Famous Names aged 88 Page 2

Movie Actress

Age :88 (deceased)

Sylvia Sidney, an iconic American actress, starred in over 100 films, captivating audiences with her memorable performances in "Street Scene," "City Streets," and "Sabotage.".

Stage Actress

Age :88 (deceased)

Edith Evans, renowned British actress, captivated audiences for six decades with her versatility in comedic and dramatic roles, earning accolades like a Tony Award and an Academy Award nomination.

TV Actor

Age :88

Walter Koenig gained fame as Ensign Pavel Chekov in "Star Trek" and starred in "The Questor Tapes" and "Babylon 5".

Novelist

Age :88 (deceased)

Mickey Spillane is an American crime novelist best known for his best-selling crime novels featuring his signature detective character, Mike Hammer.

Jazz Singer

Age :88 (deceased)

Dale Evans, an iconic Western film and television star, charmed audiences as Roy Rogers' leading lady and left her mark as a talented singer and songwriter.

Soldier

Age :88 (deceased)

Harold Russell was a U.S. Army soldier best known for his role as a wounded U.S. sailor who lost both hands in the 1946 film 'The Best Years Of Our Lives.'.

Movie Actress

Age :88

Harriet Anderson, a pioneering American physician and surgeon, made history as the first female president of the American Medical Association, breaking gender barriers in the medical field.

Novelist

Age :88 (deceased)

Paul Bowles is a renowned American writer known for his critically acclaimed novel, The Sheltering Sky.

War Figure

Age :88 (deceased)

Omar Bradley was a senior U.S. Army officer who commanded American soldiers during the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day and led Allied troops in World War II.

Singer

Age :88 (deceased)

Buttermilk was a famous horse in the 1940s and 1950s, known for her appearances in movies and television shows.

Aviator

Age :88 (deceased)

Douglas Corrigan became internationally famous when he accidentally flew from New York to Ireland instead of California, earning himself the nickname 'Wrong Way' Corrigan.

Biologist

Age :88 (deceased)

Francis Crick was an English molecular biologist, biophysicist, and neuroscientist who played a crucial role in deciphering the helical structure of the DNA molecule.

Mathematician

Age :88

Louis de Branges de Bourcia is a French-American mathematician best known for proving the long-standing Bieberbach conjecture.

Political Figure

Age :88

Elizabeth Dole was an influential American leader who championed gender equality and made foundational changes in workplace safety.

Movie Actress

Age :88 (deceased)

Renowned Mexican actress and singer, María Félix, captivated audiences with her beauty, charisma, and powerful performances, becoming an enduring icon of Mexican cinema's Golden Age.

First Lady

Age :88 (deceased)

Anna Harrison (1775-1864) was an American first lady (1841), the wife of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States, and grandmother of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president. She served as the first lady for only one month, as her husband passed away shortly after his term began.

Publisher

Age :88 (deceased)

William Randolph Hearst was an American businessman, newspaper publisher, and politician known for developing the nation's largest newspaper chain and media company, Hearst Communications.

Explorer

Age :88 (deceased)

Matthew Henson, an intrepid Arctic explorer, made history as the first African-American to reach the North Pole, yet faced racial barriers that diminished the recognition he deserved.

Mountain Climber

Age :88 (deceased)

Sir Edmund Hillary, a celebrated mountaineer, conquered Mt. Everest with Tenzing Norgay in 1953, leaving an indelible mark on mountaineering history.

Illustrator

Age :88 (deceased)

Jack Kamen was a renowned illustrator known for his work on advertising art for clients like Esquire Shoe Polish and Pan American Airlines.

Fiction Writer

Age :88 (deceased)

Madeleine L'Engle was an American writer best known for her young adult fiction, particularly the Newbery Medal-winning A Wrinkle in Time and its sequels. She started writing at a young age, influenced by her creative parents.

Fiction Writer

Age :88 (deceased)

Ursula K. Le Guin was a highly influential writer known for her groundbreaking works, particularly in the treatment of gender.

Director

Age :88 (deceased)

The Little Tramp, portrayed by Charles Chaplin, is a popular character from the silent film era and an icon of early Hollywood.

Novelist

Age :88 (deceased)

Henry Miller was a 20th century American writer known for breaking out of 19th century traditions and developing a new type of semi-autobiographical novel.

War Figure

Age :88 (deceased)

Bernard Montgomery, a British general, led the British Eighth Army to victory at the Battle of El Alamein, a turning point in World War II.