Derek Jacobi – 82, Leytonstone

British actor Derek Jacobi was the star of one of the most iconic British shows of the ’70s. Set in the early years of the Roman Empire, I, Claudius was a historical masterpiece and a small screen adaptation of Robert Graves’ novels.

Having spent most of his life on stage and in theater, Jacobi has proved his mettle as a versatile actor in stage productions like Oedipus the King, Uncle Vanya, and Hamlet. Along with playing historical figures like Cyrano de Bergerac, Richard III, and Edward II, he also won a Tony for Much Ado About Nothing. He recently appeared in a star-studded short film, urging audiences to get vaccinated.