Famous 75 Year Old Males
The list of famous 75 year old males includes Yasser Arafat, Ozzy Osbourne, George Foreman, Tom Wilkinson, Frank Abagnale. Famous males featured on this list, include political leaders, actors, poets and novelists and from other domains of life. This list of 75 Year Old includes people from United States, England, France & Germany and many more countries.
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Birthdate: December 21, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Actor and producer, Samuel L. Jackson is widely regarded as one of the most popular actors of his generation. A highly prolific actor, he has appeared in over 150 films and is especially known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films. Besides acting, he has voiced for several animated films, television series, and video games.
Birthdate: January 10, 1949
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Marshall, Texas, United States
Known to his fans as "Big George,” boxer George Foreman won the world heavyweight champion twice and also gas an Olympic gold medal to his credit. Multidimensional in his pursuits, the international boxing hall-of-famer has also been a Christian minister, invented a fat-reducing grill, and written several books, including cookbooks.
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Ozzy Osbourne(Lead Vocalist of the Heavy Metal Band 'Black Sabbathe')
Birthdate: December 3, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Aston, Birmingham, England
The lead vocalist of the hard rock band, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne is an iconic hard rock star. His successful stint with the band was followed by an equally successful solo career with albums like No More Tears. However, the Godfather of Metal has also attracted media glare owing to his alcohol and drug abuse issues and crazy public behaviour.
Birthdate: March 26, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, United States
Popularly known as the Demon of Screamin, Steven Tyler is the lead singer of the famous rock band Aerosmith. Known for his high-energy performances, Tyler is named in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 100 Greatest Singers. Also a well-known philanthropist, Tyler launched a non-profit organization called Janie's Fund and has helped raise more than $2.4 million for the organization.
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Robert Plant(Lead Singer and Lyricist of the English Rock Band 'Led Zeppelin')
Birthdate: August 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom
Regarded as one of the most influential music artists of all time, Robert Anthony Plant was the lead singer and song writer of the extremely successful rock group Led Zeppelin. After the band disbanded, the Grammy award winning artist, with his powerful and wide vocal range, established a successful solo career. He has also collaborated with other artists and bands.
Birthdate: September 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Bayonne, New Jersey, United States
George R. R. Martin wrote the epic fantasy series of novels, A Song of Ice and Fire, which inspired the iconic Emmy-winning HBO series Game of Thrones. Also known as the "American Tolkien," he was featured on TIME 100. He has earned the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, too.
Birthdate: February 4, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
Alice Cooper is a singer-songwriter. In his career, spanning more than five decades, Alice Cooper has earned the nickname The Godfather of Shock Rock for his ability to produce a theatrical brand of rock aimed at shocking audiences. He is also credited with helping to shape the look and sound of heavy metal. Cooper has influenced musicians like Rob Zombie.
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Terry Bradshaw(American Former Professional Football Player Who Played as a Quarterback)
Birthdate: September 2, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970, Terry Bradshaw went on to become a dominant NFL quarterback and led the Steelers to four Super Bowl championships. His career halted after an injury, but Bradshaw soon established himself as a prominent television football analyst for Fox NFL Sunday. Later, he ventured into acting, writing and music.
Birthdate: January 22, 1949
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hanford, California, United States
Stephen Perry, the lead vocalist of the rock band Journey, was named "The Voice" by legendary singer Jon Bon Jovi. One of Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time,” Perry also had a successful solo career. He is part of the Songwriter's and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.
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Jeremy Irons(English Actor and Activist Known for His TV Series ‘Brideshead Revisited’)
Birthdate: September 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom
Jeremy Irons is a popular English actor. In the US, Irons is best known as one of the few actors to have achieved the famous Triple Crown of Acting. Also an activist known for his charity work, Jeremy Irons works closely with the United Nations. He also supports charities, such as The Prison Phoenix Trust.
Birthdate: October 9, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Heidelberg, Germany
Six-time Grammy-nominated rock singer Jackson Browne has sold more than 18 million albums in the U.S. Best known for his hits These Days, Running on Empty, and Doctor My Eyes, he was featured on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. The MUSE founder is an avid environmentalist, too.
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James Taylor(Singer-Songwriter & Musician - One of the Best-Selling Artists of All Time)
Birthdate: March 12, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Five-time Grammy Award-winning folk singer James Taylor is best known for his hits You've Got a Friend and Fire and Rain. One of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has also won the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Billy Crystal(Actor, Comedian & Directed Who Has Hosted the Academy Awards Nine Times)
Birthdate: March 14, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Billy Crystal is an American actor, filmmaker, television host, comedian, and singer. He is credited with hosting the Academy Awards nine times. In recognition of his contribution to the American entertainment industry, Crystal has been honored with six Primetime Emmys, a Mark Twain Prize, and a Tony Award. Also a philanthropist, Crystal has worked with non-profit organizations like Comic Relief.
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Cat Stevens(Singer and Multi-Instrumentalist Known for His Albums ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ and ‘Teaser and the Firecat’)
Birthdate: July 21, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
British singer, Cat Stevens, has released more than 15 studio albums and has churned out many hit songs. He converted to Islam in 1977 and adopted the name Yusuf Islam. He was slammed for reportedly backing the death fatwa on author Salman Rushdie. He has also been accused of allegedly having ties with terrorist organisations, a charge he has vehemently denied.
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Jean Reno(French Actor Who has Worked in American, French, English, Japanese, Spanish and Italian Movie Productions)
Birthdate: July 30, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Casablanca, Morocco
French-Moroccan actor Jean Reno is best known for his roles in Godzilla, The Pink Panther, and Mission Impossible. He has also been part of French, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish films, and was nominated for a European Film Award for his role in Les Rivières pourpres, or Crimson Rivers.
Birthdate: January 26, 1949
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: San Francisco, California
Recipient of several awards and accolades, David Strathairn is an eminent American actor. Distinguished for his prolific body of work, he earned various accolades, including Academy Award nomination for his performance in Good Night, and Good Luck. Return of the Secaucus 7 marked his screen debut. He gained prominence with roles in City of Hope, Limbo and Eight Men Out.
Birthdate: May 12, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Handsworth, Birmingham, England
Two-time Grammy-winning artist Steve Winwood experiments with a variety of genres, including rock, blues, and jazz. He has been part of groups such as Traffic and Blind Faith, and has delivered Billboard-topping hits such as Roll with It. He is one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
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Ted Nugent(Lead Guitarist and Occasional Lead Vocalist of the Rock Band “The Amboy Dukes”)
Birthdate: December 13, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Redford Charter Township, Michigan, United States
Rock guitarist Ted Nugent initially gained fame with the band The Amboy Dukes. He has also had a successful solo career, with hits such as Cat Scratch Fever. He was also part of the supergroup Damn Yankees. A National Rifle Association board member, he supports hunting and gun ownership.
Birthdate: January 12, 1949
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Japanese writer Haruki Murakami has authored bestselling works such as Norwegian Wood and Kafka on the Shore, which explore the genres of surrealism and magic realism. He has also translated works by J. D. Salinger and Raymond Carver. He has been named to Time 100 and has won numerous awards.
Birthdate: March 22, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Kensington, London
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber reinvented the musical and created masterpieces such as Don't Cry for Me Argentina from Evita and Memory from Cats. He is one of 16 people to have won the Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony. He owns one of the biggest theater companies in London.
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Todd Rundgren(Multi-instrumentalist and Member of The Rock Band 'Utopia")
Birthdate: June 22, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Todd Rundgren is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is credited with forming popular rock bands, such as Utopia and Nazz. Regarded as a pioneer in the fields of progressive rock, electronic music, Internet music delivery, and music videos, Todd Rundgren's works, such as A Wizard, a True Star remain influential in the world of music.
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George Wendt(Actor and Comedian Best Known for His Role of ‘Norm Peterson’ on the TV Series ‘Cheers’)
Birthdate: October 17, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Beverly, Chicago, Illinois, United States
George Wendt is an American comedian and actor best known for portraying Norm Peterson in the popular television series Cheers, for which he received six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations under the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category. He has also appeared in several films, playing important roles.
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Teller(Magician and Illusionist Best Known as One-Half of the Comedy Magic Duo ‘Penn & Teller’)
Birthdate: February 14, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
American magician and illusionist Teller is most noted for his performance with Penn Jillette as half of the famous comedy magic duo Penn & Teller. Works of Teller also includes featuring in the series Penn & Teller: Bullshit! with Jillette; co-directing and incorporating stage magic techniques in the plays Macbeth and The Tempest; and directing the documentary film Tim's Vermeer.
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Bobby Orr(One of the Greatest Ice Hockey Players of All Time)
Birthdate: March 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Parry Sound, Canada
Canadian ice-hockey star Bobby Orr is known for his 12-year NHL career, 10 of which were spent playing for the Boston Bruins. His Stanley Cup win in 1970 marked the Bruins’ first title in 29 years. Post-retirement, the septuagenarian Hockey Hall of Fame inductee has also experimented with golf.
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John Oates(Musician, Best Known As Half of the Rock and Soul Duo 'Hall & Oates')
Birthdate: April 7, 1948
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
John Oates is an American guitarist, record producer, singer, and songwriter. One half of the popular pop rock duo Hall & Oates, John Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the musical duo. In 2017, Oates published his memoir, Change of Seasons.
Birthdate: May 15, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Melton, Suffolk, England
Brian Eno created "The Microsoft Sound" for Windows 95 and co-developed the card-based creativity-improving technique Oblique Strategies. His ambient music album Reflection was nominated for a Grammy, and his visual installations have been projected on structures such as the Sydney Opera House. He also co-founded the Long Now Foundation.
Birthdate: January 17, 1949
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Welwyn Garden City, England
Mick Taylor soared to fame as the guitarist of iconic rock band The Rolling Stones. He has also been part of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Named to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, he was also declared one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 100 greatest guitarists of all time.
Birthdate: June 2, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa
Former child actor Jerry Mathers is best known as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver from the sitcom Leave It to Beaver. He earned his first commercial at 2. He later also experimented with music and led the band Beaver and the Trappers, before growing up to become a banker and an investor.
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James Cosmo(Scottish Actor Known for His Appearances in Films ‘Highlander’, ‘Braveheart’, ‘Trainspotting’ and ‘Jagame Thandhiram’)
Birthdate: October 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, Scotland
James Cosmo is a Scottish actor known for playing important roles in popular TV series, such as Game of Thrones. He has also appeared in several epic historical films like Braveheart, Troy, and Ben-Hur. Apart from being an actor, James Cosmo has also been serving as a patron of a charity named Chance for Childhood.
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Christopher Guest(Known in Hollywood for His Series of Comedy Films Shot in 'Mockumentary' Style)
Birthdate: February 5, 1948
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Screenwriter, composer, musician, and director Christopher Guest is a multifaceted man. He is known for writing and directing a series of comedy films shot in mock-documentary (mockumentary) style. He has also starred in many of his films, often playing comedic characters. Despite his penchant for portraying comedic characters onscreen, he is known to be a serious person in real life.
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Tom Wilkinson(English Actor Known for His Films: ‘The Full Monty’, ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘In the Bedroom’)
Birthdate: December 12, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England
Tom Wilkinson is best known for his Academy Award-nominated roles in Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom. He also gained fame with his Emmy-winning portrayal of Benjamin Franklin in John Adams. Audiences also loved him in The Full Montyand Shakespeare in Love. He has also received the OBE.
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Jim Carter(Best Known for His Role as ‘Charles Carson’ in the TV Series ‘Downton Abbey’)
Birthdate: August 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
English actor, Jim Carter, is best known for his role in the TV series Downton Abbey, for which he earned four Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Even though he initially aspired to become a lawyer, he changed his mind and became an actor instead. He has been active in the entertainment industry for over five decades.
Birthdate: October 2, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Evansville, Indiana, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
Birthdate: April 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Vivian, Louisiana
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Tony Iommi(Guitarist, Composer, Musician, Songwriter)
Birthdate: February 19, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Birmingham
Black Sabbath lead guitarist Tony Iommi was named one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Known for his signature black leather jacket and silver cross neckpiece, he is fond of playing dark guitar tones. While he successfully beat lymphoma, the cancer was in remission later.
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John Noble(Australian Actor Known for His Role as ‘Denethor’ in the 'Lord of the Rings' Film Series)
Birthdate: August 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Port Pirie, Australia
Australian actor, John Noble, is best known for his role in the Fox action-horror series Sleepy Hollow. He has also appeared in many films and played a high-profile role in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He is the winner of one Saturn Award. Besides acting, he has a deep interest in theoretical physics and enjoys painting.
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John de Lancie(American Actor Best Known for His Role as 'Q' in Various 'Star Trek' Series)
Birthdate: March 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Lewis Black(Comedian)
Birthdate: August 30, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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Andrzej Sapkowski(Polish Novelist and Economist Best Known for His Six-Volume Series of Books ‘The Witcher’)
Birthdate: June 21, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Łódź, Poland
Polish fantasy author Andrzej Sapkowski is best known for his widely translated iconic book series The Witcher, which has also been made into a Netflix series. While he initially studied economics and worked as a sales representative, he soared to fame with the short story Wiedźmin, which later became The Witcher.
Birthdate: January 28, 1949
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: East Chicago, Indiana, United States
Basketball coach Gregg Popovich currently serves as the head coach and president of the NBA team San Antonio Spurs. Known as Coach Pop, the three-time NBA Coach of the Year has scored the most wins NBA wins, leading the Spurs to 22 season wins, including five NBA titles.
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Rubén Blades(Musician & Singer Who Mainly Performs in 'Salsa' and 'Latin Jazz' Genres)
Birthdate: July 16, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Panama City, Panama
With 10 Grammy Awards, Panamanian musician, singer, and composer Rubén Blades didn’t just soar to international fame but also redefined the Latin jazz and salsa genres. A qualified lawyer from Harvard, he came to be known as the Latin Bruce Springsteen for his music that mirrored social issues.
Birthdate: September 4, 1948
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Keke Rosberg(Former Finnish Racing Driver Who Won the 1982 'F1 World Championship')
Birthdate: December 6, 1948
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Solna Municipality Solna, Sweden
Keke Rosberg is a Finnish retired racing driver best known for winning the Formula One World Championship in 1982. Rosberg was the first Finnish champion in the history of the Formula One World Championship. Keke Rosberg has also achieved popularity as the father of the 2016 F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg.
Birthdate: July 15, 1948
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky
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Dan Gable(One of the Greatest Wrestlers of All Time)
Birthdate: October 25, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Considered to be the greatest amatuer in the history of the United States, Dan Gable is a world gold medalist, an Olympic gold medalist and a two-time NCAA Division I national champion. He is the thrid wrestler to be inducted in the Legend category in United World Wrestling's Hall of Fame. He also earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.
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Gérard Depardieu(French Actor Known for His Versatility and for His Unusual Combination of Gentleness and Physicality)
Birthdate: December 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Châteauroux, France
Gérard Depardieu is a French actor who achieved international recognition after playing Jean Cadoret in the 1986 period drama film Jean de Florette. One of the most prominent and critically acclaimed actors, Depardieu has won two Cesar Awards from 17 nominations so far. He has also won other prestigious awards like Golden Globe Awards and London Critics Circle Film Awards.
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Bryant Gumbel(Journalist, Sportscaster)
Birthdate: September 29, 1948
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Leo Sayer(singer-songwriter)
Birthdate: May 21, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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Richard Masur(Actor)
Birthdate: November 20, 1948
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Carel Struycken(Dutch Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘The Giant’ in the TV Series ‘Twin Peaks’)
Birthdate: July 30, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: The Hague, Netherlands
Dutch actor Carel Struycken is best known as Lurch from The Addams Family film franchise, Mr. Homn from Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the Giant/Fireman from Twin Peaks. His extraordinary 7-foot frame and distinctive features are due to acromegaly. A skilled photographer, he also manages a photography site.
