Famous Names aged 79 Page 3

TV Actress

Age :79

Actress and singer known for horror films like "The Fog" and "Escape from New York".

Stage Actress

Age :79 (deceased)

Hermione Baddeley, an English actress, gained fame for her memorable character roles, notably as Mrs. Wilberforce in "Mary Poppins" and Mrs. Slocombe in the sitcom "Are You Being Served?".

Movie Actress

Age :79

Charlotte Rampling, a renowned British actress, captivated audiences with her enigmatic presence in European art-house films, portraying complex characters that left an indelible mark on cinema.

Movie Actress

Age :79

Brenda Blethyn, an English actress, rose to fame for her captivating performances, notably in "Secrets & Lies," where she earned an Oscar nomination.

Stage Actor

Age :79 (deceased)

Edward G. Robinson, an iconic American actor, starred in over 100 films, captivating audiences with his tough-guy roles in gangster movies and his comedic brilliance in various genres.

TV Actor

Age :79 (deceased)

Danny Thomas, a Lebanese-American entertainer and philanthropist, is renowned for founding St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and starring in the sitcom "Make Room for Daddy".

Director

Age :79 (deceased)

John Ford was a prolific director who holds the all-time Oscar record for Best Director.

TV Actor

Age :79 (deceased)

DeForest Kelley, famed for his role as Dr. McCoy in Star Trek, was also a decorated World War II veteran.

Movie Actress

Age :79

Jane Asher is an English actress, author, and businesswoman, known for her roles in films like 'The Masque of the Red Death' and 'Alfie', and for her successful singing career in the 1960s and 1970s.

TV Actor

Age :79

Randolph Mantooth is an actor famous for his role as paramedic John Gage in "Emergency!".

Movie Actress

Age :79

Carmen Maura, a celebrated Spanish actress, renowned for her captivating performances in over 100 films and TV shows, particularly in "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" and "Volver".

Activist

Age :79

Bianca Jagger is a social and human rights advocate known for her dedicated commitment to human rights, social justice, and environmental protection.

TV Show Host

Age :79 (deceased)

Jerry Springer is best known for being the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio.

R&B Singer

Age :79 (deceased)

Maxene Andrews was a member of the Andrews Sisters, a popular female singing group in the first half of the 20th century.

Bodybuilder

Age :79 (deceased)

Charles Atlas, the bodybuilding icon, rose from a frail child to a fitness guru, inspiring countless individuals through his revolutionary mail-order bodybuilding courses.

TV Actor

Age :79 (deceased)

René Auberjonois, a Haitian-American actor, rose to fame as Odo in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," showcasing his remarkable versatility across stage, screen, and voice acting.

Political Figure

Age :79

Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel laureate and former State Counsellor of Myanmar, is renowned for her unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights, leading the National League for Democracy in the fight for a peaceful transition in Myanmar.

Pianist

Age :79 (deceased)

Jazz pianist and bandleader Count Basie left an indelible mark on the swing era with his relaxed playing style and led one of the most successful big bands in jazz history.

Activist

Age :79 (deceased)

Philip Berrigan was a former priest and American peace activist known for his radical anti-war campaigns, spending over a decade in prison for his convictions.

Teacher

Age :79 (deceased)

Mary McLeod Bethune was a pioneering educator and college founder who set educational standards for today's Black colleges and served as an advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Producer

Age :79

Rhonda Byrne is an Australian television writer and producer best known for creating the film 'The Secret' and igniting a global self-help movement.

Senator

Age :79

Larry Craig is best known for his involvement in a scandal in 2007, where he was arrested for lewd conduct in a men's restroom.

President

Age :79 (deceased)

Charles De Gaulle rose from French soldier in World War I to exiled leader and, eventually, president of the Fifth Republic.

Columnist

Age :79 (deceased)

Jeane Dixon was a popular American astrologer and psychic known for predicting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Country Singer

Age :79

Donna Fargo, an American country music icon of the 70s, captivated audiences with her chart-topping hits like "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.", blending country, pop, and rock influences.