30 Celebrities That Are the Same Age as Joe Biden
President Joe Biden's age is making a slew of headlines following his first debate of the 2024 election cycle. Biden's 81 years have been a cause of concern for some voters, Democrats in politics and Democratic supporters, including George Clooney, who wrote a New York Times op-ed beseeching the incumbent to drop out of the race against former president Donald Trump, 78.
Still, how old is 81 really? These stars are all roughly the same age as Biden and show little to no signs of stopping anytime soon.
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Celebrities the Same Age as Joe Biden
Joy Behar
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Comedian and The View co-host Joy Behar was born Oct. 7, 1942, making her just over a month older than the 46th president. She's been vocal about wanting him to stay in the race.
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Tobin Bell
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Jigsaw himself, Tobin Bell, played his first game sometime after Aug. 7, 1942.
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George Benson
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Jazz crooner George Benson, most famous for the 1978 tune "On Broadway," was born in Pittsburgh on March 22, 1943.
Creed Bratton
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Musician and beloved supporting star of The Office Creed Bratton was born Feb. 8, 1943.
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Billy Connolly
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Star of The Muppets: Treasure Island and cult classic The Boondock Saints, Billy Connolly was born in Scotland on Nov. 24, 1942.
Blythe Danner
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Actress and mom to nepo baby supreme Gwyneth Paltrow, Blythe Danner, was born Feb. 3, 1943.
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Harrison Ford
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Harrison Ford, born July 13, 1942, is only about six months older than Biden. He's also played the president twice: First in Air Force One and in February 2025's Marvel Studios Captain America: Brave New World.
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Paul Michael Glaser
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Starsky and Hutch star Paul Michael Glaser was born March 25, 1943, and was roommates with Bruce Paltrow — Danner's late producer husband — at Tulane University.
Lee Greenwood
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Lee Greenwood, singer of post-9/11 patriotic anthem "God Bless the U.S.A.," was born Oct. 27, 1942.
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Eric Idle
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Comedian Eric Idle, a founding member of Monty Python, was born March 29, 1943.
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Jerry Jones
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Oil magnate and Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was born Oct. 13, 1942.
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Betsey Johnson
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Betsey Johnson, whose distinct, playful, often punk- and pop art-inspired styles have endured for more than four decades, was born Aug. 10, 1942.
Calvin Klein
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Fashion designer Calvin Klein was born Nov. 19, 1942, just one day before Biden, but his styles (and scents!) remain timeless.
Kathryn Leigh Scott
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Best known for Dark Shadows, actress Kathryn Leigh Scott was born on Jan. 29, 1943.
Barry Manilow
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Barry Manilow was born June 17, 1943, to make the whole world sing.
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Malcolm McDowell
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Malcolm McDowell, most famous for starring in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, was born June 13, 1943.
Ian McShane
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Ian McShane, British star of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Deadwood, Lovejoy, the John Wick franchise and more, was born Sept. 29, 1942.
Joe Namath
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New York Jets legend "Broadway Joe" Joe Namath touched down on Earth on May 31, 1943.
Joe Pesci
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Oscar winner Joe Pesci graced the world on Feb. 9, 1943, and made his TV debut when he was just 10 years old.
Dr. Jan Pol
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Paging Dr. Pol! Veterinarian and TV personality Dr. Jan Pol was born in the Netherlands on Sept. 4, 1942.
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Geraldo Rivera
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News stalwart and talk show host Geraldo Rivera was born July 4, 1943.
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Chris Sarandon
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Can you believe Prince Humperdinck is really this old? Chris Sarandon, who played the iconic Princess Bride baddie, was born July 24, 1942.
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Martin Scorsese
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One of the best film directors in history, Oscar winner Martin Scorsese was welcomed into the world on Nov. 17, 1942, mere days before Biden.
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Susan Seaforth Hayes
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Days of Our Lives star Susan Seaforth Hayes was born July 11, 1943, and made her debut on the long-running soap in 1968.
Judith 'Judge Judy' Sheindlin
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The sassiest, savviest TV judge ever, Judge Judy Sheindlin, wasn't born yesterday — she was born Oct. 21, 1942.
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Carly Simon
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Carly Simon, whose wealthy parents and "apricot scarf" Easter egg walked so Taylor Swift could run, was born June 25, 1943.
Kurtwood Smith
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Best known as the inimitable Red Foreman in That '70s Show and That '90s Show, Kurtwood Smith was born July 3, 1943.
Holland Taylor
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Actress Holland Taylor, born Jan. 14, 1943, is the same age as our current POTUS — and her partner Sarah Paulson doesn't mind one bit.
Joan Van Ark
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Dallas star Joan Van Ark was born June 16, 1943, and knew she wanted to be an actress since she was 15 years old.
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Christopher Walken
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Christopher Walken, the character actor with the iconic voice was born March 31, 1943.
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