Arts and Literature:
* Agatha Christie: The renowned mystery writer published her first novel at age 30 but continued writing prolifically until her death at 85.
* Michelangelo: He painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling in his 70s, and his sculpture "David" was created when he was in his 20s.
* Grandma Moses: Anna Mary Robertson Moses didn't start painting until her 70s, becoming a famous folk artist.
* J.R.R. Tolkien: He wrote "The Hobbit" at 45 and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy in his later years.
* Toni Morrison: Won the Nobel Prize in Literature at 74 for her powerful novels exploring race and identity.
Science and Technology:
* Ray Bradbury: He wrote the iconic sci-fi novel "Fahrenheit 451" at 31 but continued to write prolifically throughout his life.
* Benjamin Franklin: Made significant scientific contributions, including his experiments with electricity, in his later years.
* Marie Curie: Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry at 44, and her work continued to be highly influential until her death.
* Alan Turing: A pioneer in computer science who laid the foundation for modern computing while in his 20s and 30s.
* Vera Rubin: Made groundbreaking discoveries about dark matter in her 60s and 70s.
Politics and Business:
* Nelson Mandela: Spent over 27 years in prison for his fight against apartheid, then led South Africa to its first democratic election at age 76.
* Ronald Reagan: Became the oldest president of the United States at 69.
* Harland Sanders: Founded Kentucky Fried Chicken at 62, becoming an iconic symbol of American fast food.
* J.K. Rowling: The author of the "Harry Potter" series published the first book at 32, becoming a global phenomenon.
Other:
* Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Supreme Court Justice who became a feminist icon in her later years.
* Colonel Harland Sanders: Founded KFC at 62.
* Charles Darwin: Published "On the Origin of Species" at 50, after years of research.
* Jane Goodall: Made groundbreaking discoveries about chimpanzees throughout her career, starting in her 20s and continuing into her 80s.
This is just a small sample. There are many other famous individuals who achieved great things in their later years, across a variety of fields. It's important to remember that age is just a number, and it's never too late to pursue your dreams and make a difference in the world.