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Sixteen Candles (1984) Ray Anthony (real name Raymond Antonini) was born in Bentleyville, PA, on Jan. 20, 1922. His family moved to Cleveland, where he spent most of his early life. There he studied trumpet with his father. From 1940-1941 he played in Glenn Miller and His Orchestra.
- Dick Van Dyke (born 1925) The Emmy-winning star of the ’60s sitcom “The Dick Van Dyke Show” also broke out on the big screen in films like 1964’s “Mary Poppins” and 1968’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”
- Mel Brooks (born 1926) The EGOT winner and comedy legend has kept working into his 90s, with roles in films like 2018’s “Hotel Transylvania 3” and 2019’s “Toy Story 4.”
- David Attenborough (born 1926) The legendary British broadcaster, who first rose to prominence hosting the 1954 BBC series “Zoo Quest,” has continued his work producing and narrating nature documentaries like the series “Planet Earth” and “Frozen Planet” well into his 90s.
- Estelle Parsons (born 1927) Parsons won an Oscar for 1967’s “Bonnie and Clyde” and she’s kept working on both stage and screen well into her 90s, appearing in shows like “The Good Wife,” “Grace and Frankie” and “The Conners.”
Jan 19, 2024 · Dancer, comedian, and actor Dick Van Dyke is still going strong at 98 years old. After serving in the military in World War II and well into the 1950s, Van Dyke held a variety of acting jobs, including game show host gigs. His big break came when he was cast in the Broadway production of "Bye Bye Birdie," which earned him a Tony Award.
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- Leonardo DiCaprio. Age: 49. 40,593 votes. This Titanic superstar finally clinched an Oscar for his bone-chilling performance in The Revenant, after years of chased clout.
- Morgan Freeman. Age: 86. 37,528 votes. Freeman's voice is as legendary as his knack for dramatic roles, putting him on the map with performances in top-tier films like The Shawshank Redemption and Million Dollar Baby, for which he bagged an Oscar.
- Johnny Depp. Age: 60. 36,837 votes. Despite a rollercoaster career, Johnny Depp's performances in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise solidified his status as a massive box office draw.
- Denzel Washington. Age: 69. 28,580 votes. An Academy Award darling, Washington has earned his stripes with unforgettable roles in films like Training Day and Glory.
- Sissy Spacek. - Birthdate: Dec. 25, 1949. Born in Quitman, Texas, Sissy Spacek came into the world on Christmas as Mary Elizabeth Spacek. She got her start in television with "Love, American Style" and "The Waltons," though Spacek's breakthrough role came when she played a teenager with telekinetic powers in the Brian De Palma film "Carrie."
- Loretta Devine. - Birthdate: Aug. 21, 1949. With roles in everything from a hit Broadway musical to a 1990s slasher film, Loretta Devine is a force. Her standout roles include the 1995 film "Waiting to Exhale" and the 1996 film "The Preacher's Wife."
- Meryl Streep. - Birthdate: June 22, 1949. Arguably one of the greatest actors to ever grace the silver screen, a young Meryl Streep was called "ugly," in Italian, by legendary producer Dino De Laurentiis when she auditioned for a role in the remake of monster-classic "King Kong."
- Pam Grier. - Birthdate: May 26, 1949. Pam Grier got her start in director Roger Corman's 1971 film "The Big Doll House." Director Quentin Tarantino cast her in the 1997 film "Jackie Brown," which was a homage to Grier's earlier work from the 1970s.
May 7, 2021 · Mel Brooks is a 94-year-old EGOT winner. Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images. According to The New York Times, comedy legend Mel Brooks was born "on his mother's kitchen table in Brooklyn in 1926," just ...
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Apr 21, 2024 · Notable Performances: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Darkest Hour, Mank. Gary Oldman is renowned for his versatility. His ability to inhabit roles, from villains to down-and-out heroes, has made him one of the most prolific actors working today. He embraces theatricality in roles like Dracula, but then can play internal performances like George ...
