The list of famous 78 years old includes Priscilla Presley, Tom Selleck, Goldie Hawn, Helen Mirren, Sammy Gravano. Famous personalities featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, actresses and directors and from other domains of life. This list of 78 years old includes people from United States, England, Germany & India and many more countries.
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Tom Selleck(Best Known for His Role of 'Thomas Magnum' in the TV Series 'Magnum, P.I.')
Birthdate: January 29, 1945
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
An actor famous for his rugged good looks, Tom Selleck is best known for playing tough police officers and investigators in TV shows and films. Even though he has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1960s, he finally gained stardom only in the 1980s and continues to be a popular actor to date.
Birthdate: August 14, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States
A man of many talents, Steve Martin is a successful comedian, actor, and musician. In 2004, he was ranked sixth in Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-up comics list. Despite achieving great fame and success as a comedian and actor, Steve decided to pursue a career in music and began appearing seldom in films to record and tour with bluegrass acts.
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Goldie Hawn(Actress Best Known for Her Films: 'Cactus Flower' and 'Private Benjamin')
Birthdate: November 21, 1945
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Goldie Hawn is one of the most prolific actresses of Hollywood with a career spanning decades. Death Becomes Her, Private Benjamin, Overboard, The First Wives Club, The Banger Sisters and The Sugarland Express are some of her notable films. She won an Oscar for the 1969 film Cactus Flower. She has been in a long relationship with actor Kurt Russel.
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Helen Mirren(The Only Performer to Have Achieved the 'Triple Crown of Acting' in Both the US and the UK)
Birthdate: July 26, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Helen Mirren is one of the most respected and decorated actresses from England. She has won several prestigious awards, including the Triple Crown of Acting. Before achieving greatness, Mirren foughtdrug addiction during her 20s. She has also said that she is a naturist at heart and was named by British Naturism as Naturist of the Year in 2004.
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Aung San Suu Kyi(Former State Counsellor of Myanmar (2016 - 2021) and Winner of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize)
Birthdate: June 19, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is credited with co-founding the National League for Democracy, which eventually ended the rule of Myanmar's military junta. In 1999, she was named one of the Children of Gandhi by Time magazine for enduring almost 15 years of house arrest for the greater good of Myanmar.
Birthdate: March 30, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ripley, England
Eric Clapton, the rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, is considered one of the most influential guitarists of all time. In the 1970s, he recorded a number of successful solo albums and continued to do so over the next several decades and is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He has had issues with alcohol and drugs.
Birthdate: October 30, 1945
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
Henry Winkler delivered a Golden Globe-winning performance as Fonzie in Happy Days and an Emmy-winning performance in Barry. His other major projects include Childrens Hospital, Royal Pains, and Arrested Development. He is also known for playing Captain Hook on stage and for authoring the Hank Zipzer series of children’s books.
Birthdate: March 28, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Maasin, Philippines
The current president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte took office at age 71, making him the oldest president of the country. His war on drugs has had a major impact in the Philippines. Known for his straightforward attitude in public, Duterte has admitted to killing three men in 1988 in an attempt to save a girl from being raped.
Birthdate: October 19, 1945
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
A Harvard alumnus and a Fulbright scholar, John Lithgow began his career with Broadway and later also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Known for his Emmy-winning performances in 3rd Rock from the Sun, Dexter, and The Crown, Lithgow is also an American Theater Hall of Fame inductee.
Birthdate: January 5, 1946
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Best known for her dressing style and idiosyncratic personality, Diane Keaton is one of the earliest actresses to take precautionary action to avoid being typecast in the entertainment industry. Widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of the 1970s, Diane is also one of the most respected and celebrated actresses of all time.
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Debbie Harry(Singer-Songwriter, Actress and Lead Vocalist of the Band ‘Blondie’)
Birthdate: July 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
Debbie Harry is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is credited with co-founding the popular rock band Blondie, which pioneered the American punk rock and later the new wave genre. Also a well-known philanthropist, Debbie Harry works with charities that fight against endometriosis and cancer.
Birthdate: May 6, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Singer, songwriter, and musician, Bob Seger, first gained fame in the 1960s as a heartland rock artist. Known for his classic raspy and powerful voice, he recorded many songs that dealt with themes like love and women. With worldwide sales of more than 75 million records, he is one of the world's best-selling artists of all time.
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Neil Young(Rock Singer-Songwriter Famous As The 'Godfather of Grunge')
Birthdate: November 12, 1945
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
One of rock and roll’s greatest songwriters and performers of all time, Neil Young has worked both solo as well with bands like Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The Grammy award winning musician’s notable albums include After the Gold Rush, Harvest, Harvest Moon and Ragged Glory. He strongly backs environmental and disability issues too.
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Phil Jackson(American Former Professional Basketball Player Who Played As a 'Power Forward')
Birthdate: September 17, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Deer Lodge, Montana, United States
Phil Jackson is a former professional basketball player who played 12 seasons in the National Basketball Association and won the NBA championships in 1970 and 1973 when he was with New York Knicks. Later, he coached the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers and led them both to numerous championships and league titles and is considered one of the greatest basketball coaches ever.
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Bette Midler(Singer & Actress Known for her Chart Hits 'The Rose', 'Wind Beneath My Wings' and the Movie 'The Rose')
Birthdate: December 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
A singer-songwriter, actress, and comedian, Bette Midler is one of the most decorated American celebrities of her generation. She has won prestigious awards like Grammy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Tony Award. Also known for her charity work, Bette Midler founded a non-profit organization called New York Restoration Project in 1995.
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Jaclyn Smith(Best Known for Her Role as ‘Kelly Garrett’ in the TV Series ‘Charlie's Angels’)
Birthdate: October 26, 1945
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Jaclyn Smith is best known as Kelly Garrett from the iconic series Charlie's Angels, and appeared in the same role in two Charlie’s Angels films later. She earned a Golden Globe nomination for the TV film Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. She owns an apparel brand and has battled breast cancer.
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Linda Hunt(actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor)
Birthdate: April 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Morristown
Birthdate: May 24, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: New York City, United States
The former wife of Elvis Presley, Priscilla Presley’s career actually began after divorce. She set up a successful clothing boutique, launched her own line of fragrance and linen and established herself as an actor with projects like The Naked Gun and Dallas. She also worked to convert Graceland estate, Elvis Presley’s residence, into a famous tourist attraction in US.
Birthdate: August 31, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bloomfield, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Northern Irish singer, Van Morrison, garnered recognition in the 1960s while playing with the band, Them, and then later as a solo singer with the 1967 song Brown Eyed Girl. Over the years, he has released more than 40 albums. Astral Weeks, Moondance, Wavelength, Down the Road and Keep It Simple are some of his acclaimed and commercially successful albums.
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Ernie Hudson(Actor)
Birthdate: December 17, 1945
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Pete Townshend(Co-Founder and Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band 'The Who')
Birthdate: May 19, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: London, England
Pete Townshend is an English guitarist, composer, and singer. He is credited with co-founding and leading one of the most influential and important rock bands of the 20th century, The Who. Also an influential guitarist, Pete Townshend was ranked 10th in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 greatest guitarists of all time list published in 2011.
Birthdate: August 24, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States
Vincent Kennedy McMahon is a professional wrestling promoter, currently serving as WWE's chairman and CEO. Often regarded as the most influential person in the history of professional wrestling, McMahon is credited with popularizing WWE. Also a well-known philanthropist, McMahon donated more than $8 million in 2008, giving grants to the Sacred Heart University, Fishburne Military School, and East Carolina University.
Birthdate: August 5, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Loni Anderson is best known for her Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated performance as Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati. She has also voiced Blondie Bumstead in two TV films, and has appeared in films such as A Night at the Roxbury. She later raised awareness about COPD, a lung disease.
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Diane Sawyer(Broadcast Journalist Known for Anchoring News Shows 'ABC World News Tonight' and 'Good Morning America')
Birthdate: December 22, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Glasgow, Kentucky, United States
The first female corrrespondant on 60 Minutes, a trailblazer for female journalists, a former co-host of Good Morning America and an aid to President Richard Nixon where she assisted in post-presidency memoirs, Diane Sawyer has many feathers in her cap. She bagged in a Daytime Emmy Award and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
Birthdate: May 28, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Patch Adams is an American physician, clown, comedian, author, and social activist. Credited with founding the Gesundheit! Institute, Adams advocates an alternative health care model. He also organizes volunteers who travel to various countries every year in order to bring a smile to the faces of patients, orphans, and other people.
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Micky Dolenz(Vocalist and Drummer for the 1960s Pop-Rock Band ‘The Monkees’)
Birthdate: March 8, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Micky Dolenz has been a vocalist and drummer of the pop/rock band The Monkees, which is known for its hits such as Last Train to Clarksville. He had started his career as a child actor, with Circus Boy, and later also appeared on the TV show named after The Monkees.
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Don McLean(Singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: October 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Bianca Jagger(Nicaraguan Social and Human Rights Advocate & Wife of Singer Mick Jagger)
Birthdate: May 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Managua, Nicaragua
Bianca Jagger is a Nicaraguan social rights advocate. She is credited with founding the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation, where she is currently serving as the chairperson. For her work as a humanitarian, Jagger has received several awards, including the Champion of Justice Award. A former actress, Jagger appeared in many movies and TV shows throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
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John Walsh(television presenter, actor)
Birthdate: December 26, 1945
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Auburn
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Anne Murray(The First Canadian Female Solo Singer to Reach No. 1 on the U.S. Charts)
Birthdate: June 20, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Springhill, Canada
Canadian singer Anne Murray became the first Canadian female solo artist with No. 1 tracks on the American charts and the first to get a “gold” certification. The four-time Grammy-winning artist is best known for hits such as Snowbird and is part of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Anni-Frid Lyngstad(One of the Founding Members and Lead Singers of the Swedish Pop Band ABBA)
Birthdate: November 15, 1945
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bjørkåsen, Ballangen, Norway
Anni-Frid Lyngstad is a Norwegian-Swedish environmentalist, singer, and songwriter. She is credited with co-founding the popular Swedish pop band ABBA and popularizing the band by serving as its lead singer. In 2010, Anni-Frid Lyngstad was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2014, she received the Eskilstuna Music Prize for her contribution as an "icon."
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Pat Riley(American Professional Basketball Executive, Former Coach, and Former Player)
Birthdate: March 20, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Rome, New York, United States
Pat Riley is a former coach and player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Currently, he is a professional basketball executive and has been the team president of the Miami Heat since 1995. He is considered one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time and is a recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Björn Ulvaeus(Composer, Pop Singer and a Member of the Musical Group 'Abba')
Birthdate: April 25, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden
Singer and songwriter Björn Ulvaeus is perhaps best known as a member of the ABBA, one of the most successful musical groups of all time. Equally famous as a co-composer and co-producer of several films and musicals, he is currently serving as the President of CISAC, trying to ensure that creators are fairly compensated and properly credited for their works.
Birthdate: June 11, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
Adrienne Barbeau is best known for her Theater World Award-winning portrayal of Rizzo in the Broadway musical Grease. Fans also loved her in horror and sci-fi films such as The Fog and Swamp Thing, and as Carol Traynor in the series Maude. She also voiced Catwoman in various Batman series.
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José Feliciano(Puerto Rican Musician, Composer, and Singer)
Birthdate: September 10, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lares, Puerto Rico
José Feliciano is a Puerto Rican musician, composer, and singer. He achieved international fame in 1968 after the release of his album Feliciano! Since then, José Feliciano has released more than 50 albums worldwide. Feliciano was made an inductee of the International Latin Music Hall of Fame and the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000 and 2013 respectively.
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John Paul Jones(Musician)
Birthdate: January 3, 1946
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Sidcup, Kent, England
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Bryan Ferry(Singer)
Birthdate: September 26, 1945
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Washington, England
Birthdate: March 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Helena, Montana, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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John McVie(Guitarist)
Birthdate: November 26, 1945
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Ealing
Birthdate: October 31, 1945
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
Brian Doyle-Murray, older brother of comedian Bill Murray, is best known for his roles in movies such as Caddyshack, Ghostbusters II, and Scrooged. He has voiced The Flying Dutchman in SpongeBob SquarePants has also been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on Saturday Night Live.
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Rita Coolidge(Musician)
Birthdate: May 1, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Lafayette, Tennessee, United States
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Peter Criss(Drummer, Singer)
Birthdate: December 20, 1945
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Itzhak Perlman(Israeli-American Violinist, Conductor, and Music Teacher)
Birthdate: August 31, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
A bout of polio at age 4 left Itzhak Perlman’s legs paralyzed but could not deter his spirit. The Juilliard alumnus has won 16 Grammys and the coveted Leventritt Prize for his phenomenal compositions. He has also served as a conductor for Detroit Symphony and orchestras.
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John Fogerty(American Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist)
Birthdate: May 28, 1945
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Berkeley, California, United States
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
Birthdate: September 19, 1945
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: May 18, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Francesca Annis(English Actress Known for Roles in the TV Series ‘Reckless’, ‘Wives and Daughters’ and ‘Deceit’)
Birthdate: May 14, 1945
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Francesca Annis is best known for her BAFTA-winning role of Lillie Langtry in the series Lillie. Fans also loved her as Lady Ludlow in the series Cranford and its sequel, and as Hyacinth Gibson in the series Wives and Daughters. She is also an Olivier Award-nominated Shakespearean theater actor.
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Ritchie Blackmore(Guitarist, Songwriter)
Birthdate: April 14, 1945
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Weston-super-Mare
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
Birthdate: August 2, 1945
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Birthdate: July 6, 1945
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
