June Squibb
Born Nov. 6, 1929
June Squibb’s career began later in life and has continued to soar since turning 90 in 2020.
Squibb made her first big-screen debut at 60 in 1990 when she starred in “Alice.” She continued to appear in smaller roles but earned recognition for her role in the 2002 movie “About Schmidt” alongside Jack Nicholson.
In 2014, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Nebraska” at the age of 84.
Since then, she has worked on several projects and, according to her IMDb, has even more in the works.
Dick Van Dyke
Born Dec. 13, 1925
Dick Van Dyke didn’t think he would still be alive in his 90s.
The comedian turned 95 in 2021 and told Showbiz411 at the time that he’s “circling the drain.”
“I never thought I’d live this long. I don’t know how I did it,” he added.
And back when he turned 93, he joked to the outlet, “All of my friends are dead.”
He grew to fame with his eponymous sitcom, “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which ran from 1961 to 1966 but also had a flourishing film career.
The actor starred in the movie musicals “Bye Bye Birdie” (1963), “Mary Poppins” (1964), “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (1968) and “The Comic” (1969).
Van Dyke also made his mark in television, starring in “The New Dick Van Dyke Show” from 1971 to 1974 and appearing in “Diagnosis: Murder,” “Columbo” and “The Carol Burnett Show.”
In 2018, fans were overjoyed when he made a cameo in “Mary Poppins Returns.” He also starred in “Curious George” and “Night at the Museum,” both in 2006, and “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” in 2014.
Tippi Hedren
Born Jan. 19, 1930
Tippi Hedren is one of the few remaining women from the Golden Age of Hollywood and has no plans to slow down.
Hedren is best known for starring in Alfred Hitchcock films “The Birds” (1963) and “Marnie” (1964). Since then, she’s starred in more than 80 movies and television shows.
On top of a storied acting career, Hedren has been a committed animal rights activist since the ’60s.
Her daughter, Melanie Griffith, helped her celebrate her 91st 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day in 2021.
“Happy Birthday Mom!! You are as beautiful today , at 91 years old , as you were at 22 in this first photo. I love you so much. ♥️ @tippihedrenofficial,” Griffith wrote on Instagram at the time.
“Thank you for all the beautiful 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day wishes ✨🖤✨,” she wrote on her own Instagram at the time.
Bob Barker
Born Dec. 12, 1923
Bob Barker turned 99 in 2022.
The beloved TV star, who hosted “The Price Is Right” from 1972 until 2007, celebrated the big 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day at his home with friends, family, his longtime partner Nancy Burnet and several of his nurses.
“He ended up with four 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day cakes as gifts from several people!” Burnet told Closer (via Yahoo!) in December 2022. “I had a cake for him, his half-brother brought a cake and then his nursing team brought him cakes too.”
She also told Fox News that same month, “He’s in very good health for his age and his humor is still in good shape. He’s had a very charmed life.”
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Born June 4, 1928
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, better known as Dr. Ruth, is a Holocaust survivor who was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in Germany and immigrated to the US in 1956.
Dr. Ruth, described as “Grandma Freud” and the “Sister Wendy of Sexuality,” started her career in radio but after finding great success with listeners, she hosted her own television show, “The Dr. Ruth Show,” from 1984 to 1991.
In 2022, on her 94th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day, she was thinking of others.
“I would like to be the ambassador for the state of New York combating loneliness,” the famed 𝓈ℯ𝓍 therapist told Page Six at the time. “I want to give good advice to people who are lonely.”
Bob Newhart
Born Sep. 5, 1929
Bob Newhart celebrated his 90th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day in 2019 and he chalks up his longevity to laughter.
“I think laughter is vital. It’s as vital as breathing. It gets you through difficult areas,” he told The Day that year. “Laughter is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world. It’s like music, of a kind.”
Known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style, he got his start as a stand-up comedian until he transitioned to his famed TV career with hits including “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart.”
He also notably played the beloved bellhop in the 2003 movie “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde,” and the Papa Elf in the 2004 Christmas comedy “Elf.”
Gene Hackman
Born Jan. 30, 1930
Gene Hackman hit the 90-year mark in 2020 but he retired from his acting career back in 2004.
The reclusive star gave his first interview in a decade to The Post back in 2021 to reflect on the 50th anniversary of “The French Connection.”
“Filmmaking has always been risky — both physically and emotionally — but I do choose to consider that film a moment in a checkered career of hits and misses,” he admitted in the exclusive 2021 interview.
He is also famous for starring in other big movies including 2001’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” and 1992’s “Unforgiven.”
Hackman won two Academy Awards for his roles in “Unforgiven” and “The French Connection.”
The movie star hasn’t been spotted out and about much in his later years, though he was seen looking in tip-top shape as he did some yard work in March 2023.
Harry Belafonte
Born March 1, 1927
Harry Belafonte rose to fame as a singer but over the years he has used his platform to fight for racial justice.
Belafonte was honored for his activism at a star-studded gala celebrating his 95th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day in 2022, though he could not attend due to travel concerns amid the pandemic.
However, Spike Lee, Michael Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Alicia Keys, Al Sharpton and Danny Glover were all there to celebrate, according to the New York Times.
The Caribbean-American singer is known for popularizing the calypso musical style and is known for songs like “Day-O,” “Jump in the Line” and “Jamaica Farewell.”
Joel Grey
Born April 11, 1932
It’s curtains for his younger years.
Joel Grey celebrated his 90th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day surrounded by some of Broadway’s best in a 2022 Times Square celebration.
The theater star kicked off his milestone 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day with Bebe Neuwirth, Donna Murphy, Bernadette Peters and more, according to Broadway World.
“If you are a young person who dreams of being a part of Broadway, come to New York. We want your talent. If you’re a fan, buy a ticket, see a show. We want your passion and your energy,” Grey told the website during the festivities. “Broadway is back and better than ever!”
Grey, who famously played the Emcee in “Cabaret,” is only one of eight performers in history to have received a Tony and Academy Award for the same role.
He made his stage debut at the age of 9 and has since starred in “Chicago,” “Wicked,” “Anything Goes” and more.
Norman Lear
Born July 27, 1922
Norman Lear celebrated his 100th 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day on his farm in Vermont with his wife, his kids, and his grandkids.
“I think of it as a Yiddish Hyannis Port ’cause as a kid, I so admired the Kennedys as a family having a place to get together to enjoy one another, he told E! News in 2022, adding that his 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡day party was “heaven.”