daytime game show in honor of its 50th anniversary.

"I'm often asked what I loved most about my years with Price, and the first thing that pops to mind is … the money, of course!" Barker joked to People. "All kidding aside, there was much to love. I had the pleasure of working with a dedicated and talented cast and crew for 35 great years. Particularly close to my heart was the ability our vast popularity gave me to remind our entire audience daily about the importance of spaying and neutering your pets."

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Glynis Johns, 99

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Birthday: Oct. 5, 1923

British actor Glynis Johns had a career that spanned seven decades and saw her acting in films including Mary Poppins,While You Were Sleeping, andThe Sundowners, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also did theater, winning a Tony Award in 1973 for her performance in A Little Night Music. Herlast role was in the 1999 comedy Superstar.

In a 1991 interview with the Los Angeles Times when she was 67, Johns talked about returning to A Little Night Music in a different role.

"There's no point in acting at my age unless I'm going to feel that I'm stretching—or unless (I were) getting a million bucks a day," she said. "In classical theater in Europe, everybody plays all kinds of parts. Juliets go on to play the Nurses; they don't want to play Juliet again. I think we've got to remember to grab onto our perks, whatever is the good thing about each age. Each stage of life should be a progression."

2

Norman Lear, 100

Birthday: July 27, 1922

Legendary TV producer and writerNorman Lear joined the 100 club in 2022. He's celebrated for creating and working on classic shows including All in the Family,The Jeffersons,Good Times, andOne Day at a Time. And he's still working as a producer today. Recent projects include the 2021 documentary Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It and the Netflix reboot ofOne Day at a Time, which ended in 2020.

Lear shared some wise words in a video posted on Twitter for his 100th birthday.

"Every person who is seeing me now—some are seeing me within months of my saying this, some are likely to see this years after I have said this. But whenever all of you are seeing it, that will be the moment you're seeing it, as this is the moment I'm saying it," Lear says in the video. He continues, "And what that means to me is living in the moment. The moment between past and present or present and past. The moment between after and next. The hammock in the middle of after and next. The moment. Treasure it. Use it. With love."

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Caren Marsh-Doll, 103

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Birthday: April 6, 1919

Finally, at age 103, we have Caren Marsh-Doll. Marsh-Doll worked as an actor during the Golden Age of Hollywood but retired from the screen in the 1950s and became a dance teacher. Marsh-Doll is one of the few surviving people who worked on The Wizard of Oz—she was a stand-in for Judy Garland on that film and in Ziegfeld Girl. She also had an uncredited role in Gone with the Wind.In her later years, Marsh-Doll has attended festivals celebrating The Wizard of Oz.

In another unbelievable story from her life, Marsh-Doll was one of 13 survivors of a 1949 passenger plane crash. She shared what she gained from the situation speaking to Syracuse.com in 2011. "I'll tell you one thing I learned," she said. "I don't let myself get stressed out about anything. I don't worry about anything. Whatever comes, I just try to go with the flow."

FAQs

The Oldest Living Celebrities in 2023? ›

1. Elisabeth Waldo - Born June 1918. Elisabeth Waldo is thought of as the oldest living star. A violinist, composer and conductor, Elisabeth Waldo began her impressive musical career on her family's ranch in Washington State.

Who is currently the oldest living celebrity? ›

1. Elisabeth Waldo - Born June 1918. Elisabeth Waldo is thought of as the oldest living star. A violinist, composer and conductor, Elisabeth Waldo began her impressive musical career on her family's ranch in Washington State.

What celebrities live to be 100 years old? ›

List of centenarians (actors, filmmakers and entertainers)
NameLifespanAge
Gloria Dea1922–2023100
Olivia de Havilland1916–2020104
Suzy Delair1917–2020102
Rosine Delamare1911–2013101
115 more rows

What actor is almost 101 years old? ›

Olaf Pooley, at 101 years old, is the oldest living actor to have appeared on Star Trek.

What male actors are 70 years old? ›

50 Most Famous Actors Over 70
  1. Morgan Freeman.
  2. Robert De Niro.
  3. Harrison Ford.
  4. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
  5. Michael Caine.
  6. Sylvester Stallone.
  7. Al Pacino.
  8. Ian McKellen.
Sep 12, 2017

Who who is the first celebrity? ›

The subject of widespread public and media interest, Lillie Langtry made her debut in West End theatre in 1881 causing a sensation in London by becoming the first socialite to appear on stage. The following year she became the poster-girl for Pears Soap, becoming the first celebrity to endorse a commercial product.

Who was the first actor ever? ›

According to tradition, in 534 or 535 BC, Thespis astounded audiences by leaping on to the back of a wooden cart and reciting poetry as if he was the characters whose lines he was reading. In doing so he became the world's first actor, and it is from him that we get the world thespian.

Who is the most alive famous person in the world? ›

Dwayne Johnson is known as “The Rock” and is currently the most well-known person in the world. Dwayne, who was previously a WWE champion wrestler, is now an actor as well as a producer.

Why do famous people live so long? ›

Studies have shown that low-stress, relaxed lifestyles lead to increased lifespans. Celebs know the value of taking a little “me time.” They have the money to jet off to Bali or spend days at an expensive spa resort.

How many people have lived to 100? ›

USA number of centenarians.

Out of a US population of approximately 336,997,624, in 2021, there were 89,739 centenarians (age 100+) or a prevalence of 0.27%.

Which actor does not age? ›

These celebrities seriously do not age. We're talking about Jared Leto, Charlize Theron, Halle Berry, Pharrell Williams, Reese Witherspoon, Mario Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Paul Rudd and Will Smith who seem to be forever young!

Who is the oldest person to act in a movie? ›

At the age of 114, she appeared briefly in the 1990 film Vincent and Me as herself, making her the oldest person ever to appear in a motion picture. A documentary film about her life, entitled Beyond 120 Years with Jeanne Calment, in 1995.

Who is the oldest male celebrity? ›

The oldest living actor in Hollywood is 98 years old and he is...
  • Marsha Hunt and Larry Storch were the two oldest living actors in the world until they both died in 2022. ...
  • According to oldest.org, after Hunt and Storch, the next oldest actor on the list is Mike Nussbaum.
Oct 8, 2022

Who is 90 years old today? ›

Stars Turning 90 In 2023: Photos Of Celebs Celebrating Their 90th Birthdays This Year
  • 1 of 14. Stars Turning 90 This Year: Willie Nelson & More. Suzanne Cordeiro/Shutterstock. ...
  • 2 of 14. Carol Burnett. ...
  • 3 of 14. Quincy Jones. ...
  • 4 of 14. Michael Caine. ...
  • 5 of 14. Yoko Ono. ...
  • 6 of 14. Joan Collins. ...
  • 7 of 14. Kim Novak. ...
  • 8 of 14. Julie Newmar.

Who is the most famous old male actor? ›

10 Best Classic Hollywood Actors, According to the AFI
  • 8 James Cagney. ...
  • 7 Clark Gable. ...
  • 6 Henry Fonda. ...
  • 5 Fred Astaire. ...
  • 4 Marlon Brando. ...
  • 3 James Stewart. ...
  • 2 Cary Grant. ...
  • 1 Humphrey Bogart. Quite possibly the most recognizable actor from classic Hollywood, Humphrey Bogart built a career many would kill for.
Apr 14, 2023

Who is the #1 most popular celebrity? ›

fame is defined by the % of people who have heard of a person. Find out more
  1. 1 Beyoncé98%
  2. 2 Jim Carrey98%
  3. 3 Leonardo DiCaprio98%
  4. 4 Britney Spears98%
  5. 5 Angelina Jolie98%
  6. 6 Oprah Winfrey98%
  7. 7 Jennifer Lopez98%
  8. 8 Joe Biden98%

Who was the first female celebrity? ›

The first modern celebrity was born 175 years ago. How Sarah Bernhardt mastered her craft, dominated the media, and wrote the playbook for the famous people who came after her.

Who created being famous? ›

History. The term originates from an analysis of the media-dominated world called The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-events in America (1961), by historian and social theorist Daniel J. Boorstin. In it, he defined the celebrity as "a person who is known for his well-knownness".

Who was the first black actor? ›

Stepin Fetchit was the stage name of American comedian and film actor Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry. Perry parlayed the Fetchit persona into a successful film career, eventually becoming a millionaire, the first black actor in history to do so. He was also the first black actor to receive a screen credit.

Who got the first Hollywood star? ›

Official groundbreaking took place on February 8, 1960. On March 28, 1960, the first permanent star, director Stanley Kramer's, was completed on the easternmost end of the new Walk near the intersection of Hollywood and Gower.

Who was the first Hollywood celebrity? ›

The answer is Florence Annie Bridgwood—more commonly referred to as “Flo” Lawrence, or the “Biograph Girl.” Today, her name is one of the most recognizable in film history, but during most of her life spent in the limelight of fame, no one actually knew what to call her.

Who has the most recognized face in the world? ›

Queen Elizabeth II, the most famous face in the world: See her many portraits, depictions.

What famous people were born on this day? ›

  • Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736) ...
  • Jean-Paul Marat (1743-1793) ...
  • Queen Victoria (1819-1901) ...
  • Jan Smuts (1870-1950) ...
  • Suzanne Lenglen (1899-1938) ...
  • Jimmy Demaret (1910-1983) ...
  • Bob Dylan (82nd Birthday) ...
  • Roger Deakins (74th Birthday)

Is Jesus the most famous person in history? ›

With over two billion followers, Jesus Christ is of the most influential figures in history.

Who lives longer rich or poor? ›

It's not surprising that those with more wealth tend to live longer than those with less. If you have more money, you probably have access to better health care as well as more nutritious foods. You also have less stress from worrying about money, and stress is a factor in mortality, as well.

What is the most common age famous people died? ›

This cultural phenomenon, which came to be known as the "27 Club," attributes special significance to popular musicians, artists, actors, and other celebrities who died at age 27, often as a result of drug and alcohol abuse or violent means such as homicide, suicide, or transportation-related accidents.

Who is likely to live longer? ›

A new study of wild mammals has found considerable differences in life span and aging in various mammalian species. Among humans, women's life span is almost 8% on average longer than men's life span.

What are signs of longevity? ›

12 surprising signs you'll live to 100
  • You're the life of the party. ...
  • You run for 40 minutes a day. ...
  • 10 symptoms you shouldn't ignore. ...
  • You make every calorie count. ...
  • You had a baby later in life. ...
  • Your pulse beats 15 times in 15 seconds. ...
  • You don't snore. ...
  • You have a (relatively) flat belly after menopause.
Aug 14, 2009

How rare is it to live to 90? ›

At the end of the study, about 16 percent of the men and about 34 percent of the women survived to the age of 90. In fact, the authors found that women who were taller than 5 feet 9 inches were 31 percent more likely to reach 90, compared to those who were under 5 feet 3 inches.

Can a person live to be 200 years old? ›

These are natural changes that occur while aging. They cannot be stopped but it is possible to slow the rate of these processes. This can be done by changing one's lifestyle (diet, exercise, etc). The science of aging is not yet fully understood; therefore, it is difficult to determine an absolute limit of 200 years.

Who is the oldest black actor living today? ›

Sidney Poitier was the first black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Who is the oldest black actor alive? At 91, James Earl Jones is the oldest black actor alive.

What age is too late for acting? ›

The great thing about being an actor is that there is no age limit. There is no such thing as starting too early or starting too late. You can be discovered at age 12, age 18, age 40 or age 70! There are plenty of actors who didn't find success until later in life.

How can I age slower? ›

11 ways to reduce premature skin aging
  1. Protect your skin from the sun every day. ...
  2. Apply self-tanner rather than get a tan. ...
  3. If you smoke, stop. ...
  4. Avoid repetitive facial expressions. ...
  5. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. ...
  6. Drink less alcohol. ...
  7. Exercise most days of the week. ...
  8. Cleanse your skin gently.
Feb 24, 2021

Can you be an actor over 50? ›

With experience and acting chops, there are still plenty of opportunities in theater, TV, film, and commercials for the older actor.” In other words, there's no age limit.

Who is the oldest actress to appear in a movie? ›

Jeanne Louise Calment (France, 1875 - 1997), portrayed herself at the age of 114 in the film Vincent and Me (Can 1990) —a modern-day fantasy about a young girl who travels through time to the 19th Century to meet Van Gogh.

What is the golden age of acting? ›

The Golden Age Hollywood refers to the period of American cinema from the early 20th century to the 1950s. During this time, Hollywood became the center of the film industry and many actors, actresses, producers and directors became closely associated with it.

Who is the oldest man to father a child? ›

The website of the world record authority Guinness World Records lists the oldest father ever as Australian Les Colley (1898-1998), who allegedly fathered his ninth child at age 92 with a Fijian woman he met through a dating agency.

Who are the famous oldest child celebrities? ›

Famous eldest children include: Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, J.K. Rowling and Winston Churchill. And macho movie stars are First Born, too, including Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and all the actors who have played James Bond.

Who is the oldest living celebrity at 103? ›

Caren Marsh-Doll is currently one of the oldest actors in the world. She is 103 years old as of October 2022.

How much longer will a 90 year old live? ›

Today a person 90 years of age is expected to live on average another 4.6 years (versus 3.2 years in 1929–1931), and those who pass the century mark are projected to live another 2.3 years.

How many Americans live until 90? ›

The nation's 90-and-older population nearly tripled over the past three decades, reaching 1.9 million in 2010, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau and supported by the National Institute on Aging. Over the next four decades, this population is projected to more than quadruple.

How many 80 year olds will live to 90? ›

If you are an 80-year-old man, your long-term odds are not great. There is a 30 percent chance of making it to your 90th birthday, and only about 14 in 1,000 will see 100. Seventy-year-olds have a somewhat better prognosis.

Are there any 100 year old actors? ›

List of centenarians (actors, filmmakers and entertainers)
NameLifespanAge
Gloria Dea1922–2023100
Olivia de Havilland1916–2020104
Suzy Delair1917–2020102
Rosine Delamare1911–2013101
115 more rows

Who got the best male actor? ›

Academy Award for Best Actor
Most recent winnerBrendan Fraser The Whale (2022)
Most awardsDaniel Day-Lewis (3)
Most nominationsLaurence Olivier and Spencer Tracy (9)
Websiteoscars.org
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Who is still alive from Golden Age of Hollywood? ›

Actors born in the 1920s
ActorBirthDebut
Angela LansburyOctober 16, 1925 (1925-10-16) (age 97)1944
Carla BalendaNovember 22, 1925 (1925-11-22) (age 97)1944
Marcy McGuireFebruary 22, 1926 (1926-02-22) (age 97)1942
Marilyn KnowldenMay 12, 1926 (1926-05-12) (age 97)1931
50 more rows

Who is the oldest living American actor? ›

As of October 8, 2022, Nussbaum is the oldest actor in Hollywood. Nussbaum was born in 1923 to a Jewish family and grew up in Chicago. Some of his most famous roles are in the movies, Fatal Attraction (1987), Field of Dreams (1989), and Men in Black (1997).

Who was Queen of Hollywood Golden Age? ›

In the universe of Hollywood's limitless sky, few stars shone as brightly, brilliantly and, perhaps surprisingly, as long — a trailblazing trajectory of seven decades — as did Elizabeth Taylor.

What celebrity has 14 kids? ›

Mia Farrow is mom to 14 children.

What celebrity has the most kids? ›

Surprisingly, Mel Gibson has 9 children, Mia Farrow had a whopping 14. DMX has had addiction issues, but has managed to have 15 kids along the way. And of course, Bob Marley spread his love all over the world, mainly in Jamaica, as he had 11 kids.

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