Famous Names aged 65 Page 4
Zoologist
Age :65 (deceased)
John J. Audubon was a French-American artist, naturalist, and ornithologist known for his extensive studies and illustrations of American birds.
Religious Leader
Age :65 (deceased)
Tammy Faye Bakker was an American Christian evangelist, singer, author, talk show host, and television personality known for co-founding The PTL Club.
Political Figure
Age :65 (deceased)
Salmon P. Chase was a U.S. senator, governor of Ohio, and Supreme Court chief justice known for his role as the sixth chief justice of the United States.
Governor
Age :65 (deceased)
Adlai Stevenson, the Illinois governor and 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee, was probably the most famous egghead of his time. He was a Unitarian, a gifted orator, and had a sharp wit.
Novelist
Age :65
Jonathan Franzen is an American novelist and essayist known for his critically acclaimed novel The Corrections.
Lyricist
Age :65 (deceased)
Oscar Hammerstein II, alongside Richard Rodgers, revolutionized musical theatre with their iconic collaborations. Their musicals, like "Oklahoma!" and "The Sound of Music," integrated music, lyrics, and storytelling, leaving an indelible mark on the genre.
Fiction Writer
Age :65 (deceased)
Frank Herbert was an American science fiction author best known for his novel Dune and its sequels.
Movie Actress
Age :65
Catherine Keener is an acclaimed American actress known for her diverse roles in films like "Being John Malkovich" and "Capote", earning accolades including an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe win.
Architect
Age :65
Maya Lin is an American architect and sculptor best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Religious Leader
Age :65 (deceased)
Tammy Faye Messner was an American televangelist and singer best known for co-founding The PTL Club.
Poet
Age :65 (deceased)
John Milton was an English poet of the late Renaissance period, best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost.
Playwright
Age :65 (deceased)
Eugene O'Neill, a Nobel laureate, is celebrated as America's greatest playwright for his profound and groundbreaking dramas.
Illustrator
Age :65 (deceased)
R.F. Outcault was a renowned American cartoonist and illustrator, known for creating iconic comic strip characters such as The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown.
Radio Personality
Age :65 (deceased)
John Peel was an English disc jockey and radio presenter known for being one of the first to play psychedelic and progressive rock on British radio.
Pop Singer
Age :65 (deceased)
John Phillips, co-founder of The Mamas & the Papas, left a lasting impact on 1960s music with hits like "California Dreamin'", shaping the folk-rock genre.
Religious Leader
Age :65 (deceased)
Pope John Paul I was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City for just 33 days, the shortest pontificate in modern times.
Comedian
Age :65
Paula Poundstone is an American stand-up comedian, author, actor, interviewer, and commentator known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit. She is also the host of the podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. During the pandemic, Poundstone became a fitness guru.
Governor
Age :65 (deceased)
Adlai E. II Stevenson was a well-liked and respected politician who served as the 23rd vice president of the United States and helped found the United Nations.
Football Player
Age :65 (deceased)
Jim Thorpe was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history and was selected as the greatest American athlete and the greatest gridiron player.
TV Show Host
Age :65
Greta Van Susteren is best known for hosting the highly popular news and political talk show 'On The Record with Greta Van Susteren' on the FOX NEWS Channel.
Music Producer
Age :65
Weird Al" Yankovic is a renowned American musician and parodist, known for his humorous songs that cleverly satirize popular culture and contemporary music.
Heavy Metal Singer
Age :65
Joe Elliot is the lead singer of Def Leppard, a British rock band known for their heavy-metal, hard-rock, and new-wave hybrid sound in the '80s.
Metal Singer
Age :65
Pete Willis, former guitarist of Def Leppard, known for his contributions to the band's early success and signature sound.
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