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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6,0511,162Tom Hanks
Age: 64Birthplace: Concord, CA
Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both... more on Wikipedia2
736894Dolly Parton
Age: 74Birthplace: Sevierville, Tennessee, United States of America
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter,... more on Wikipedia3
1,0521,117Betty 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... more on Wikipedia4
574707James 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... more on Wikipedia5
420509Sally Field
Age: 73Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States of America
Sally Margaret Field (born November 6, 1946) is an American actress and director. She is the... more on Wikipedia6
286295Carol Burnett
Age: 87Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedian, singer and... more on Wikipedia7
344420Tony Bennett
Age: 89Birthplace: Astoria, New York City, New York, USA
Anthony Dominick Benedetto (born August 3, 1926), known professionally as Tony Bennett, is an... more on Wikipedia8
425545Stephen King
Age: 73Birthplace: Portland, Maine, United States of America
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction,... more on Wikipedia9
504604Angela Lansbury
Age: 94Birthplace: Poplar, London, United Kingdom
Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury (born October 16, 1925) is a British-American-Irish actress who... more on Wikipedia10
466606Sylvester 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... more on Wikipedia11
196242Michael Keaton
Age: 64Birthplace: USA, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Michael John Douglas (born September 5, 1951), known professionally as Michael Keaton, is an... more on Wikipedia12
202252Bruce Springsteen
Age: 71Birthplace: Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949), nicknamed "The Boss", is an... more on Wikipedia13
83101Roberta Flack
Age: 81Birthplace: USA, North Carolina, Black Mountain
Roberta Cleopatra Flack (born February 10, 1937) is an American singer. She is known for her... more on Wikipedia14
220289Michael 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... more on Wikipedia15
8651,251Tina Turner
Age: 80Birthplace: Tennessee, Nutbush, USA
Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock, November 26, 1939) is an internationally recognized... more on Wikipedia16
74104Gloria 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... more on Wikipedia17
484739Bob Barker
Age: 96Birthplace: Darrington, Washington, United States of America
Robert William Barker (born December 12, 1923) is a retired American television game show... more on Wikipedia18
111170Patrick Stewart
Age: 75Birthplace: Mirfield, United Kingdom
Sir Patrick Stewart (born 13 July 1940) is an English actor whose work has included roles on... more on Wikipedia19
278431Judge 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... more on Wikipedia20
237370Jane Fonda
Age: 78Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Jane Seymour Fonda (born December 21, 1937) is an American actress, political activist and... more on Wikipedia21
474766Bill 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... more on Wikipedia22
268430Cheryl Ladd
Age: 69Birthplace: Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Cheryl Ladd (born Cheryl Jean Stoppelmoor; July 12, 1951) is an American actress, singer and... more on Wikipedia23
207346Jane Seymour
Age: 69Birthplace: Hayes, Hillingdon, United Kingdom
Jane Seymour, OBE (born 15 February 1951), is an English-American actress, best known for her... more on Wikipedia24
449266Dick 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 on Wikipedia25
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Paul Walker
Dec. at 40 (1973-2013)Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States of America
Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor, social... more on Wikipedia
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