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If you need evidence that age is just a number, look no further than the celebrities listed below. These stars are 20 of theThe oldest celebrities still live In 2021, and they range from actors to singers to composers to heads of state. Each of these celebrities broughtTheir 90s or 100 years old, and shared words of wisdom or inspired by their work along the way. From a legendary singer explaining why the passions of life are so important for the Queen of England sharing that she does not worry about aging, there is something to learn from each of them. Read more about these famous nonagenaires and centennials.

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Anniversary: ​​May 12, 1928

We start our list withBurt Bacharach, which is 93 years old. The composer is known in particular for his work withDionne Warwick, including the songs "walk on" and "I say a little prayer." He also composed "the look of love", "the drops of rain keep Fallin 'on my head" and many other hits. Bacharach continues to work so far andTalked about his new music In an interview 2020 withThe Washington Post.

Anniversary: ​​April 4th, 1928

Estelle Harris is probably better known to play George's mother, Estelle Costanza, onBreastfield. Another major role was to express my head of the potato in three of theToy story films, including 2019Toy Story 4, which is his newest credit. In 2013Interview with the associated pressHarris talked about lookingBreastfield Becoming popular with the youngest generations. "During the last year or two, suddenly these young people recognize me as Ms. Costanza, Estelle Costanza," she said. "So we have a new age group and I also get a lot of a fan of these young people."

Anniversary: ​​March 31, 1927

Your age will determine how you know it betterWilliam Daniels. The actor playedDustin HoffmanThe father of the character of SThe graduation In the 60s, played like John Adams in musical comedy1776 in the 70s, was marked onSt. Elsewhere In the 1980s, and played Mr. Feeny onBoy meets the world In the 90s-a role in which he relaunchedGirl meets the world in the years 2010.

Danielsreflected on 70 years of wedding with his wife,Bonnie Bartlett, in a video forStrong In 2021. "I think our relationship is based on mutual respect and I think it's smarter than me, a better actor than me, and so hung myself, you know and try to hear you," he said.

Anniversary: ​​1st 1st 1927

SingerHarry Berafonte is known for bringing Calypso music from the Caribbean with songs like "Day-O (The Banana Song Of Banana." He is also an actor and activist civic rights. In 2016, Belafonteshared part of his wisdom of life toToday. "I think people who have not experienced a passion of life - something they want to get up every day and that they really missed the greatest value of life," said the elderly singer 89 years old.

Anniversary: ​​February 20, 1927

SIDNEY POISTRY Was the first black performer to win the price of the Academy for the best actor. After an extremely successful career, he retired from the actor and later became the Bahamas ambassador in Japan. In an interview with 2000 withOPRAH WINFREYwhen he was 73 years old,Poitie said what he was eager to, "I would like to write, act, teach, make a conference - all that is creative. I also have to serve my curiosity. I want to continue to ask myself about things because there is a young man in me, And he's energetic and mental active. "

Anniversary: ​​January 19, 1927

Lisa read Having interim quarries with Chinese and American television movies and television programs. She appeared in movies, includingThe last emperor,The Club Joy of luckAnd, more recently,Crazy Rich Asian. She always acts, with two new movies in the works. In an interview with 2019 with it is China, the actor wasasked if she worries about aging. "I do not worry about that," she said, because movies require characters from all ages. Act does not consist in featuring as the main character ... If you like to act, it does not matter as long as you act well in any role you have, so it's okay. "

Anniversary: ​​August 3, 1926

Legendary singerTony Bennett Just just just retired scene performance at the age of 95. He will continue to make music and has a new album withLady Gaga Go out in October.Bennett also has Alzheimer's disease. His wife,Susan Benedetto, RecountAarp magazine In 2020, "There are many things about him that I miss, because he is not the old Tony More. But when he sings, he is the old tony. »

Anniversary June 28, 1926

Producer and directorMEL BROOKS is a legend of comedy thanks to his moviesThe producers,Blazing saddles, andYoung Frankenstein.And he's still working. "I knew for a very young age, I knew that comedy was my stuff," BrooksRecountCBS Sunday Morning in 2019. "He was me. Because people look down at my bed, I was only a few months, and they laugh. And I say, "Here it is. This is what I want! »

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Anniversary: ​​May 8, 1926

Naturalist and television host and producerDavid Attendagh is another member of Club 95, and it is the most famous for the BBC documentary seriesLife andEarth.

Attendagh was very reflective about his long life and his career, including in his movieDavid Taisborough: a life on our planet.Questioned about watching images of her young me in the doc byThe Guardian,Attendagh said"I thought that in my mind I did not change it. Ito feel exactly the same. "

Anniversary: ​​April 21, 1926

A 95,Queen Elizabeth II is both the oldest British monarch and the longest reign. She was queen for 69 years, from her reign in 1952.

In a video recently redone Queen Elizabeth Sitting for a portrait for her 80th birthday, she said something on itself to see age by art. When the painter asked if it upset him,She answered with a surprisingly relaxed "NAH", Who made the viral video pass.

Anniversary: ​​December 13, 1925

ActorDick Van Dyke ofMary Poppins,Bang bang chitty chitty, andDick Van Dyke View is 95 too. And it is determined to do it at 100. While appearing onCBS This Morning In June 2021,He showed his training regime, Which includes crunches. "I'm 95, and many of my friends will not do that," he said. "Then you all old guys there, listen to me, I tell you: you can continue a long time. »

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Anniversary: ​​October 16, 1925

Angela Lansbury has had a long career as an actor, from Oscar's films at the Hollywood Golden Age, in his first role onThe murder she wrote, and beyond. WhileAn interview withLarry King In 2018, Lansbury said, "I think I'm interested in all parts of life. In other words, not only to act. But all that is given to us as human beings to please us in our lives, that what interests me. My grandchildren, my life, cooking, driving, being independent, I think is quite part of my credo ". Pray to say if she ever retire, she replied, "No, I do not think so. I will probably go from one hand to my script. »

Anniversary: ​​October 1, 1924

The President of the 39th of the United States,Jimmy Carter, Is 96 years old, making him both the oldest living president and the longest longest in history. Carter wrote a book about age,The virtues of agingPublished in 1998 when he was 74 in 2013, "he saidThe Washington Post (VIA INSIDER) From his active way of life, "I am a passionate runner until I 80 and my knees distributed. I have two new knees, and these worked well. Now I'm swimming regularly at home and when I travel. I am active around the house, and with the painting and the work of the wood ".

Anniversary: ​​July 4, 1924

ActorEva Marie Saint is known for its roles in the beloved movies, includingNorth to the northwest andOn the seafront, For which she won an Oscar of the best actress. In 2014, she had a small role inWinter story as a character over 100 years old. "Make me feel young,"Have she jokedMetro US. She continued from the game, "I prefer to make roles where he is a strong woman and she's not sick and she is not in a wheelchair and can happen, and he's wrong with that . But as long as I can introduce someone who makes a difference in the world, that's what I want to do ".

Anniversary December 12, 1923

Generations of television game fans knowBob Barker as a host ofThe price is correct, Managing the micro from 1972 to 2007. In an interview 2015 with the Associated Press,Barker declared, "I am a complete success of retirement. I think it's because I did not have done too early, not too late, but just at the right time. I never regretted it." He added with a laugh: "People often ask me what I miss most aboutThe price is correct And I answer honestly: it's money. I miss it. "

Anniversary: ​​July 27, 1922

TV writer and producerNorman Lear is responsible for many classic television broadcasts, includingAll in the family,Jeffersons,Good time, andOne day at a time. He still works as a producer so far, more recently on the restart of Netflix ofOne day at a time and the documentaryRita Moreno: a girl who decided to go there. In July, he shared withWeekly entertainment How he celebrated his 99th anniversary. "I am in a plane tomorrow morning for our house in Vermont with all my children and all my children, who will take place on a farm that we have been in about 35 years," he said. Asked if he will never withdraw, he replied, "I think I'll be retired, but I will not retire."

Anniversary: ​​January 17, 1922

White Betty WhiteThe entertainment career started when she was a girl in the 30s. She is mostly known for her roles like Sue Ann Nivens onThe Mary Tyler Moore Show and like nylund pink onGolden girls. "The best thing about being in your 90s is that you are spoiled rotten," she said onSecond annual annual annual Betty Whitein 2013 (Going throughPeople) "Everyone spoils you like crazy and they treat you with such respect because you are old. Few people know, you have not changed. You have not changed in [the brain]. You are only 90 at each place. "

Anniversary: ​​August 2, 1919

Actor of characterNehemiah Persoff appeared in many notable films during his long career, includingOn the seafront,Some love it hot,twinsand like the voice of Dad Mousekewitz in theAmerican tail movies. It is also often recalled to playBarbra StreisandThe father of character of SYentl. When Persoff retired to act in 1999, he started focusing more on his painting. He explained in a 2014 interview with the upper voice thatHe took it after suffering a transient ischemic attack Known as a "mini shot".

"I would recommend to all seniors that they try to paint," he said. "They will be surprised by their abilities and peace and peace that the concentration on painting provides."

Anniversary: ​​April 6, 1919

Caren Marsh-doll is an actor who has worked in the 30s, 40, and 50 years before retiring and becoming a dance teacher. With playing a lot of his own roles, the marsh doll wasJudy GarlandStand-in forThe Wizard of Oz andZiegfeld Girland is one of the few people who worked onThe Wizard of Oz And still live. Because of this, in recent years,She attended a fewWizard of Oz festivals. "When you are 19 years old and working on a movie, you do not really think it's something you'll always be known as part of your 92," she told Syracuse.com from the movie classic in 2011.

Anniversary: ​​October 17, 1917

At 103,Marsha Hunt Is considered the oldest living actor of Hollywood's golden age. She appeared in many films during her career, includingPride and prejudice,Born in the west, andHuman comedy. After being named on the Hollywood blacklist during the McCarthy era, shebecame humanitarian focused on global hunger, and further, roaming and support ofsame-sex marriage, as indicated by patch.Questioned about his long life By the associated press in 2020, Hunt said, "I do not think it's long. I hope it will be long. I think I'm very lucky. I do not have enemies I know from and I do not have hatred. I go around to love people and get along with them. "

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