Famous Names aged 71 Page 5

Jazz Singer

Age :71 (deceased)

Lonnie Johnson, an African-American inventor, is best known for creating the Super Soaker water gun, a global success that transformed water play.

Comedian

Age :71

Jim Davidson is an award-winning comic known for his offensive brand of humor and hosting the British game show Big Break.

Political Figure

Age :71 (deceased)

Gaius Marius was a Roman general and politician who revolutionized the relationship between military and politics in ancient Rome.

Ballerina

Age :71 (deceased)

Margot Fonteyn was an English ballerina who spent her entire career with the Royal Ballet and was appointed Prima Ballerina Assoluta by Queen Elizabeth.

Composer

Age :71

David Newman, son of composer Alfred Newman, is an accomplished composer known for his work in over 100 films, including the "Superman" series, "The Color Purple", and "Anastasia".

Baseball Manager

Age :71

Joe Maddon is a highly successful baseball manager, known for leading the Tampa Bay Rays to their first-ever World Series appearance and the Chicago Cubs to the National League Championship Series.

Movie Actress | Soundtrack

Age :71 (deceased)

Luan Peters was an actress known for her roles in Hammer horror films of the 1970s.

Fiction Writer | Movie Actor

Age :71 (deceased)

Don Galloway was an American actor best known for his role as Detective Sergeant Ed Brown in the series Ironside.

Movie Actress | Soundtrack

Age :71 (deceased)

Eva Bartok was a beautiful and talented actor known for her classical theater roots and her first film being banned by communist censorship.

Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Age :71 (deceased)

Andrew Keir was a Scottish actor known for his roles in Hammer Film Productions.

Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actress

Age :71 (deceased)

Jackie Burroughs was a renowned and versatile actress in Canada, known for her work in both stage and film.

Fiction Writer | Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Age :71 (deceased)

Eric Blore was an English actor known for his successful career in both stage and film.

Composer | Movie Actress | Soundtrack

Age :71

Kim Gordon is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the bassist, guitarist, and vocalist of alternative rock band Sonic Youth.

Director | Movie Actor | Producer

Age :71

James Widdoes, ex-NFL linebacker and coach, notably led the Idaho Vandals football team as head coach from 1982 to 1985.

Movie Actor

Age :71

Keith Allen is an actor and director known for his roles in The Others, 24 Hour Party People, and Shallow Grave.

Director | Movie Actress | Soundtrack

Age :71

Noni Hazlehurst is an Australian actress, director, writer, presenter, and broadcaster known for her extensive work in television, film, and stage productions.

Movie Actor

Age :71

Robert Gossett is a veteran actor known for his work on 'The Closer' and 'Major Crimes', as well as films like 'Arlington Road' and 'The Net'.

Movie Actress

Age :71

Valerie Wildman is an actress known for her roles in Days of Our Lives and various television shows and films.

Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actor

Age :71

Sergio Castellitto is an Italian actor, film director, and screenwriter who has won multiple awards for his acting.

Movie Actress | Soundtrack

Age :71 (deceased)

Elisabeth Risdon was an English film actress who appeared in over 140 films between 1913 and 1952.

Movie Actor

Age :71

Jeff Carlson, an ex-NHL player, had a 10-season career with the Hartford Whalers, San Jose Sharks, and Florida Panthers.

World Leader

Age :71 (deceased)

Neville Chamberlain was the British prime minister known for his policy of appeasement towards Hitler's Germany.

Movie Actor | Producer

Age :71 (deceased)

Mario Brega was an Italian character actor known for playing thugs in films.

Movie Actor

Age :71 (deceased)

Edwin Max, an American engineer and inventor, is renowned for his electrical engineering contributions, notably his involvement in the development of the electric chair.

Director | Movie Actress | Producer

Age :71

Irene Miracle is an American film and television actress known for her role in Midnight Express (1978).