economy and markets | January 02, 2026

Is Mike Nussbaum still alive? How old is Mike Nussbaum?

Mike Nussbaum is an American actor and director. Mike was born Myron G. Nussbaum on December 29, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, the U.S. to a Jewish family.

Mike started his career in the film industry in his late 20s in community theater. In the 1960s, while he was active in a developing professional theatrical community in Chicago, he met David Mamet, an American playwright, filmmaker, and author.

He continued acting till his late 90s. Here are some of the films he worked on throughout his long career.

  • The Monitors (1969) as Exercise Chief
  • T.R. Baskin (1971) as Office Manager
  • Harry and Tonto (1974) as Old Age Home Clerk
  • Things Change (1988) as Mr. Green
  • Field of Dreams (1989) as Principal
  • Desperate Hours (1990) as Mr. Nelson
  • Gladiator (1992) as Doctor
  • Losing Isaiah (1995) as Dr. Jamison
  • Dirty Work (2006) as Gaga

Is Mike Nussbaum still alive?

Yes, the 98-year-old actor is still alive and doing very well.

How old is Mike Nussbaum?

As of January 2022, Mike Nussbaum was 98 years old.