Celebrities born in 1921
26 celebrities turning 105 years old in 2026
Updated on October 15, 2026
26 celebrities born in 1921 turn 105 in 2026. They belong to the Greatest Generation and, according to the Chinese zodiac, 1921 was mostly the Year of the Rooster. The most popular right now are James Whitmore, Carol Channing and Chuck Connors. On average, the women are 1.69 m tall and the men are 1.78 m.
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James Whitmore† 87 years old · 1.73 m · ActorThe Shawshank Redemption#2
Carol Channing† died at 97 · 1.74 m · Actress, SingerDolly Gallagher Levi#3
Chuck Connors† died at 71 · 1.97 m · Actor, AthleteThe Rifleman#4
Tom Poston† died at 85 · 1.85 m · ActorGeorge Utley in «Newhart»#5
Simone Signoret† 64 years old · 1.68 m · ActressUn lugar en la cumbre#6
Jane Russell† died at 89 · 1.70 m · Actress, SingerGentlemen Prefer Blondes#7
Deborah Kerr† died at 86 · 1.67 m · ActressFrom Here to Eternity#8
Rodney Dangerfield† died at 82 · 1.78 m · Actor, ComedianCaddyshack#9
Donna Reed† died at 64 · 1.70 m · ActressFrom Here to Eternity#10
Wesley Lau† Age 63 · 1.85 m · ActorPerry Mason#11
George Roy Hill† died at 81 · DirectorEl golpe#12
Brian Keith† died at 75 · 1.75 m · ActorFamily Affair#13
Alida Valli† 84 years old · 1.69 m · ActressThe Third Man#14
Harry Carey, Jr.† 91 years old · 1.85 m · ActorThe Searchers#15
Kathleen Byron† 88 years old · 1.68 m · ActressBlack Narcissus#16
Janet Blair† died at 85 · 1.63 m · SingerMy Sister Eileen#17
Gale Robbins† died at 58 · 1.68 m · Actress, SingerStar on the Hollywood Walk of Fame#18
Louis Jourdan† died at 93 · 1.80 m · ActorGigi#19
Robert Brown† died at 82 · 1.88 m · ActorBrownian Motion#20
Peter Sallis† 96 years old · 1.68 m · Actor#21
John Doucette† died at 73 · 1.75 m · ActorTrue Grit#22
Ralph Manza† died at 78 · 1.65 m · ActorBanacek#23
Gordon MacRae† died at 64 · 1.73 m · Actor, SingerOklahoma!#24
Richard Egan† died at 65 · ActorLove Me Tender#25
Garry Walberg† died at 90 · 1.70 m · ActorQuincy, M.E.#26
Leo Penn† died at 77 · 1.68 m · Actor, DirectorColumbo: Any Port in a StormHow tall are you? Compare yourself with each celebrity and save your favorites.
Create a free accountBorn in 1921: Quick Facts
Age in 2026: 105 years old · Generation: Greatest Generation · Chinese zodiac: Rooster
The most common zodiac sign among celebrities born in 1921 is Gemini (4), followed by Libra (3).
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How old will those born in 1921 be in 2026?
They turn 105 years old. If their birthday has not yet come this year, they are still 104.
Which Chinese zodiac sign corresponds to 1921?
The Rooster. The Chinese New Year falls 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 1921?
Among the best known are James Whitmore, Carol Channing, Chuck Connors, Tom Poston and Simone Signoret.
Who is the tallest?
Chuck Connors, who stands 1.97 m tall. At the other end is Janet Blair, at 1.63 m.