Celebrities born in 1917
19 celebrities turning 109 years old in 2026
Updated on October 15, 2026
There are 19 celebrities born in 1917 who turn 109 in 2026. They belong to the Greatest Generation and, according to the Chinese zodiac, 1917 was mostly the Year of the Snake. The most popular right now are Raymond Burr, Richard Boone, and Ernest Borgnine. On average, the women are 1.60 m tall and the men 1.82 m.
The Full List, by Popularity
Raymond Burr† Age 76 · 1.87 m · ActorPerry Mason#2
Richard Boone† 63 years old · 1.86 m · ActorHave Gun – Will Travel#3
Ernest Borgnine† 95 years old · 1.77 m · ActorMarty#4
Ossie Davis† 87 years old · 1.89 m · Actor, DirectingPurlie Victorious#5
Dabbs Greer† 90 years old · 1.80 m · ActorReverend Robert Alden#6
John F. Kennedy† 46 years old · 1.83 m · ActorMurder of John F. Kennedy#7
Susan Hayward† 57 years old · 1.60 m · ActressI Want to Live!#8
Dean Martin† 78 years old · 1.78 m · Actor, SingerEverybody Loves Somebody#9
Hans Conried† 64 years old · 1.88 m · Actor, Voice ActorHook#10
Barry Nelson† 89 years old · 1.83 m · ActorJames Bond in "Casino Royale" (TV)#11
R. G. Armstrong† 95 years old · ActorPat Garrett and Billy the Kid#12
Marsha Hunt† 104 years old · Actress, SingerHair#13
Jane Wyman† 90 years old · 1.60 m · ActressJohnny Belinda#14
Kenneth Tobey† 85 years old · 1.75 m · ActorThe Thing from Another World#15
Desi Arnaz† 69 years old · 1.77 m · Actor, MusicianI Love Lucy#16
June Allyson† 88 years old · 1.52 m · Actress, DancerThe Glenn Miller Story#17
Celeste Holm† 95 years old · 1.67 m · ActressGentleman's Agreement#18
Mel Ferrer† 90 years old · 1.91 m · Actor, DirectingScaramouche#19
Herbert Lom† 95 years old · 1.73 m · ActorChief Inspector Charles DreyfusHow tall are you? Compare yourself with each celebrity and save your favorites.
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Age in 2026: 109 years old · Generation: Greatest Generation · Chinese zodiac: Snake
The most common zodiac sign among celebrities born in 1917 is Aries (5), followed by Gemini (4).
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How old will those born in 1917 be in 2026?
They turn 109 years old. If their birthday has not yet come this year, they are still 108.
Which Chinese zodiac sign corresponds to 1917?
The Snake. The Chinese year begins between late January and mid-February, so anyone born in early January belongs to the sign of the previous year.
Which celebrities were born in 1917?
Among the best known are Raymond Burr, Richard Boone, Ernest Borgnine, Ossie Davis and Dabbs Greer.
Who is the tallest?
Mel Ferrer, who stands 1.91 m tall. At the other end is June Allyson, at 1.52 m.