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!
Mamie Van Doren – Semi-retired at Age 90
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American actress, singer and model Mamie Van Doren was the hottest thing in the 1950s, who is best remember for the controversial 1957 movie, Untamed Youth. Her rise was pretty meteoric as she started out on radio and soon bagged her debut movie.
For a while, Mamie decided to concentrate on a singing career, and even recorded a few unreleased singles. Eventually, she was signed on by Universal Studios and acted in The Arizona Kid and Teacher’s Pet. By the 70’s, her roles started shrinking and she eventually only made small appearances.
Nancy Sinatra - Retired at Age 79
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It must have put a lot of pressure on Nancy Sinatra, daughter of legendary musician Frank Sinatra and his first wife, Nancy (Sr.), to step into her dad’s shoes. It’s a good thing then that the singer showed the world that she was talented all by herself when she dropped her first single in 1966, the insanely famous, These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.
The strong willed Nancy was transfixed about making it as a performed and hence studied voice, music and dancing. She did take a short hiatus of sorts in the 70s, when she was briefly married to actor and fellow singer Tommy Sands and had kids to raise. Now, the 79-year-old is taking life slow, only making a few appearances with each passing year.
Tina Turner – Retired from Performing at Age 81
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Known simply as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Tina Turner rose to prominence as a singer-songwriter and actress, and was regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century. She was part of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, before starting her solo career.
Some of her greatest hits are ‘Deep River Mountain High,’ ‘Private Dancer.’ And the Grammy-winning song ‘Proud Mary.’ While her music stays fresh in the minds of her fans, Tina retired in 2009 after completing her highest-grossing tours, Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour. She now lives a secluded life in Switzerland.
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.
Loretta Lynn - Still Singing At Age 87
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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.
Patrick Stewart – Preparing For The Next Star Trek Show At 79
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Most famous as Captain 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!
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 Wagner – Still Has A Career At 90
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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.
Ali MacGraw - Retired At Age 79
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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.
Lynda Carter – Still Singing at Age 68
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It was originally music that actress Lynda Carter wanted to pursue, because she's been into it since high school, often performing with bands. Yet, it's because of beauty contests and Hollywood that she enjoyed fame and fortune. People began to recognize Carter's gorgeous face when she won the Miss World USA in 1972, representing her native Arizona.
She didn't win the international Miss World pageant that year when she represented the United States, but she did reach the top 15. She delved into an acting career, and it was through the lead super-heroine role in the television series Wonder Woman that she became widely known for. Now 68 years old, the actress can still be seen i a few acting projects, but she spends more time on her original passion - singing.
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.
Terry Kilburn – Tiny Tim Is Now Retired At 92
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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 92 and has been living a quiet life in Minneapolis.
Mickey Kuhn – Volunteering In A Hospital At The Age Of 86
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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 86, he now serves as a volunteer in a Naples based hospital.
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.
Jasper Carrott – Retired at Age 77
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Robert Norman Davis who adopted the stage name Jasper Carrott and is a well-known comedian, TV presenter, and actor from Britain. His first gigs in the entertainment industry were as an MC and folk singer, before he began performing his stand-up comedy specials.
This led him to appear on talk shows and television programs like The Detectives. He has also hosted the Secret Policeman’s Ball, Golden Balls, and Cash Inn. In 2017, he had to cancel his 30-day tour as he underwent a heart surgery, but he’s okay now.
Ted Nugent – Still Performing at Age 73
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A well-known hard rock singer-songwriter and musician, Ted Nugent’s Wildman persona and rock anthems made him a huge rock star in the ‘70s and ‘80s. He gained fame as a member of the band The Amboy Dukes, and remained with them for a long time.
Eventually, he embarked on a solo career and was successful there, too. The 'Cat Scratch Fever' singer has more recently been in the news of his outspoken conservative political views. He is a big supporter of gun ownership and has threated it’s opposers.
Bridget Fonda – Long Retired from Showbiz at Age 58
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Actress Bridget Fonda belongs to the famed Hollywood family, the Fondas, and was one of the top actresses from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Some of her hot movies include Lake Placid, Single White Female and Scandal.
After enjoying a successful career in Hollywood, Fonda decided to quit acting and become a stay-at-home mom to her only child. It has been over 2 decades since her last movie and the reclusive star was just spotted in LA looking very different from before.
George Lazenby – Still Working at Age 82
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Australian actor George Lazenby had only appeared in commercials when he was cast as fictional British spy James Bond, replacing Sean Connery. However, after acting in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, he decided to not act in other Bond movies.
The reason was that the Bond contract was very demanding and George wanted to do different kind of movies. Besides starring in Aussie productions, Lazenby also acted in The Man from Hong Kong, The Kentucky Fried Movie and Universal Soldier.
Selina Scott – Still Working at Age 70
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Yorkshire native Selina Scott is a famed British TV presenter and journalist, who followed in her family’s footsteps, as her mother and grandfather were journalists, too. Her big moment in TV was covering the Falklands War, which got her public recognition.
She would go on to host Britain’s first breakfast program, Breakfast Time, and also West 57th, and Animal Rescue Live. She has interviewed many national and international celebs, and even today, continues to work as a writer, appearing in documentaries and running her lifestyle brand.
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.
Phoebe Cates - Entrepreneur at 54
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Phoebe Cates belongs to the dream girls of the ‘80s era. She was notable for films like Gremlins and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Before she began her acting career, she was pursuing to become a ballerina. However, an accident forced her to pursue a different career. Unfortunately, Cates retired early in 1994 to raise her kids and returned in 2001 for the film The Anniversary Party. She’s focused most of her time in a boutique she opened called Blue Tree in New York and has been married to Kevin Kline since 1989.
Carole Cook – Still Willing to Act at 98
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The red haired, green-eyed American actress and television personality Carole Cook was the protégé of teh great actress Lucille Ball, who suggested she change her name from Mildred Frances Cook to Carole Cook.
Cook would appear on The Lucy Show and in movies such as Summer Lovers, Sixteen Candles and more. More recently, with age catching up (she’s going to be 100 soon!) she has begun accepting guest roles in shows such as Dynasty, Charlie’s Angels and Grey’s Anatomy.
Irene Papas – 90 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.
Richard Dean Anderson – Retired at Age 70
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Playing the role of Jeff Webber in his first TV soap opera, General Hospital, was a big deal but actor Richard Dean Anderson’s biggest role came later. He became a well known name as he was cast in the leading role in the TV show MacGyver.
Dean also starred in Stargate series, Fairly Legal and Raising Hope. Over time, Richard moved from doing lead roles to more supporting roles. He even left the Stargate franchise to spend more time with his daughter. These days, besides his minor roles, he also does charity work to stop water pollution.
Twiggy – Mentoring Young Model at Age 72
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Dame Lesley Lawson is a British model, singer and actress who is best known as Twiggy. She started modeling when she was just a teen during the swinging ‘60s, and soon became a British cultural icon with her blond locks and large eyes.
These days, Twiggy helps mentor the newest breed of models when she appeared as a judge on the reality television show, America’s Next Top Model. Other achievements of hers include her penning her own autobiography and launching an exclusive clothing line.
Priscilla Presley – Still Hustling at Age 76
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A very young Priscilla Presley was introduced to the world, as the would-be bride of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley in the 1960s. She would remain in his shadow until their divorce in 1973, until Priscilla began acting in movies such as Naked Gun, but she found her calling in business.
And the business involved her managing her late husband’s estate, which in his later days, was running in huge losses. As the co-founder and former chairperson of the Elvis Presley Enterprises, she managed to turn Elvis’s Graceland into a top tourist destination.
Michael Crawford – Still Acting at 79
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Michael Crawford was the original Phantom from the play Phantom of the Opera, which has already celebrated it’s 3 decade run on the Broadway. The English actor, comedian and singer has also worked at the West End and has won the Laurence Olivier and Tony Award for his work.
Crawford is both a critically acclaimed actor and a fan-favorite too. After a lifetime on stage, he learned that he was suffering from a debilitating disease and moved to New Zealand to heal. With age catching up, Michael only makes occasional appearances on stage now.
Robert Fuller – Raising Horses at 87
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The world was a very different place in the 50s when actor Robert Fuller began on a career in television, appearing in mostly Western-themed shows and movies. He would spend the next 5 decades of his life in show business and is still known for his Laramie, Wagon Train and Emergency! days.
Retiring from acting in the 1990s may not have been a difficult choice for the aging star with his declining health, and he simply left Los Angeles for Texas to raise horses on his huge ranch there. Keeping in line with his Western persona, Robert is happy doing what he loves, and his passion is being a rancher.
Marsha Hunt – Happily Retired at 103
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Marsha Hunt is the glamorous movie star from ‘30s and ‘40s Hollywood, and although she is an absolute legend, she does not sit and dwell on her legacy. Some of her most famous films include Flight Command, Pride and Prejudice, and The Human Comedy.
It was at age 17, a young model Marsha came to Los Angeles to work in Hollywood, but after making 54 movies she was blacklisted in a report that deemed her, among others, as communists. She used this downtime to work as a humanitarian, but was back to making movies soon. Her last known on-screen appearance was in a 2008 short film.
Loretta Swit – Semi-retired at Age 82
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Emmy Award-winning actress Loretta Swit is perhaps best recognized for playing the role of Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the beloved war drama-comedy, M*A*S*H. Having trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Swit sure did hit her cues back in the day.
After M*A*S*H ended, Swit would go back to her first love, theatre and famously played the one-woman play, 'Shirley Valentine' for many years. Loretta, who looks very different from her heydays, was last seen in the 2017 play 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks', but we hope to see her back on stage again soon.
Sanna Englund – Actively Acting at 46
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German model and actress Sanna Englund was born into a family where both her parents were music teachers. She would privately take music and acting lessons, and started taking up modelling offers to save money for her acting course at New York’s famous Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute.
Sanna now lives in Bavaria with her husband, and has been working in several television shows since the late 90s. Some of her most famous shows have been Im Namen des Gesetzes and Notruf Hafenkante, which she left in 2020. She has more projects coming up.
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.
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.
George Chakiris – Jewelry Designer At 86
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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!
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 last public appearance of this veteran actor was in 2016 at the TCM Film Festival.
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.
Tina York – Still Singing at Age 67
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German pop singer Tina York achieved her peak success in 1975 when she sang “We Don't Let Us Be Banned from Singing.” Her musical journey began at 14, when she tried to record her first single, unsuccessfully.
The struggle continued until she was signed on with CBS, and worked with producer Jack White. Although she tried to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, she placed last in the qualifiers and missed her change. York is now divorced and lives in Berlin.
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.
Thekla Carola Wied, Still Acting at Age 77
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Thekla Carola Wied is a German actress who started studying acting right after graduating from high school. Like many, her first acting gigs were in Essen on stage and over time, had performed at famous venues all over the world.
She reached out to a wider audience in 1967 when she was cast in the movie A Girl’s Trace. Her breakthrough role came with the family-oriented show, Ich heirate eine Familie, about a modern blended family. Thekla continues to regularly appear in movies, even today.
Michaela Schaffrath – Still Acting at Age 51
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A regular face on television in Germany, Michaela Schaffrath used to once also be a former risqué actress. She started out posing in the buff on the cover of a risqué magazine, and was offered plenty of movies, right after.
The two-time Venus Award winner would retire from the risqué industry and in 2001, started taking on mainstream acting roles. She was seen on Germany TV with shows such as Wer wird Millionär?, TV Total and In aller Freundschaft.
Pia Degermark, Living a Retired Life at Age 72
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Retired Swedish actress Pia Degermark was best remembered for playing the leading role in the eponymous movie, Elvira Madigan in 1967. Pia even won a Cannes Film Festival Award for portraying this role! She then starred in a handful of movies like The Vampire Happening.
Even as Pia moved to the US for work, she would fall into bad company, and it led her to start abusing drugs. She developed anorexia and kept it a secret for many years. She also had many disputes about money with her stepmother, and was even arrested ad served time for it!
Vicky Leandros, Still Making Music at Age 72
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Vicky Leandros is a Greek singer who now lives and works in Germany. She is the daughter of musician and composer Leandros Papathanasiou, who she is obviously very influenced by. Her career started in 1965, when she released her first single ‘Messer, Gabel, Schere, Licht.’
Vicky would achieve worldwide fame after she represented Luxembourg at the 1967 Eurovision Song Contest. In 2006, she was elected the councillor and Deputy Mayor of Piraeus in Greece, but she left the post because it was a lot of work!
John Astin - Still Acting At Age 90
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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.
Jutta Speidel – Still Acting at Age 67
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German actress Jutta Speidel made her debut on television when she bagged a role on a television show at just 15. She would go on to appear in the 1970 movie Schulmadchen Report 1, but realized that television was her true calling.
Jutta would be remembered for starring in Rivalen der Rennbahn and then playing various characters in the televisions series, Derrick. She is also a mom of two, who has founded a charity for homeless women and children. Since 2012, she has been living in Rome.
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.
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.
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.
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 95
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Bob Barker definitely left a great legacy in the Hollywood industry. 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 not yet retired since the late 2000s 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.
Petula Clark – Still 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.
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.
Victoria Principal - Successful Entrepreneur & Author At Age 70
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Victoria Principal is best remembered for her nine-year run in the hit series Dallas as Pamela Barnes Ewing. After her 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.
Paul Michael Glaser - Guest star extraordinaire
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The 1970s TV show Starsky & Hutch starred actor Paul Michael Glaser as one-half of the famous crime-fighting duo, as he played the role of Detective David Starsky so well. He has also guest starred starred in the TV shows Las Vegas and Miami Vice, but nothing could match up with the success of Starsky & Hutch. You may have last seen him in his role of Leo in the 2019 TV series Grace and Frankie.
On the personal front, his story is very tragic as his wife and their two kids were diagnosed with HIV after a tainted blood transfusion, and the disease eventually claimed the life of his wife and daughter. His second marriage to producer Tracy Barone ended in divorce after 10 years, and he was last heard seeking joint custody of their only daughter.
Janis Paige - Retired At 97
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97-year-old Janis Paige is one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She became famous not just for her acting skills, but for her beautiful voice as well. The retired actress-singer started singing at a young age, specifically at only 5 years old.
When she got older, Paige was noticed for her beauty, and was even chosen as the "Black Widow Girl" of the United States Army Air Forces pilots flying the P-61 Black Widow, the title was sort of the "muse" of the group of pilots during World War II. Paige is famous for the Broadway shows Remains to Be Seen and The Pajama Game, the movies Silk Stockings and Please Don't Eat the Daisies, and the CBS show It's Always Jan.
Tommy Steele – Rocking the Stage at 83
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At 83, Tommy Steele is rocking the stage, meeting up with fans, making appearances, showing no signs of aging and proving to us all that age is just a number. He was Britain’s first rock and roll star and a teen idol, so he has been entertaining us for a really long time.
Tommy still runs 2 miles every day, spends hours on the tennis court sweating it out, and as recently as 2018 was jumping up and down the London Coliseum stage performing in The Glenn Miller Story. The sprightly gentleman looks at least 15 years younger than his real age, even though he has two new hips!
Bob McGrath - Retired at Age 87
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Music plays a big role in the life of Sesame Street star, Bob McGrath, which may be why he stayed on with the show for 47 years, as he gets to sing his heart out. McGrath's interest in music started early, at the age of five and he was influenced by his own mother, who was a pianist. Growing up, he became part of glee clubs, joined singing competitions and musical plays, and even when he joined the army during the Korean War, he joined the 7th Army Symphony.
McGrath played the part of Bob Johnson in Sesame Street from the time of its inception in 1969. That only means that when the show celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, it was the actor's celebration, too. He retired in 2016, but continued to represent the long-running educational television program during events.
Cliff Richard – Still Making Music at 80
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Sir Cliff Richard is a prolific singer and performer who is also one of the bestselling performers of all time, having sold over 150 million records globally! In fact, he is only third behind Elvis Presley and the Beatles in the UK Chart history!
In 2019, he celebrated 60 years of working in show business, and the same year, he released new music after a hiatus of 14 years. It was a moment of triumph for him, too, as, since 2015, he has been battling a long-drawn case against him, where he was accused of indecent assault on a minor. He was never arrested nor charged for the offence.
Gena Rowlands – Semi-retired at Age 89
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When filmmaker Nick Cassavetes wanted to cast a talented older lady to play the aged version of Allie Calhoun in his 2004 hit movie The Notebook, he didn’t have to look further than home, and he cast his mother in that role. Of course, his mom Gena Rowlands is no novice and has been a successful actress in the movies and on TV for more than 60 years now.
Rowlands' body of work consists of hit movies such as Gloria, A Woman Under the Influence and Love Streams – all of which were directed by her late husband, actor-director John Cassavetes. With 4 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes, Gena has cemented her place in the entertainment world and hasn’t taken on any work since 2014.
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.
Bolo Yeung - Still Open to Working in Movies at Age 73
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Martial artist Bolo Yeung was once a talented and upcoming Chinese competitive bodybuilder who then decided to take his skills to the movies. He gained fame by playing villainous roles in famous Hollywood movies such as Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee, and Bloodsport with Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Besides Hollywood, Bolo has had a long and successful career in martial arts movies in Hong Kong since 1970 and is still active in the scene. The last English-language film role he starred in was the 2017 movie Diamond Cartel.
David McCallum – Still Acting but Thinking of Retiring at 87
British actor David McCallum became famous in the 60s for playing the role of a secret agent on TV’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E. but is more familiar to American audiences as the medical examiner from the show NCIS, Dr. “Ducky” Mallard.
David is a seasoned theatre actor, former British Army officer and musician, and his voice can also be heard narrating a number of documentaries. Since 2003, he has been a constant face on NCIS, but it was announced that he would be leaving the long running show soon.
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.
Michael Learned – Semi-retired at Age 81
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Winning 3 Emmy Awards and being nominated for 4 Golden Globes for her role as Olivia in the TV show The Waltons cemented it’s actress Michael Learned’s place in the entertainment industry in the 70s. She then followed it up with her stint in the series Nurse, Scrubs, General Hospital, and Cold Case.
Learned also went back to the stage, since she started acting in the 60s in theatre with her first husband, actor Peter Donat. Michael realized that she was an alcohol at age 32, and turned to religion to heal herself. Although her last role was in 2011 in the television series The Young and the Restless, we hope to see more of her on screen.
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.
Lori 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.
Lex Luger - Turning to a Life of Faith at 62
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A former football player turned pro wrestler with WWE, Lex Luger cut an impressive figure in the ring with his muscular physique and loud antics. He started wrestling in 1985 and by 2007, he was retired from the sport as he had injured his spine. He would return to WWE to help them out with their Wellness Policy in 2011.
These days, 62-year-old Lex keeps busy with his faith based lectures, having turned to religion and helps fund many ministries he is associated with. Besides writing columns for the Christian Living Magazine, he endorses an online nutritional superstore where he counsels those seeking fitness advice.
Donna Mills – Still Acting at Age 78
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Donna Mills is an actress and producer who we all recognize from her role as Abby from the dramatic soap opera Knots Landing. She was on the show as a quintessential vixen, but wanted to quit in 1989, but stayed on until the show ended in 1993. Some other shows and movies she has appeared in are Play Misty for Me with Clint Eastwood, The Stepford Husbands and on the long-running show General Hospital, which earned her a Daytime Emmy Award in 2015.
Far from her villainess characters, Donna is known to be a gentle soul, who just doesn’t want to quit working any time soon. Although she has never been married, she adopted Chloe in 1995 and the actress’s life pretty much revolved around her daughter since then.
Joan Collins – 86, $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!
Nick Nolte – Still acting at Age 78
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The new version actor Nick Nolte that we saw in 2008’s Tropic Thunder and 2019’s Angel Has Fallen, had us laughing and crying. Although it is hard to picture him in “serious” roles now, but young Nick did star in a slew of award winning and critically acclaimed movies such as The Prince of Tides, Warrior and Affliction. He even got nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in the television series Graves.
Prior to achieving stardom, the actor started off as a model in the 60s before transitioning to acting on TV with the miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man. With such a rich Hollywood legacy, Nick says that acting for him is not a career choice, but a need, and that’s why he is constantly looking for challenging work. Looks like retirement is not in the cards for this on-screen bad boy.
Angela Lansbury - Still Acting At Age 95
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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.
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.
Lauren Tewes - Retired from Acting at Age 66
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In the 70s and 80s, people could vicariously experience life on a fun-loving cruise ship with the hugely popular TV show The Love Boat, and they would instantly fall in love with the chirpy and fun cruise director Julie McCoy, played by the actress Lauren Tewes. Tewes now works as a cheese specialist and sous-chef with a catering company in Seattle.
After 7 seasons on The Love Boat, she starred in many other acting projects, usually being cast in bit roles, but she was not able to recreate the magic of her Love Boat days. Tewes reunited with her co-stars after 40 years on the Today show where it was revealed that the cast still meets up very often.
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.
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!
Frank Oz – Still Acting at Age 75
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Frank Oz is a director, producer, actor and puppeteer who performed for many famous Muppet characters such as Miss Piggy, Sam Eagle, and Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Show and for playing Cookie Monster, Grover and Bert in Sesame Street. He also turned director with Little Shops of Horror, and Death at a Funeral, among other movies.
But the reason why Frank is so popular among the Sci-fi fans is because he voices the character of the all-knowing Yoda in the Star Wars movie series. Fans must have also been surprised to see him in the 2019 hit movie Knives Out.
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.
Leonard Whiting- Acting on Stage at Age 69
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Little did the young English singer and actor Leonard Whiting know that he would one day become a global heartthrob and that too, overnight, all because of his role as Romeo opposite actress Olivia Hussey in the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet. He even bagged a Golden Globe for this movie!
His career started when his dad set him up to perform at a Jewish wedding at age 12, that’s when an agent spotted him and just like that, he became a child performer! By 1970, Leonard had quit movies, moved to London and took to the stage, both acting in and writing plays. But he did re-unite with Olivia Hussey, 46 years later, to star in the 2015 movie Social Suicide.
Pam St Clement – Still Acting at 78
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Pamela Clements or Pam St Clement is best known for starring in the long-running British soap, EastEnders, where she graced our screens by playing the role of fierce Pat Butcher. She would eventually leave the show in 2012, after 25 years of first appearing on it.
Since then, she has been a regular on reality television, appearing on Casualty, Loose Women and Gone to Pot: American Road Trip. A keen conservationist and animal lover, Pam turns her energies to working with various charities, these days.
Loni Anderson – Semi-retired at the Age of 74
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Wrinkles may have set in and she has more wisdom now, but Loni Anderson’s golden mane is as glorious as ever. It was because of her cute-as-a-button looks that she was cast as the blond Jennifer Marlowe in the 1970s comedy show WKRP in Cincinnati. The actress also is credited for her roles in So Notorious and Baby Daddy.
Loni, who is now in her 70s, is semi-retired but still looking for acting opportunities. She is also known for her famously disastrous marriage to her third husband, The Longest Yard actor Burt Reynolds. Their marriage lasted only 6 years, and they adopted a son together, but there were many issues that the couple had, which came out publicly.
Elisabeth Shue - Still Acting at Age 54
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Elisabeth Shue instantly got a hold of stardom when she was cast as the leading lady in The Karate Kid. Her talent, good looks, blonde hair, and blue eyes definitely captured the audience. After her appearance in the film, she became one of the most sought-after actresses of her time. She began appearing in the ‘80s and ‘90s films such as The Saint, Hollow Man and Back To The Future. Until now, Elisabeth is still active in the industry. In fact, she just starred in the remake of Death Wish alongside Bruce Willis. She is set to appear in the film Greyhound in 2019, alongside Tom Hanks.
Philip Michael Thomas – Voicing Video Game Characters at 71
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The future was bright for actor Philip Michael Thomas who was cast as undercover Miami detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs in the TV serial Miami Vice. But after the show was cancelled, Thomas’s work became limited to made-for-TV movies, video games voicing projects, and making ads for telephone psychic services.
He then turned to a career in music and released two albums to little success. On the personal front, Philip has 11 kids from five partners, and now sports some gorgeous gray hair and beard, which has become his trademarked style, with people dubbing him a silver fox!
Clu Gulager - Still Acting At Age 91
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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.
Sally Struthers - Still Acting at Age 72
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Sally Struthers played the role of Gloria, the daughter of Archie and Edith Bunker in the 1970’s show All in the Family. Although we would like to associate the actress with this role alone, she has done so many other acting jobs (including acting as Babette in the TV show Gilmore Girls) in the 4 decades that she has been acting.
Struthers, who became an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner, thanks to All in the Family, also dabbled in voice acting (Dinosaurs and TaleSpin), says that this is not her greatest achievement. She says that raising her daughter and raising money for charities in third world countries, takes the cake. Talking about retirement, Sally says she has a mortgage to pay, so she can’t hang up the boots just yet.
Richard Simmons – Suddenly Turned Recluse at 72
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Fitness guru and the always chirpy Richard Simmons has been an enthusiastic presence on TV, egging everyone on to get into better shape. Richard also starred in General Hospital for 4 years, hosted The Richards Simmons Show and was seen in many infomercials too.
However, since 2014, Simmons has said to have abandoned his once-profitable fitness career and receded to the confines of his luxurious homes and nobody has seen him since! He lives in Los Angeles with two housekeepers and his 3 Dalmatians.
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.
Bern Nadette Stanis – Writing Books at Age 66
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Giving the character of Thelma Evans life in the famous 70s sitcom Good Times was actress Bern Nadette Stanis. The show was based on a black family, which was very uncommon at the time, and Bern became a fashion icon and role model for many little girls.
After the show ended, Bern would appear in a number of other shoes such as The Cosby Show and What’s Happening Now, but nothing as big as her breakthrough role. Now, Bern is an advocate for Alzheimer’s Disease and has written 4 books that were all well received.
Cheryl Ladd - Still Acting at Age 68
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With all the talent and beauty that actress Cheryl Ladd possesses, it would be sad if she were to retire from acting, but thankfully, those days are not near, as the 68 year-old has been appearing in quite a few movies and TV shows. Ladd, also a singer and author, is most recognized for her role as Kris Munroe, replacing actress Farrah Fawcett in the TV show Charlie's Angels.
She has also acted in movies such as Millennium, Poison Ivy, and Unforgettable, to name a few. Did you know that when she moved to Hollywood and her first job was singing as Melody on Hanna-Barbera's animated series Josie and the Pussycats? No wonder she has 5 studio albums with Capitol Records and a long list of singles that she released!
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!.
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.
Diana Ross – Rocking the Stage at Age 75
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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.
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.
James Darren – Semi-Retired at Age 83
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In the 60s, a new genre of American movies was sweeping the nation, known as the beach party films, which focused on beach culture and surfing. One of the stars of this era in cinema was actor James Darren, who became an instant shirtless heartthrob.
Apart from beach party movies, he starred in TV’s Gidget (to which he also lent his vocals) Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and in TJ Hooker as Officer James Corrigan, besides many other guest star roles in other shows. Darren also had a knack for directing as he has directed many episodes for different shows such as Melrose Place, The A-Team and Beverly Hills, 90210.
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.
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.
Marlo Thomas - St. Jude National Outreach Director At Age 82
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Veteran actress Marlo Thomas guest-starred in famous TV shows like Bonanza, McHale's Navy, 77 Sunset Strip, and The Donna Reed Show, but did not find much success. As it turned out, Thomas' big break came in the form of a stage play, Neil Simon's 'Barefoot in the Park.' It was director Mike Nichols that cast the actress for the role of Corie Bratter. He was responsible again for Thomas appearing on Broadway in the Andrew Bergman’s play, Social Security.
Thomas' big break on television happened when she appeared as Ann Marie in the 1960s sitcom That Girl. Now in her 80s, the actress is the St. Jude National Outreach Director for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She unveiled the Marlo Thomas Center for Global Education and Collaboration in 2014, the new center aims to do further research to finally defeat cancer and other life-threatening diseases that plague young children.
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.
Russ Tamblyn – Still Acting At The Age Of 84
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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.
Eve Plumb – Still Acting at 62
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The Brady Bunch (1969-1974) saw a "bunch" of young actors cast as the Brady siblings, and one of them was young Eve Plumb, who essayed the role of middle sister Jan Brady. A child actress since 7, Eve starred in a few acting projects after The Brady Bunch, but none more famous than the iconic sitcom.
She went on to become a painter, but also acts on and off. She was last seen in the HBO show Crashing, besides also acting in Army Wives, and Blue Bloods. Eve, who is still close to her TV siblings, admits that she is well-adjusted even though she began working as a child performer, and thanks her parents for keeping her humble and grounded.
Michael J. Fox – Still Acting At 59
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This comedy specialist has one big bag of awards! With his outstanding timing in Family Ties (1982-1989) and Spin City (1996–2000), Michael is most cherished for his exceptional comic performances that made the audiences laugh to tears. Sadly, he was struck with Parkinson’s disease at the peak of his career which gradually led him to semi-retirement. But the actor emerged as a warrior and now has been contributing to the research for its cure through his foundation. Other than inspiring those who are struggling with the same condition, he is also setting love goals as he recently celebrated 30 years of his marriage.
Angie Dickinson – Retired at Age 88
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Those who are familiar with Angie Dickinson know that the actress' contribution to the acting industry is huge. But, there were many stories about her alleged love affairs with famous personalities, such as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and even former president John F. Kennedy. The actress had denied the affair with JFK, but not the ones with Sinatra and Martin.
No one can blame the late Hollywood legends for being smitten, as Dickinson is gorgeous, especially during her heydays, from the 50s to the 80s. Her most famous on-screen appearances were in the movie Rio Bravo, which earned her the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year, and the TV series Police Woman.
Robert Duvall – Still Acting At 88
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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 88, he still has not taken a break from the camera and continues to amuse his fans.
Katharine Ross – Retired at Age 80
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A lot of young actresses move to Los Angeles hoping to be cast in that one breakthrough role that will propel them to stardom, but instead, they end up waiting forever. Thankfully, for Katharine Ross, she got her big break when she was cast as Elaine Robinson in the cult classic movie The Graduate, which even won her an Oscar nomination.
By the time the 70s rolled in, the actress was married for the third time and she was almost semi-retired by choice until 1975’s The Stepford Wives was offered to her. Now, happily married to A Star Is Born actor Sam Elliott, this 79-year-old star is happily retired and living life king-size.
Karen Grassle – Still Acting on Stage at Age 77
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Actress Karen Grassle is most recognized for playing the role of Caroline Ingalls in the NBC TV show Little House on the Prairie, wherein she played the role of the mother. Even before the show cast her and after the show ended in 1983, this actress took to the stage and theatre like a fish to water.
She was also seen in movies such as Harry's War, Wyatt Earp, and Battered and on TV’s Murder She Wrote, Love Boat, Hollywood Squares, apart from a few commercials. Grassle has now relocated to San Francisco where she is still active in the local theatre scene. She was last credited for her small role in the 2017 short film, Where’s Roman?
Elinor Donahue – Retired at 83
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Actress Elinor Donahue may has acted in The Odd Couple, The Andy Griffith Show, The Flying Nun, and Days of Our Lives, between the 1960s and 1980s, but she really became famous in the 1950s because of sitcom Father Knows Best. She played the oldest daughter Betty on the show.
But while she was receiving all that love and adoration from the fans of her show, Elinor got married young at just 19. Despite starting a family, she continued to work in the entertainment industry for many years. Now in her 80s, Elinor may have retired from acting, as she last appeared in TV’s The Young and The Restless in 2011.
Bo Derek - An Activist and Horse Owner at 63
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Bo Derek's real name is Mary Cathleen Collins, but her last name she uses as her screen name was her husband's. Her relationship with director John Derek started when she was only 16 and they got married two years later. It was her husband who directed three of her most recognized films, Tarzan, the Ape Man, Bolero, and Ghosts Can't Do It. However, it was in the 1979 romantic comedy film 10 that she had her breakthrough role.
Now semi-retired, Derek spends more of her time speaking at events by various welfare organizations she supports. A lover of horses, Derek owns Andalusian horses that she rides and also observes. Her love for horses inspired her to write the book, Riding Lessons: Everything That Matters in Life I Learned from Horses, in 2002.
Rita Moreno – Producing And Acting At The Age Of 87
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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.
Gladys Knight - Killing It on the Stage at Age 75
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While the 60s, 70s and 80s were kind to singer Gladys Knight and her fellow band members who formed the Soul/R&B group, Gladys Knight & the Pips, her solo career is what gave the "Empress of Soul" her due recognition. With 11 number-one R&B hits, including "That's What Friends Are For" and "Midnight Train to Georgia", Gladys was ruling the charts.
The singer even recorded the theme song for the famous James Bond movie Licence to Kill and much later in her career, another song for the Oscar-nominated movie The Butler. Gladys may be in her mid 70s now, but unlike some of her contemporaries who have hung up their boots and embraced retirement, she is kicking up a storm with her international tours and concerts.
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.
Rita Coolidge – Still Singing at Age 74
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It’s amazing to us that singer Rita Coolidge’s voice is just as pure, powerful and sweet after so many years, even as she turns 75. Her songs have ruled the charts in the 70s and 80s, with a style that oscillated between jazz, country, pop and contemporary.
Some of her hits include All Time High song from the James Bond movie, We’re All Alone and Higher and Higher. She even won 2 Grammy Awards that she shared with her then-husband, singer and actor Kris Kristofferson. Rita’s last album released in 2018 and we await more chart-toppers from this fabulous singer and performer.
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.
Robert Plant - Still Performing Rock at 71
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If you are a fan of rock music, you know who Robert Plant is. The man basically helped create the 'god of rock' archetype along with Jim Morrison, Mick Jagger, and Roger Daltrey. With his long blond hair, bare chest, and, 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.
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.
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.
Diana Amft – Actively Acting at Age 45
German actress Diana Amft has not only acted on television and in movies, but is also a successful children’s writer. One of her most famous roles to date has been portraying the character of Gretchen Haase in the sitcom, Doctor’s Diary.
After taking singing lessons as a child, Diana would start appearing on the theatre stage, and that eventually led to television and movie roles. She starred in the surprise hit, Mädchen, Mädchen and it’s sequel Mädchen, Mädchen 2.
Rhea Harder – Actively Acting at Age 45
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Actress and singer Rhea Harder is well known in Germany. She began her career in the early ‘90s, when she acted in the soap Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten, as Susanne Krüger and Florentine Spirandelli di Montalban.
Rhea made her entrance into the world of singing, as well. She also was seen in Berlin, Berlin, and Notruf Hafenkante, and took over the radio show TKKG. On the personal front, she has a son from a previous relationship, and two kids with her current husband, Jörg Vennewald.
Eva Brenner – Still Presenting on TV at Age 45
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German TV presenter Eva Brenner makes use of her interior design degree to the max, as she has hosted the television shows Zuhause im Glück – Unser Einzug in ein neues Leben and Mach was draus. She has also hosted Die (T) Raumretterin.
Eva’s most recent hosting duties include presenting the 2021 show, My home is really beautiful - The Eva Brenner Plan. Besides her successful television career, she also runs and manages her own architecture and interior design firm in Düsseldorf.
Franziska van Almsick – Retired Swimmer Turned TV Personality at Age 43
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Former German competitive swimmer Franziska van Almsick has always been a stunner and remains that way even today. The retired world and European champion got into the competitive sport very young and even represented her company at the Olympics.
With 18 gold medals, and after participating in the 2004 Olympic Games at Athens, she decided to hang up her swimming suit. Franziska would soon start a family after retiring and raised her two boys, before returning to making television appearances.
Felicitas Woll – Actively Acting at Age 41
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German actress and singer Felicitas Woll is best known for her appearance in the ARD show, Berlin, Berlin. When Woll was 19, she went to China and worked on a Chinese television show, and once back home, she was then cast in Die Camper on TV.
Her acting breakthrough came when she was cast in movie, Mädchen, Mädchen and the same year she was signed on to play Lolle in Berlin, Berlin. Woll is only 41 and has a long and successful career ahead of her, and was last seen in Du sollst nicht lügen.
Gerit Kling – Actively Acting at 56
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German actress Grit Kling has appeared in plenty of television shows, movies and voice acting roles to be recognized as a seasoned artist. She has been acting since the age of 5, and has been trained on the job while acting on stage in various theatre productions.
Kling’s biggest television role was playing Dr Maren Maibach in Die Rettungsflieger and a Countess on Rügen. On the personal front, the 56-year-old is once divorced and is now married to a financial advisor. She has no children.
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.