Oldest drag queen (male)
- WHO
- Robert "Rose" Levine
- WHAT
- 91:322 year(s):day(s)
- WHERE
- Mexico (Puerto Vallarta)
- WHEN
- 05 February 2025
The oldest drag queen is Rose Levine (USA, b. Robert Levine, 20 March 1933), who is still performing at the age of 91 years 322 days as of 5 February 2025.
Robert first performed as his drag alter-ego, Rose Levine, in Fire Island, New York, USA, in 1955. He would borrow wigs, dresses and heels for his performances, and replicate the looks of popular actresses of the time such as Ethel Merman.
To this day, Rose still performs and remains a key part of the Fire Island drag community.
On 5 February 2025, Rose took to the stage at Act2 in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, with pianist Mark Hartman. She performed classic Broadway numbers by the likes of Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and Jerry Herman.
The oldest drag king is El Daña (USA, b. Elsie Saldaña, 15 October 1944), who was 80 years 40 days old when she performed at Clovis Senior Activity Center’s Pre-Thanksgiving event in Clovis, California, USA, on 24 November 2024.