Famous Names aged 78 Page 3

Explorer

Age :78 (deceased)

John Henry Mears was an American explorer who set the record for the fastest trip around the world in both 1913 and 1928.

Football Player

Age :78

Joe Greene is widely considered one of the greatest defensive linemen in NFL history.

Stage Actress

Age :78

Alison Steadman is an English actress known for her roles in Mike Leigh films and the TV series "Gavin & Stacey".

First Lady

Age :78

Laura Bush (1946-) was an American first lady and the wife of George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United States. She championed education and literacy as a former public school teacher and librarian.

Political Figure

Age :78 (deceased)

Idi Amin, Uganda's former president, gained notoriety for his despotic rule marked by human rights violations, economic downfall, and eccentric behavior.

Comedian

Age :78 (deceased)

Bud Abbott was an American comedian, actor, and producer best known as the straight man half of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello.

TV Show Host

Age :78

Chris Tarrant is a UK broadcasting star known for his role as a co-presenter on the children's TV show Tiswas and as the host of the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?.

Director

Age :78

John Waters is a renowned filmmaker known for his transgressive cult films and his hitchhiking adventure across America.

Stage Actor

Age :78

Tony Award-winning actor, dancer, and singer known for Broadway musicals like "Pippin" and "Wicked", as well as film roles in "All That Jazz" and "Roots".

Novelist

Age :78 (deceased)

Vladimir Nabokov was a celebrated Russian-born writer known for his novel Lolita and considered James Joyce's Ulysses, Kafka's The Metamorphosis, and Andrei Bely's St. Petersburg as his greatest masterpieces of 20th-century prose.

TV Actress

Age :78 (deceased)

Yvonne Craig gained prominence as Batgirl in the iconic TV series "Batman" during the 1960s.

TV Actress

Age :78

Felicity Kendal is an English actress best known for her comedic roles in film and television, particularly in "The Good Life" and "Shakespeare in Love".

Director

Age :78

Paul Schrader is an American screenwriter, film director, and film critic known for his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and his strict upbringing that prohibited him from watching films until he turned 18.

Movie Actor

Age :78 (deceased)

Donald O'Connor, an iconic actor, dancer, and singer, captivated audiences with his energetic performances in musicals and comedies during Hollywood's Golden Age.

Celebrity Family Member

Age :78

Shakira Caine is a British former actress and fashion model, best known for being the wife of English actor Michael Caine.

Movie Actor

Age :78 (deceased)

Dirk Bogarde, an English acting legend, enthralled audiences for decades with his captivating performances in British and American films, showcasing his remarkable range and leaving a lasting legacy.

Stage Actress

Age :78

Maureen Lipman, an English actress, comedian, and writer, is renowned for her iconic roles in "Auf Wiedersehen, Pet" and "Re: Joyce!", as well as her notable appearances in films like "Educating Rita" and "The Pianist".

Novelist

Age :78

Philip Pullman is best known for the His Dark Materials trilogy: The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass.

Novelist

Age :78 (deceased)

Mario Puzo is an Italian-American author famous for his novels like The Godfather and The Sicilian.

TV Actress

Age :78

Diane Keen, renowned actress, captivates audiences as 'Laura Spencer' in 'General Hospital', showcasing her talent and earning accolades for her enduring portrayal.

TV Show Host

Age :78 (deceased)

Steve Allen was a pioneering American television entertainer, versatile author, songwriter, and comedian who achieved national fame as the first host of The Tonight Show.

Senator

Age :78 (deceased)

David Rice Atchison was a mid-19th century Democratic United States Senator from Missouri who served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate for six years.

Mathematician

Age :78 (deceased)

Charles Babbage originated the modern analytic computer and is credited with conceiving the first automatic digital computer.

Novelist

Age :78 (deceased)

J.G. Ballard was an English novelist and short story writer known for psychologically provocative works of fiction.

Surgeon

Age :78 (deceased)

Christiaan Barnard was a South African cardiac surgeon who performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant operation.