Originally by Mike RothschildList RulesOnly living figures who are still in the public eye.
America's national treasures work in different fields, are of different generations, and all have different stories to tell. But all of their stories are that of America itself. Some are media moguls, others are entertainers that nobody can bring themselves to hate. A few are politicians that have enormous influence and cultural cachet, even if you completely disagree with everything they believe in. But what they have in common is that they exemplify the American spirit, can-do attitude, and our cultural heritage. They also do really great on talk shows. They're US national treasures and are loved by just about everyone.
These likable celebrities and public figures who are national treasures are the ones that, love them or hate them, can't get enough of them or totally sick of them, truly show what it means to be American. To take risks, to give back, to never give up, to be in control of their environment, and to know exactly what to say at the right time.
If you can think of other broadly popular Americans who qualify as national treasures for the people of the USA, feel free to add them to the list!
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5,7481,062Tom Hanks
Age: 64Birthplace: Concord, California, United States of America
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both... more2
693844Dolly Parton
Age: 74Birthplace: Sevierville, Tennessee, United States of America
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter,... more3
561693James Earl Jones
Age: 89Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States of America
James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor. His career has spanned more... more4
9691,039Betty White
Age: 98Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Betty Marion White Ludden (born January 17, 1922) is an American actress and comedian, with... more5
293295Carol Burnett
Age: 87Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedian, singer and... more6
409506Sally Field
Age: 69Birthplace: Pasadena, California, USA
Sally Margaret Field (born November 6, 1946) is an American actress and director. She is the... more7
459549Angela Lansbury
Age: 94Birthplace: Poplar, London, United Kingdom
Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury (born October 16, 1925) is a British-American-Irish actress who... more8
411532Stephen King
Age: 73Birthplace: Eastern United States, Northern New England, New England, United States of America, Cumberland County
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction,... more9
326414Tony Bennett
Age: 94Birthplace: Astoria, New York City, New York, United States of America
Anthony Dominick Benedetto (born August 3, 1926), known professionally as Tony Bennett, is an... more10
204250Bruce Springsteen
Age: 71Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949), nicknamed "The Boss", is an... more11
196245Michael Keaton
Age: 64Birthplace: Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Michael John Douglas (born September 5, 1951), known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an... more12
443587Sylvester Stallone
Age: 74Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Sylvester Enzio Stallone (; born Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone, July 6, 1946) is an... more13
8699Roberta Flack
Age: 81Birthplace: USA, North Carolina, Black Mountain
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (born February 10, 1937) is an American singer. She is known for her... more14
214273Michael Jordan
Age: 57Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American... more15
8051,154Tina Turner
Age: 80Birthplace: Nutbush, Tennessee, United States of America
Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock, November 26, 1939) is an internationally recognized... more16
118165Patrick Stewart
Age: 80Birthplace: Mirfield, United Kingdom
Sir Patrick Stewart (born 13 July 1940) is an English actor whose work has included roles on... more17
77107Gloria Gaynor
Age: 71Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States of America
Gloria Gaynor (born September 7, 1947) is an American singer, best known for the disco era... more18
105160Billy Joel
Age: 71Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer-songwriter, composer, and... more19
434670Bob Barker
Age: 96Birthplace: Darrington, Washington, United States of America
Robert William Barker (born December 12, 1923) is a retired American television game show... more20
229359Jane Fonda
Age: 82Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, political activist and... more21
262417Judge Judy Sheindlin
Age: 77Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Judith Susan Sheindlin (née Blum; October 21, 1942), known professionally as Judge Judy, is an... more22
84136Joan Baez
Age: 79Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Joan Chandos Baez (; born January 9, 1941) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and... more23
126206Larry King
Age: 86Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Larry King (November 19, 1933 – January 23, 2021) was an American television and radio host,... more24
427714Bill Nye
Age: 64Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
William Sanford Nye (born November 27, 1955), popularly known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, is... more25
444260Dick Van Dyke
Age: 94Birthplace: West Plains, Missouri, United States of America
Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, comedian, singer, and... more
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