The Hollywood industry has been introducing us to so many talented people over the years. Many of the stars from back then were able to play iconic roles that gave them their unique mark in the industry.
While we had to bid farewell to a lot of famous names and faces who had left this world ahead of us, many of them are still alive today while others continue to add more credits to their acting portfolio up to now. Let's take a look at some of the biggest stars from back then who are still very much around!
Petula Clark – Sill Singing and Performing at 88
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We have to give it to British actress and singer Petula Clark, for she now celebrates a career that has lasted 8 decades and in that time, she has managed to entertain many generations. The 7-year old child star first appeared on radio during World War II, and had become a household name by the time she turned 18.
Petula is still known for her hits such as ‘Downtown,’ ‘This is My Song,’ and ‘Kiss Me Goodbye’ and has rubbed shoulders with legends such as Harry Belafonte, Elvis Presley, and John Lennon. Even though she is 88 years old now, Clark refuses to hang up her boots and seek retirement from her beloved stage.
Connie Stevens – Making Guest Appearances at 82
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Right from the beginning when Connie Stevens started singing and performing on stage, people could see the bright spark in her. From the age of 16, she honed her acting and dancing skills, which came very handy when she made her movie debut in Young and Dangerous.
Soon she bagged her biggest role yet, playing Cricket Blake on TV’s Hawaiian Eye. The role made her so famous that Elvis Presley called her on set and invited her to a party and they even ended up dating! From the 90s onwards Connie stuck to making appearances in movies, such as in the 2016 flick, Search Engines.
Patrick Stewart – Preparing For The Next Star Trek Show At 79
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Most famous as Caption Picard from the Star Trek television and film series, Patrick Stewart has been known for his commendable services in the acting world. Other than winning several awards like Emmy and Golden Globe, he was also fortunate to have received the knighthood as an acknowledgment of his talent.
And, he has not only graced the small and big screens with his acting but also worked as a voice actor in numerous projects including movies and video games. Nearly six decades of a remarkable career and Sir Patrick still has a busy schedule as he prepares to return on TV. Career goals!
Joe Turkel – The Terrifying Bartender From The Shining Is Retired At 92
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Remember the eerie bartender from The Shining (1980)? This was one of the roles that are etched in the memory of Joe Turkel’s fans. Although his personal favorite happens to be Paths of Glory (1957), this character actor is more remembered for his freakish role of scientist Eldon Tyrell in Blade Runner (1982).
Turkel is one of those few actors who were fortunate to have worked several times with the legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. He left the show business back in 1998 and his public appearances have now become rare.
Terry Kilburn – Tiny Tim Is Now Retired At 93
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Terry Kilburn is a former child actor who achieved stardom through his portrayal of Tiny Tim in the movie A Christmas Carol (1938). Born in London, his innocent looking face was discovered by an agent who encouraged him to try his luck in Hollywood. He then moved to the United States in 1937 and soon landed a role in his debut film Lord Jeff (1938).
Other than working in several films, Terry was actively performing in the television industry for almost two decades before he bid farewell to the acting world. This veteran actor is now 93 and has been living a quiet life in Minneapolis.
Michael Caine – No Plans To Retire Even At 87
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Michael Caine is a celebrated British actor who has always been remembered for his unique accent and versatile acting skills. He is one of those few actors who has had a long career and has been appearing in movies consecutively for seven decades now.
This The Ipcress File fame charismatic film star who started his journey in the 1950s is still considered a cultural icon because of his laid-back style and personality. In a recent interview, this Englishman shared an interesting thought when he said, “You don’t retire from the movies, they retire you”. Well said, Mr. Caine!
Robert Duvall – Still Acting At 89
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Robert Duvall is one such actor who is known for his natural and versatile acting skills through which he used to breathe life into the characters he played on screen. Thanks to his talent, he has been enjoying a flourishing career ever since he made a debut in the film world.
This star once shared that his award-winning role in Lonesome Dove (1989) is one of the most satisfying works of his career history and he achieved a sense of accomplishment after doing the series. Although he is now 89, he still has not taken a break from the camera and continues to amuse his fans.
Caren Marsh-Doll – Dance Instructor At 100
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Caren Marsh-Doll is a former American actor who played short roles in movies during the era of old Hollywood. She had a brief acting career where she mostly performed as an extra in musical films. Caren later developed a deep interest in dance and decided to make it a full-time career.
Once in an interview, she revealed that during her recovery from a plane crash accident she was told that she might not be able to dance again. Apparently, the dancer proved it wrong and now at the age of 100, she still gives lessons as a volunteer.
Virginia Patton – 94 Years, Retired Early From The Movies
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Virginia Patton is a former Hollywood actress who had a brief career of 6 years in the industry. She made her debut on big screens at an age of 20 and after performing in various movies, she landed a role in It's a Wonderful Life (1946).
The movie was a huge success and Virginia is still remembered for showcasing the character of Ruth in the film. But, she had other priorities and left her acting career soon in 1949 to focus on her family life. This past film star later pursued a career in business and now has been living a retired life in Michigan.
Rita Moreno – Producing And Acting At The Age Of 88
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The remembrance of the evergreen iconic musical West Side Story (1961) would certainly be incomplete without mentioning Rita Moreno. A native Hispanic, she is one of those few talents who has bagged all four prominent awards in the American entertainment industry.
Although Rita has witnessed a long career of almost 70 years now, unfortunately, she was mostly offered supporting and non-versatile roles. But let us tell you – this dancing diva of her times still has not left her passion for acting and currently has been working on a remake of one of her super hit movies.
Beau Bridges – 78 Years Old And Still Acting
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This award-winning actor who has been prominently known for his extraordinary performances has an interesting story behind his name. His parents nicknamed him Beau after getting inspired by a character of the famous novel Gone with the Wind. As he belongs to a renowned family of actors, it seems like that talent came naturally to him through blood.
Although Beau has given some memorable movies like The Fabulous Baker Boys, he is more known for his contribution to the television industry. This now 78-year-old is still actively working in films and television, especially portraying character roles.
Russ Tamblyn – Still Acting At The Age Of 85
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With his commendable dancing and gymnastic talents, Russ Tamblyn is best known for his captivating performances in musicals like Tom Thumb (1958) and West Side Story (1961). His career kept flourishing through decades as he continued working for films as an actor and choreographer.
Popular for his tremendous energy, this legend proved that his talent was not limited. Russ also has had a successful television career during which he showcased various roles and can be seen making an appearance even now. Apparently, it seems like this Hollywood personality is in no mood to retire anytime soon.
Ted Donaldson – Retired From The Movies At A Young Age Of 19
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Ted Donaldson is a former child actor from the classic era of Hollywood. His career launched in 1937 with a radio show aired by NBC. In Life With Father, he gave a notable performance while portraying Harlan. Soon after his work was acknowledged, he started getting roles in movies and made a debut on big screens.
In his first movie itself, he landed a role with Cary Grant who is known as one of the most iconic names of old Hollywood. After performing in 20 films, Ted took a farewell from the movie industry. The most recent public appearance of this veteran actor was in 2016 at the TCM Film Festival.
Mickey Kuhn – Volunteering In A Hospital At The Age Of 87
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Mickey Kuhn is one esteemed name that emerged in the golden era of Hollywood. This Gone With The Wind fame star is still remembered for his stellar performance as a child actor. Ironically, the actor could not sustain his stardom after reaching teenage.
Kuhn had a string of career switches during the 1950s when he did theater and served in the navy for a term of four years. He eventually ended up working in the airlines industry where he served for 30 years. At the age of 87, he now serves as a volunteer in a Naples based hospital.
Nadja Abd El Farrag – Still Making TV Appearances at 57
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Nadja Abd El Farrag, who adopted the stage name of Naddel, is known in Germany for being a singer and television presenter. In the late 80s, she met singer-songwriter producer Dieter Bohlen, and became a background singer for his pop group, Blue System.
The two would then go on to date on and off for many years. Nadja has done a lot of things since then, including posing for a magazine in the buff, publishing a cookbook, and participating in the reality shows I’m a Celebrity… and Big Brother Germany.
Darryl Hickman – Acting Coach at 88
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Born in California, Darryl is best remembered for his acting career as a child. Although he continued acting in the later years, he couldn’t maintain the heights of success he reached during his childhood. It seemed like Darryl could not hold on to his stardom and decided to retire from the showbiz industry to become a monk.
Though, he soon returned and tried his luck in the television industry which was a not-so-successful endeavor. It is said that Darryl’s fame was dimmed by his brother’s success and he ultimately went behind the scenes turning into an executive and acting coach.
Cora Sue Collins – Works For Medical Charity At 91
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Cora Sue Collins is known for her performances as a child actor. She was introduced to the film world at a very tender age. Cora’s acting career lasted only till the age of 18 after which she bid adieu to movies. One of her best-portrayed roles was in The Scarlet Letter (1934) where she worked alongside Colleen Moore.
She shared in an interview that during childhood her favorite film was Queen Christina as she got to play the title role. This 91-year-old who still cherishes her memories as an artist now spends her time working for medical charity and serving as a board member in hospitals.
Victoria Principal - Successful Entrepreneur & Author At Age 69
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Victoria Principal is best remembered for her nine-year run in the hit series Dallas as Pamela Barnes Ewing. After Principal's time on the show, she decided to put up the Victoria Principal Productions which worked on a lot of TV films. Principal was very business-minded by the mid-1980s and she eventually released her own skincare line called Principal Secret.
Aside from this, she also found success as an author. She is the woman behind The Body Principal. It was confirmed in 2018 that Principal's fifth written work was already on its way.
Loni Anderson - Still Acting At Age 72
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During the late 1970s, actress Loni Anderson rose to fame after she started playing Jennifer Marlowe in the show called WKRP in Cincinnati. Her portrayal of the role earned her a number of nominations at the Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
Marlowe looks amazing at her current age of 72 and she continues to earn money through acting. Her most recent role was that of Frances in the TV series, My Sister Is So Gay, which ran from 2016 to 2018. She was also a guest co-host on The Talk in 2018.
Norman Lloyd - Still Acting At Age 104
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At 104 years old, you would expect any actor to be in retirement already. But this is not the case for actor Norman Lloyd because he actually still has the strength to do acting work at his age. His most recent portrayal was that of Capt. Red Ed Swan in the show, Fly.
Lloyd first became popular back in the 1940s through the roles he had on Spellbound and Saboteur. He eventually had a fruitful career as a producer and director as well. As of today, Lloyd is the oldest Hollywood actor who is still working.
John Astin - Still Acting At Age 88
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Back in the 1960s, you probably saw actor John Astin in the show called The Addams Family because he was the actor who gave life to the role of Gomez Addams. Astin also found success on the big screen and his most popular performances were in movies like Freaky Friday, West Side Story, and That Touch of Mink.
You can expect Astin's bank account to continue to grow because he is still busy with acting work these days. Astin is a part of an upcoming movie titled Starship II: Rendezvous with Ramses.
Mel Brooks - Does Voice Acting At Age 92
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Mel Brooks is a very talented name when it comes to comedy. Brooks is one of the brains behind the famous comedy show titled Get Smart. During the 1970s, Brooks established himself as a director and most of his movies always made a ton of money at the box office. He directed films like Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Young Frankenstein, and The Producers.
Brooks experienced winning a Tony, Emmy, Oscar, and Grammy in his career. He's been doing a lot of voice work these days and he is set to appear in a new documentary titled The Automat.
Tippi Hedren - Still Acting At Age 89
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Tippi Hedren made a name for herself in the acting industry back in the 1960s after she had an award-winning performance in the movie, The Birds. She also had memorable performances in A Countess from Hong Kong, Marnie, and Citizen Ruth. Hedren has been a hard-working animal rights activist since the late 1960s and she eventually put up the Roar Foundation - her very own non-profit organization.
Hedren's daughter and granddaughter, Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson, respectively, are continuing Hedren's legacy in the acting scene. Hedren is set to appear in a new movie titled Unforgettable.
Jerry Lee Lewis - Still Performing At Age 83
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Jerry Lee Lewis started making waves in the music scene back in the 1950s. Lewis did not only do rock and roll for he was also known for tackling the "rockabilly" genre. Some of his most popular singles were Crazy Arms, Great Balls of Fire, and Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.
Lewis' career slowed down after news broke own that he got married to a girl named Myra Gale Brown who was apparently his cousin who was just thirteen years old! Fortunately, he was still able to get his career back on track. Reports stay that he still makes a lot of money through his concert performances.
Angela Lansbury - Still Acting At Age 93
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Angela Lansbury first shot to fame as an actress back in the 1940s when she appeared in movies like The Picture of Dorian Gray and Gaslight. Lansbury also appeared on Broadway and most of you might remember her for the award-winning performance she had on Mame.
Lansbury may already be in her 90s but it seems that it will take some more years before she fully goes into retirement. In 2018, Lansbury appeared on Mary Poppins Returns and Buttons. Lansbury is set to do an upcoming movie titled The Adventures of Buddy Thunder.
Kim Novak - Retired At Age 85
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Kim Novak's acting career was at an all-time high during the 1950s. Novak's most notable roles were in movies like Vertigo, Pal Joey, and The Man with the Golden Arm. Novak was an actress who often got to work with big stars like Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra, and Fred MacMurray. Novak officially retired as an actress in the early 1990s. Her last acting role was in the movie, Liebestraum.
A ton of plastic surgery rumors have been surrounding Novak over the years but she never came clean about anything. Being a visual artist, poet, and photographer is what keeps Novak busy these days.
Julia Kent – Semi Retired at 60
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German actress and writer Julia Kent who is best known for her roles in Killing Blue, Kunyonga - Mord in Afrika and The Wild Team. Kent was more active as an actress in the 1980s and 90s, such as in Ein Schloß am Wörthersee.
Julia has not been very regular in taking up work, and was last seen in the 2003 movie Secret Mission. Although, she does usually always turn up at red carpet events. Kent is happily married to Jacob Rothmeier and they have three children together.
Thekla Carola Wied – Still Acting at 77
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German actress Thekla Carola Wied started learning acting just after she graduated from her high school. Like many of her peers, her first acting experience was on the job in Essen on the stage and she has now performed in internationally famous venues.
In 1967, Thekla would gains fans from a wider audience when she acted in the movie A Girl’s Trace. Ich heirate eine Familie, a television show about a blended family, became her breakthrough role. Thekla still works in the entertainment business.
Barbara Eden - Still Making TV Appearances At Age 87
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Barbara Eden was once one of the most beautiful faces in the Hollywood scene. She is best remembered for the starring role she had in the show called I Dream of Jeannie. Her other popular TV roles were in programs like How To Marry A Millionaire and Harper Valley PTA.
Eden is yet another actress from back then who people believe to have gotten plastic surgery but she's never really admitted that she's gone under the knife. Eden's most recent TV appearance was on an episode of Long Island Medium in 2018.
Bob Barker - Retired At Age 96
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Bob Barker definitely left a great legacy in the history of television. Barker spent more than three decades hosting the popular game show, The Price Is Right. Prior to this, he had hosted another game show called Truth or Consequences.
Barker has retired in 2007 and he has been suffering from different ailments over the years. His most recent problem was when he hit his head after he slipped back in 2017. He was able to get some help but this wasn't as serious as the fall he had back in 2015.
Robert Plant - Still Performing Rock at 71
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If you are a follower of rock music, you know who Robert Plant. The man basically helped create the 'god of rock' archetype along with Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger, and Roger Daltrey. With his long blond hair and bare chest, plus, of course, his amazing voice, he helped catapult the rock band Led Zeppelin to full stardom.
One of the predecessors of heavy metal music, Led Zeppelin is known for the songs Stairway to Heaven, Kashmir, Whole Lotta Love, and D'yer Maker. Named by the National Public Radio (NPR) in 2010 as one of the 50 Great Voices of all time, Plant has collaborated with other musicians through the years, and also pursued a solo career. He still performs and makes music today at 71.
David Attenborough - Still Working At Age 92
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David Attenborough might be someone you know if you are fond of watching natural history documentaries. Attenborough's most famous project was probably the Life collection which was released back in the 2000s. In Britain, people actually see Attenborough as a "national treasure" but he doesn't really like the term. I
t seems that retirement isn't in Attenborough's plans yet and you will be seeing him in a new documentary titled Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy. He will also be the narrator of an upcoming TV series documentary called Our Planet.
Richard Keith - Member Of A Rock Band At 68
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He is the 'Little Ricky' from the comedy series I Love Lucy and the only surviving regular cast member from this TV show. Originally Thibodeaux, his last name was changed to Keith to avoid the difficulty in pronunciation. Being a young professional drummer even before appearing on screen, probably this former child actor was more passionate about music and that could be the reason that he pursued a musical career in his grown-up years.
At present, Richard is more known as a member of David and the Giants as he has been associated with the rock group for many years now.
Ali MacGraw - Retired At Age 80
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Ali MacGraw received her big break back in the late 1960s through the role she had on Goodbye Columbus. Her appearance in the movie won her the Most Promising Newcomer award at the Golden Globes. She later bagged the Best Actress award from the Golden Globes after she starred in Love Story back in 1970.
Her other known roles were on Just Tell Me What You Want and The Winds of War. She seems to have taken care of her fitness well over the years by doing a lot of yoga. Despite being retired, MacGraw appeared in a documentary called Passion & Poetry: Rodeo Time, in 2017.
Harry Belafonte - Still Working AT Age 91
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Jamaican-American pop star Harry Belafonte is best remembered for introducing the Carribean music genre internationally back in the 1950s. Belafonte is known for being the man behind the tune called The Banana Boat Song. He also pursued acting at some point and appeared in movies like Odds Against Tomorrow and Island in the Sun.
Thanks to his good health, Belafonte still gets to work to this day. In 2018, he appeared on BlacKkKlansman and reports say that he will be doing a new documentary titled Lead Belly: Life, Legend, Legacy.
Terry Moore – Retired At 91
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Rather than for her films, this actress was in limelight more because of her sensuous appearance on the cover of men's magazines at the age of 55 and her secret marriage relationship with the billionaire entrepreneur Howard Hughes.
Regarding her acting career, Terry (originally Helen Luella Koford) is best remembered for her supporting role in Come Back, Little Sheba (1952) and is one of the few surviving actors of classic Hollywood. Until 2016, this audacious beauty was appearing in guest roles in movies like Aimy in a Cage and has now retired at the age of 91.
Diana Ross – Rocking the Stage at Age 75
Calling Diana Ross just a singer is a criminal offense, as she has proved to be an able record producer and actress. Born and brought up in Detriot, Ross became the lead singer of the all-girl band the Supremes in the 60s and made Motown history as one of the most popular groups in those days. After leaving the Supremes in 1970, she released her first solo album, which contained the hit Ain't No Mountain High Enough. Venturing into movies with Lady Sings the Blues (she also sang for the soundtrack), Ross earned both an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination for her role. With 12 Grammy nominations to her credit, Ross has been a huge influence for many artists today. Now, at 75, there’s no retirement plans for this diva, as she last performed in 2019’s Glastonbury Festival.
Larry Storch - Semi-Retired At Age 96
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Larry Storch was very busy talent back in the 1960s. Storch served as the voice of Mr. Whoopee in a cartoon show called Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales. People also knew him for his role as Corporal Randolph Agarn in the show, F Troop.
Before Storch started making money as an actor, he was a part of the United States Navy. Other TV shows Storch was able to guest in were Married... with Children and The Love Boat. Sources say that Storch will become an Honorary Friar sometime in 2019.
Joan Collins – 85, $30 Million
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Back in the mid-1950s, this sensuous diva marked her presence in Hollywood as she depicted sultry roles in films like The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955). Her career went through a decline during the 1970s as she appeared in movies like The Stud (1978) and The Bitch (1979).
Nevertheless, she gave a commendable performance in the television drama Dynasty for which she bagged the Golden Globe Award in 1982. 70 years of acting and she still has a thriving career! And looks? This fashionista can still leave you awestruck!
George Chakiris – Jewelry Designer At 84
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This Academy Award-winning actor is most remembered for his portrayal of Bernardo in the musical tragedy West Side Story. George made his debut on the silver screen in 1947 but it was only after a decade that success knocked on his door. Along with acting, he also had a brief singing career and in 1996 he bid adieu to the film and TV world.
The retired dancer found a new passion for jewelry making and has been successfully running his own brand of sterling jewelry. With his charming personality, it’s hard to believe that this Greek is now 84. Undoubtedly, the saying “age is just a number” suits him best!
Irene Papas – 93 Years Old And Retired
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Mesmerized by looking at her old picture? Let us tell you more about this Greek beauty Irene Papas. She is a former actress who is best recognized for her on-screen performances in The Trojan Women (1971) and Iphigenia (1977). Like her exceptionally gorgeous facial features, her thoughts were different too.
This multilingual actress once quoted that she never was interested in playing sensational characters and rather wanted to portray the independent fighter like her real self. A sad reality of Irene’s current life, though, is that she has been struggling with Alzheimer's which can be a nightmare for anyone.
Linda Evans - Retired At Age 76
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Linda Evans was popularly known back in the 1960s for her role as Audra Barkley in the show called The Big Valley. She later became an even bigger star in the Hollywood scene after she started playing Krystle Carrington in the 1980s TV drama, Dynasty.
By the late 1990s, Evans was not doing any acting work anymore and it seemed that the fortune she had in the bank was going to last her a very long time. In 2018, Evans made an appearance in a documentary titled The '80s Greatest.
Christopher Lloyd – Acting As A Voice Artist At 81
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In every actor’s life there comes a role that becomes their identity among their fans. But in Christopher’s case, there are several. From “Jim” in the TV series Taxi to “Uncle Fester” in the black comedy The Addams Family and “Doc” in the sci-fi Back to the Future, he has given life to all his characters.
Other than setting the screens on fire through his tremendous acting skills, he has extensively worked as a voice actor. Now at the age of 81, his on-screen appearances have become a lot lesser but he still has a busy career as a voice artist.
Max Baer Jr. - Businessman At 81
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Actor, writer, and filmmaker Max Baer Jr. has performed in many television series and films before and after The Beverly Hillbillies (1962-1971), but the role of Jethro Bodine is still his most memorable one. While the character got immensely popular, it affected his acting career because of typecasting. Still, he became fairly successful as a screenwriter and director, and his movies such as Macon County Line made a record at the box-office.
It’s been years now since Baer has taken retirement from either side of the camera, but the 81-year-old is still active as a businessman.
Goldie Hawn - Still Acting In Her 70s
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Goldie Hawn is a very versatile Hollywood actress, who got her start in comedy with the NBC sketch comedy program Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. Not to undermine her talents but the actress is pleasing to the eyes, too. Some of the movies that Hawn is known for are There's a Girl in My Soup, Overboard, Private Benjamin, Death Becomes Her, and The Out-of-Towners.
Aside from her screen appearances, Hawn also contributed to the acting industry by giving birth to two more skilled actors, Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson. Now in her 70s, the actress keeps herself busy with her own foundation that helps underprivileged children, The Hawn Foundation. She still acts once in a while; her big screen comeback was 2017's Snatched, where she starred alongside Amy Schumer. The actress has also maintained one of the long-lasting relationships in Hollywood with actor Kurt Russell - they've been together for 35 years!
Ann-Margret - Still Acting At Age 77
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Ann-Margret was a beautiful actress who starred in numerous movies during the 1960s through 1990s. Most of you would recognize her on Bye Bye Birdie, Tommy, and Viva Las Vegas. She should definitely be proud of what she has achieved in her career because she is a five-time Golden Globe Award winner.
Ann-Margret is already 77 years old these days and she is fortunate to have an acting career that still brings her earnings to this day. You will be seeing Ann-Margret in an upcoming movie titled, Welcome to Pine Grove!.
Dick Van Dyke - Still Acting At Age 93
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If you are the type of person who loves watching classic musical films, then you will surely know who Dick Van Dyke is. Van Dyke is a talented actor who is remembered by many for his roles in iconic movies like Mary Poppins, The Comic, and Bye Bye Birdie. Van Dyke was also a friendly face you would see on TV because he starred in The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Retirement planning is not Van Dyke's main priority as of the moment since he still gets to do so much work. Van Dyke is set to appear in a new movie titled, Capture the Flag.
Joanne Woodward – Struggling With Alzheimer’s At 89
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Her mother used to say, “she was the prettiest girl in town”. Well, she was not exaggerating at all! Looking at her old picture, we couldn’t agree more that young Joanne Woodward was one of those actresses who could make anyone fall in love at first sight.
And she did – her husband Paul Newman fell for her the day he first saw her. After performing in various television shows and films, she appeared in The Three Faces of Eve and became a star as she won an Oscar for her role. At the age of 88, she is not active anymore as sadly, she is now battling with Alzheimer’s.
Sam Elliott - Still Acting At Age 74
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Sam Elliott is truly proving that age is nothing but a number because he is still achieving so much in his acting career at his current age of 74. Also, he is totally pulling off the white hair and mustache look! In 2018, Elliott was a part of A Star Is Born and his performance in the movie earned him nominations at the Critics' Choice and Academy Awards.
Elliott first became popular in the acting scene way back in the 1970s when he starred in the film, Lifeguard. From 2016 until 2018, Elliott was seen playing a man named Beau Bennett in the show called The Ranch.
Willie Nelson - Still Singing At Age 85
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Willie Nelson has been pursuing music since the 1970s and if there is one thing about him that has remained constant all these years, it is his trademark hippie/long hair! Nelson first gained popularity after he released albums such as Red Headed Stranger and Shotgun Willie.
Outside of his music career, Nelson was also able to pursue acting and writing. Today, Nelson is already in his mid-80s but he still shares so much new music with us. In 2018, Nelson released two new albums titled Last Man Standing and My Way.
Robert Redford - Retired At Age 82
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After being in the acting scene for more than five decades, actor Robert Redford finally went into retirement in 2018 after appearing on The Old Man and the Gun. Redford first rose to prominence back in the 1960s when he played in movies like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Inside Daisy Clover, and The Sting.
Redford has also been quite successful behind the scene as he is known for directing movies like A River Runs Through It, Ordinary People, and Quiz Show. He is also the man behind the creation of the Sundance Film Festival.
Eva Marie Saint - Appears In Documentaries At Age 94
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Actress Eva Marie Saint rose to fame back in the mid-1950s when she appeared in the movie, On The Waterfront. In fact, her superb performance in the film won her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 1955 Academy Awards. The other performances she had that impressed audiences were on People Like Us and A Hatful of Rain.
Even if Saint does not make that much paychecks anymore, she still attends some red carpet events from time to time. Saint will be appearing in a new documentary titled, Hollywood Renegade.
Kim Darby - Teaches Acting at 72
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Actress Kim Darby thought a name change would serve her career well in show business, and she was not incorrect. Darby was born Deborah Zerby, the daughter of professional dancers that called their duo the Dancing Zerbies. When she started singing and dancing at a young age, her father thought the stage name of Derby Zerby would be great. The actress used that until she felt that a name change would lead her to be taken seriously.
The film role she's most famous for was in the classic John Wayne movie True Grit, where she played fourteen-year-old Mattie Ross - she was already 21, by the way, when she took on the role. Darby is now an instructor in the Extension Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, and still makes guest appearances on television and films.
Eileen Atkins - Still Acting At Age 84
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Eileen Atkins started out as a theater actress back in the 1960s and some of her most notable performances were in productions like The Retreat from Moscow, Vivat! Vivat Regina!, and Indiscretions. When it comes to on-screen roles, you might know her for appearing on The Unexpected Man and Cranford.
Back in the mid-1990s, Atkins went through a really tough obstacle because she discovered that she had breast cancer. Fortunately, she has fully recovered and been living a healthy life at her age of 84. In 2018, Atkins appeared on Nothing Like a Dame.
Tina Louise - Still Acting At Age 84
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Tina Louise received a breakthrough in her acting career back in 1958 when she appeared in the movie, God's Little Acre. Her role in the said film won her the New Star of the Year award at the Golden Globe Awards. She found greater success in the 1960s when she starred as Ginger Grant in the show, Gilligan's Island. Louise's other known portrayals were on For Those Who Think Young, The Stepford Wives, and Day of the Outlaw.
Louise is already 84 and her net worth these days is estimated to be at $6 million. Her most recent acting stint was in the 2017 movie, Tapestry.
Shelley Fabares - Still in the Entertainment Industry at 76
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This talented actress is best known for playing the character of Mary Stone in the sitcom The Donna Reed Show as a child performer, and successfully transitioned into playing older roles later in life. Over the years Shelley Fabares had many health scares, and even underwent a liver transplant, but there’s no retirement for this busy bee.
After her younger days with Donna Reed and Annette, she started making movies and eventually starred opposite The King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley in 3 movies, Spinout, Girl Happy and Clambake. She eventually stopped acting in the 90s and from 2004 to 2011, Shelley produced the prestigious SAG Awards.
Jack Nicholson – Not Feeling Very Social
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With a career spanning 61 years, actor jack Nicholson has showed us his entire range of acting abilities, playing various roles in blockbuster movies like The Shining, As Good as It Gets, Batman and The Departed. Nicholson, an award-winning actor, is considered an all-time Hollywood great, but he has been quiet recently and out of the public’s eye.
He was said to be suffering from memory loss and hence “quit” Hollywood, but Jack set the record straight and said that he was fine and just didn’t feel like being out there any more. While he has turned down many movie roles over the years, he backed out of a 2018 movie which was eventually never made. The 82-year-old can now be spotted sitting court-side at many high stakes basketball games.
Loretta Lynn - Still Singing At Age 86
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Another artist who is in her 80s but isn't doing any retirement planning yet is Loretta Lynn. Lynn entered the country music scene back in the 1960s and some of her most popular songs were One's on the Way, You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man), and Coal Miner's Daughter.
Lynn's worldwide album sales are estimated to be at 40 million to date. In 2018, Lynn gave her loyal fans a treat and released a new album titled Wouldn't It Be Great. The album is Lynn's forty-first album in her career.
Cindy Williams – Still acting at Age 72
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Cindy Williams essayed the role of Shirley Feeney, one-half of the TV’s funny duo from the TV sitcom Laverne & Shirley. She would go on to play this role of a lifetime till the show’s last season, but had to leave after its second episode as she was pregnant.
Unbeknownst to us, she and Penny Marshall (who played Laverne on the show) were feuding and hence, it made her easy to quit. Cindy then moved on to doing smaller guest roles in shows such as Getting By and 8 Simple Rules, and still continues to star in Broadway plays. Here’s one actress who refuses to hang up her boots.
Clu Gulager - Still Acting At Age 90
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Clu Gulager rose to fame back in the 1960s when he started playing William H. Bonney in the show, The Tall Man. His success just continued when he began appearing on The Virginian as Emmett Ryker. Gulager's notable movie roles were on The Killers, The Last Picture Show, and The Return of the Living Dead.
He is already 90 years old but he continues to enrich his personal finances by the acting parts he gets to book left and right. In 2019, Gulager will be appearing in the star-studded movie called Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Richard Chamberlain - Still Acting At Age 84
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Richard Chamberlain was a very popular teen star from the 1960s. The role he had in Dr. Kildare is what made him very popular in the acting industry. Chamberlain also takes credit for being the first ever actor who was able to give life to the Jason Bourne character on the big screen.
Chamberlain's net worth continues to grow these days because of the acting work he has been scoring. In 2018. Chamberlain starred in a movie called Nightmare Cinema. Back in 2003, Chamberlain came out as gay through his autobiography titled, Shattered Love.
Robert Wagner – Still Has A Career At 88
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While many of us start planning retirement as soon as touching 50, this famous film and television actor is still having a busy career at 88. Although Robert debuted on the silver screen back in 1950 and acted in many films, it was the television industry that gave new heights to his career.
This celebrity who is mostly remembered for his roles in Hart to Hart and Switch has also been in limelight regarding the drowning accident of his wife Natalie Wood. And it seems like this controversy will not be buried any time soon as in a recent interview, Natalie’s sister accused Robert of her murder.