Meet the 10 oldest living actors still making history in Hollywood

Meet the 10 Oldest Living Actors Still Making History in Hollywood

Dick Van Dyke, Mel Brooks, and Lisa Lu are among Hollywood’s oldest living actors. They are still active in films and television shows. Despite being in their 90s, these icons show that age does not limit creativity.

Key Takeaways

• The oldest living actors are from Hollywood’s Golden Age.
• They remain active in acting, producing, writing, or directing.
• James Hong, Rita Moreno, and Clint Eastwood are notable examples

The Oldest Living Actors Today

This list focuses on actors aged 90 or older who are still active as of 2025. We considered their mainstream involvement and contributions to film and TV.

1. Dick Van Dyke

• Date of Birth: December 13, 1925
• Years Active: 1947–present
• At age 99, he is a positive-energy powerhouse. His roles include The Dick Van Dyke Show and Mary Poppins. He won multiple Emmy Awards and made history as the oldest contestant on The Masked Singer.

1. Mel Brooks

• Date of Birth: June 28, 1926
• Years Active: 1949–present
• Also age 99, he is a comedic pioneer known for his wit. He has won an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). His films include Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. In 2023, he released History of the World: Part II.

1. Lisa Lu

• Date of Birth: January 19, 1927
• Years Active: 1958–present
• At age 98, she bridges Eastern and Western cinema. She starred in The Last Emperor and Crazy Rich Asians. Lu continues to inspire future generations with her elegance.

1. William Daniels

• Date of Birth: March 31, 1927
• Years Active: 1943–present
• Also age 98, he is best known as Mr. Feeny on Boy Meets World. His career spans eight decades with roles in various acclaimed shows.

1. James Hong

• Date of Birth: February 22, 1929
• Years Active: 1954–present
• At age 96, he has over 430 credits on IMDb. His notable roles include Big Trouble in Little China and Everything Everywhere All at Once. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2022.

1. Clint Eastwood

• Date of Birth: May 31, 1930
• Years Active: 1954–present
• Age:95 years old; he is an Oscar-winning filmmaker known for classics like Dirty Harry. Eastwood continues to direct films; his latest was released in early 2024.

1. Lois Smith
   –Date of Birth: November 3 1930
   –Years Active: 1952-present
   –At age 94; she is respected for her stage work and films like Lady Bird. Her recent performance earned her a historic Tony Award at age 90.
2. Robert Duvall
   –Date of Birth: January 5 1931
   –Years Active: 1952-present
   –At age 94; he is recognized for roles in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now. Duvall remains active in independent films today.
3. William Shatner
   –Date of Birth: March 22 1931
   –Years Active: 1951-present
   –Also aged 94; he gained fame as Captain Kirk from Star Trek.* Shatner became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90.*
4. Rita Moreno
   –Date of Birth: December11 ,1931
   –Years Active:1943-present
   –At age93 ;she is an EGOT winner featured recently in films like80 for Brady.* Moreno advocates for diversity within the arts.*

Additional Information

Caren Marsh holds the title as the oldest living actress at106 years oldasof2025 . Norman Lloyd was Hollywood’s longest-working actor until his passingin2020 .

These actors prove that passion never fades with age . They continue to shape the industry through their talent even into their nineties .