Famous Names aged 65 Page 4

Movie Actor

Age :65 (deceased)

Richard Conte, known for his tough guy roles in Hollywood, starred in notable films like "The Godfather" and "The Big Combo".

TV Actress

Age :65

Tracey Ullman is an English actress, comedian, and writer best known for her satirical sketch comedy series, \"Tracey Takes On...\".

TV Actress

Age :65

Andrea Thompson gained fame for her portrayal of Detective Dee Dee McCall in "NYPD Blue," captivating audiences with her portrayal of a strong and intelligent detective.

Pop Singer

Age :65

Scottish singer-songwriter Sheena Easton gained prominence in the 80s with hits like "Morning Train (9 to 5)". With over 20 million records sold globally, she's won two Grammy Awards and a Brit Award.

TV Actor

Age :65

Danny Bonaduce rose to fame as Danny Partridge in "The Partridge Family". He is known for his acting, radio, and television appearances.

Zoologist

Age :65 (deceased)

John J. Audubon was a French-American artist, naturalist, and ornithologist known for his extensive studies and illustrations of American birds.

Religious Leader

Age :65 (deceased)

Tammy Faye Bakker was an American Christian evangelist, singer, author, talk show host, and television personality known for co-founding The PTL Club.

Political Figure

Age :65 (deceased)

Salmon P. Chase was a U.S. senator, governor of Ohio, and Supreme Court chief justice known for his role as the sixth chief justice of the United States.

Governor

Age :65 (deceased)

Adlai Stevenson, the Illinois governor and 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee, was probably the most famous egghead of his time. He was a Unitarian, a gifted orator, and had a sharp wit.

Novelist

Age :65

Jonathan Franzen is an American novelist and essayist known for his critically acclaimed novel The Corrections.

Lyricist

Age :65 (deceased)

Oscar Hammerstein II, alongside Richard Rodgers, revolutionized musical theatre with their iconic collaborations. Their musicals, like "Oklahoma!" and "The Sound of Music," integrated music, lyrics, and storytelling, leaving an indelible mark on the genre.

Fiction Writer

Age :65 (deceased)

Frank Herbert was an American science fiction author best known for his novel Dune and its sequels.

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Architect

Age :65

Maya Lin is an American architect and sculptor best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Religious Leader

Age :65 (deceased)

Tammy Faye Messner was an American televangelist and singer best known for co-founding The PTL Club.

Poet

Age :65 (deceased)

John Milton was an English poet of the late Renaissance period, best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost.

Playwright

Age :65 (deceased)

Eugene O'Neill, a Nobel laureate, is celebrated as America's greatest playwright for his profound and groundbreaking dramas.

Illustrator

Age :65 (deceased)

R.F. Outcault was a renowned American cartoonist and illustrator, known for creating iconic comic strip characters such as The Yellow Kid and Buster Brown.

Radio Personality

Age :65 (deceased)

John Peel was an English disc jockey and radio presenter known for being one of the first to play psychedelic and progressive rock on British radio.

Pop Singer

Age :65 (deceased)

John Phillips, co-founder of The Mamas & the Papas, left a lasting impact on 1960s music with hits like "California Dreamin'", shaping the folk-rock genre.

Religious Leader

Age :65 (deceased)

Pope John Paul I was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City for just 33 days, the shortest pontificate in modern times.

Comedian

Age :65

Paula Poundstone is an American stand-up comedian, author, actor, interviewer, and commentator known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit. She is also the host of the podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. During the pandemic, Poundstone became a fitness guru.

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Age :65

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Governor

Age :65 (deceased)

Adlai E. II Stevenson was a well-liked and respected politician who served as the 23rd vice president of the United States and helped found the United Nations.

Football Player

Age :65 (deceased)

Jim Thorpe was one of the most accomplished all-around athletes in history and was selected as the greatest American athlete and the greatest gridiron player.