129 Year Old Celebrities
1. Edmund Wilson (1895)
American Writer
An American non-fiction author and literary critic, he is best known for works such as Axel's Castle (1931) and Patriotic Gore (1962). He served as an editor for The New...
2. Bishop Fulton Sheen (1895)
TV Show Host
Catholic commentator who made use of the power of television.
3. Fulton J. Sheen (1895)
Religious Leader
Fulton J. Sheen is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on May 8, 1895 in United States. American Archbishop who is considered one of the first televangelists. According to...
4. Lucian Blaga (1895)
Romanian Writer
Romanian philosopher, dramatist, and poet of the interbellum era who was known for Luciferian Knowledge and other works.
5. Richard Barthelmess (1895)
Actor
American silent film actor who nominated for an Oscar for his performances in The Patent Leather Kid and The Noose. In 1919, he appeared in Broken Blossoms, and in 1920,...
6. Dorothy Davenport (1895)
Actor Film Director
Actress and screenwriter who is best remembered for writing screenplays like 1934's The Road to Ruin and 1935's Women Must Dress.
7. Laszlo Moholy-Nagy (1895)
Painter
Painter and photographer associated with constructivism and known for integrating technology into the arts. He developed the photogram process.
8. George Hainsworth (1895)
Canadian Ice Hockey Player
NHL Hall of Fame goaltender who took over for Georges Vezina on the Montreal Canadiens and dominated the 1920s and 1930s with the Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
9. Joseph Fields (1895)
Writer
Writer who won the Tony Award for Best Musical for Wonderful Town, as well as for writing screenplays like My Sister Eileen (1940), Junior Miss (1941), and The French Touch...
10. Howard Edward Butt Sr. (1895)
Entrepreneur
Howard Edward Butt Sr. is a famous Entrepreneur, who was born on April 9, 1895 in United States. Remembered best for establishing the American H-E-B chain of grocery stores, this...
11. George VI (1895)
King-emperor
English monarch who ruled from 1936 until 1952. During the 1930s and '40s, he served as the final emperor of British-controlled India. His oldest daughter, Elizabeth II, became Queen of...
12. Rudolph Valentino (1895)
Silent Film Actor
Romantic silent film superstar who appeared in the 1921 film, The Sheik. His other notable films include Blood and Sand, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, and The Eagle.
13. Josephine Pinckney (1895)
Novelist
American novelist and poet best known for her novel Three O'clock Dinner.
14. Lewis Yancey (1895)
American Aviator
Pioneering aviator who made historic flights from Maine to Rome and from New York to Bermuda.
15. Florence Vidor (1895)
American Actor
She married King Vidor, who was a glamorous star in many silent pictures of the '20s.
16. José Iturbi (1895)
Actor
Musician and performer known for appearing in Anchors Aweigh, Thousands Cheer, and several other 1940s MGM musicals.
17. Benny Davis (1895)
American Performer
American vaudeville performer and composer who wrote the 1926 song "Baby Face" with Harry Akst.
18. Wally Wales (1895)
Actor
American film actor who appeared in over 220 films, including The Lone Ranger and Red River. He made his final appearance in the 1964 film, Law of the Lawless.
19. Wells Coates (1895)
Canadian Architect
Modernist who designed the Isokon building in Hampstead, London, Brighton's Embassy Court, and Kensington's 10 Palace Gate. He spent the majority of his life as a Canadian ex-patriate.
20. Shemp Howard (1895)
Actor
Actor best known for his performances with Larry Fine and his brother Moe Howard as a member of the Three Stooges. He left the Stooges in the early 1930s but...
21. Edna Purviance (1895)
Actress
American silent film actress who was known as the leading lady in Charlie Chaplin's films appearing in thirty roles since 1915.
22. Buckminster Fuller (1895)
American Inventor And Author
American architect who has published over thirty books and invented the geodesic dome and other futuristic devices.Carbon molecules known as fullerenes are named after him.
23. Immanuel Velikovsky (1895)
Psychologist
Controversial psychologist and scholar known for his reinterpretations of historical events. His book, Worlds in Collision, was published in 1950 and was a bestseller in the US.
24. Michael Arlen (1895)
Armenian Writer
Remembered for his Gothic novels, satirical and political works, short stories, plays, and screenplays, he is perhaps most well known for The Green Hat (1924), Young Men in Love (1927),...
25. J Edgar Hoover (1895)
Law Enforcement Officer
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1935 to 1972 who instituted a centralized fingerprint file and forensic laboratories.
26. Andy Razaf (1895)
Malagasy-american Musician
Lyricist best known for Ain't Misbehavin' and Honeysuckle Rose, which was written with Fats Waller.
27. Tubby Hall (1895)
American Musician
Jazz drummer who played with Carroll Dickerson's Orchestra and who also played with King Oliver, Jimmie Noone, and Johnny Dodds.
28. Clara Haskil (1895)
Romanian Musician
Classical musician known for her chamber music and mastery of early Romantic-era composers. Her career was hindered by many physical maladies.
29. Aliagha Vahid (1895)
Poet
Azerbaijani poet best known for his 1938 collection Mollaxana and for his medieval-style ghazal poetry. His individual poems include "Elevate, my angel" and "What Does the School Mean."
30. William Tubman (1895)
Liberian Politician 19th Preside
Liberian politician who was the 19th President of Liberia from 1944 until 1971. He is often regarded by the Liberian people as the father of modern Liberia.
31. Moshe Feinstein (1895)
Great Orthodox Jewish Rabbi Of T
Orthodox rabbi and Jewish law expert who became known for his numerous Halakha-based rulings.
32. Oscar Hammerstein II (1895)
Songwriter
Oscar Hammerstein II is a famous Songwriter, who was born on July 12, 1895 in United States. With longtime collaborator Richard Rodgers made legendary contributions to American musical theatre. According...
33. Irving Caesar (1895)
American Composer And Lyricist
Known for Swanee, Sometimes I'm Happy, Crazy Rhythm, and Tea for Two, which was among the most frequently recorded songs.
34. Roscoe Ates (1895)
Actor
Actor who appeared in film and television westerns, as well as film classics like The Champ and Alice in Wonderland. In 1929, he played a role in Billy the Kid and later...
35. Russell Hicks (1895)
Actor
Early 20th-century film actor who acted in nearly 300 films. His credits include Seven Sinners, The Flying Saucer, Janie, and Rodeo.
36. Harry Tobias (1895)
Lyricist
Known for Miss You, That Girl of Mine, and I'll Keep the Lovelight Burning. He began writing in his teens.
37. José Bozzano (1895)
Paraguayan Architect
Paraguayan Naval officer and ship builder who played a vital role in the Chaco War fought between Bolivia and Paraguay.
38. Jack Pennick (1895)
Actor
As one of John Ford's Stock Company actors, his snaggle-toothed visage appeared in dozens of the director's films. His credits include these classic films: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Alamo,...
39. Carmen Hill (1895)
American Baseball Player
Screwball pitcher who played 10 years in the major leagues and posted a career ERA of 3.44.
40. Clinton Presba Anderson (1895)
Politician
Clinton Presba Anderson is a famous Politician, who was born on October 23, 1895 in United States. Democratic politician from New Mexico who represented his state in the Senate for...
41. Reva Beck Bosone (1895)
Politician
Reva Beck Bosone is a famous Politician, who was born on April 2, 1895 in United States. Politician and member of the Democratic Party who was a US Congresswoman from...
42. Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya (1895)
Biologist
Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya is a famous Biologist, who was born on August 1, 1895 in India. Credited with popularizing science in Bengal, he is best known for his studies in...
43. Francelia Billington (1895)
American Actor
Silent film actress who became a talented cinematographer on films like White Sun and Blind Husbands.
44. Talbert Abrams (1895)
American Photographer And Aviato
Aerial photographer whose work spanned everything from World War I reconnaissance missions to the charting of highway routes.
45. Babette Deutsch (1895)
American Writer
American poet, translator, editor, and novelist best known for Animal, Vegetable, Mineral, a poetry collection published in 1954. Her other notable works include Coming of Age and Mask of Silenus....
46. Johnny Loftus (1895)
Horse Jockey
American horse jockey and member of the American Racing Hall of Fame, he amassed 721 wins during his career.
47. Edward Brophy (1895)
American Actor And Comedian
Best remembered as the voice of Timothy in the Walt Disney animated movie Dumbo, he also appeared in several 1930s films, including The Thin Man and The Champ.
48. Joe Fine (1895)
American Politician
Lithuanian businessman and politician who lived in Marquette, Michigan and served as its Mayor from 1964 to 1965.
49. George Machine Gun Kelly (1895)
Criminal
Murderous gangster of the Prohibition era. He became infamous for his kidnapping of wealthy oil executive Charles F. Urschel.
50. John Diefenbaker (1895)
Politician
John Diefenbaker is a famous Politician, who was born on September 18, 1895 in Canada. Canadian Tory politician who served as the 13th Prime Minister of Canada from 1957 to...