Celebrities born in 1920
25 celebrities turning 106 years old in 2026
Updated on October 16, 2026
25 celebrities born in 1920 turn 106 years old in 2026. They belong to the Greatest Generation and, according to the Chinese zodiac, 1920 was mostly the Year of the Monkey. The most popular right now are Shelley Winters, Vincent Gardenia and Mickey Rooney. On average, the women are 1.66 m tall and the men 1.77 m.
The Full List, by Popularity
Shelley Winters† 85 years old · 1.63 m · ActressThe Diary of Anne Frank#2
Vincent Gardenia† 72 years old · 1.73 m · ActorHechizo de luna#3
Mickey Rooney† died at 93 · 1.57 m · ActorAndy Hardy film series#4
Walter Matthau† 79 years old · 1.89 m · ActorThe Odd Couple#5
DeForest Kelley† died at 79 · 1.73 m · ActorDr. Leonard «Bones» McCoy#6
William Conrad† died at 73 · 1.71 m · Actor, DirectorCannon#7
Ricardo Montalban† 88 years old · 1.83 m · ActorMr. Roarke#8
Gene Tierney† 70 years old · 1.66 m · ActressLaura#9
Jack Webb† 62 years old · 1.78 m · Actor, DirectingDragnet#10
Denver Pyle† died at 77 · ActorUncle Jesse#11
Henry Corden† 85 years old · ActorFred Flintstone#12
Virginia Christine† 76 years old · 1.63 m · ActressMrs. Olson (Folgers Coffee commercials)#13
Yul Brynner† 65 years old · 1.73 m · ActorThe King and I#14
Eddie Firestone† died at 86 · ActorThat Brewster Boy#15
Maureen O'Hara† 95 years old · 1.72 m · ActressThe Man Who Shot Liberty Valance#16
Virginia Mayo† died at 84 · 1.65 m · ActressThe Best Years of Our Lives#17
Don Taylor† 78 years old · Actor, DirectingFather of the Bride#18
Viveca Lindfors† died at 74 · 1.67 m · ActressStargate#19
Neville Brand† died at 71 · 1.85 m · ActorRiot in Cell Block 11#20
Jack Warden† 85 years old · 1.77 m · Actor12 Angry Men#21
Jack Elam† 82 years old · 1.83 m · ActorGolden Age of Westerns#22
Werner Klemperer† 80 years old · 1.78 m · ActorCoronel Wilhelm Klink#23
Ralph Meeker† 67 years old · 1.85 m · ActorKiss Me Deadly#24
Billy Halop† died at 56 · Actor«Dead End Kids»#25
Michael Bates† 57 years old · 1.78 m · ActorA Clockwork OrangeHow tall are you? Compare yourself with each celebrity and save your favorites.
Create a free accountBorn in 1920: Quick Facts
Age in 2026: 106 years old · Generation: Greatest Generation · Chinese zodiac: Monkey
The most common zodiac sign among celebrities born in 1920 is Sagittarius (5), followed by Leo (3).
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How old will those born in 1920 be in 2026?
They turn 106 years old. If their birthday has not yet come this year, they are still 105.
Which Chinese zodiac sign corresponds to 1920?
The Rat. The Chinese New Year starts 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 1920?
Among the best known are Shelley Winters, Vincent Gardenia, Mickey Rooney, Walter Matthau and DeForest Kelley.
Who is the tallest?
Walter Matthau, who stands 1.89 m tall. At the other end is Mickey Rooney, at 1.57 m.