Veteran actor William Daniels turns 99 on March 31
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the Boy Meets World alum spoke about his plans for the big day, and how he's approaching 100
Daniels tells PEOPLE he doesn't feel 99
William Danielswill turn 99 on March 31 — and he's already talking about the road to 100.
Speaking to PEOPLE in a recent exclusive interview, Daniels says, "I certainly don't feel 99 years old, that's for sure."
Asked about turning 100 in 2027, Daniels says with a laugh, "Oh, I don't want to be a hundred. Who wants to be a hundred?"
For his upcoming festivities, Daniels says he and his family — including wifeBonnie Bartlettand sons Michael and Robert— plan to keep things low-key.
"To celebrate my 99th, the whole family is getting together. My two sons, their wives, and our four grandchildren. Half of our family lives on the East Coast, so it's great to have everyone in one place," he says.
Daniels adds that he keeps young by going to fan conventions, working out with a personal trainer, and filming Cameos for fans.
"I do hundreds of cameos every year, and that feels good," he says. "It allows me to perform, which demands a certain amount of energy and focus. I think that's good for me. I like being productive.
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Daniels — who played beloved teacher Mr. Feeny onBoy Meets World— has been married to actress and fellow Emmy Award winner Bartlett, 96, since June 30, 1951; at 74 years, it is the longest active Hollywood marriage.
"I think the main reason why we've been married for 75 years is because we never seriously considered being with anyone else. So we had to work things out. You know?" Daniels tells PEOPLE.
Daniels added that the two focus on taking care of themselves, and each other, sharing that they exercise together several times a week.
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Speaking to PEOPLE in 2025, ahead of the couple's 74thwedding anniversaryon June 30 Bartlett said the couple remains deeply connected.
"It's like we don't have to communicate almost. We just know what to do," she said. "And when one person is upset, the other person sort of kind of calms down and we help each other in that way."
Over the course of their relationship, the pair raised two sons, became grandparents and shared the screen together a handful of times, with Bartlett even playing her husband's love interest onBoy Meets World.
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