Celebrities born in 1926
22 celebrities turning 100 years old in 2026
Updated on October 15, 2026
The 22 celebrities born in 1926 turn 100 years old in 2026. They belong to the Greatest Generation and, according to the Chinese zodiac, 1926 was mostly the Year of the Tiger. The most popular right now are Cloris Leachman, Leslie Nielsen and Richard Anderson. On average, the women are 1.64 m tall and the men 1.84 m.
The Full List, by Popularity
Cloris Leachman† 94 years old · 1.63 m · Actress, ComedianPhyllis Lindstrom#2
Leslie Nielsen† 84 years old · 1.91 m · ActorAgárralo como puedas (The Naked Gun)#3
Richard Anderson† 91 years old · 1.90 m · ActorOscar Goldman#4
Marilyn Monroe† 36 years old · 1.65 m · Actress, Singer · 55 photosSome Like It Hot#5
Jerry Lewis† 91 years old · 1.79 m · Actor, DirectingThe Nutty Professor#6
Richard Jaeckel† 70 years old · 1.70 m · ActorThe Dirty Dozen#7
Richard Crenna† 76 years old · 1.86 m · Actor, DirectingColonel Sam Trautman#8
Fred Gwynne† 66 years old · 1.96 m · ActorHerman Munster#9
Frank Finlay† 89 years old · 1.73 m · ActorIago#10
Norman Jewison† 97 years old · 1.73 m · DirectorFiddler on the Roof#11
Fritz Weaver† 90 years old · 1.90 m · ActorChild's Play#12
Charlotte Rae† 92 years old · 1.49 m · Actress, SingerEdna Garrett#13
Peter Graves† 83 years old · 1.92 m · ActorMission: Impossible#14
Tom Tryon† 65 years old · 1.91 m · ActorThe Other#15
Beverly Garland† 82 years old · 1.66 m · ActressMy Three Sons#16
Don Gordon† 90 years old · 1.85 m · ActorBullitt#17
Nancy Gates† 93 years old · ActressSuddenly#18
Julie Adams† 92 years old · 1.68 m · ActressCreature from the Black Lagoon#19
Lee Richardson† 73 years old · 1.85 m · ActorPrizzi's Honor#20
Lionel Jeffries† 83 years old · 1.78 m · Actor, DirectingThe Railway Children#21
Evan Hunter† 78 years old · 1.78 m · Writer, Screenwriter87th Precinct#22
Betsy Palmer† 88 years old · 1.70 m · ActressPamela VoorheesHow tall are you? Compare yourself with each celebrity and save your favorites.
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Age in 2026: 100 years old · Generation: Greatest Generation · Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
The most common zodiac sign among celebrities born in 1926 is Libra (4), followed by Taurus (2).
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How old will those born in 1926 be in 2026?
They turn 100 years old. If their birthday has not yet come this year, they are still 99.
Which Chinese zodiac sign corresponds to 1926?
The Tiger. 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 1926?
Among the best known are Cloris Leachman, Leslie Nielsen, Richard Anderson, Marilyn Monroe and Jerry Lewis.
Who is the tallest?
Fred Gwynne, who stands 1.96 m tall. At the other end is Charlotte Rae, at 1.49 m.