There are a lot of ways that a person can express nostalgia regarding Hollywood’s Golden Age. This is the period in history where artists and best performers were able to give some if not all of the best works in the figurative stage. Nevertheless, you’d probably be surprised that a lot of these legendary people are still alive and kicking. Read on to see who we’re talking about!
JACLYN SMITH, 73 YEARS OLD
American actress and businesswoman Jaclyn Smith is best known as Kelly Garrett from Charlie’s Angels. She has been in her fair share of Hollywood films and even has a clothing and perfume brand she started back in the 80’s. At 73 years old, she says daily exercise and healthy eating are the reason for her longevity!
JACLYN SMITH, 73 YEARS OLD
BETTY WHITE, 96 YEARS OLD
An interesting fact that you probably may not have known about Betty White is that she began doing radio shows back in the 1940s. Fun fact: film executives did not find the actress to be photogenic enough to star on films. Isn’t that hard to believe? Despite past happenings, she is currently holding the record for having the longest running career (female performer category), and the actress has no plans of retiring anytime soon. Although the legend seems to be focusing more on entertaining her many followers, several people have indicated their concern about White’s health.
BETTY WHITE, 96 YEARS OLD
KIRK DOUGLAS, 101 YEARS OLD
The things about the life that Kirk Douglas led might sound unbelievable, but this is a true to life story. The actor was able to survive life-threatening situations. During World War II, the actor joined the Navy, he survived a chopper crash in 1991, and when he was 80, he suffered a stroke. One might think he is in possession of nine lives. Douglas, 101 years old, must surely have stored up a large fortune because of having a lengthy and successful career.
KIRK DOUGLAS, 101 YEARS OLD
HAL HOLBROOK, 93 YEARS OLD
We can’t deny the fact that Hal Holbrook is among the most talented actors ever in the industry. The actor got a big break when he portrayed Mark Twain in a one-man play production, and ever since, he got more and more acting jobs. Holbrook worked on stage plays, film and TV, thus proving his versatility. Call to mind all the accolades and awards the actor has earned since the start of his career. Probably at this point, he has a net worth of more than a million dollars.
HAL HOLBROOK, 92 YEARS OLD
CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD
A fantastic singing voice is what Carol Channing used to catch attention and get in the spotlight. It was her talent that got her to play several parts in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Hello Dolly musicals. Putting care and attention on what she eats and drinks is definitely part of the reason why the actress looks utterly amazing at her old age. If you wish to improve your state of health, experts in the medical field have confirmed that having a healthy diet is important. We are absolutely recommending it, considering how amazing she looks.
CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD
DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
A lot of African-American females who wants to enter show business has Diahann Carroll as a great inspiration. The actress was literally the first African-American female to have ever appeared on a TV show! Although it was strange at that time, nevertheless, it’s the actress‘s work on Julia is what we are talking about. We are very happy that she nailed it, and she received several nominations and awards. Though in years that passed she is struggling with another beast (diagnosed with breast cancer), we are very happy that she survived it. It was back in 2014 when she had her last acting job and she is now retired.
DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD
“The Total Package” is Lex Luger’s moniker. He is a professional wrestler, and you could say that the peak of his career was back in the 1980s and 1990s when he joined both the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Luger also played football, and he is even a part of the NFL’s Miami Hurricanes! Although not in front of a camera, Luger is still currently active in wrestling as a Wellness Policy team member of WWE.
LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD
BOLO YEUNG, 72 YEARS OLD
Retired competitive bodybuilder, martial artist and martial arts film actor Bolo Yeung is 72 years old. You may recognize him from Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee, Bloodsport with Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bloodfight with Yasuaki Kurata and Simon Yam. Bolo is still active in the industry today, and if we do say so ourselves, he looks great!
BOLO YEUNG, 72 YEARS OLD
LORENZO LAMAS, 64 YEARS OLD
Lorenzo Fernando Lamas is an actor from the United States. Between 1981 until 1990, he starred in the soap series Falcon Crest as Lance Cumson, the wayward grandson of Angela Channing (Jane Wyman). He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a ‘Series, Miniseries, or Television Film’ for his depiction of this character. He also appeared in his own reality show, Leave It to Lamas, about his real-life family, and served as a judge on ABC’s Are You Hot?
LORENZO LAMAS, 64 YEARS OLD
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD
Dr. Kildare is an NBC series where Richard Chamberlain landed a big opportunity and got the lead role. Perhaps the older readers could remember him as James Kildare, a young intern who is working at the TV show’s Blair General Hospital. The drama show was a success, and it gave the actor a lot of big breaks, on film and also on stage. You’d be able to see his works on, King Solomon’s Mines, The Bourne Identity, and The Thorn Birds. Perhaps you wouldn’t believe that Matt Damon is not the first actor to portray Jason Bourne, but that’s a fact. Here’s another fun fact: Chamberlain did not hide his homosexuality, and he was even in a relationship with his costar from the film Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold. The media outlet that first reported this back in 1989 was Nous Deux, and later in 2003 when Chamberlain released his autobiography Shattered Love, it was confirmed.
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD
There’s no way that we’d forget to mention the actress who played Pamela Barnes Ewing! The last but not the least on our list is Victoria Principal who was launched to fame after starring in the TV show, Dallas. With her impressive figure and gorgeous face, it was certain that she became successful. Even though Principal is already 68 years old, she looks really amazing for her age. She also went into the business of skincare and wrote several books on fitness, beauty, and wellness.
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD
Richard Keith, 67 Years Old
Richard Keith’s acting career began when he was at a very young age. A lot of people didn’t know that Keith started to play the drums when he was just three years old. When he was five, everybody knew him in I Love Lucy as Little Ricky. Aside from that, Keith also starred several times on The Andy Griffith Show as Johnny Paul Jason, Opie’s friend.
Richard Keith 67 Years Old
TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD
Reaching 92 years old is deemed to be a great milestone in itself already, how much more if a geriatric still hits every single note of his songs! We are talking about Tony Bennett, of course. Are you aware that he originally went to study at the Industrial Arts School of New York? Ever since the 1950s, Bennett is quite a familiar face in the industry, and even today, he still continues to perform. Bennett is popular for singing, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” We believed that he has a net worth of $200 million.
TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD
EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD
We were all watching when Eva Marie Saint continued to enjoy a long and successful career. She makes an even a bigger impact when you consider that the actress has been working in show business since the 1940s! Do you remember her iconic performance opposite to Marlon Brando, on the film, On The Waterfront? She won the Best Supporting Actress from the Academy Awards back in 1955 for the work she did on that black and white film. We sure do hope she’s happy and satisfied with everything she had accomplished because she definitely deserves it.
EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD
JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD
Being a stand-up artist is probably how Jackie Mason became popular. Mason has been on Broadway countless times, and as per Comedy Central’s survey for greatest stand-up comedians ever, he was voted to have the 63rd spot. Without a doubt, Mason was able to store up wealth in millions in the past years. Well, there’s no problem here if he enjoys his retirement!
JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD
LINDSAY LOHAN, 34 YEARS OLD
Lohan has had her ups and downs in the public eye. She first stole our hearts in the Disney film, ‘The Parent Trap.’ She was just a kid back then but went on to another fan-favorite, ‘Mean Girls.’ Lines from the film are still being recited today, it is arguably one of the most popular films amongst teens ever. Lohan has been in the spotlight since the mere age of 10, there is no doubt that this put her in a rather pressurizing position. However, we have a feeling she will be gracing our screens again one day.
Lindsay Lohan, 34 Years Old
JOLENE BLALOCK, 45 YEARS OLD
Blalock started out her career at the age of just 17-years old. Jolene is an actress and model but first began her career in Europe and Asia, appearing in and on the cover of many men’s lifestyle magazines. However, many recognize her from one of the largest franchises of all time, ‘Star Trek.’ Blalock began her run with ‘Star Trek’, in 2001- she starred as Subcommander T’Pol, a Vulcan who then made her way up to first officer. She has also starred in CSI and multiple other shows, but ‘Star Trek’ was her biggest break. Blalock is married to Michael Rapino, who is the CEO of Live Nation.
Jolene Blalock, 45 Years Old
Bo Derek, 64 Years Old
Bo Derek was originally born under the name: Mary Cathleen Collins. She was formerly married to John Derek who in fact directed multiple movies she acted in, they all received negative reviews. However, Bo is still at it today making appearances in movies, television shows, and documentaries on the odd occasion. Bo is very active in multiple charitable causes and is not only an advocate but an activist for many. Her husband passed on in 1998, however, she now lives with John Corbett.
Bo Derek, 64 Years Old
KEVIN BACON, 62 YEARS OLD
Most commonly known and loved for his role in ‘Footloose,’ this was just the beginning he went on to star in ‘JFK,’ ‘A Few Good Men’ and many more. His next biggest film was certainly ‘X-Men: First Class.’ With a successful career behind him, Bacon has most likely passed his most popular roles on the big screen. Bacon married actress Kyra Sedgwick in 1988 and has been married ever since, the two actually met on the set of Lanford Wilson’s play Lemon Sky, the pair have starred in a few productions together since- which is totally adorable.They also have two children together.
Kevin Bacon, 62 Years Old
JOHNNY CRAWFORD, 74 YEARS OLD
Actor, singer, and musician this triple threat’s career began at the mere age of 12 and by the age of 13, he was nominated for his first Emmy Award under the category of Best Supporting Actor. His career continued as an adult but he is still most widely known for his role as a Mouseketeer. Crawford married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte Samco, and the pair have been happily married since. Wow, a love story just like in the movies. Crawford is now retired.
Johnny Crawford, 74 Years Old
JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD
Born in Washington, Julie Gibson is popular for her magnificent acting and singing during the ’40s. Singing along Jimmie Grier Orchestra is how she started her career, and later she joined the Joe Penner radio program. She initially starred in smaller roles, but as time went by, she was able to work her way up into movies like Chick Carter, Detective. She eventually expanded horizons as her career flourished, took several roles in different kinds of films, and she was also working abroad. Currently, Gibson is the oldest artist that is still alive from the ‘Golden Age.’
JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD
NORMAN LLOYD, 103 YEARS OLD
Norman Lloyd is another impressive legend that we have on our list. At the age of 103, the actor has witnessed several important moments in human history, and he has been around remarkable people in the industry as well. Aside from acting, Lloyd also got involved in directing and producing. He has been in show business for eighty years, and the actor has worked with individuals such as Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles. We should also mention Charlie Chaplin, his friend, lest we forget. You’d probably think that he has since retired because he’s over a century old, but the actor is still working until now.
NORMAN LLOYD, 103 YEARS OLD
KATHARINE ROSS, 78 YEARS OLD
We’re certain you’re familiar with Katharine Ross as she appeared in three of the most popular Hollywood films in history. We assume she made a significant sum from her work on the films The Stepford Wives, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Graduate. Every now and again, Ross still guest stars on TV shows.
KATHARINE ROSS 78 YEARS OLD
DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD
Before becoming the most successful actress back in the 1950s and 1960s, Doris Day began her career as a singer. Although she starred on several projects, you’d probably remember her from Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, and The Man Who Knew Too Much. She is estimated to be worth a jaw-dropping $200 million. Retirement is sure a dream if you have that huge wealth.
DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD
KRISTY MCNICHOL, 57 YEARS OLD
An American comedian, actress, producer, and singer, Kristy McNichol has become a legend throughout her career. The now 57-year-old is most famous for her roles in movies like Little Darlings, Only When I Laugh and the TV show Empty Nest. Nowadays, however, she’s retired from the industry.
KRISTY MCNICHOL, 57 YEARS OLD
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, 82 YEARS OLD
American singer and actor, Billy Dee Williams is most recognizable from his role as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars. In 1980, he made his on-screen debut in The Empire Strikes Back. Aside from this, he was involved in other popular productions including Brian’s Song. Not to mention he also played in Lady Sings the Blues and 1982’s Batman. In addition to acting, he decided to try his hand in music and released his own jazz LP. Later, the same LP became a commercial success.
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, 82 YEARS OLD
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
Although Ali MacGraw probably worked on several projects, we doubt that nothing will surpass her performance on the 1970 classic film, Love Story as opposed to Ryan O’Neal. This movie is amongst the best romantic movies of all time, and we have never met anyone who didn’t enjoy this film! On the list of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People, MacGraw was included. We bet that it’s thanks to her remarkable genes, she’s just as beautiful today as in her youth.
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD
During her long and impressive career, the lovely Ann Blyth worked in theater and films. Nonetheless, you might remember her performance in the crime film, Mildred Pierce, as Veda Pierce Forrester. In the film, she played the daughter of the main character who was played by Joan Crawford, who is just as iconic. However, she is now retired and spends most of her time at home. it doesn’t come as a surprise that on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, she has her own star on it because she is that talented.
ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD
DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD
If by any chance you forgot him, we’d like to remind you that the show Quantum Leap, along with several other projects, Dean Stockwell starred in it. Nevertheless, lest you forget, he’s been in the show business even before, he started as a child actor back when he was 7. His first acting credit was playing in the drama film, Gentleman’s Agreement, as Gregory Peck’s son. We could say that the actor is retired since his last acting credit was back in 2015.
DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD
MAX BAER JR., 80 YEARS OLD
Max Baer Jr. is a director, screenwriter, producer, and actor who is very popular for his role in The Beverly Hillbillies as Jethro Bodine. Although his career in acting is mainly for TV shows, he became well-known for his producing talents and directing movie films. From the original cast members of The Beverly Hillbillies, he is the last one alive.
Max Baer Jr.
SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD
Another great actor in Hollywood is Sidney Poitier. He established himself when he won an Oscar and became the first African-American actor to have done it. He won the Best Actor award for his work on the movie Lilies of the Field back in 1963, and in 1974, the Bahamian-American actor was awarded by Queen Elizabeth II the title of knighthood. Besides acting, he is also a producer and director. Though he’d probably not be in his prime anymore, we are sure that he is doing perfectly fine!
SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD
CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD
Carl Reiner is full of talent, nobody can deny that. He is a singer, writer, director, and actor. You might notice him working alongside Mel Brooks and Dick Van Dyke. However, for the younger generation, perhaps you know him for his role on Ocean’s Eleven film franchise as Saul. Reiner publicly supported Bernie Sanders in the primary election for the President’s office back in 2016. He is worth around $70 million right now, and since he continues to work in the industry today, we’re sure that it will increase further.
CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD
Rhonda Fleming, 95 Years Old
Even though she got her big break with Alfred Hitchcock’s Spellbound, Rhonda Fleming probably starred in about forty films during her entire career. For having a ghostly complexion and flaming red hair, they called her “The Queen of Technicolor” because it made her look interesting when Technicolor was the normal way to do films. She began doing charity works after she finished her acting career, and she is more particularly focused on medical insurance and healthcare. In 1991, at the UCLA Medical Center, along with her husband back then, Ted Mann, she founded Rhonda Fleming Mann Clinic for Women’s Comprehensive Care.
RHONDA FLEMING, 95 YEARS OLD
BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD
After she got the lead role from I Dream of Jeannie, a fantasy sitcom, Barbara Eden became very famous. Even though she is already retired, many people are grateful that they can still watch the reruns whenever it goes on air. Although the actress is still receiving royalties from the very popular memoir she wrote back in 2011, we are certain that she was able to accumulate a big fortune for working in the industry.
BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD
NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD
Fate is most likely dictating that you would also become a great performer if your dad is somebody as talented and famous as Frank Sinatra. This was certainly a true story for Nancy Sinatra who surpassed people’s expectations of her. She began recording her music back in the ’60s, and her latest album was released back in 2013. Although we have yet to confirm that she retired, people believe so because she has been away from the public these past years.
NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
Even though this year Sylvester Stallone turned 72, his good looks and charm did not fade at all. As a matter of fact, there are several rumors circulating that he will soon reprise his iconic character, Rambo. In the past, there have been several death hoaxes about Stallone, though we are pleased to let you know that there was no truth to them, and even though we’re expecting nothing less from him, he’s well and healthy.
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD
It looks like Julie Andrews is ageless because she still looks as amazing as if she was still in her prime, even though she’s already 83 years old. Since she aged like fine wine, the actress doesn’t really need plastic surgery. You might recall her iconic work on Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music musical films. You know she’s still acting if you’re a Julie Andrews fan. How can you forget her most recent work in Despicable Me 3? It is a bit difficult to reconcile the fact that she provided the voice for Gru’s mother, Marlena.
JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD
BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD
After working on game shows, Bob Parker became a well-loved celebrity. You would probably recognize him on The Price is Right, since he hosted it for 35 years. Besides that, he was hosting beauty pageants like Miss USA and Miss Universe. It is perhaps best that he has since entered retirement, after all, he has battled through several health issues like skin cancer, as well as multiple accidents.
BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD
SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD
Would you believe that Sally Fields is close to sixty years of acting by now? She was able to accomplish this because she started acting when she was still 19 on a teen flick, Gidget. Later on her career, she worked on TV shows such as The Girl with Something Extra, Sybil, and The Flying Nun. Besides for her work on TV, she also acted in movies like Forrest Gump, Kiss Me Goodbye, Murphy’s Romance, Steel Magnolias, and Mrs. Doubtfire. The actress won an Oscar for each her work on Places in the Heart, and Norma Rae. Having won these awards have cemented her legacy on the entertainment industry. Even though Sally Fields is already 71 years old, she has no plans to stop acting! She has been continuing to act in TV shows, film, and theater.
SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD
Another Hollywood centenarian that we have on our list is Olivia De Havilland. Although she’s known for working on Gone with the Wind’s film adaptation as Melanie, she is also well-known for working on several classics from Hollywood. Aside from that, she also became famous along with Errol Flynn for forming a very popular love team. The couple appeared on several famous films such as Captain Blood, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and Dodge City. We are hoping that she’s enjoying her retirement because she definitely deserves it.
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD
Since we mentioned Julie Andrews, how can we forget to talk about her co-star from The Sound of Music? Captain Von Trapp was portrayed by Christopher Plummer. Until now, he’s still acting, and even though he is 88, don’t think for a second that he is fragile and weak, and it sounds like he has no plans of retiring just yet. As a matter of fact, in 2017, he worked on the mystery film All the Money in the World, and he got nominated for an Oscar.
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD
LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD
It’s definitely impossible not to mention the lovely Loni Anderson! The actress is popular for working on the sitcom, WKRP in Cincinnati as Jennifer Marlowe, and got several nominations for playing the role. The fans have complimented her by comparing her to icons such as Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe! She was even hired to portray Jayne Mansfield on the film about Mansfield’s life story. Aside from this, the actress also appeared on movie projects such as All Dogs Go to Heaven, Stroker Ace, and The Lonely Guy. About her personal life, Anderson had a popular marriage with Burt Reynolds, and although they got divorced eventually, she was very lucky to have found love with her current husband Bob Flick who is a member of ‘The Brothers Four,’ a band who sings folk songs.
LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD
ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD
Robert Fuller made waves in Hollywood after he started to work on Western TV shows such as Wagon Train and Laramie. We are pleased to hear that the actor has decided to move from Los Angeles to North Texas after his retirement. Aside from working on Western dramas we mentioned, he is famous for playing Dr. Kelly Bracket in the medical drama show on TV, Emergency.
ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD
BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
Back in the ’70s, after playing Thelma Ann Evans on CBS sitcom’s Good Times, Bern Nadette Stanis was launched into stardom. Back then, the African-American audience of the show dreamed to follow in her footsteps. After the show has ended, she only appeared on TV shows like The Parent Hood, The Love Boat, and The Cosby Show. Even though at times she makes guest appearances on several shows, she is mostly retired and wanted her family to be her focus. It is also important to mention that she’s great in writing, and back in 2006, she wrote a non-fiction book, Situations 101: Bern Nadette Stanis.
BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
With Alfred Hitchcock as its director on The Birds, no one can forget Tippi Hedren’s superb performance. Aside from her acting skills, you probably know her for having wonderful children. Her daughter is the one and only Melanie Griffith. Dakota Johnson and Stella Banderas are her grandchildren. Although she has gone into retirement, the actress makes small appearances in some projects. Recently, Hedren is more focused on launching campaigns to raise funds for several different charities, and wildlife preservation is her vocation.
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD
Everybody knew Lee Major back in the 1980s. Due to his performance on The Fall Guy and The Six Million Dollar Man, the popularity he got was at its peak. Aside from his skills in acting, he became more popular for having a relationship with Farrah Fawcett, the actress from Charlie’s Angels. Even though they have been divorced for a long time already, he made sure to keep in touch with her when she was dying of cancer. He is already 79 years old, and in 2003, he was able to survive a heart bypass surgery. Until now, he’s still working in the industry.
LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD
PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD
When Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, met Priscilla Presley, she was just a teenager. Later on, they got married, and she gave birth to their daughter. In 1973, they eventually got divorced. She went into acting after they separated and started to do business under her name. When Elvis Presley died in 1977, he only left an inheritance of $1 million for their daughter Lisa Marie. Nevertheless, Priscilla improved and brought success to Elvis Presley Enterprise, and because of her, their daughter’s inheritance reached $100 million.
PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD
LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD
Even though Lindsay Wagner is retired from acting, without a doubt, everybody remembers her as the “Bionic Woman.” She had an amazing performance as Jamie Sommers on the sci-fi drama film, Bionic Woman. Although she’s still passionate about acting and directing, her career slowed down a bit in the late 1990s. In fact, she is spending most of her time at San Bernardino Valley College as a professor. She is also conducting several workshops for self-help therapy and seminars, she and also wrote several books.
LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD
MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD
It doesn’t come as a surprise that Mark Harmon has a great career. It feels like his handsome face is specially made for the camera! He’s not just a pretty face, but he is also good at academics and sports. He went to UCLA and played college football. He excelled in everything he did so much that the National Football Foundation took notice and awarded him the All-Round Excellence Award. How about graduating with Latin honors, isn’t that quite impressive that he was able to accomplish it? Supposedly, when he started his acting career, he planned to study law or advertising. You might remember him on the criminal procedural TV show, NCIS as Special Agent Jethro Gibbs, and on the political drama show, The West Wing as Simon Donovan, a Special Agent from the Secret Service. Until now, he’s still playing on the former!
MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD
TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD
If you ask anyone on what role do they remember from Tina Louise, we can bet they would answer Ginger Grant from Gilligan’s Island. Even though the series finished filming, she kept acting and is mostly working with minor roles in movie and TV projects. To think that she declined the opportunity to repeat her role on Gilligan’s Island sequels. Isn’t that fascinating? Sad to say, that most of the actors from the show have passed away except her and Dawn Wells.
TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD
KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD
Together with several other remarkable figures in entertainment history, Kim Novak starred in many great Hollywood films. Fred MacMurray, William Holden, and Frank Sinatra are just a few of the people she worked with. Nevertheless, she is best known for her performance opposite James Stewart in Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Vertigo. Though she quit acting quite early, it was so she could direct her focus on her other passion, visual art! You probably notice that over the years her looks changed, and rumors circulated that she had surgery.
KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD
DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD
If the name Diana Serra Cary doesn’t ring any bells, perhaps Baby Peggy does? This was her screen name. The actress is one of few that remains who starred in silent films, although it’s probably important to mention that she started out at a very young age. She literally worked in 150 films throughout the years! Amazing! She did reach this because she worked in the industry since she was just an 18-month-old baby. Her popularity came in just the early parts of her life, and also because she retired early. She began writing again, and it leaked that she did not enjoy working in the entertainment industry.
DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King was in the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” where she was pitted against tennis legend Bobby Riggs. Her winning propelled her to fame and earned her quite a bit of cash. King became the first-ever female athlete to publicly admit publicly that she was gay. She divorced her then-husband Larry King just 6 years later. King is a member of the esteemed International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Billie Jean King
ANN-MARGRET, 77 YEARS OLD
Having made a name for herself with her acting talent as well as her beautiful singing voice, you probably have heard of Ann-Margret. These exceptional talents are the reason she was capable of landing great roles in movies like the romcom Viva Las Vegas and Bye Bye Birdie. Aside from starring in these films, she recorded and released several songs, racking up many awards in the process.
ANN MARGRET 77 YEARS OLD
DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD
Debbie Harry is already 75 years old, and has quite a resume for musical performance, although we should not fail to mention her acting and modeling works as well. She is the lead vocalist of the new wave band, Blondie. Heart of Glass, Rapture, and Call Me, do this songs ring any bells? They should, after all, they are the band’s greatest hits. She appeared in about 60 films like Deuces Wild, Hairspray, and Cop Land.
DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD
HONOR BLACKMAN, 93 YEARS OLD
Honor Blackman is a British actress that made it big after her role as Cathy Gale in the British TV series The Avengers. Since the spy show was such a success, it helped her get the attention of casting agents. Later, she was cast as Pussy Galore in the James Bond movie, Goldfinger. True to the character, Blackman had gone through martial arts training to prepare for the role.
HONOR BLACKMAN 93 YEARS OLD
NANETTE FABRAY, 97 YEARS OLD
Did you know that Nanette Fabray began her career as a singer and dancer in the vaudeville at the age of three? Later on, she starred in musical theatre shows until she made her debut on the big screen. When she was young, she was convinced that she had a learning disability due to her low performance at school. As it turns out, the Tony and Emmy Award winner had suffered from conductive hearing loss the entire time. This diagnosis motivated her to become an advocate for deaf people rights.
NANETTE FABRAY 97 YEARS OLD
GEORGE H. W. BUSH, 94 YEARS OLD
Did you know that George H.W. Bush worked as an aviator and a businessman as well? During the Second World War, he joined the Navy as a naval aviator. During his presidency, he helped launch the George Bush Presidential Library in Texas A&M University. Nowadays, people most likely know him as the father of the 43rd POTUS.
GEORGE H. W. BUSH 94 YEARS OLD
JIMMY CARTER, 94 YEARS OLD
Another nonagenarian US President, Jimmy Carter is still alive and well. As the 39th POTUS, his greatest accomplishment was definitely his foreign policy. To this day, he still fights for human rights. His worth is believed to be around $7 million. When he was diagnosed with metastatic cancer, many people were devastated, but thankfully, he survived it.
JIMMY CARTER 94 YEARS OLD
DAWN WELLS, 79 YEARS OLD
Now retired from acting, Gilligan’s Island Dawn Wells is still passionate about the industry. She still makes time to help out in local theatre projects as well as handle acting classes. At 79 years old, she lives in Driggs, Idaho and spends her time running a clothing brand for disabled people called the Wishing Wells Collections.
DAWN WELLS 79 YEARS OLD
VERA LYNN, 101 YEARS OLD
An English pop singer-songwriter, Vera Lynn is better known as ‘The Forces’ Sweetheart’. Aside from singing and writing music, she also did some acting. Her nickname was a result of her musical career beginning in the midst of the Second World War, leading her to sing and entertain the soldiers. Funny enough, she recently released an album called ‘Vera Lynn 100’ in honor of her 100th birthday. She even reached the top 3 spot on the charts!
VERA LYNN 101 YEARS OLD
GENE REYNOLDS, 95 YEARS OLD
While Gene Reynolds was a great actor, his career was short-lived. He received a letter from the army recruitment office, leading him to join. He spent several years in the army, and afterward, he returned to the acting industry. This time around, he focused on directing, producing, and creating the hit TV show M*A*S*H. As a result, he received many awards.
GENE REYNOLDS 95 YEARS OLD
SALLY STRUTHERS, 71 YEARS OLD
We’re sure you remember Gloria Stivic from the hit American TV show All in the Family. At 71 years old, Sally Struthers is still acting! Over the years, she’s been on TV, film, and theater projects. Aside from acting, she spends a lot of her time helping charities. In fact, she is a spokeswoman for the ChildFund and International Correspondence Schools. These organizations help children in need all over the world.
SALLY STRUTHERS 71 YEARS OLD
ADRIENNE BARBEAU, 73 YEARS OLD
Known best for her role on the 1972 TV show, Maude, Adrienne Barbeau began her acting career as Rizzo in the original production of Grease in 1971. Once that wrapped, she went on to star in TV and film projects such as The Cannonball Run, Escape from New York, The Fog, and Swamp Thing.
ADRIENNE BARBEAU 73 YEARS OLD
DENISE AUSTIN, 61 YEARS OLD
If you need any proof that a healthy diet and an active lifestyle are the way to age gracefully, just take a look at Denise Austin. During the 1980s, the fitness instructor rose to fame after hosting her show Getting Fit with Denise Austin. Broadcasted on ESPN2, you might even catch a few reruns these days. One of her daughters, Katie, has taken after her. She now owns a fitness brand called Get Fit with Katie.
DENISE AUSTIN 61 YEARS OLD
BEVERLY CLEARY, 102 YEARS OLD
We all enjoyed reading Beverly Cleary books as children, that’s for sure! The writer of several successful children’s books, Cleary also won the ‘National Book Award’ multiple times. Today, the author leads a quiet life, spending most of her time with her cat at home. People estimate that her worth is $1 million.
BEVERLY CLEARY 102 YEARS OLD
JUNE LOCKHART, 92 YEARS OLD
Another star who has many talents, June Lockhart is popular for her television and movie appearances, while she also enjoyed a successful career on Broadway. She starred in an array of impressive projects. You probably remember her from Lassie, Lost in Space, and For Love or Money. She even won a Tony Award for her performance in the latter. Aside from the Tony, she was awarded two spots on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
JUNE LOCKHART 92 YEARS OLD
ROBERT CLARY, 92 YEARS OLD
Did you know that Robert Clary’s great singing voice helped him while he was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp? It seems to be that talent can come in handy even in the darkest of times. Aside from singing, Clary is also a fantastic artist and actor. As a rule, he tries to avoid speaking about his past and prefers to focus on the present. He has mentioned how lucky he is to be alive. His bravery is definitely admirable.
ROBERT CLARY 92 YEARS OLD
PATRICIA MORISON, 102 YEARS OLD
Patricia Morison is known best for her big blue eyes and long dark hair. A wonderful actress, Morison is also a great soprano singer. She starred in many Hollywood films over the years in addition to her performances on Broadway. One of her most remarkable performances was definitely on the musical Kiss Me, capturing the hearts of the audience.
PATRICIA MORISON 102 YEARS OLD
JIMMY LYDON, 95 YEARS OLD
Surprisingly, Jimmy Lydon’s career began just so he could help feed his family. He began his career and fell in love with acting in the process. Since then, he has done some producing as well, and he is even credited for co-creating the hit TV show M*A*S*H. At 95 years old, he is now retired.
JIMMY LYDON 95 YEARS OLD
CAREN MARSH-DOLL, 99 YEARS OLD
Not just a Hollywood actor, Caren Marsh-Doll is a professional dancer as well. She’s most known for working as the dance double in projects such as Ziegfeld Girl and The Wizard of Oz. She is one of the few silent film actresses who are still alive. Did you know she was in a plane crash in 1949? She had to get her left foot amputated as a result, but she was able to keep dancing.
CAREN MARSH DOLL 99 YEARS OLD
MARGE CHAMPION, 98 YEARS OLD
The one responsible for the dance choreography Snow White performed in the animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Marge Champion is the dancer who brought grace into the role. In order to retrace her movements, the animators used a technique called rotoscoping. Now that she’s 98, she’s enjoying retirement.
MARGE CHAMPION 98 YEARS OLD
BOB NEWHART, 89 YEARS OLD
A comedian with the ability to make great jokes at a moment’s notice, Bob Newhart made plenty of appearances in TV shows. While his television career got him plenty of attention, his monologue albums were the real stars of his career. Nowadays, at 89 years old, he is retired.
BOB NEWHART 89 YEARS OLD
PEGGY STEWART, 95 YEARS OLD
It’s awfully hard to recognize Peggy Stewart when she’s not wearing her cowboy hat! You may have seen her in Western B movies. Although she is currently 95 years old, she is still active in the movie industry. The Golden Age would have been very different had Peggy not be around!
PEGGY STEWART 95 YEARS OLD
VALENTINA CORTESE, 95 YEARS OLD
Although Valentina Cortese is an Italian actress, this starlet made a big name for herself in the American entertainment industry. She received many award nominations along the way, most notably the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Day for Night.
VALENTINA CORTESE, 95 YEARS OLD
JOYCE RANDOLPH, 93 YEARS OLD
After only one season, Honeymooners received the boot, and fans were outraged. Although Joyce Randolph along with the rest of the cast lost a job, they went on to do great things after the show. Joyce did amazing things onscreen and in stage projects. She may be retired now, but you can occasionally catch her on the red carpet.
JOYCE RANDOLPH 93 YEARS OLD
PRINCE PHILIP, 97 YEARS OLD
Many people don’t know that Prince Philip was born into the Greek and Danish royal families. Meaning he was already quite noble even before marrying Queen Elizabeth II. Although he is 97 years old, he and his wife are still up and about, attending every social event on the Royal calendar.
PRINCE PHILIP 97 YEARS OLD
JERRY LEE LEWIS, 83 YEARS OLD
Jerry Lee Lewis is such a fabulous singer, it’s hard to forget him. He’s still alive and well…7 marriages later! We can’t even begin to image how much all of those divorce settlements cost! Anyhow, we hope he is doing well and enjoying retirement.
JERRY LEE LEWIS 83 YEARS OLD
MEL BROOKS, 92 YEARS OLD
Actor, comedian, director and composer Mel Brooks is 92 years old…pretty hard to believe, right? This star began his career as a comedian in the 1040’s, later venturing into directing and filmmaking. He is a proud EGOT winner, meaning he won at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award…color us impressed!
MEL BROOKS, 92 YEARS OLD
HARRY BELAFONTE, 91 YEARS OLD
Harry Belafonte was a wildly popular singer and activist, and he even dabbled in acting. As a singer, he was known for his work with gospel, blues, folk, and show tunes, even winning 3 Grammys. He may be a retired singer, but he is still active in the political world.
HARRY BELAFONTE, 91 YEARS OLD
LARRY STORCH, 95 YEARS OLD
American comedian, actor and voice artist Larry Storch enjoyed an incredible career. He was an actor and voice actor during the 1940’s, where he became Hollywood royalty. After making it on the West Coast, he returned to NYC to get back into stage acting.
LARRY STORCH, 95 YEARS OLD
HUGH DOWNS, 97 YEARS OLD
Although Hugh Downs is currently retired, he is best known for his work as a TV host, news anchor, TV producer, and author. His most popular stints were on NBC’s Today during the 1960’s and 70’s. In addition to all of his other talents, Hugh was also a composer and actor. From 1990-1996 he hosted a showcase for classical music on PBS.
HUGH DOWNS, 97 YEARS OLD
HERMAN WOUK, 103 YEARS OLD
Award-winning American author Herman Wouk is currently 103 years old and still going strong. His incredible books have been translated into a whopping 27 languages. His fiction and non-fiction novels went on to become movies and even Broadway shows.
HERMAN WOUK, 103 YEARS OLD
DICK VAN DYKE, 92 YEARS OLD
You may recognize Dick Van Dyke from his TV show Dick Van Dyke or from the ever-so-famous movie Mary Poppins. He has an exceptionally successful acting career, winning Emmys, Tonys, and Grammys. He is also a talented dancer, singer and comedian.
DICK VAN DYKE, 92 YEARS OLD
JAMES LIPTON, 92 YEARS OLD
James Lipton is a famous writer, actor and lyricist, and is also the host of the TV series Inside the Actors Studio. As a young man, he initially studied to become a lawyer, and only acted on the side to make money to cover the cost of his studies. Look what amazing things it led to!
JAMES LIPTON, 92 YEARS OLD
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH, 92 YEARS OLD
Famous broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough is a writer and presenter with the BBC Natural History Unit. Oh, and he’s still active in the industry today! He started out as an editor of children’s books, later taking a producing job with BBC. Keep your eye out for him today!
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH, 92 YEARS OLD
CLORIS LEACHMAN, 92 YEARS OLD
Cloris Leachman is a famous actress whose career spanned a whopping 7 decades. Cloris has been in many films, as well as TV shows throughout her time in the industry. She is still active in Hollywood today, even at the age of 92. When she was 82, she became the oldest person to compete on Dancing With The Stars.
CLORIS LEACHMAN, 92 YEARS OLD
NANCY OLSON, 90 YEARS OLD
Although Nancy Olson retired way back when in 1980, she makes small appearances in films and on TV shows occasionally. She most recently acted in 2014, but she was at her prime in the 1940’s, all the way until the 80’s.
NANCY OLSON, 90 YEARS OLD
GLYNIS JOHNS, 95 YEARS OLD
Glynis Johns is an actress, singer, pianist and dancer who was featured everywhere, from TV shows to films back in the 40’s to the 90’s. She got her start as a ballerina when she was only 12 years old at the Garrick Theatre. From there, she made her way into other areas of entertainment.
GLYNIS JOHNS, 95 YEARS OLD
PIERRE CARDIN, 96 YEARS OLD
French fashion designer Pierre Cardin is known for his avant-garde style which features geometric patterns and shapes. In 1950, he founded his own fashion line, and since then he is a world-renowned fashion designer.
PIERRE CARDIN, 96 YEARS OLD
ALICIA ALONSO, 96 YEARS OLD
Alicia Alonso is a world-famous ballerina famous for dancing through severe vision problems. She is truly incredible, especially since she remained motionless in bed for a year after eye surgery. A year without ballet, and she came back better than ever.
ALICIA ALONSO, 96 YEARS OLD
JOHN ASTIN, 88 YEARS OLD
You may recognize John Astin for his role on The Addams Family. He acted in films, TV shows and even in plays, often touring around the world with shows. He currently teaches directing and acting at Johns Hopkins University in the ‘Theater Arts and Studies Department’.
JOHN ASTIN, 88 YEARS OLD
MARSHA HUNT, 101 YEARS OLD
Marsha Hunt is a retired American model, actress, and activist, with a career of over 70 years. Although she was blacklisted in Hollywood back in the 1950’s, she still somehow managed to appear in movies. At the time, she became a world hunger activist, and promoted peace in 3rd world countries.
MARSHA HUNT, 101 YEARS OLD
SALMA HAYEK, 52 YEARS OLD
This Mexican-American actress has become iconic throughout her career. On top of her immense success, her husband is worth $26 billion. Salma’s career has been on the rise for as long as we can remember, and it doesn’t look like she plans on stopping any time soon. She’s starred in Frida and is still acting nowadays. Currently, she and her husband live in LA with their daughter.
SALMA HAYEK, 52 YEARS OLD
LAURA SAN GIACOMO, 56 YEARS OLD
Laura’s big break was on Sex, Lies, and Videotape. The 1989 film earned her a Golden Globe nomination and a Los Angeles Film Critics Association- New Generation Award. As her career took off, she made appearances in many famous movies. She even starred in Pretty Woman as Kit De Luca.
LAURA SAN GIACOMO, 56 YEARS OLD