Famous Names aged 59 Page 4

TV Show Host

Age :59

Ted Allen is an American author and television personality known for being the food and wine connoisseur on Queer Eye and the host of Chopped.

Celebrity Family Member

Age :59 (deceased)

Maria Reynolds was the mistress of Alexander Hamilton and central in America's first political sex scandal.

YouTuber

Age :59 (deceased)

Auntie Fee, a Turkish-American chef, owns "Auntie Fee's Kitchen" in New York City, renowned for her exceptional Turkish cuisine.

Political Figure

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Bashar Al-Assad is the current president of Syria who has managed to hold onto power despite a devastating civil war.

Novelist

Age :59 (deceased)

Virginia Woolf was an English writer known for her influential modernist novels, including 'Mrs. Dalloway' and 'To the Lighthouse'.

TV Show Host

Age :59

Mark Labbett, also known as 'The Beast', is an English professional quizzer and television personality. He is best known for his role as one of the 'chasers' on the ITV game show The Chase.

Hockey Player

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Ice hockey legend Mario Lemieux, known for his exceptional skills and leadership, revolutionized the sport during his 17-season NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Rapper

Age :59

Arabian Prince is an American rapper, record producer, and DJ, best known as a founding member of N.W.A.

Movie Actress

Age :59

Actress known for roles in "The Karate Kid Part II", "Come See the Paradise", and "The Joy Luck Club".

Soap Opera Actor

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Fernando Colunga is a Mexican actor best known for his work in Mexican telenovelas, particularly for his role in Maria la del Barrio.

Basketball Player

Age :59

David Robinson is a former professional basketball player known for being a 10-time NBA All-Star, the 1995 NBA MVP, and a two-time NBA champion.

TV Show Host

Age :59

Don Lemon is a former host of 'CNN Tonight' and will be hosting a weekly show on CNN Plus.

Movie Actor

Age :59

William Zabka is an actor known for his role as Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid (1984) and for his wrestling background.

Novelist

Age :59 (deceased)

Truman Capote, literary icon, revolutionized nonfiction with "In Cold Blood", a gripping account of a real-life murder case, masterfully blending journalism and storytelling.

Novelist

Age :59 (deceased)

Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist and short-story writer known for his exploration of the darker side of human nature, with his story 'Young Goodman Brown' being his most acclaimed work.

Movie Actress

Age :59

Gong Li, an acclaimed Chinese actress, rose to fame for her captivating performances in films like "Red Sorghum" and "Farewell My Concubine". Her talent has garnered international recognition and prestigious awards.

Director

Age :59

Ben Stiller is an actor, comedian, director, and producer known for his comedic roles in films like "There's Something About Mary" and "Zoolander".

Movie Actress

Age :59

Italian actress and director, known for roles in "Rain Man", "Hot Shots!", and "Frida".

Movie Actor

Age :59

Jeffrey Wright, a Tony-winning actor, gained fame for his Broadway role in "Angels in America" and notable film performances in "Basquiat," "Shaft," and the "Hunger Games" franchise.

TV Actor

Age :59

Kyle Chandler rose to fame as Coach Eric Taylor in "Friday Night Lights," captivating audiences with his portrayal of a dedicated high school football coach in a small Texas town.

TV Actress

Age :59

Cynthia Nixon rose to fame as Miranda Hobbes in "Sex and the City", winning an Emmy and Tony Awards. An advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and education reform, she ventured into politics, running for Governor of New York.

TV Actor

Age :59 (deceased)

Bill Bixby, known for his portrayal of Dr. David Banner in "The Incredible Hulk," captivated audiences with his portrayal of a scientist battling his inner turmoil and transformations.

Country Singer

Age :59

Shania Twain, the "Queen of Country Pop", gained global fame in the '90s for her chart-topping hits like "Any Man of Mine" and "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!", selling over 100 million records worldwide.

Director

Age :59 (deceased)

Sam Peckinpah was an American film director and screenwriter known for ultraviolent but often lyrical films that explored issues of morality and identity.

War Hero

Age :59 (deceased)

John Brown was a leading figure in the abolitionist movement in the pre-Civil War United States.