Names of Famous People aged 97

Movie Actor

Age :97

William Daniels is an American actor known for his roles in St. Elsewhere, Knight Rider, and Boy Meets World.

Stage Actress

Age :97 (deceased)

Carol Channing, a Broadway icon, rose to stardom for her unforgettable portrayal of Dolly Levi in "Hello, Dolly!", captivating audiences with her comedic brilliance and extraordinary talent.

Political Relative

Age :97 (deceased)

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was an American socialite and philanthropist, best known as the wife of Alexander Hamilton.

Entrepreneur

Age :97 (deceased)

John D. Rockefeller was an American industrialist and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company, which dominated the oil industry and was the first great U.S. business trust.

Movie Actor

Age :97 (deceased)

Grant Palmer, an Australian rules footballer, was part of Melbourne FC's premiership-winning teams in 1955 and 1956.

War Hero

Age :97 (deceased)

Louis Zamperini was an American World War II veteran, an Olympic distance runner, and a Christian Evangelist.

Business Figure

Age :97 (deceased)

John D. Sr. Rockefeller was an American business magnate and philanthropist, widely considered the wealthiest American of all time and the richest person in modern history.

Stage Actress

Age :97 (deceased)

Sarah Bernhardt, the renowned French actress, enthralled audiences with her captivating performances, earning her the title "Divine Sarah" and leaving an indelible mark on the world of theater.

Movie Actress

Age :97 (deceased)

Rhonda Fleming, a Hollywood icon of the Golden Age, enthralled audiences with her beauty and talent, leaving a lasting legacy in cinema.

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'.

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.

Movie Actor

Age :97

Fred Beir was an American actor known for his guest appearances on popular TV series.

Dancer

Age :97 (deceased)

Alicia Alonso was a Cuban prima ballerina assoluta and choreographer known for her portrayals of Giselle and the ballet version of Carmen.

Director | Fiction Writer | Producer

Age :97 (deceased)

Lewis Gilbert was a renowned film director, writer, and producer known for his successful films in the 1950s and 1960s.

Movie Actress | Soundtrack

Age :97 (deceased)

Janet Waldo was an American actress and voice artist known for providing the iconic voice of the swooning, overly dramatic teenager in various animated series.

Engineer

Age :97 (deceased)

Arthur Ernest Morgan was a civil engineer, U.S. administrator, and educator known for designing and overseeing the construction of the Miami Conservancy District flood control system.

Tragedy Survivor

Age :97 (deceased)

Millvina Dean was the youngest passenger aboard the RMS Titanic and the last survivor of the sinking.

Stage Actress

Age :97

Pat Carroll was an Emmy-winning actress known for her roles on television and as the voice of Ursula in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'.

Movie Actress

Age :97

Rosemary Harris is an English actress known for her award-winning performances on stage.

Inventor

Age :97 (deceased)

Ruth Benerito was an American chemist and inventor known for developing wash-and-wear cotton fabrics.

Political Figure

Age :97

Lal Krishna Advani is known for his formidable organizing skills and is credited with scripting the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a major political force in India.

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.