The Best Living Actors Over 80

The best living actors in their 80s are all seasoned veterans in Hollywood, who were born in 42 or earlier. These men are multiple Academy Award winners, legends on the big and small screen, and among the best actors in film history. While not all have aged as well as others, in many cases, these older actors are still Hollywood greats.

To say that this list of male actors over 80 is packed with superstars might be an understatement. Names like Morgan Freeman, William Shatner, and Clint Eastwood are among the greatest actors of the 20th century. Add in Dick Van Dyke, Gene Hackman, and Mel Brooks and you've named some of the most talented men to ever act in a movie or television show. There are also amazing British actors over 80, like two-time Oscar winner Michael Caine.

But the list doesn't stop there. Actors such as Al Pacino, James Earl Jones, and Robert Duvall might be getting up there in age, but they are showing few signs of slowing down. Those famous old actors are still alive and continue to star in movies and TV shows.

So which of these best actors over 80 years of age are the absolute best? Vote up your favorite older male celebrities below. Then check back to see if your favorites reached the top!