10 unique actors who starred in films after their 90th birthday (12 photos)
92-year-old Clint Eastwood announced that he will soon make his last film in his career. Whether Mr. Eastwood plans to be in the frame himself is still unknown, but the fact itself is amazing - in May the Hollywood legend will turn 93 years old, and he is still making films!
In honor of this news, we decided to remember several actors who starred in films after their 90th birthday. Moreover, we tried to collect recent examples.
Let's start with Eastwood himself, who already managed to star in the film in his tenth decade.
Clint Eastwood (92 years old)
At the age of 90, he starred in the film “Men’s Tears” (2021), which he himself directed and produced.
Rita Moreno (91 years old)
At the age of 90, she starred in the film “Fast and Furious 10” as Dominic Toretto’s grandmother. The film will be released in May 2023.
The actress is known for her role in the film West Side Story (1961), for which she received an Oscar and a Golden Globe. She also appeared in Steven Spielberg's recent remake of the musical, but she was just under 90 years old during filming.
And Rita Moreno is one of only 18 EGOT winners - that is, she won 4 major US show business awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. This selection will include another representative of this elite list.
Dick Van Dyke (97 years old)
At 91, he starred in the film Mary Poppins Returns (2018). As Mr. Dawes Jr. Dick Van Dyke starred in the original Mary Poppins in 1964, which was 54 years ago at that time.
Angela Lansbury (1925-2022)
She also starred in the film Mary Poppins Returns. And also at 91!
The actress is best known for her role as Jessica Fletcher in the TV series Murder, She Wrote.
James Hong (94 years old)
At the age of 91, he starred in the film “Everywhere and at once” (2022) as the father of the main character.
Previously, the actor appeared in the films Blade Runner (1982) and Big Trouble in Little China (1986).
June Squibb (93 years old)
At the age of 90, she starred in the film Palmer (2021).
The actress is known for her roles in the films Scent of a Woman (1992), Meet Joe Black (1998), and Nebraska (2013).
Lois Smith (92 years old)
At the age of 90, she starred in the film “Mac and Rita” (2022).
The actress made her debut in the film East of Eden (1955), where she managed to play with James Dean.
Mel Brooks (96 years old)
At the age of 95, he starred in the series “World History, Part 2” (2023), which he himself produced, and became a co-director of some episodes. This project is a sequel to the film "World History, Part 1" (1981), in which Brooks directed, wrote, produced and performed several roles.
And Mel Brooks is the second EGOT winner on the list - winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
Harry Belafonte (96 years old)
At the age of 90, he starred in the film “BlacKkKlansman” (2018).
He is also known for his musical career. You will be surprised, but he also collected EGOT, only one of his awards was “non-competitive” - in 2014, Belafonte received an honorary Oscar.
Lisa Lu (96 years old)
At 90, she starred in Crazy Rich Asians (2018).
The Chinese actress has won three times the prestigious film award in China with the charming name “Golden Horse”.
Bonus: Robert Duvall (92)
He starred in the movie Breaking into the NBA (2022) just a couple of months before his 90th birthday.