Famous Names aged 97 Page 2

Novelist

Age :97

Lore Segal is an American novelist, translator, teacher, short story writer, and author of children's books. Her novel Shakespeare's Kitchen was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2008.

TV Actor

Age :97 (deceased)

Bill Macy was an American actor known for his versatile roles in independent and mainstream films. He won multiple awards and was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in Fargo.

Architect

Age :97 (deceased)

BV Doshi was an acclaimed Indian architect known for his design of the Aranya Low Cost Housing, which won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1996.

Fiction Writer | Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Age :97

Peter Donat was a Canadian-American actor known for his roles in American television, including playing Agent Fox Mulder's father on 'The X-Files' and appearing in films directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

First Lady

Age :97

Rosalynn Carter, also known as 'The Steel Magnolia,' was one of the most politically active and influential American first ladies. She played a significant role in major diplomatic missions and cabinet meetings during her husband's presidency.

Non-Fiction Writer

Age :97 (deceased)

Clifton Fadiman was an American editor, anthologist, and writer known for his extraordinary memory and wide-ranging knowledge.

Political Relative

Age :97

Ethel Kennedy is an American human rights advocate and the widow of U.S. senator Robert F. Kennedy.

Mathematician

Age :97

Tom Lehrer is an American musician, singer-songwriter, satirist, and mathematician, known for his pithy and humorous songs.

Trumpeter

Age :97

Doc Severinsen is a retired American jazz trumpeter who gained fame for leading the band on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

Inventor

Age :97 (deceased)

Leon Theremin was a Russian inventor known for inventing the theremin, one of the first electronic musical instruments.

First Lady

Age :97 (deceased)

Bess Truman was the wife of President Harry S. Truman and served as the first lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953.

Geneticist

Age :97

James Watson was a pioneer molecular biologist and one of the discoverers of the double helix structure of DNA.

Aviator

Age :97 (deceased)

Chuck Yeager, the legendary test pilot, was the first man to break the sound barrier.

Zoologist

Age :97

Desmond Morris is an English zoologist, ethologist, and surrealist painter, best known for his book The Naked Ape and his television programs.

Children's Book Writer

Age :97 (deceased)

Iona Opie, an English folklorist and children's writer, is renowned for her extensive collection and publication of traditional nursery rhymes, games, and folklore.

Sports Newscaster

Age :97 (deceased)

Murray Walker, the iconic Formula One commentator, captivated audiences with his passionate and expert commentary, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Movie Actor

Age :97 (deceased)

Terence Kelly is a Canadian actor known for his roles in Watchmen, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, and Walking Tall.

Movie Actor | Soundtrack

Age :97

Douglas Rain, renowned Canadian actor, famously known as the voice of HAL 9000 in "2001: A Space Odyssey.".

Fiction Writer | Miscellaneous Crew | Movie Actor

Age :97 (deceased)

Pat McCormick, a celebrated American comedian, captivates audiences with his humorous storytelling and observational comedy, finding laughter in life's everyday moments.

Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actor

Age :97 (deceased)

Leon Askin was a renowned Austrian character actor known for his roles in stage and film productions.

Football Coach

Age :97 (deceased)

Ed Sherman was a highly successful football coach at Muskingum College, with a winning percentage of .757.

TV Actress

Age :97

Estelle Parsons is best known for being the first female political reporter on network TV during her time with 'The Today Show'.

Character

Age :97

Cotton Hill, a conservative propane salesman, is famous for his political views, love for guns, and devotion to his family.