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Remember These Golden Age Celebrities? They’re Still Alive & Kicking Hard

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Ami Ciccone

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June 30, 2020

Carl Reiner, 97, Born In 1922 -  Ocean's 8

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For more than seven decades, Carl Reiner has made us laugh consistently and passionately, with his crisp writing and impeccable acting. The fact that he is an all-rounder is evident in his most prominent work, which he wrote, acted in, produced, and created:  The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Although all this looks like the result of extensive training acquired through a media degree, apart from perhaps a few workshops, Reiner developed his skills on his own. Although in an uncredited role, you would still catch Reiner in  Ocean's 8.

Mel Brooks, 93, Born In 1926 -  Leap!

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A proud member of the EGOT clan, which includes those performers who have won all of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry, including an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony, Mel Brooks has no plans of slowing down as he is now providing a voice for a character in an untitled  Lani Pixels Project having completed  Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation due to release in July 2018.

It's surprising that instead of going to a film school, Mel went to the military right after finishing school, considering how his career has panned out!

Cher, 73, Born in 1946 -  Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!

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Cher gained stardom after she sang with her husband Sonny Bono "I Got You, Babe". Later they both appeared on  The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour together. Cher went on to make a solo career for herself and topped the charts with hits like " Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves," and  "Dark Lady."

Not only that she is also an actress and has won an  Academy Award for her remarkable performance in  Moonstruck. Cher took a break and released an album after 12 years  Closer to the Truth. Recently in 2018 made a come back to the big screen in  Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!.

Daryl Hannah, 59, Born In 1960 -   The Fury

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Daryl Hannah rose to prominence after appearing in her first film  The Fury and later on had a successful career starring in the famous  Blade Runner franchise. Her other blockbuster films included,  Kill Bill and  Summer Lovers to name a few. She married Neil Young in 2018, while she is an environmental activist and a vegan, which probably explains her healthy state at such an age.

Despite being 58 years old, Hannah definitely won't opt for retirement yet, and in 2018 she starred in the drama film  Papa. Moreover, from 2015 to 2018 she landed the main role in the TV series  Sense8.

Elinor Donahue, 83, Born In 1937 - Father Knows Best

Ever since she was a young child, Elinor Donahue’s been spending her life in between film sets. She was born in 1937, and by the ‘40s, she had already started acting. Eventually, Donahue landed a role in the Father Knows Best series, and the rest is history!

Today she is 83 years old with a $3-million fortune. Donahue’s been in anything from The Andy Griffith Show to, most recently, The Young and the Restless in 2011. The last time she was on TV was in 2016 with Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault documentary.

Marianne Faithfull, 73, Born In 1946 - As Tears Go By

In 2020, like many others, Marianne Faithfull contracted coronavirus. Thankfully, she was able to recover relatively with no complications. Marianne is in her 70s by now, and she’s been around on the industry since the ‘60s. She’s credited for songs like As Tears Go By and films like The Girl on a Motorcycle.

Marianne’s one of England’s most famous artists by now and has never stopped making art. Her latest album was published in 2018, called Negative Capability. Meanwhile, the last film in which she played was The Girl from Nagasaki in 2013. She’s now expected to participate in the upcoming documentary film called Dad Strangelove.

Lauren Chapin, 75, Born In 1945 - Father Knows Best

She was less than ten years old when she landed the role of Kathy Anderson in the Father Knows Best series of the ‘50s. Lauren Chapin was born in 1945 in Los Angeles. By the time she reached adolescence, she had already won many Junior Emmy Awards for Best Child Actress.

By the ‘80s, Lauren decided to stop acting after playing in Scout’s Honour. She only ever made one comeback in 2016 with the series called School Bus Diaries. Lauren’s reportedly working as a manager to live performers on cruises. She is 75 years old and is worth anywhere up to $6 million.

Jay North, 68, Born In 1951 - Dennis the Menace

Jay North was born in 1951 in Los Angeles, and before the ’50s came to an end, he had already found himself acting for the camera. Jay got to portray the infamous Dennis in the Dennis the Menace series of the ’50s and ’60s. He continued acting for the following years until he decided to stop in the ’80s.

Today, Jay is 68 years old. The last time he found himself on TV was in 2011 with the documentary called The Actor’s Journey. He’s reportedly been working closely with the non-profit called A Minor Consideration, which was founded by Paul Peterson, to give support and guidance to young performers.

Dean Stockwell, 84, Born In 1936 - Quantum Leap

As a child, Dean Stockwell found himself signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer productions. He got to start off his career playing in films like Anchors Aweigh and The Green Years. He didn’t just stop there, however, as he maintained an active acting career as an adult as well.

Before retiring, he played in series like Quantum Leap and films like Compulsion. The last time he acted was in 2015, with a movie called Entertainment. A year later, he participated in the documentary called Along for the Ride. Stockwell is 84 by now and happily married to Joy Marchenko since 1981.

Shirley Jones, 85, Born In 1934 -  The Partridge Family

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Shirley Jones can boast a highly successful career in acting. It began in '53 with her standout performance in the film  Elmer Gantry, for which she won an Academy Award. Her savings account surely had a huge boost in its balance after that.

Jones also starred in the hit TV show,  The Partridge Family, as Shirley Partridge. She played Ruth in the TV movie,  The Irresistible Blueberry Farm, in 2016. Now in her 80s, Jones is a proud grandmother of ten grandkids and has accumulated wealth to the tune of $25M.

Robyn Hilton, 75, Born In 1944 - Blazing Saddles

Even though her Hollywood career was brief, Robyn Hilton made quite the impression. She was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, back in 1949, July. In the ‘70s, she got to play in hit-films like Blazing Saddles, The Single Girls, and even Malibu Express in 1985. That was, however, the last time she acted.

She also briefly modeled for various magazines during that time. Today, Robyn is in her 70s and lives her life away from the spotlight. She’s been married and divorced twice, first to William Hilton in the ‘60s, and later to Alan Mihoces, in 1990, and whom she divorced in 2016.

Stefanie Powers, 77, Born In 1942 - Hart to Hart

She was born in 1943, and by the ‘60s, Stephanie Powers was already landing one role after another. She started out quite successfully, even playing in McLintock, but it wasn’t until she landed a role in the Hart to Hart series when she really got recognized.

Stephanie is now in her late 70s and is still very much around. The last time she acted was in 2019 with The Artist’s Wife. For now, she will be participating in the upcoming documentary film called Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster. Overall she has accumulated a $9-million fortune.

Robert De Niro, 76, Born In 1943,  Raging Bull

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The truth is that ever since Robert De Niro first became recognized for his Academy Award-winning participation in the film  The Godfather Part II in 1975, it’s been hard to pin down which of his movies he is best known for.

De Niro has been acting non-stop throughout his career and even though he’s now 75 years old, he’s keeping busy. Just in 2019, he’s not only set to appear in the highly anticipated movie  Joker, but he’s also expected to play in the film  The Irishman. After everything he’s done, Robert’s total net worth is estimated at $300 million!

Tony Bennett, 93, Born In 1926 -  Rags To Riches

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Tony Bennett couldn't complete his college degree program at New York's School of Industrial Art because he had to drop out and support his family financially. However, his determination to become a singer did not falter, and while working in low-paying jobs, he continued searching and performing in amateur gigs around town.

Now, after having won 19 Grammy Awards, as well as two Emmy's, Bennett is recognized as one of the greats, and he is not slowing down. His song,  Rags to Riches, was featured in the 2017 musical short,  Landstrykeren.

Rhonda Fleming, 96,  Born In 1923 -  Waiting for the Wind

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She last performed in a role back in 1990 short called  Waiting for the Wind. The camera truly loved her, as her red hair and fair complexion made her look absolutely perfect in technicolor back in the day.

Only in her late teens, before she could even begin to contemplate enrolling in a film school, Marilyn Louis  (original name) was stopped in the middle of the street and signed-on for a 7-year long contract by Henry Willson, a famous Hollywood agent, who also gave her the screen name, Rhonda Fleming.

Elliott Gould, 81, Born In 1938 - Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice

Elliott Gould began his professional career as an actor in the '60s. His big break came in 1969 when he received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice. Gould later became a household name after starring in The Long Goodbye and  M*A*S*H.

At 81 years old, Gould is still consistently making money as an actor. He most recently appeared on a film called Dangerous Lies, and on an episode of the series titled Grace and Frankie. Gould's also part of the National Board of Directors of the Screen Actors Guild.

Glynis Johns, 96, Born In 1923 -  Superstar

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It's amazing to think that a career which started at the end of the '30s came to an end at the turn of the millennium for Glynis Johns, and it comes as no surprise that she has won a Tony and been nominated for an Oscar, considering the length of her career.

Johns did not earn a formal drama degree to qualify for a career in film. Instead, she started off as a dancer, graduated to stage, and eventually settled at film and TV roles, her last being in the 1999 film  Superstar as Grandma.

Sam Elliott, 75, Born In 1944 -  The Big Lebowski

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Sam Elliott's signature mustache and deep voice are actually unforgettable. His macho image earned him a lot of prominent roles in Western movies and shows. However, he has also participated in blockbusters such as  The Big Lebowski and  Ghost Rider.

Though his hair color has changed, he hasn't lost a bit of his charm even if he's now 74 years old. Another positive fact is that he managed to get past his weed addiction, with which he struggled a lot.

Neil Diamond, 78, Born In 1941 -  Sweet Caroline

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Neil Diamond composed several number-one hits, like   Sweet Caroline’ & ‘Heartlight. Not only did he write songs for himself but he also wrote super hit numbers for the  Monkees including  I’m A Believer.

Because of having a number of successful & top Billboard albums, his name also got inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He retired in 2018  and put an end to his tours, unfortunately, due to being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but confirmed that he will still compose & record songs as his love for music is undying.

Jocelyn Wildenstein, 79, geboren 1940 – Prominente

Jocelyn Wildenstein ist eine amerikanische Prominente, die für ihre umfangreichen Schönheitsoperationen bekannt ist. Im Volksmund bekannt als "Catwoman" wegen ihrer katzenähnlichen Züge, die durch eine Vielzahl von kosmetischen Operationen verursacht wurden. Jocelyn Wildenstein wurde in den späten 1990er Jahren durch eine in der Öffentlichkeit stark beachtete Scheidung vom ehemaligen Elite-Kunsthändler und Pferderenn-Ehemann Alec bekannt. Seitdem hat sie versucht, sich mit wenigen Erwähnungen und Sichtungen hier und da zurückzuhalten. Nachdem sie jahrelang dem Rampenlicht ferngeblieben war, fand Wildenstein Liebe und Glück bei dem französischen Modeschöpfer Lloyd Klein. Das Paar verlobte sich am 15. Juli 2017 und sieht glücklich zusammen aus.

Cheryl Tiegs, 72, Born In 1947 -  Sports Illustrated

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Cheryl Tiegs is an accomplished model, author, activist, and fashionista. Her career skyrocketed when she was only 17 years old, and she became famous for being on the swimsuit edition of  Sports Illustrated numerous times. In 1980, she released her first and only book so far, titled  The Way to Natural Beauty.

Cheryl is considered an inspiration by many as she went beyond the role the industry had set out for her. She started designing different outfits, and her vision for women's items became very popular. Also, Cheryl has dedicated much of her time to different causes close to her heart.

Richard Dreyfuss, 72, Born In 1947 -  Jaws

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Richard Dreyfuss started to gain widespread fame as an actor in the '70s. He has been a part of many productions back in the day, including American Graffiti, Jaws, Stand By Me, and The Goodbye Girl. In recent years, many might have wondered what he has been up to.

Dreyfuss's career has slowed down drastically in recent years, which was evident as he is already 72 years old. However, he did star in the comedy film The Last Laugh, which came out on Netflix in 2019. We assume he is living comfortably with his fortune of $5 million.

Gladys Knight, 75, Born In 1944 - Midnight Train to Georgia

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Gladys Knight is a well-known singer, who earned the title of the  Empress of Soul. Her unique voice and talent have been widely recognized, with seven  Grammy awards to show for it. Her most famous single is  Midnight Train to Georgia, which became a number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Despite being 75 years old, Gladys shows no signs of wanting to go into retirement. In consequence, she has announced a series of presentations in 2020. Gladys will be visiting different theaters around the country, where loving fans will be able to hear her most famous hits once again

Diana Ross, 75, Born in 1944 -  The Supremes

The songs that Diana Ross has sung are every bit as timeless as her. She was born in Michigan back in 1944. Now, in her mid-70s, she’s proving her worth both as a singer and as a performing. In 2019, she went on two tours, and she even has one scheduled for 2020.

As far as her songs go, Stop! In the Name of Love, Baby Love and You Keep Me Hangin’ On have never stopped playing on the radio! Diana’s got a $250 million fortune, meaning she could’ve easily stopped performing by now. However, she chooses not to, and finds incredible success in doing so!

Gene Reynolds, 96, Born In 1923 -  Captain Nice

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You'd expect the once President of the Directors Guild of America to have at least attended film school, but Gene Reynolds is beyond convention. Although he started off as an actor with a screen debut in the '30s, Reynolds later shifted focus to the behind-the-camera side of the industry and became a producer and a director.

And it is in that capacity that Reynolds achieved true success, especially for having co-created one of the most popular TV shows ever,  M*A*S*H. Gene proved that you don't always need a degree to achieve success!

 

Vera Lynn, 102, Born In 1917 -  We'll Meet Again

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At the time of the Second World War, while the world battled it out, Vera Lynn was busy making some of the best music the world had ever heard. She often performed for the troops, and grew immense popularity for her art, especially with songs like  We'll Meet Again.

Considering that she started performing at age seven, it is remarkable that Vera Lynn is still around, having released her latest album  Vera Lynn 100 in 2017 to mark her 100th birthday. She is known for her charity work, especially with causes connected to the Second World War.

Barbara Eden, 88, Born In 1931 -  Shimmer and Shine

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Barbara Eden discovered a gold mine when she landed the role of Jeanie in the popular '60s sitcom,  I Dream of Jeannie, a role that catapulted her to the peak of success. But she deserved it, as the singer and actress had received extensive training from multiple institutions, although we're not sure if she actually graduated with a degree from any of them.

Her recent works would show you she is not very active anymore, as the last project she worked on was in 2016 when she lent her voice to a character on an episode of  Shimmer and Shine.

Julie Andrews, 84, -  The Sound Of Music, Born In 1935

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Dame Julie Andrews was everyone's beloved nanny in 1964's  Mary Poppins. It was her first o-screen movie role at 30, and it blasted her into an amazing career and a sweet salary. It opened the door for her in the 1965 classic film  The Sound of Music, which was a runaway hit.

In addition to her many Broadway shows and movie musicals, she's done voice acting for a variety of popular characters in animation such as in the movies  Shrek Forever After and  Despicable Me. In the 2018  Aquaman movie, she actually did the voice of Kara then. Now in her 80s, Andrews boasts a net worth totaling $45M.

Cloris Leachman, 93, Born In 1926 -  I Can Only Imagine

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Cloris Leachman was 82 years old but that didn't stop her from signing up for  Dancing with the Stars back in 2008. The legendary actress has around 278 acting credits to her name, and she has done justice to all her roles. Leachman earned her bachelor's degree in drama from Illinois State University, and then later enrolled in Northwestern University.

In hindsight, that degree has definitely paid off wonderfully. Make sure to catch her in  Lez Bomb due to release in 2018, or listen to her voice as Gran in  The Croods 2, due in 2020.

Jerry Mathers, 71, Born in 1948 -  Leave It to Beaver

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Jerry Mathers started out quite early in the show business. In fact, he was only 9 years old when he appeared in  Leave It to Beaver. Mathers was able to stay in the show for six years as everyone's favorite little kid, Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver. Over the years, he appeared in  This is My Love, Men of the Fighting Lady and  The Trouble with Harry. 

Mathers had to retire from acting in his teenage years to focus on high school. Today, he is married to his partner for five years, Teresa Mednick. Mathers has also worked as a  Jenny Craig spokesman, following his battle with type-2 diabetes. 

Bobby Diamond, 76, Born In 1943 - Fury

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Bobby Diamond became known in the acting scene in the mid-1950s when he started playing Joey Clark Newton in the show,  Fury. He got cast for the role after a talent scout saw him around Los Angeles. On the big screen, Diamond is best known for the roles he had on  Airborne, Scream, and  Billie.

Diamond hasn't been acting for more than two decades already but he was able to pursue a career as an attorney in California. It seems like Diamond prefers his law career to a career in show business.

Warren Beatty, 82, Born In 1937 -  Bonnie and Clyde

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Warren Beatty has been pursuing acting since the 1950s and today, he has numerous awards to his name. Some of his best performances were in movies like  Bonnie and Clyde,  Splendor in the Grass, and  Reds. Beatty did not only excel in acting for he found success as a director as well.

Beatty directed films like  Heaven Can Wait and Dick Tracy. The last movie he directed and acted in was  Rules Don't Apply, in 2016.  There is no news about Beatty being checked in the hospital or anything so we're guessing he remains to be very healthy to this day.

Jerry Lee Lewis, 84, Born In 1935 -  Red Oaks

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There is a reason why Jerry Lee Lewis is also known as The Killer - he slew his audience with his electric tunes, figuratively of course. His mother also wanted him to get a high education, however, and she enrolled him in a Christian university where performing anything other than evangelical songs was not possible.

But The Killer didn't subside and eventually got expelled from there for playing tunes in his style. Lewis truly has lived a phenomenal life and isn't stopping. He last performed the song,  Great Balls of Fire, for the TV show,  Red Oaks.

Jackie Mason, 91, Born In 1928 -  The Simpsons

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Jackie Mason realized he wanted to be a comedian with the passage of time. After securing a bachelor's degree in English and Sociology, he became a rabbi, only to discover that his sermons were becoming increasingly funnier.

With his father's passing, he decided to become a full-time comedian, and it's a good thing that he did because his comic style, sometimes politically incorrect, is one of the most unique the world has ever witnessed. Although he isn't working as much as he used to, he did voice a character in  The Simpsons recently.

Dwayne Hickman, 85, Born In 1934 -  The Bob Cummings Show

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During the 1950s, Dwayne Hickman was well known for portraying the role of Chuck MacDonald in the show called  The Bob Cummings Show. His other notable portrayal was on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. In 1977, Hickman started working behind the scenes at  CBS as a  programming executive.

Hickman's last acting role was on  Angels with Angles. He hasn't been in the limelight since then but he sure has taken good care of his health all these years because he is still very much around at his age of 84.

Michael J. Pollard, 80, Born In 1939 -  Bonnie and Clyde

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Back in the late 1960s, actor Michael John Pollard was known for having given life to the role of C.W. Moss in the movie  Bonnie and Clyde. His portrayal of the character got him nominated for the Best Supporting Actor award at the Golden Globe and Academy Awards. His other popular roles from back then were on  Niagara Falls,  Enter Laughing, and Little Fauss and Big Halsy. 

Pollard is not in retirement yet and sources have indicated that he has a role in an upcoming movie called,  The Next Cassavetes, so we have to wait and see.

Carl Weathers, 71, Born In 1948 –  Rocky

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Carl Weathers left the B.C Lions for Hollywood and a career in acting. And he definitely doesn't regret it! Born in 1948, the Louisiana-born athlete and actor saw the breakthrough in his career with his performance as Apollo Creed in the  Rocky franchise. Apart from his roles in famous movies, Weathers also appeared in Michael Jackson’s music video clip for his song  Liberian Girl!

Now in his 70s, Weathers has no intention of retirement since he is already preparing for his new movie,  Easter, coming up next year!  Weathers has two children and he's gotten married thrice, with all three of his marriages has led to a divorce.

 

Chuck Yeager, 96, Born In 1923 -  Flying Without Fear

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The reason why Chuck Yeager is on this list is that he was the first to have achieved the supposedly impossible as an Air Force officer: flying a plane at speeds greater than the speed of sound. Yeager went on to create many more records, and after entering retirement, lived to tell the amazing tales of his many adventures while serving in the Air Force.

One such TV movie which chronicles some of his adventures is  Flying Without Fear, which is highly recommended to all those who wish to know more about the amazing life of Chuck Yeager.

David Attenborough, 93, Born In 1926 -  The Queen's Green Planet

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There is a natural calm in the voice of Sir David Attenborough, which is partly why watching  Planet Earth was an absolute treat even to those not very fond of documentaries. You'd think that since he's worked with the BBC for so many years that he must have a media degree but in reality,

Attenborough has capitalized on his specialization in natural sciences to create aesthetically appealing yet highly informative and entertaining documentaries. He has been called a national treasure in Britain, although he is not particularly fond of the term.

Dolores Hart, 81, Born In 1938 -  God Is Bigger Than Elvis

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Can you believe Dolores Hart left a rising and successful Hollywood career to become a nun? Well, she chronicles it all in the 2012 documentary short  God Is Bigger Than Elvis. The last time she appeared as an actress was back in the '60s, after which, she entrusted her career management to God.

Hart utilized her skills and expertise in the arts and promoted the development of theater at the abbey, using her fame to generate the required funding for it.

Marsha Hunt, 102, Born In 1917 -  Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity

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After finishing school, Marsha Hunt wanted to pursue a college degree in drama, however, she was unable to find a program suitable for her and began modeling instead while taking acting classes. She has now turned over 100 years old, and rightfully retired from working.

Her last work was in the 2008 TV movie  Empire State Building Murders, although she continues to appear in documentaries, famously in one about her own life called  Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity, which also includes a new song she wrote 40 years ago called  Here's To All Who Love.

Caren Marsh-Doll,  100, Born In 1919 -  The Gabby Hayes Show

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Although Caren Marsh stopped being an actress towards the end of the '40s, she is still regarded as one for having worked on numerous films in the earlier part of her career. However, as far as skill is concerned, she emerged to become a dancer and was famously hired as Judy Garland's dance stand-in for  The Wizard Of Oz.

Although her parents wanted her to pursue further education, possibly a college degree, she chose to enter the profession directly. After  The Gabby Hayes Show in 1956, she left acting and became a full-time dance instructor.

Marge Champion, 100, Born In 1919 -  Fame

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Marge Champion is what people call a child prodigy. Having started dancing at a very young age, Marge established herself as a ballet instructor at a studio that her father owned. Her skill caught the eye of Walt Disney Studios and hired her for  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as a dance model.

Her later success came from MGM musicals, Broadway performances, TV shows, and films. Her last formal screen role was in the TV show  Fame, although she has appeared in numerous documentaries after that.

Mickey Kuhn, 87, Born In 1932 -  Alfred Hitchcock Presents

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It's surprising that Mickey Kuhn rose in prominence for his work in  Gone With The Wind, considering he was only around 7 years old at the time. But, being one of the only three surviving cast members of the film today shows how far back Kuhn's career goes.

However, when the time was right to enroll in a film school, Kuhn decided to retire from show-business, and instead went for a career in commercial aviation. He last appeared on a few episodes of the TV show  Alfred Hitchcock Presents. 

Gloria Henry, 96, Born In 1923 -  Parks and Recreation

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It's very difficult to forget about the stars who were once a part of an amazing sitcom, and the cast of  Dennis the Menace holds such a place in our hearts. Gloria Henry, who played the character of Alice on the show, is one such actress. She attended Worcester Art Museum School, although we're not sure if she got her degree or left before its culmination.

Her career progression after  Dennis the Menace became very slow, as she appeared in only a few roles after it, including her last appearance on  Parks and Recreation in 2012.

Kenny Rogers, 81, Born In 1938 , Eyes That See In The Dark

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Kenny Rogers is a Country Music Hall of Famer and he turned 80 in 2018. The incredible singer, record producer, and songwriter also works as a businessman. He made quite a handful of singles that became instant hits. While he's very famous within the country music audience, his talents are very versatile. He also made music concentrating on the soft rock genre.

Back in 1986, Kenny became popular as Favorite Singer of All Time according to the consumers of reputable  People magazine and  USA Today. Other than that, he also made a name for himself in the business world and co-founded the  Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurant chain. The star was recently supposed to carry out his final tour throughout 2018 but he canceled the concerts halfway due to his health reasons.

Jimmy Lydon, 96, Born In 1923 -  St. Elsewhere

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Jimmy Lydon's entry into the film world was not a planned venture. Even if he wanted to, his family did not have enough funds to send him to film school. Hence, he had to start acting by lying about past work experience in the field to land auditions. His trick worked, and his first role was in a Broadway play called  Western Waters.

He learned the craft as he progressed through roles, and now, after 151 acting credits per IMDb, he is truly among the greats. We don't get to see him on screen now; his last appearance was on the '80s show,  St. Elsewhere.

Jacqueline White, 97, Born In 1922 -  The Narrow Margin

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While Jacqueline White had a very short-lived career, hardly a decade to be precise, she obviously made a big enough impact to still be remembered to this day. The reason why she stepped into the film industry was that of her drama class at the University of California, LA, which led to her discovery by a casting director.

She stopped acting in the early '50s due to her marriage, her last film being  The Narrow Margin. Since then, she has only made sporadic appearances at film conventions.

Virginia Patton, 94, Born In 1925 -  The Lucky Stiff

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We're not sure whether Virginia Patton was pursuing a drama degree at the USC, but it did lead her to audition for acting roles. In total, she worked in 15 acting jobs according to IMDb, retiring at the end of the '40s with her last role in the 1949 film  The Lucky Stiff.

She said goodbye to showbiz to focus on raising a family with her new husband Cruise W. Moss, and she is still married to him to this day.

Stella Stevens, 81,  -  The Nutty Professor, Born In 1938

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Former stage, TV, and movie actress Stella Stevens, who is worth $10M in 2019, started her career in front of the cameras in '59. Some of the well-known movies that she starred in were  The Nutty Professor and  Girls! Girls! Girls! during the 1960s and  The Poseidon Adventure during the early '70s.

Her first acting role was a small part as a chorus girl in 1959's  Say One for Me. For her contributions to Western movies, Stella received the Reel Cowboys Silver Spur Award in 2005. She went into retirement in 2010.

Tina Turner, 80, Born In 1939 - Ike & Tina Turner

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The woman who sang  What's Love Got To Do With It rose to fame instantly with her very powerful voice back in the 1960s. The limelight caught her when she performed with her then-husband, Ike Turner. From there onwards, history was made. This Swiss-born American performer also got to act in plenty of movies.

With over 35 albums throughout her career, she made her most recent album in 2016 (Ike & Tina Turner). Now married to her German partner Erwin Bach, Tina sends out a message that it's never too late to find love!

Victoria Vetri, 75,  Rosemary's Baby, Born In 1944

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While still a teenager, Victoria Vetri became a model and actress. In 1986, she became the wife of rock musician Bruce Rathgeb. The two had no kids. After they got into an argument in 2010, it was alleged that Vetri shot Rathgeb in their apartment in Hollywood from close range.

She was charged with attempted murder, which, in 2011, was changed to an attempt to commit manslaughter voluntarily. Her sentence was 9 years imprisonment following her "no contest" plea. She began her parole in 2018 after being released from prison that April. Vetri's net worth in 2018 is $1.7M.

Barbara Bouchet, 76,  Casino Royale, Born In 1943

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Entrepreneurs and actress Barbara Bouchet have had acting roles in over eighty TV shows and movies. Though she's  German-American, she has been working and living in Italy and has produced books and videos on fitness through a production firm she created.

Bouchet is known by older folks for her work during the '60s like playing Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond flick  Casino Royale and being in TV ads and magazine covers. Younger folks will recall her for movies like  Gangs of New York in 2002, playing the role of  Mrs. Schermerhorn. Her last known movie is  Metti la nonna in the freezer in 2018 as Nonna Birgit.

Mylène Demongeot, 84, Born In 1935-  The Crucible,

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In her younger days, actress Mylène Demongeot sure was a beautiful French woman. Even now in her 80s, she stands out from colleagues her age in terms of her looks. Demongeot is still acting and had a role in the movie,  Sage femme, released in 2017.

Since '53 she has been in more than 70 full movies. But it was  The Crucible, a French/East German movie from '57, that made her a household name and brought her critical acclaim. It even made her a BAFTA Award nominee. Additional films that she has appeared in include  Fantômas, a '64 comedy, and  Vengeance of the Three Musketeers, an adventure film from '61.

Trisha Noble, 75, -  Good Looking Boy, Born In 1944

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Trisha Noble became a popular singer and actress in her native Australia, then in the UK, followed by the US. It's not surprising that she became famous as an entertainer, as both her parents were singers and comedians. She launched her biggest hit song,  Good Looking Boy, in Australia in 1961 and won a Logie Award from  TV Week.

After living in the UK, she moved to the US to get into acting. Her career there was cut short in '83 when her dad became quite ill, and she went back to Australia. Her last movie was  Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in 2005, in which she had a small role.

Betty Brosmer, 84,  Modern Man, Born In 1935

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Throughout the 1950s, Betty Brosmer was a very popular and successful pin-up girl and commercial model. She even posed for  Christian Dior in 1954. In 1961, Brosmer married magazine publisher and champion bodybuilder, Joe Weider, and thus began life as a trainer and spokesperson for both the bodybuilding and health genres, which were gaining momentum at that time.

For decades, Betty was a columnist in magazines, many of which were owned by her and her husbands like  Shape and  Muscle and Fitness. She has also helped write various books about exercise and fitness. In 2017, she was given the Arnold Sports Festival Lifetime Achievement award.

Pamela Tiffin, 77, Born In 1942-  Summer And Smoke,

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This actress, Pamela Tiffin, may have retired in 1986, but she has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry. She spent her childhood in  Chicago and became a teenage model there. Later, when she visited the lot at  Paramount in California while on holiday, a producer named Hal Wallis decided to do a screen test on her.

Because of this, she became a cast member of  Summer and Smoke, a play in 1961. Since 1974, Tiffin has been married to the philosopher Edmondo Danon. They have two daughters together named Aurora and Echo.

Julie Newmar, 86, -  Batman, Born In 1933

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Actress Julie Newmar is a real career multitasker as she's also a real estate businesswoman, writer, and inventor of lingerie. Among her accomplishments as an actress is winning a Tony Award for the '58 Broadway play,  The Marriage-Go-Round, in which she played Katrin Sveg.

Many people remember her best as Catwoman from '66 to 67 in the beloved show  Batman. Fifty years later, she played that role again but by voicing her part in the animated movies  Batman: Return of the Caped Crusader in 2016 and  Batman vs Two-Face in 2017.

Nancy Kovack, 84, -  Jason and the Argonauts, Born In 1935

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By age 19, actress Nancy Kovack had already graduated from the  University of Michigan. And by 20, she had won eight beauty contest titles already. Her interest in acting came while on a trip to New York, where she visited as a wedding guest. Kovack has had appearances on various popular TV shows such as  Star Trek,  Batman,  Perry Mason, and  The Man from U.N.C.L.E. She has also been in several movies.

Her last known one before she retired in 1976 was  Marooned in 1969, in which she was credited as Nancy Mehta. In 1969, she married Zubin Mehta, an Indian music conductor.

Shirley Anne Field, 83,  -  Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Born In 1936

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Following studies at an agency for models, Shirley Anne Field began working as a photo model appearing in  Titbits,  Reveille, and other such magazines that showcased pin-up girls. She got noticed by a theatrical agency who got her into British movies during the late '50s, though most of her parts didn't come with credits. Finally, she got a breakthrough role in the 1960 play,  The Entertainer, playing Tina Lapford.

Other noteworthy productions that she was featured in during her career are  Saturday Night and Sunday Morning,  Beat Girl,  The War Lover, and  Peeping Tom. Field recounts that she once dated the late singer Frank Sinatra, but it didn't go well.

Collin Chou, 52, - Born In 1967, The Forbidden Kingdom

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Collin Chou is probably best known for his incredible performance as  Jade Warlord in Forbidden Kingdom. Collin gathered both fame and money especially due to his incredible mastery of Martial Arts.

Collin did various movies internationally and his work includes  Hail The Judge, Flash Point, Fearless D.O.A and many more. He was even in the famous movie  The Matrix Reloaded. Collin is still acting and he was recently seen in the movie  The Gods.

Charlotte Rampling -  45 Years, Born In 1946

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Fans of English actress, singer, and model Charlotte Rampling are familiar with her European arthouse movies in Italian, English, and French. An icon of the 1960s, she started out as a model then became a muse and fashion legend.

A casting agent saw Rampling on a London street one day and gave her her first film appearance on the movie  The Knack ...and How to Get It, playing an uncredited role as a water skier. Her career eventually took off. In 2017, she was one of the stars in  The Sense of an Ending, playing Veronica Ford. She was also seen in the 2018 movie  Red Sparrow.

Mamie Van Doren, 88, -  Untamed Youth, Born In 1931

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Among the first actresses to recreate the late Marilyn Monroe's appearance is Mamie Van Doren, a singer, model, and actress. She's probably best known for the 1957 film  Untamed Youth and other such productions that centered around delinquent youth and rock 'n' roll. Her first role in movies was an uncredited small part in  Jet Pilot in 1950.

In '51, she worked as a model for Alberto Vargas, a well-known artist of pin-up girls. Mamie and her spouse, Thomas, sell short movies in which she starred in like  A Girl and Her Banana along with a variety of merchandise. Being so business-minded probably helped her grow her net worth to $10M in 2019.

Madeline Smith, 70,  -  Live And Let Die, Born In 1949

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English actress Madeline Smith was a model in the late 1960s. During the '70s and '80s, she had work in a lot of stage plays, TV shows, and horror and comedy films. The first role she had was in  Taste the Blood of Dracula in '69 as Maddy Smith. Her other productions include  The Amazing Mr. Blunden,  Theatre of Blood, and  Tam-Lin. As for her film career, she was a Bond girl on  Live and Let Die.

After a break from acting, she returned to the industry in 2011. Still earning paychecks, she appeared in an episode of  Celebrity Mastermind in 2018.

Abby Dalton, 87,  -  Falcon Crest, Born In 1932

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We've seen a lot of actress Abby Dalton's work overtime. Her acting in the popular television sitcom series  Hennesey from 1959 to 1962 and  The Joey Bishop Show from 1962 to 1965 was outstanding for sure, but it's hard to not just stare at her beautiful perfect smile. It's one of her signature features.

She finally had a leading part in a movie in  Rock All Night in 1957.  She's also had roles in  The Plainsman and  Falcon Crest during the 1980s.  After a successful acting career, she retired in 2008.

Judd Hirsch, 84,  -  Independence Day, Born In 1935

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It was playing Alex Rieger on the popular television series,  Taxi, that made actor Judd Hirsch well-known. His fame grew when he starred in the shows  NUMB3RS and  Dear John. Judd is now 84 and though you might think he'd want to take a rest from his long career, he's still taking roles and raking in earnings.

The year 2016 saw him in the sitcom  The Big Bang Theory. He then landed a leading part in  Superior Donuts, which commenced broadcasting on  CBS in 2017. He is set to appear in the upcoming movie,  Uncut Gems, which stars Adam Sandler.

Connie Stevens, 81, Born In 1938 -  Hawaiian Eye

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Connie Stevens rose to prominence & had her big break after appearing in the popular TV show, ‘Hawaiian Eye’. Coming from a family of musical backgrounds, Connie already knew from a young age that she also wanted to be a successful musician. Jerry Lewis was the one who brought her to recognition in Hollywood & offered her a role in his movie, ‘Rock-a-Bye-Baby’.

Not only did she try her hand at singing & acting but also pursued business by creating her own skincare line called, ‘Forever Spring’. Connie currently has assisted in various philanthropist causes especially supporting the American troops & their loved ones.

Marla Gibbs, 88, -  The Jeffersons, Born In 1931

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It was the role of the feisty maid Florence Johnston on the popular sitcom  The Jeffersons that brought actress Marla Gibbs a lot of fame. She also had a role in that series' spin-off show,  Checking In. During her career, the parts she got were frequently supporting roles, for example in films like  Madea's Witness Protection and  The Visit. This might significantly explain her net worth only being $2M.

But for her role on  The Jeffersons, she became a five-time nominee for a Primetime Emmy award. She has additionally won seven  NAACP Image Awards throughout her profession. In 2018, she played Mrs. Keys in the full movie  HeadShop.

Jamie Farr, 85, - M*A*S*H, Born In 1934

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Corporal Klinger sure stole the spotlight in the outstanding TV comedy  M*A*S*H. It's the actor Jamie Farr that we have to thank for this. When one of the stars of that show, William Christopher, died in 2016, Farr became the oldest cast member who's still living. In addition, Farr hosted the  Jamie Farr Toledo Classic Golf Tournament for almost thirty years.

Today, he's worth $6M. He's able to benefit from the military's health insurance plan as he was actually a member of the US Army in the middle of the 1950s and served in Korea and Japan.

Marion Ross, 91, -  Happy Days, Born in 1928

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Starring in the TV comedy  Happy Days for ten years since 1974 made actress Marion Ross know what it was like to be a star. Her career as an actress expanded during the '90s to doing voice acting for characters in hit cartoon shows such as  SpongeBob SquarePants and having roles in the popular programs  Gilmore Girls and  That '70s Show.

In 2018, we saw her in the movie  Angels on Tap as the waitress. Being worth $10M at 90, we're not sure if she's still working cause she likes it or she is still striving towards a retirement plan!

Yvette Mimieux, 77,  -  Three In The Attic, Born in 1942

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During the 1960s, Yvette Mimieux inked an agreement with  MGM  Studios and thus began her voyage into acting. She didn't become famous initially but slowly, she began being recognized through various successful projects, like the '68 movie  Three In The Attic. The entire cast scored big financially. Then, Yvette did  The Picasso Summer and gained more fame.

She has had prominent parts in other movies that came along in the '70s such as  Jackson Country Jail, in which she worked with actor Tommy Lee Jones. However, she retired from acting in 1992. In 2019, she has a net worth valued at $5M.

Burt Ward, 74,  -  Batman, Born In 1945

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A noticeable number of roles that actor Burt Ward has had in his professional life has been in a  Batman production. He has played the role of Robin, the caped crusader's sidekick, a number of times. It started with the  Batman TV show during the 1960s. In  Batman, The Movie, he also had the role of Robin. He voiced the same role in 2016 for  Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders as well as in 2017 for  Batman vs. Two-Face.

The great thing is that  DC Comics recognized him for how much he has promoted the Batman character through his work. Ward created a charity organization for rescuing mainly large-breed dogs.

Karen Grassle, 77,  -  Little House On The Prairie, Born In 1942

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Although she has had various roles over time, Karen Grassle is best known for  Little House on the Prairie, the popular television show from the 1970s. Her role as Caroline Ingalls, the spouse of Michael Landon's character. A role she had in 2017 was in the short film  Where's Roman?. She played Mysterious Woman.

Grassle is also a very good theater actress. She is one of the creators of the  Resource Theatre Company in Sante Fe. She achieved this after relocating to New Mexico during the 1980s. Hopefully, she has a financial advisor to guide her through to her future years in acting, with assets valued at about $500K.

Katharine Ross, 79, -  Voyage Of The Damned, Born In 1940

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With her good looks and obvious talent, actress Katharine Ross obtained a plethora of choice acting parts during the 1960s to 1970s. Highlighted among these are the films  Sundance Kid, for which she won a BAFTA Award,  Voyage of the Damned, for which a Golden Globe Award came her way, and  The Graduate, for which she became an Oscar Award nominee.

Ross is still an active actress in the 2010s. In 2017, she had the part of Val in a movie called  The Hero. Assuming her health keeps up in future years, she's good to go!

Julie Christie, 79, -  Doctor Zhivago, Born In 1940

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This prominent actress from Britain, Julie Christie, became a popular part of the acting industry during the 1960s. It was the '63 movie  Billy Liar that first made her a household name. But it was the films  Doctor Zhivago and  Darling that made her famous internationally. For the latter, she became an Academy Award winner. During her career, she has earned the BAFTA and Golden Globe awards.

Fahrenheit 451 is another of her notable movies. Still making her presence felt, Julie served as the narrator for the 2018 drama film,  The Bookshop. And with her $10M fortune, she can do plenty of shopping.

Elke Sommer, 79,  The Prize, Born In 1940

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Another bombshell from the Hollywood era of the '50s and '60s is actress Elke Sommer. German by birth, she started acting in Italy in 1958 after a film director took note of her while she was there on holiday. In no time, she became a top feminine symbol. She found her way to the US early in the '60s, where she was among the then-favorite pin-up girls.

She also became one of the highest-ranking actresses for movies. Between 1959 and 2005, she has had 99 movies and TV appearances. Celebrity news says that she's been living in Los Angeles, California, since 2017 and enjoying her fortune valued at $20M in 2019.

Tanya Roberts,  64, A View To A Kill, Born In 1955

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At 63, the producer and actress, Tanya Roberts, is one of the youngest stars on our list—and absolutely one of the hottest. Tanya first became known to the public through  Charlie's Angels in the '70s as an angel named Julie Rogers, who was brought in during the show's closing season.

We also know her from the films  Beastmaster, playing Kiri, and  A View to a Kill, playing Bond girl Stacey Sutton. She was also in  That '70s Show as Midge Pinciotti. She departed from the show in 2001 after her husband, Barry Roberts, became terminally ill. He died in 2006. In 2019, Roberts' net worth is at $10M, and she lives in Hollywood Hills, California.

Adrienne Barbeau, 74,  Maude, Born In 1945

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The original production of  Grease was a Broadway play in 1971. The actress who had the role of cigarette-smoking Rizzo was Adrienne Barbeau. It's the role that made her taste fame. She kept riding the 'fame' train to the TV situation comedy  Maude in 1972, portraying Carol Traynor. She went through a slew of films during the '80s like  Escape from New York and  Back to School.

From the early to mid-'90s, she was popular as Catwoman's voice in  Batman: The Animated Series and also in  Batman cartoon shows following this. She recently played the role of Rita Laird in the 2018 movie,  Big Legend.

Robert Clary, 93, Born In 1926 -  Matisse & Picasso: A Gentle Rivalry

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As far as getting a college education goes, Robert Clay enrolled in Paris Drawing School to study art, but that was all before he was deported to a Nazi concentration camp in 1942, from where he didn't get liberated until 1945. He returned to nurturing his talent in singing and produced records which became popular both in the US and in France.

A subsequent journey to the US-led to a fruitful career in acting, especially on the TV show  Hogan's Heroes. His latest appearance was in a short called  Matisse & Picasso: A Gentle Rivalry.

Cara Williams, 94, Born In 1925 -  In Security

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Best known for playing the character of Billy's mother in the 1958 film  The Defiant Ones, which also earned her an Oscar nomination, Cara Williams, who was originally named Bernice Kamiat, had a career spanning almost four decades.

Williams didn't attend film school; rather, she went to the Hollywood Professional School to allow herself more time to pursue film roles while getting the acting training she needed on the job. It is reported that after her final role in the TV movie  In Security, she embarked on a different career path as an interior designer.

Arlene Dahl, 94, Born In 1925 -  Air America

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Arlene Dahl has lived a life that has been full of successes, although she has switched her focus over the years from one profession to another. She started off as an actress, and achieved a lot of success in the '50s, only to slow down after the birth of her son, actor Lorenzo Lamas.

She shifted focus to starting up a cosmetics and designer lingerie business, after which, she moved onto becoming the VP at an ad agency. She even founded her own fragrance called  Dahlia, which didn't last long. She has also been a prolific book writer.

Marcy McGuire, 93, Born In 1926 -  Summer Magic

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Marcy McGuire's career was short-lived, but she definitely made a mark with the 11 roles she performed. We are not sure why she opted for retirement from her film career, as she seemed to be doing quite well in the '40s, but our best guess is that she left due to her marriage in 1947 to actor Wally Cassell, with whom she spent the rest of her life until his death in 2015.

Her last recorded role was in the 1963 film  Summer Magic, although it was uncredited.

Jane Withers, 93, Born In 1926 -  The Hunchback of Notre Dame II

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It's unbelievable that the actress who started as a child star at three years of age is now over 90. Jane Withers will be forever known as a child star who had a prolific career in the '30s and early '40s, encountering huge success. She also diversified her skill-set and polished her singing skills  (could she have taken singing classes?), and sang in musicals and films.

Her later years, especially the '60s, were dominated by her Josephine the Plumber character which she played for Comet cleanser commercials. She last gave her voice in 2002 for  The Hunchback of Notre Dame II.

 Tina Louise, 85, Born in 1934 -  Gilligan's Island

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Louise is probably best known for her role in the TV sitcom  Gilligan's Island. However, she refused to participate in the reunion films. Her breakthrough film role came in 1958 with  God's Little Acre. After that, she landed many roles in Hollywood movies such as  The Hangman, The Stepford Wives, and For Those Who Think Young.

She also released one record album entitled  It's Time for Tina. Tina was married to Les Crane, but the two filed for divorce in 1971.  The 84-year-old's most recent project was 2015's  White Lillies.

Carleton Carpenter, 93, Born In 1926 -  The American Snitch

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Carleton Carpenter achieved success in whichever medium he focused on. Starting off as an actor, mostly doing supporting roles, Carpenter moved onto songwriting and eventually became a very successful novelist during the '70s and the '80s, with one of his books making it to Broadway as a musical.

Reportedly, as of 2015, he was still working as a stage actor, and in 2016, he published his own memoir,  The Absolute Joy of Work.

Betty Lynn, 93, Born In 1926 -  Nashville Now

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Betty Lynn was reportedly taught by her mother how to sing at a very young age, while her maternal grandfather assumed the role of a father as her own father had threatened them, forcing them to leave him.

Betty started off her acting career with radio and then moved onto Broadway before landing her first film role in the film  Sitting Pretty in 1948. Her official retirement came sometime in 2006, although she last appeared on screen in an episode of the TV show  Nashville Now back in 1991.

Terry Kilburn, 93, Born In 1926 -  Get Smart

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Terence Kilburn started acting as a child actor, and it is in that capacity that he

encountered the most fame for films such as  A Christmas Carol. In the very beginning, he worked in roles while still in the UK which did not pay, and only after an agent encouraged him to do so that he moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting.

He earned a bachelor's degree in drama from UCLA, which helped him perform live on stage, including Broadway. He last appeared on TV in an episode of getting Smart, although off-screen, he has worked till a much later time.

Susan Dey, 66, Born In 1952 -  The Partridge Family

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Susan Dey became popular back in the 70s’, after appearing on the super hit tv series, ‘The Partridge Family’ as Laurie Partridge. Her stellar performance & gorgeous looks landed her a mind-blowing six Golden Globe & three Emmy Awards nominations.

Before she appeared on television, she pursued modeling featured on a number of magazines including American Girl & Seventeen. Her successful acting career contributed to an impressive bank balance of millions.

Annie Ross, 89, Born In 1930 - Let Me Sing

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Annie Ross is known more for her singing talent than for her acting skills, but she has achieved stardom in both. Originally a Brit, Ross became an American citizen in the year 2001.

She is remembered for being a member of the  Lambert, Hendricks, & Ross, a jazz vocal trio which disbanded in 1964 with any hopes of reunion quashed with the unfortunate death in a car accident of Lambert in 1966. Her film career ended in 1996 with a role in  The Ring of Truth, while her last solo album was  Let Me Sing, released in 2005.

Ed Asner, 90, Born In 1929 -  Citizen's United

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There is a perception that movie stars don't go to college, but Ed Asner did attend the University of Chicago, although we're not sure whether he received a media degree or some other degree from there. Regardless, the actor went on to become one of the greatest talents Hollywood has ever seen and is now rightfully considered a legend.

Having won seven Emmy awards, the most won by any actor in history, Ed is currently booked to appear in more than 17 projects, which explains how the star has been able to amass around 380 acting credits.

Earl Cameron, 102, Born in 1917 -  Doctor Who

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The Bermuda-born English actor Earl Cameron turned 100. He became one of the first black actors to portray a starring role thanks to 1951's  Pool of London. Since the '60s, Cameron has appeared in numerous sci-fi programs such as  The Prisoner and  Doctor Who.

There is a theatre named after him in Hamilton, Bermuda and he was also appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2009. Before he opted for retirement, he appeared in  Inception in 2010.

Cora Sue Collins, 92, Born In 1927 -  Week-End at the Waldorf

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Cora Sue Collins is one of those few actresses who retired quite early  (she was only 18 years old) despite a blossoming career, probably because she settled down. Hence, there was no point in going to a film school to further polish her skills like many of her colleagues.

The actress started acting when she was only five years old with the film  The Unexpected Father in 1932, so that explains how she amassed 47 acting credits in such a short period, and her last one was for the 1945 film,  Week-End at the Waldorf.

Joe Turkel, 92, Born In 1927 -  Boy Meets World

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Right around the time when aspiring actors enroll in a film school, Joe Turkel enrolled in the US Army as the country engaged in World War II. But as soon as he was done with that, he came back to pursue his dream.

His most famous role has to be in  Blade Runner as Dr. Elden Tyrell, although how can we not mention his eccentric and soul-shaking performance as Lloyd in  The Shining? He appeared for one final time in 1998 in an episode of  Boy Meets World, although he was seen in a few documentaries after that as well.

Donna Martell, 92, Born In 1927 -  Grace Kelly

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Towards the end of the '40s, Donna Martell kick-started her career with  Apache Rose. However, as the '50s arrived, she shifted focus to TV shows, famously in  Cavalcade of America and  Cheyenne. She did not get any formal high education, though it would've gone to waste anyway considering her career came to a halt at the beginning of the '60s, and we're not sure why.

She did just one more role after two decades in the 1983 TV film  Grace Kelly, but that was the last time we saw her on-screen.

Conrad Janis, 91, Born In 1928 -  Bad Blood

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You may know Conrad Janis as an actor, and rightfully so, considering he has performed in around 99 roles over the course of his acting career. But Janis has also striven throughout his life to keep the traditional jazz music alive, playing the trombone.

There is no record of him having attended any film schools, although he seems to have done quite well without it as well. He last performed in the 2012 film  Bad Blood, which he also edited, produced, and directed. Hopefully, we'll see something more from him in the future.

Peggy Dow, 91, Born In 1928 -  I Want You

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She was born with the name Peggy V. Varnadow, which she changed to Helmerich after marrying her husband Walter Helmerich III, although professionally, she came to be known simply as Peggy Dow. Peggy attended Northwestern University, but instead of getting a university-level media degree, she graduated from the School of Communication which did offer rehearsal spaces to help her practice her craft.

Her career ended just after three years when she married Helmerich, with one final role in the film,  I Want You.

Nancy Olson, 91, Born In 1928 -  Dumbbells

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Unlike many of her contemporaries, Nancy Olson has not retired even now that she is close to hitting 90, and that's maybe because she has enjoyed a very lucrative career over the years. The actress started out towards the end of the '40s and received an Oscar nomination quite early just two years later for her film,  Sunset Boulevard.

She is a Democrat at heart and often donates substantially to the party, although none could actually call that charity. After the '80s, she does make an occasional appearance in a movie or TV show, her latest being in the 2014 film,  Dumbbells.

Ann Blyth, 91, Born In 1928 -  Murder, She Wrote

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We are lucky to have Ann Blyth still with us as she is one of the last surviving actresses from what has come to be known as Hollywood's Golden Age. Blyth started out with Broadway after having spent six years on children's radio shows. After signing a deal with Universal Studios, her film debut came with  Chip of the Old Block.

But her most notable role remains in  Mildred Pierce, which also earned her an Oscar nomination. She entered retirement in 1985 after one last appearance on an episode of the TV show,  Murder, She Wrote.

Kris Kristofferson, 83, Born In 1936 -  Kristofferson

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Kris Kristofferson is surely among the top country singers in the world, having written numerous hit tunes. Many people believe that his self-titled album is the best he ever released. He's also a very successful actor who has won a Golden Globe Award for his performance in  A Star Is Born.

While Kristofferson is still active in the industry, he suffers from Lyme Disease and needs to be treated frequently. The now 82-year-old singing star has 8 children.

Diana Serra Cary, 101, Born In 1918 -  Broncho Billy and the Bandit's Secret

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Once dubbed the "Million Dollar Baby", Baby Peggy  (originally named Peggy-jean Montgomery and later adopting the name Diana Serra Cary) did not have enough funds to attend film school by the time she reached maturity as her parents spent all of her income on luxuries.

A pioneer child star, she stopped working sometime in the '30s. However, she recently made an appearance in the short  Broncho Billy and the Bandit's Secret.

Kathleen Hughes, 90, Born In 1928 -  Swamp Women Kissing Booth

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According to a 1970 news piece, Kathleen Hughes developed an interest in acting after watching a Donald O'Connor film, as she thought it looked like fun. Her acting career was mostly divided between 20th Century Fox and then later Universal Studios.

Although she never officially embraced retirement, we thought her acting career did come to a stop in 1998 after eight years of inactivity with one final yet small role. However, she appeared in a short called  Swamp Women Kissing Booth in 2018, so we may get to see more of her after all!

 Chevy Chase, 76, Born in 1943 -  National Lampoon

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Chevy Chase is unstoppable at 74 and has no worries about a retirement investment yet. We met him when he was 35 in his first leading role in the mystery-thriller/comedy,  Foul Play.

However, even before that, Chase had already tried out quite a few professions before deciding that what he really wanted was to become an actor! Chase's last movie was a Netflix flick titled  The Last Laugh, where he co-stars with Richard Dreyfuss.

Terry Moore, 90, Born In 1929 -  Ray Donovan

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Terry Moore is not slowing down even though most of her acting contemporaries have retired since long ago. According to IMDb, Moore has four upcoming projects in 2018 and 2019 combined, including the much anticipated  Saving Flora.

Her last appearance was in 2016 on an episode of  Ray Donovan, so it seems she is picking up the pace yet again and will be returning to the screen as she used to in the good old days.

Tommy Rall, 90, Born In 1929 -  Saturday the 14th Strikes Back

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You can take the word of Donald O'Connor, also a great dancer, when he called Tommy Rall among the greatest dancers alive right now. Tommy specialized in tap, ballet, and acrobatic dancing styles, which made him quite popular especially during the '50s when he featured in multiple musical comedies.

Apparently, it all started when his mother enrolled him in a dance training program at a young age as he had trouble reading due to a crossed eye. The last time we saw him was on  Saturday the 14th Strikes Back, a 1988 fantasy/comedy/horror film.

Kathleen Turner, 65, Born In 1954 -  Body Heat

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Kathleen Turner made huge waves in Hollywood with her gorgeous looks & brilliant acting appearing in super hit films including, ‘Body Heat’ & ‘Romancing The Stone’ to name a few. Before she stepped into tinsel town, she also acted in Broadway in critically acclaimed shows like ‘Cat On a Hot Tin Roof’ & even got nominated for her stellar performance.

She also won prestigious awards such as the Golden Globe for her role in ‘Romancing The Stone’. Despite being a fan favorite, unfortunately, Turner had to put a stop to her career due to severe health complications. Nevertheless, Kathleen has given us one of Hollywood's finest works to cherish.

Norman Lloyd, 105, Born In 1914 -  Fly

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He's done it. As of 2018, Norman Lloyd is officially the oldest American actor alive right now who is still working. When he was still a teenager, the Great Depression made him leave his law degree at the NYU, considering the tough financial circumstances.

But, that was definitely a blessing in disguise as he went on to audition and start his journey in the industry. With over eight decades of service, Lloyd refuses to rest as he recently appeared on the TV show,  Fly.

Melissa Sue Anderson, 57, Born In 1962,  Little House on the Prairie

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Melissa Sue Anderson is better known by her character's name. You must know her by Mary Ingalls from hit drama series  Little House on the Prairie that aired on NBC network from 1974 till 1981.

After that, Melissa became an instant icon and through the years she got herself roles in various horror/science fiction projects. While the actress still has the scope in Hollywood, she occasionally appears on TV and she has taken the duties of a stay-at-home mother.

Dick Van Dyke, 93, Born In 1925 -  The Dick Van Dyke Show: Now In Living Color!

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Did you know that Van Dyke finished school in 2004 when he was 78 years old? Well, that is the kind of amazing life he has lived so far, and the actor, who is now in his 90s, continues to make films. You will soon see him alongside the likes of Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in the much-awaited  Mary Poppins Returns come December 2018.

You usually expect actors with Emmys, a Tony, and a Grammy, to at least have a media degree. Instead, Van Dyke initially wanted to serve in the military and was rejected numerous times for being underweight.

Margaret Kerry, 90, Born In 1929 -  Public Access

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Technically, Margaret Kerry is still working, even though her last acting project was in the 1993 film  Public Access. Her career started when she was still in school, which makes sense considering she was born in the hub of films, Los Angeles.

She made education her priority and graduated from Los Angeles City College, although we're not sure which field her degree was in. She most recently published her own biography titled  Tinker Bell Talks: Tales of a Pixie Dusted Life in 2016.

Ted Donaldson, 86, Born In 1933 -  The Silent Service

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Ted Donaldson didn't need to go to a film school because he began his acting career around the age of 4 and grew up making films, thereby gaining more experience in the field that many do at a much later stage in life.

Donaldson wanted to do other things in life, and for just this reason he left show-business in his 20s, making his last credited appearance on the TV show  The Silent Service in 1958.

Eva Marie Saint, 95, Born In 1924 -  Winter's Tale

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Eva Marie Saint realized her dream of becoming an actress by enrolling in an acting degree program at the Bowling Green State University, and now the university has a theater named after her. From then on, for around seven decades, Eva Marie has relentlessly worked as an actress and has won multiple awards for her amazing performances, including an Oscar for her 1954 film  On The Waterfront.

She most recently appeared for a small role in  Winter's Tale and lent her voice for a character on the animated TV series,  The Legend of Korra.

John Astin, 89, Born in 1930 -  The Addams Family

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His most famous role remains that of Gomez Addams from  The Addams Family. He also reprised his role in the 1977 film  Halloween with the Addams Family. John Austin also appeared in  West Side Story,  The Touch of Mink, and  Move Over Darling among many others.

He earned a drama degree at John Hopkins University where he also teaches acting and directing. The actor is still very much active even at 88 years old.

Robert Wagner, 89, Born in 1930 -  It Takes a Thief

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Even if you have forgotten his roles in  It Takes A Thief and  Switch, you may remember his more recent role as Teddy Leopold from  Two and a Half Men where he portrays the love interest of Charlie and Alan Harper's mother.

Robert Wagner also appeared in the  Austin Powers trilogy as well as in  The Pink Panther, Harper, and many more. The 88-year-old is still working despite a $15-million net worth. Last year, he appeared in  What Happened to Monday as Charles Benning.

Dawn Wells, 81, Born in 1938 -  Gilligan's Island

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Here's another star from  Gilligan's Island. Dawn Wells and Tina Louise are the last two of the regular cast members of the sitcom. Unlike her co-star Tina, Wells did reprise her role in the reunion specials such as  Gilligan's Planet.

Wells may be off the spotlight now, but the 79-year-old is still alive and well. In fact, she is still active and runs a business, Wishing Well Collections. She is also known for her charity work, supporting Denver Foundation.

Harry Belafonte, 92, Born in 1927 -  Calypso

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Harry Belafonte is undoubtedly one of the most famous Jamaican-American pop stars who made a huge success with his 1956 album  Calypso. Harry is a singer, songwriter, actor, and social activist who is still active despite his advanced age.

The 91-year-old was an honorary co-chair of the Women's March on Washington in 2017. He and his ex-wife filed for divorce after 47 years of marriage. He also has 5 grandchildren.

Larry Storch, 96, Born in 1923 -  Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales

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You may have forgotten all about him, but this 95-year old comedian is still very much alive. He started his career as a stand-up comic and then started making guest appearances in TV series such as  Car 54, Where Are You?, Hennesey, and  Get Smart.

Larry Storch spent his entire life with his wife Norma Catherine Greve until she died in 2003. Larry is now enjoying his well-deserved retirement and in 2014, he was honored with a Golden Palm Star on the California Walk of Stars.

Hugh Downs, 98, Born in 1921 -  Today

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The retired television host Hugh Downs is best known as a co-host of  Today, an NBC News Program. He was also the host of a game show called  Concentration from 1958 to 1969 and a sidekick of Tonight Starring Jack Paar. He is the author of many books and also wrote a column for  Science Digest in the '60s.

This 95-year-old has also appeared in several movies such as 1964's  A Global Affair. Hugh's wife died in 2017 at the age of 95.

Charlotte Rae, 93, Born in 1926 -  Diff'rent Stroker

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Best known as Edna Garrett from  Diff'rent Stroker, Charlotte Rae had a long and fruitful career. She also appeared in the spin-off of the popular sitcom  The Facts of Life as well as the two movies  The Facts of Life Goes  to Paris and  The Facts of Life Reunion. The 92-year-old had her share of health problems.

After some of her family members died of pancreatic cancer, she was diagnosed with the disease as well and underwent chemotherapy in 2009. She also had a pacemaker implanted in her chest.

Suzy Delair, 102, Born in 1917 -  The Last One of the Six

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Not many people get to celebrate their 100th birthday as this French lady did last year. Suzy Delair is a French actress and singer who had several notable roles such as in  The Last One of the Six and  The Murderer Lives at Number 21.

Known for her song  Avec son tra la la, Delair also had a memorable role in the 1947 film  Quai des Orfevres and other minor roles in less successful projects. The 100-year-old lives out of the spotlight in Paris, France.

Nehemiah Persoff, 100, Born in 1919 -  Some Like It Hot

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His family emigrated to the United States in 1929 and Nehemiah then earned a degree from Hebrew Technical Institute. His first notable role was in  Some Like It Hot in 1959. Persoff's career spans more than 50 years during which he appeared in over 200 TV series, plays, and films.

His final film role was in 1999's  4 Faces before he stopped acting and decided to dedicate his time to painting. The 98-year-old is still alive and lives with his wife Thia in Cambria, California.

Loretta Lynn, 87, Born In 1932 -  Lay Me Down

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Loretta Lynn needs no introduction as she is one of the defining voices in the country music genre. She has been awarded the most coveted honors in country music by the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music. And all this without ever taking formal guitar lessons; she's actually self-taught!

Having sold over 45 million albums around the world, Loretta is not backing down, as she released her most recent album in 2016 called  Full Circle. The album included her single  Lay Me Down which has received much praise overall.

Robert Duvall, 88, Born in 1931 - The Godfather

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Actor/filmmaker Robert Duvall was nominated for seven Academy Awards throughout his long and successful career. He appeared in notable projects such as  To Kill a Mocking Bird, The Twilight Zone, The Godfather, and  The Godfather Part II.

Duval doesn't have any children but he was married four times. After three divorces, he married Luciana Pedraza in 2005 and they are still together. Although already at 87, the actor refuses to slow down. This year, he appeared in the movie  Widows.

Michael Caine, 86, Born in 1933 -  Alfie

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This English actor, author, and producer appeared in more than 115 films. Regarded as an icon, Michael Caine rose to stardom thanks to his roles in  Zulu, The Ipcress File, and  Alfie. For his performance in  Hannah and Her Sisters, Caine received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

The 85-year-old lives in a Leatherhead, Surrey estate where he has built a house with a movie theatre. Born as Maurice Joseph Micklewhite, he adopted the name Michael Caine in 1954.

Annette Warren, 97, Born in 1922 - Vocal Dubbing in the film  Showboat

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Perhaps you don't remember the popular jazz and song stylist Annette Warren, but this 96-year-old is still performing. She was discovered in 1945 when she made her first recordings. Annette made her radio debut the next year and the rest is history. She was hugely successful in clubs and theatres and started making television appearances.

It seems like retirement planning is not on her mind as she still performs in clubs in Hollywood and even headlined at the New York cabaret and restaurant Feinstein's/54 Below in 2017.

Irene Papas, 93, Born in 1926 -  The Guns of Navarone

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The Greek beauty has starred in over 70 films in her long career spanning more than 50 years. The retired actress and singer Irene Papas became an international star after  The Guns of Navarone and  Zorba the Greek.

The 91-year-old is alive and well, and obviously, she has discovered some anti-aging secret we are not aware of because she is defying age. She doesn't act anymore and her last known role was in  A Talking Picture in 2003.

William Daniels, 92, Born in 1927 -  St. Elsewhere

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His role as Dr. Mark Craig in the medical drama  St. Elsewhere brought him two Emmy Awards. But aside from that, he is also famous for appearing in  Boys Meet World as Mr. Feeny.  If you have been wondering whatever happened to William Daniels, we'll have you know that the 91-year-old actor is alive and well.

He married Bonnie Bartlet in 1951 and they have been together ever since. After the death of their newborn, they got two sons through adoption.

Jerry Stiller, 92, Born in 1927 -  Seinfeld

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This comedy legend is the father of another legend—Ben Stiller. Jerry Stiller spent many years in the Stiller and Meara team, with his wife Anne Meara. The comedian has appeared in movie projects with his son such as  Zoolander and  Heavyweights. Known for his yelling acting style, the 91-year-old has been active until recently.

He remained married to Meara until her death in 2015. He wrote of her and other things in his life in his book titled  Married to Laughter: A Love Story Featuring Anne Meara.

Barry Manilow, 76, Born in 1943 - Copacabana

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75-year-old Barry Manilow ruled many hearts in the early 1970s by producing hits like  "I Write the Songs," and  "Copacabana (At the Copa)." Barry's fans admired his romantic and sentimental songs for which he sold millions of albums and ended up gaining a grand fan base.

Manilow style kept evolving throughout his career and he went from pop to a more classic soundtrack. Manilow's fans are curious about what he has been up to lately. However, we are happy to see he is alive and living a peaceful life now.

Bill Macy, 97, Born in 1922 -  Maude

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Bill Macy is 96 and he has been enjoying the benefits of retirement for a while since he hasn't been active since 2011. Bill is best known for portraying the role of Walter Findlay in the situational comedy  Maude in the '70s. He has also made occasional appearances on  Seinfeld.

As for movies, he appeared in 1987's  Perry Mason & The Case Of The Murdered Madame. Over the years, he has made over 70 appearances on television and film.

Carole Cook, 95, Born in 1924 -  The Incredible Mr. Limpet

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Carole Cook and her husband Tom Troupe were the first husband and wife duo to receive the Theatre Ovation for Lifetime Career Achievement award together. She made appearances in many movies such as  The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Sixten Candles, and  Summer Lovers. She also made frequent appearances on  The Lucy Show and  Here's Lucy.

The 94-year-old actress also supports various organizations. The couple never became parents but they are still together.

Stanley Donen, 95, Born in 1924 -  Singin' in the Rain

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His most celebrated works include  Singin' In The Rain and  On The Town, but there are many more notable projects this talented film director and choreographer worked on. Stanly Donen became the last notable surviving director of the Golden Age of Hollywood after the likes of Billy Wilder and George Sidney all died. Donen was married and divorced five times, and has three sons.

His eldest son, the visual effects artist Peter Donen, died of a heart attack in 2003. Stanley has been dating writer and director Elaine May since 1999.

Russ Tamblyn, 85, Born in 1934 -  High School Confidential

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Actor/dancer Russ Tamblyn was trained as a gymnast when he was young and these skills were of use to him for his future musical roles. He began his career as a child appearing in  Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He started landing leading roles from that point on such as in the movie  High School Confidential.

The actor, who has been married three times, is 83 years old. In 2014, he underwent open-heart surgery and was in critical condition for a while, but he reportedly recovered.

George Chakiris, 83, Born in 1934 -  West Side Story

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The Greek actor from the  West Side Story is still very much alive and has turned 83. For his role in the movie, he received both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. Though he is mostly retired from acting, George Chakiris is still very active in other fields.

What used to be his hobby is now his full-time occupation as he is now making sterling silver jewelry. He has launched his own brand  George Chakiris Collections.

Liza Minelli, 73, Born in 1946 -  Cabaret

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You may have been wondering whatever happened to Liza Minnelli and what she is up to lately. The daughter of Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli, who received an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in  Cabaret, is 72 years old.

She struggled with alcohol addiction when she was younger and sought treatment in the Betty Ford Clinic. In 2010, she made a cameo appearance in  S** and the City 2 and also appeared in an episode of  Smash in 2013.

Tom Skerritt, 86, Born in 1933 -  MASH

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Actor Tom Skerritt has appeared in over thirty films and countless television episodes in his long career. His best-known roles were in  MASH,  Top Gun,  Up in Smoke, and many others which brought him several awards and nominations. He has been married three times and has children with all of them.

He is also the founder of a digital media company called  Heyou Media. Tom now splits time between his two properties in Seattle, Washington, and Lopez Island.

James Tolkan, 88, Born in 1931 -  Serpico

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The 87-year-old actor James Tolkan was still active until a few years ago. His best-known roles include those in  Serpico, Top Gun, and  Back to the Future, but he has appeared in a number of projects recently as well.

In 2013, he appeared in  Phil Spector while his latest work was  Bone Tomahawk in 2015. We assume the estimated $5 million in his bank account is quite enough for a comfortable life.

Michael Ironside, 69, Born in 1950 -  V: The Final Battle

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This Canadian actor has appeared in numerous Canadian and American productions. Voice actor, producer, director, and screenwriter Michael Ironside is famous for playing villains.

Ironside wrote his first play at the age of 15 and even won the first prize for it in a contest. The actor, now 68, experienced both thyroid and prostate cancer but fortunately survived both. In 2015, he starred in  Turbo Kid as a villain, of course.

Maureen McCormick, 63, Born in 1956 -  The Brady Bunch

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Remember Marcia Brady from  The Brady Bunch? Maureen McCormick achieved great success thanks to her role in the hit sitcom and its spin-offs. However, she struggled with many things in the years that followed.

She was addicted to cocaine and also struggled with bulimia, which seriously affected her reputation. She wrote about her life in her autobiography entitled  Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice which was published in 2008.

Eve Plumb, 61, Born in 1958 -  The Brady Bunch

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The role of the middle daughter Jan Brady in the sitcom  The Brady Bunch brought her fame. The actress, singer, and painter also appeared in numerous reunions and spin-offs of the show. As for her recent roles, she appeared in three episodes of 2017's  The Path as well as in an episode of  Blue Bloods that same year.

The former child actress bought a beach bungalow in Malibu in 1969 when she was only 11, but decided to sell the property in 2016 with a huge profit, of course.

Christopher Knight, 62, Born in 1957 -  The Brady Bunch

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Christopher Knight is famous for his role as Peter Brady in  The Brady Bunch. After the show, however, he left acting to pursue a career in business. He became an account sales manager and soon landed million-dollar sales. He later founded his own company  Eskape Labs.

After two failed marriages, he married Adrianne Curry in a gothic-style wedding in 2006 only to separate five years later. He then married his fourth wife Cara Kokenes in 2016.

Honor Blackman, 94, Born In 1925 -  You, Me & Them

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Honor Blackman has done a series of notable roles throughout her career which started in the '40s, including as Cathy Gale in the TV show  The Avengers, and as a Bond Girl in the 1964 film,  Goldfinger. She took acting lessons at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and debuted with a role in  Fame Is The Spur in the mid-'40s.

Blackman has made her preference known for the single life, and as of 2015 has not performed in any role yet. The last we saw her was in an episode of the TV show,  You, Me & Them.

Alex Trebek, 79, Born In 1940 -  Jeopardy!

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Since the 1980s, Alex Trebek has been known for being the host of the game show,  Jeopardy!. It will be quite a while before he fully retires because he will apparently host the said game until 2020.

Trebek is already 77 years old and he reportedly had to get surgery back in January 2017 due to a fall that resulted in him getting a subdural hematoma. He also had to have blood clots removed from his brain because of the fall.

Hal Holbrook, 94, Born In 1925 -  Hawaii Five-0

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The genius that is Hal Holbrook can be assessed by the fact that he came up with a one-man stage show while still in college called  Mark Twain Tonight. He performed it, and received much critical acclaim for it, including a Tony Award. The rest is (art) history.

He made his film debut in 1966 with the film  The Group and has also worked on television. He recently appeared on the TV show,  Hawaii Five-0.

 

Bob Newhart, 90, Born In 1929 -  The Big Bang Theory

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Stand-up comedian-turned-actor Bob Newhart rose to global prominence with his comic album  The Button-Down Mind Of Bob Newhart, which topped the Billboard pop charts as well as became an international bestseller. Raised a Catholic, Newhart enrolled in a business management degree program, though he didn't complete it.

However, we don't think he regrets that one bit, as the star earned a Primetime Emmy for his amazing performance on  The Big Bang Theory and has had an amazing career on the overall!

June Lockhart, 94, Born In 1925 -  The Remake

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Broadway was in her genes as June Lockhart's father, Gene Lockhart, was a Broadway star himself, and so it is no surprise that June has earned a Tony Award. The rest of her family had that artistic passion as well, including her mother who was an actress and her grandfather who was a concert singer, so she didn't need to get a college degree to learn the trade of show business.

She has two stars on the famed Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for TV and the other for films. She last appeared in the 2016 film,  The Remake.

Christopher Plummer, 90, Born In 1929 -  Boundaries

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Even though he studied at McGill University instead of a usual film school, Christopher Plummer has the distinction of having entered the coveted Triple Crown of Acting club. This includes those few extremely talented actors who have won all three most prestigious acting awards like an Academy Award, Tony Award, and an Emmy Award.

He most recently appeared in the 2018 film  Boundaries and is currently working on two more film projects.

 

David Soul, 76, Born In 1943 –  Starsky & Hutch

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This now 74-year-old British-American actor came to rise in the industry through his iconic role as Detective Kenneth “Hutch” Hutchinson in Starsky & Hutch back in 1975. David, who successfully became a British citizen back in 2004 (and he gives the credits to his wife Helen Snell), scored a lot of major projects like  Salem’s Lot, Magnum Force and more.

Most recently, he worked as a collaborating writer for The Gridiron in 2016.

Björn Ulvaeus, 74, Born In 1945 -  ABBA Lead Singer

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Bjorn Ulvaeus is a name that became instantly popular all around the world in a matter of months. The lead singer of Swedish band ABBA composed many songs that are still heard to this day. His song  Mamma Mia! was so hit that he even got to co-produce the  Mamma Mia! a film with his band member and friend Benny Andersson.

While Bjorn is retired now that he's 73 years of age, the band did have a reunion back in 2018 and it felt like time had never passed! During that reunion it was announced that the group will be recording two new tracks however, they will not be launching a new album. While the news is saddening for their fans, the music they produced never grows old!

 

Al Roker, 65, Born In 1954 -  The Today Show

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Al Roker is best known for telling you everything you need to know about the weather on  The Today Show on NBC. Roker used to struggle with his weight and being overweight even started to affect his marriage already. He later decided to go under the knife since shedding pounds naturally was just really hard for him.

These days, he looks way healthier than he used to and he maintains his new physique by following a healthy lifestyle. Today, Roker is off to new ventures for he will be playing the role of Joe in the Broadway production of  Waitress until November 2018.

 

Barry Williams, 65, Born in 1954 -  The Brady Bunch

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Here's another  The Brady Bunch star who may have slipped from the spotlight. Barry Williams is best known for his role as Greg Brady in the hit TV series. When the show was canceled, he became involved with musical theatre and made guest appearances on TV. He also appeared in  The Brady Bunch movie reunions such as  A Very Brady Christmas.

He published his best-selling autobiography book  Growing Up Brady: I Was A Teenage Greg, which was later turned into a movie in 2000.

Pat Sajak, 73, Born in 1946 -  Wheel of Fortune

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Pat Sajak has been working in the entertainment industry as a television personality, weatherman, and talk show host of the famous American show  Wheel of Fortune. In 1968, his career started when he enlisted in the army and became a disc jockey on the  Armed Forces Radio.

In 1981, he received an offer from Merv Griffin if he's interested in taking over as host of  Wheel of Fortune but was later rejected by the CEO of  NBC. However, it seems that the position is really meant for him as he just signed a contract for Wheel of Fortune until 2022. Pat Sajak is married to professional photographer Lesly Brown Sajak.

Kirk Douglas, 103, Born In 1916 -  Empire State Building Murders

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If you want to catch a glimpse of the Golden Age of the American film industry, then Kirk Douglas is your last chance as he is one of the few surviving actors from that era. Douglas made his debut in the mid-'40s and ended his career with a role in the 2008 crime film  Empire State Building Murders.

For his relentless service to the film industry, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Things may have panned out very differently had he not enrolled in the respectable acting and film school, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, as that's where he was noticed!

Jane Fonda, 81, Born In 1937 - Grace and Frankie

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The always-young American actress Jane Fonda is defying the way women over 80 look like by stunning the viewers with her style and beauty. Starring in the Grace and Frankie comedy series since 2015, Fonda is the daughter of the late American actor Henry Fonda with the Canadian-born socialite Frances Ford Seymour.

A two-times Academy Award winner, Jane Fonda has been a recurring presence in major Hollywood productions for 6 decades now, and she's not thinking about stopping anytime soon! To check her best work out, you can watch movies such as Barbarella, Klute, Monster-in-Law, and Youth.

Ann-Margret, 78, Born In 1941 -  Going In Style

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Swedish-American actress Ann-Margret Olsson, or simply Ann-Margret, as she is popularly known, has given us compelling performances ever since she started acting back in the '60s. She most recently starred opposite the likes of Michael Caine and Alan Arkin in the 2017 film  Going In Style, and her film  Papa is due to release sometime in 2018.

She did attend Northwestern University before kicking off her career but did not graduate. Instead, she mostly attended dancing classes. In 1967 she married actor Robert Smith, with whom she stayed until his unfortunate death in 2017.

Jack Nicholson, 82, Born In 1937,  Terms of Endearment

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Terms of Endearment is one of his most famous movies, but Jack Nicholson is known for various other notable roles such as on  One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, As Good as it Gets, Batman, A Few Good Men, and many, many others. Jack's career spans over 60 years.

Even though the 82-year-old Jack hasn't officially entered retirement, he hasn't appeared in a single movie since 2010. He starred in the 2010 romantic comedy-drama titled,  How Do You Know. With a $400-million fortune, Nicholson is one of the richest actors in Hollywood.

Ron Howard, 65, Born in 1954 -  The Andy Griffith Show

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Ron Howard comes from a family who has a rich background in the acting industry. From his parents, Jean and Rance, to daughters Paige and Bryce, all of them experienced being in the Hollywood spotlight. He entered the acting industry with his first credited role in  The Andy Griffith Show.

Today, he is one of the highest-grossing film directors in terms of the worldwide box office. In 2017, Ron has announced that he would start offering a directing class for those who are aspiring in film making.

 

Kim Novak, 86, Born In 1933 -  Liebestraum

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Kim Novak decided to leave acting in the mid-'60s due to a growing dislike for the profession, although she made sporadic film appearances till the early '90s. With the filming of  Liebestraum, her last film, she became very disappointed by the acting business.

However, she didn't let her bachelor's degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago go to waste, as she continues to paint and write poetic verses. In 1976, Novak married Robert Malloy, a vet. He is her second husband, and she's now mother to his two children from a previous relationship.

Gene Hackman, 89, Born In 1930,  The French Connection

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The 89-year-old actor and novelist, Gene Hackman, has been unofficially retired since 2008. But in 2016 and 2017, he narrated two documentary films. Over the course of his long acting career, Gene was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning two for  The French Connection and  Unforgiven. He also won four Golden Globes in a career spanning over six decades.

Hackman's other notable roles include  The French Connection II, I Never Sang for My Father,  Superman: The Movie, etc. Hackman wrote three historical fiction novels. His net worth is currently estimated to be about $80 million.

Maggie Smith, 84, Born In 1934 -  The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

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Maggie Smith has been acting in Hollywood for decades now and she has bagged countless prestigious awards over the years. Some of the most memorable performances she had were in  The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, California Suite, and  Downton Abbey.

Many of you might also know her for playing Minerva McGonagall in the famous  Harry Potter franchise. She is already 84 years old today but retirement isn't in her plans yet. Smith is set to star in a new film called  A Boy Called Christmas that will be released in 2020.

Dolly Parton, 73, Born In 1946 -  Jolene

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Dolly Parton is an iconic name in the country music scene. She has been releasing music since the late '60s but her career only peaked during the '70s. The most popular songs she has released over the years are  Jolene, I Will Always Love You, and  9 to 5.

She also received recognition as an actress and is known for her roles in  Rhinestone and  9 to 5. In 2019, a show about her music titled Dolly Parton's Heartstrings was released on  Netflix. Parton is also one of the latest inductees of the  East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame.

Barbi Benton, 69, Born In 1950 - The Love Boat

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During her younger years, Barbi Benton was quite a piece of eye candy. Needless to say, not much has changed since her modeling years with the well-known men's magazine. The model, who was also an actress, is now 69 years old, and she is aging in a way that we can only dream.

Among the few roles that Benton played, her role as Lynne Keefe in The Naughty Cheerleader was one of her first and most significant ones. However, regardless of her career success, Benton prioritized her family and retired in 1986. She is a mother of two who now splits her time between Aspen and Los Angeles.

Joanne Woodward, 89, Born In 1930 - The Three Faces of Eve

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American actress/producer Joanne Woodward was a female symbol during the '60s and '70s. In 1958, Woodward's convincing performance in the movie The Three Faces of Eve got her the Oscar for Best Actress. Later, she appeared in productions such as Rachel, Rachel, Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, and Harry & Son.

A few months away from being 90, Joanne is now enjoying her retirement from the big screen. For her last movie appearance, she was cast for the role of the narrator in the 2013 Canadian drama Lucky Them. She was married to legendary American actor Paul Newman from 1958 until his death, in 2008.

Betty White, 98, Born In 1922 -  Fireside Chat With Esther

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When it comes to female entertainers, Betty White is a name you would always encounter among the greatest. She has given more than seven decades of her life to the entertainment industry and has earned the distinction of having the longest career on television as a female entertainer.

Although she didn't go to a film school, her school offered enough opportunities to explore her passion for the performing arts. She most recently appeared in an episode of  Fireside Chat with Esther, and has no plans of retiring anytime soon!

Clint Eastwood, 89, Born In 1930 - Dollars Trilogy

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Would you believe that the American actor and filmmaker, Clint Eastwood, is 89 years old now? He was the star who gained international attention after playing the role of the Man with No Name in the Dollars trilogy.

Eastwood had years and years of success as an actor, and he has a full cabinet of trophies to show for it. Among his accolades are 13 Academy Awards and 8 Golden Globes. Not only is Eastwood a father of eight, but he is also a grandfather of five. To remain healthy, he eats clean, plays golf, and practices Transcendental meditation.

Phil Collins, 68, Born In 1951 - Face Value

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Phil Collins, the singer turned drummer of the rock band  Genesis, just ended the  Not Dead Yet Tour in October 2019. After a lengthy and thriving career, he took time off in 2011 to focus on his family. However, he came out of retirement in 2015. The following year, he released his autobiography  Not Dead Yet, hilariously announcing his return.

In 1981, Collins released his debut solo album,  Face Value, which consisted of emotional songs he wrote following his divorce. The album was a commercial success that sold over 5 million copies in the US and 1.5 million copies in the UK.

Marilyn Knowlden, 93, Born In 1926 -  Broadway Rhythm

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Marilyn Knowlden is one of the most famous child stars of the '30s who voluntary left the business to focus on her education. Indeed, after performing her last role in the film  Broadway Rhythm in 1944, she left the industry and enrolled in Mills College to attain a college degree in music and drama.

Apparently, she became an accomplished playwright and also appeared in the leading role of the play  My Fair Lady at the age of 70. Last we heard of her was in 2011 when she published her autobiography entitled  Little Girl in Big Pictures.

O. J. Simpson, 72, Born In 1947 - 1968 Heisman Trophy

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Having a nickname like 'the Juice' cannot be fun, but we have to admit; it's hilarious given the name, O. J. Simpson. Today, the 72-year-old is infamous as a convicted felon, held responsible for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

As a football running back for the  Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers, and as an actor, Simpson had successfully built a reputation before he was sentenced for the murders. Surely, he recorded some remarkable statistics throughout his career, but winning the Heisman Trophy in 1968 was amongst his more celebrated achievements.

Samuel L. Jackson, 71, Born In 1948 - Pulp Fiction

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Having appeared in over 150 movies, it is not shocking that Samuel L. Jackson is the highest-grossing actor in history. His movies have grossed over $16.7 billion in box office revenue around the world. Pulp Fiction, Unbreakable, and Spider-Man: Far From Home were only a few of his prominent movies.

Jackson is also a receiver of numerous accolades, including a BAFTA, MTV Movie Award, and a Black Reel Award. His wife, LaTanya Richardson, is also an actress, and the couple has been in wedded bliss for almost four decades. At 71 years of age, Jackson has an active career, and he has a string of new movies coming up.

Ursula Andress, 83, -  Dr. No, Born In 1936

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Is there anyone who doesn't remember Honey Ryder from the James Bond film,  Dr. No? Ursula Andress is the actress who played that part. Legendary as a Bond girl, she first became a high-achieving feminine symbol in her era. She rocked great looks and combined it with acting, resulting in her being worth $25M in 2019 and having a bank balance that's rather impressive.

Her part in  Dr. No helped her land parts in other movies like  4 for Texas, acting with Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, and sharing lens time with Elvis Presley in  Fun in Acapulco.

 

Richard Keith, 69, Born In 1950 - I Love Lucy

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Richard Keith was a child actor, hence why he was famously known as Little Ricky. He won the hearts of many, after appearing in the sitcom,  I Love Lucy. He is the last one alive from the main cast of the show.

Little Ricky is not so little anymore. Keith grew up to become a musician who became a member of the rock band  David and the Giants for a few years. As of today, he is already 69 years old. Keith has been married to Kathy Benton since 1976.

Lex Luger, 61, Born In 1958 - 1994 Royal Rumble

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Although he was born as Lawrence Wendell Pfohl, he adapted the ring name, Lex Luger. He is a retired professional wrestler, who was involved with many wrestling promotional companies. Some of them were the  World Wrestling Federation, Jim Crockett Promotions, and  World Championship Wrestling.

Luger, during the active years of his career, co-won the 1994  Royal Rumble with Bret Hart. Before pursuing wrestling, Luger had a career in football, playing for the  Canadian Football League as well as the  US Football League. After suffering from multiple injuries as consequences of his jobs, Luger is now in retirement at the age of 61.

Elisabeth Shue, 56, Born In 1963 - The Karate Kid

There aren’t many people out there that have managed to preserve their acting careers over the years. That’s not the case for Elisabeth Shue, however, as she’s gone from playing to The Karate Kid and Back to the Future, to 2020’s Greyhound film and On the Verge series.

Elisabeth was born in Delaware back in 1963. Today she is 56 years old and a mother of three, but most of all, she’s a successful actress. Elisabeth’s been married to Davis Guggenheim since 1994. By now, she has earned herself a $12.5-million fortune with which to get by!

 

Al Pacino, 79, Born In 1940 -  The Godfather

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For someone who’s played such iconic characters, Al Pacino is really hard to forget—not like he’s letting us. He might be 79 years old by now, but he’s never stopped acting a single day in his life. Not only did he play in Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood in 2019, but in 2020 he also started the Hunters series!

Through it all, Al has earned himself a well-deserved $165-million net worth. He is arguably one of the most charismatic actors of his generation, and he has an Academy Award to prove it. His films like The Godfather and Scent of a Woman will forever be considered classics.

 

Bill Cobbs, 85, Born In 1934 -  Demolition Man

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Over the years, Bill Cobbs has appeared to over 100 films and series. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio back in 1934. Even though he’s 85 years old right now, he has never for a minute stopped acting. After all, that’s how he was able to acquire his $4-million net worth.

Just some of the films for which he’s remembered are Demolition Man and The People Under the Stairs in the ‘90s. He has a lot of upcoming projects scheduled, like the films called Pencil Town and Action Words: Stand of Faith.

 

Talia Shire, 73, Born In 1946 -  Rocky

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By playing in  The Godfather films as Connie Corleone and in the  Rocky films as Andrian, Talia Shire was able to become a critically acclaimed actress. She’s 73 years old by now and has never shied away from being underneath the spotlight. Through it all, she’s always looked amazing.

Not only has she earned herself a $20 million net worth, but she’s also incredibly active. As a matter of fact, in 2019 she appeared in the  Working Man film, and in 2020 she’s set to participate in the documentary called  Stallone: Frank, That Is.

Line Renaud, 91, Born In 1928 -  Paris Still Sings

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Her pre-existing career as a singer made it easy for Line Renaud to use her fame to raise funds for AIDS research in France in the ‘80s. To this day, even though she’s 91 years old, she’s never stopped caring and loving all people out there. After all, that’s what made her into the diva for which she’s known to be today.

Line has never stopped being active within the industry through all these years. In 2019, she played in the French film called  Hoguette despite having been hospitalized after falling in her garden! No need to worry, though, since she's now quite recovered.

 

Robert Redford, 83, Born In 1936 - All the President's Men

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In 2019, the notable American actor Robert Redford decided to retire from show business to enjoy a simpler life with his wife, Sibylle Szaggars. They have 3 children, which include the American actress Amy Redford. He made his acting debut in 1960, after appearing in an episode of the TV series  Maverick.

Redford's breakthrough role came 6 years later. It happened when he appeared in the 1966 crime/thriller  The Chase, starring the late Marlon Brando. He later impressed the movie critics by delivering intense and well-crafted performances in the award-winning movies  All the President's Men and  Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. 

Larry David, 72, Born In 1947 - Curb Your Enthusiasm

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There are countless reasons to love the American comedian, writer, actor, and producer Larry David. Recognized as one of the main propelling creative forces behind  Seinfeld, he is now being praised for the show  Curb Your Enthusiasm. There, he portrays a semi-fictional version of... Larry David! 

His unique writing style makes the most out of awkward day-to-day situations most people can relate to. Loved by multiple generations of die-hard fans, Larry is now 72, but he's not even thinking about retirement. The 10th season of  Curb Your Enthusiasm premiered on January 19, 2020, on  HBO. 

Liam Neeson, 67, Born In 1952 - Taken

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Liam Neeson's role in  Taken has made such an impact that he's now reprising Bryan Mills's deep voice and angry posture in everything. By everything, we mean from commercials to red carpet interviews! But while  Taken's main character is one to be remembered for decades, Neeson's acting history dates back to the long-gone year of 1978.

The outstanding Irish actor has won multiple accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor. The British magazine  Empire has considered him to be one of the 100 best actors of all-time. He was also voted one of the 100 most beautiful stars in film history! 

Brigitte Bardot, 85, Born In 1934 -  And God Created Woman

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To the very day, Brigitte Bardot is remembered for being one of the most influential feminine symbols out there. She was able to gain international recognition by playing in the film called  And God Created Woman back in 1957.

Her success was followed by a great number of films in the ‘60s and ‘70s, and eventually her withdrawal from the public eye. Currently, she’s 85 years old and happily married to her fourth husband, Bernard D’Ornale. She has written a great number of books, like  Pourquoi? in 2006, as well as songs.

Mick Jagger, 76, 1943 - Exile on Main St.

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Mick Jagger's status and significance to the history of rock & roll is so important that we don't mind using the adjective "living legend". This highly-celebrated singer, musician, actor, and film producer has been working as The Rolling Stones' lead singer since the early '60s.

Mick has been involved in multiple controversies with countless female and male stars. For the last 70 years, he has been making headlines in everything from celebrity news to magazine covers! His partnership with  The Rolling Stones' lead guitarist Keith Richards is special. In fact, it's considered to be one of the most fruitful relationships in the history of rock music.

Henry Winkler, 74, 1945 - Happy Days

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Following Happy Days' final episode in 1984, American actor/comedian Henry Winkler has proved to be a versatile and talented actor. Most people stop him on the street to ask for an autograph because of his breakthrough character in the show.

The man who gave life to Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli is at least partly responsible for shaping one of the coolest and most popular characters that have ever graced the small screen. Now, the 74-year-old Winkler is still working in movies and TV series. He recently made an appearance in Barry and Sandy Wexler.

Sally Struthers, 72, Born In 1947 -  All in the Family

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She has one of those faces that can immediately make a person travel back to the ‘70s when All in the Family was still airing. Sally Struthers was fortunate enough to play the role of Gloria Bunker in the series. Other than some small breaks here and there, she has never stopped acting.

Sally is now 72 years old and somehow maintains quite a busy acting career. In fact, she’s set to play in the upcoming film called In-Security, that’s expected to be released in 2020. Throughout her career, Sally has won numerous accolades, including a couple of Emmy Awards.

 

Rebecca De Mornay, 60, Born In 1959 -  Risky Business

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Since 2015, Rebecca De Mornay has been getting recognized as Dorothy Walker from the  Jessica Jones series. Even though that’s the project for which she’s known nowadays, the truth is that Rebecca’s career dates back many decades. In fact, her career started way back in 1981.

She played in films like  Runaway Train, Risky Business, and even  Wedding Crashers. With such a rich career portfolio, there’s no wonder how she’s been able to accumulate an $11 million fortune for herself! Even though she’s 60 years old right now, she has never stopped acting nor looking incredible! 

Sharon Gless, 76, Born In 1943 -  Cagney & Lagney

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She was born back in 1943, and by the time the late '70s came around, Sharon Gless was able to become incredibly famous. However, the role for which she's arguably most remembered was the one she played in the  Cagney & Lagney series in the '80s.

Sharon is 76 years old by now. She got herself in front of the camera for an episode of the  Casualty series in 2018. The following year, she also starred in the TV show called  Constance. We have to give her the thumbs up for how incredibly she looks after all these years.  

Sheila Kuehl, 78, Born In 1941 - The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis

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Sheila James Kuehl was known back then for playing Zelda Gilroy in the show, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. Kuehl decided to leave the acting scene during the early 1970s and she later started working at UCLA.

By the 1990s, she became a legislator and can take credit for being the first legislator in California who was openly gay. These days, Kuehl is known for being a part of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Let's hope Kuehl follows a healthy lifestyle so that she can have the strength to continue working in the coming years.

Anne Buydens, 100, Born In 1919 -  Kirk Douglas: Before I Forget

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In April 2019, Anne Buydens celebrated her 100th birthday. Unfortunately, as she was crossing her 101st year, though, she lost her husband, Kirk Douglas. He died of old age in February 2020. Anne had been married to Kirk since 1954, and together, they’ve had two children, Peter and Michael Douglas.

They met each other on the set of the Act of Love film a year prior to their wedding. Throughout her life, she’s worked as a producer for various film projects, including Deep River and Kirk Douglas: Before I Forget in 2009.

Bob Barker, 95, Born In 1923 -  Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much

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We still feel devastated remembering that day when Bob Barker retired from  The Price Is Right. The legend had won our hearts and minds, having spent around 50 years on television, and took off when he felt it was time to leave.

Although maybe attending a film school would've been more appropriate, Barker went for Drury College on a basketball scholarship, earning a degree in economics, and it was here that he received his first exposure to the radio. We last saw him in the 2017 documentary,  Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much.

Beverly Cleary, 103, Born In 1916 -  Two Times The Fun

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What makes the writings of Beverly Cleary so emotionally captivating is the depth and emotional realism she brings to her characters. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley so that obviously contributed to the finesse of her work.

Her novels have been converted into movies and TV shows, most notably the 2010 movie  Ramona and Beezus which starred Selena Gomez. Her last work to be published was called  Two Times The Fun. It was published in 2005.

Janis Paige, 97, Born In 1922 -  Family Law

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Janis Paige comes from a time before film schools became a thing when being discovered was the way for aspiring actresses and singers to make it to the top. Paige was similarly discovered at Hollywood Canteen during the Second World War by a Warner Bros. agent.

Fast forward around eight decades and Paige now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, along with a reputation as one of the most versatile actresses of her time, thanks to her impressive singing skills. She last appeared in an episode of  Family Law back in 2001.

William Shatner, 88,  -  Star Trek, Born In 1931

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William Shatner will always be associated with his iconic role as Captain James T. Kirk in the   Star Trek TV show during the 1960s. When the series ended, he couldn't get a significant role in another great production and came close to being bankrupt. This might sound odd today in light of the $100M fortune he has in 2019, and the fact that he's still acting.

In 2016 and 2017, he had appearances in the two seasons of  Better Late Than Never, a travelogue on  NBC . Aside from acting, he has authored a number of books too  (well, mostly about his time in Star Trek productions).

Angela Lansbury, 94, Born In 1925 -  Little Women

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Angela Lansbury did study acting after moving to the States with her mother and siblings, although we're not sure whether she received any formal media degree or not. The legendary actress has won six Golden Globes, most for her breathtaking performance on the TV show  Murder, She Wrote.

She has also had an illustrious Broadway career, bagging five Tony Awards, including one for the musical  Mame, which also established her as an icon in the gay community. Now, she's all set to grace the big screen in  Mary Poppins Returns.

Tippi Hedren, 89, Born In 1930 -  The Ghost And The Whale

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Tippi Hedren started out in fashion modeling and then moved onto the acting world after being discovered by legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock. Her film with him called  The Birds earned her a Golden Globe award, as well as international fame.

Tippi is proof that you don't need to go to a fancy film academy to become a big movie star, as she has had a sustained and a rather successful film career without having attended one. She last appeared in  The Ghost and the Whale, a 2017 film which, unfortunately, did not do very well.

Rita Moreno, 87, -  The King And I, Born In 1931

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At age 13, Tinsel Town icon Rita Moreno landed a role in the Broadway play,  Skydrift. It earned her the attention of a number of agents in Hollywood, and this eventually led to various acting parts. Moreno has accomplished something that's rather rare. She is a winner of the four major awards in the acting industry - Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Oscar. Only eleven others have done the same.

Through her successful 70-year career, she's now worth $25M. In 2019, the 87-year-old Morena has been voicing the character Cookie Booker in the  Netflix animated series,  Carmen Sandiego.

Alan Alda, 83, Born in 1936 -  M*A*S*H

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Remember the hit comedy series  M*A*S*H? Well, Alan Alda, the guy who portrayed the role of Hawkeye Pierce on the show is still alive. Alda is also known for roles in  Scientific American frontiers, West Wing, and  The Aviator, for which he received a nomination for Academy Award.

He is also known for his extensive charitable work. While Alda is still holding up quite well, it was announced earlier this year that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Harrison Ford, 77, Born In 1942 - Raiders of the Lost Ark

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Hollywood action star Harrison Ford has a sixth sense for picking up timeless parts in big movie franchises. Not only he's the man responsible for portraying the charismatic archaeologist Indiana Jones in movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but he's also found his place in the Star Wars and Blade Runner franchises.

Considered to be the fourth highest-gross U.S. box-office star of all-time, Harrison Ford is not stopping now! Retirement is not on Ford's plans, as he's currently working in an untitled Indiana Jones project and the upcoming 2020 movie The Call of the Wild.

Linda Evans, 77, Born in 1942 -  Dynasty

She was born in Connecticut back in 1942, but Linda Evans soon became known throughout America for her acting. Her first success as an actress came with The Big Valley series, where she played Audra Barkley. She later landed the role of Krystle Carrington in Dynasty in the ‘80s.

Linda’s now 77 years old. Although the last time we had seen her in front of a camera was back in 1997 with The Step Sister film, she’s now expected to make a comeback. In 2020, she’s going to be playing in the Swan Song film.

 

Ronnie Wood, 72, Born In 1947 -  The Rolling Stones

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Ronnie Wood was set on becoming a singer since he was a child. He didn't become just any singer, though. Wood went on to become a world-famous singer as he became a member of the English rock band The Rolling Stones. As you may have already noticed, Wood is not frequently heard of in the present.

He is 72 years old, and we assumed he was taking things slow. But that doesn't seem to be the case because he is active in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. Wood is also an artist whose work is available for viewing in places like San Francisco Art Exchange and London's Drury Lane Theatre.

 

Lynda Carter, 68, Born in 1951 -  Wonder Woman

After winning the Miss World USA pageant in 1972, it was all uphill for Lynda Carter. She was born in Arizona back in 1951 and was able to showcase all of her talents with her extraordinary career. She was, after all, the first person to ever portray Wonder Woman in the late '70s series.

Lynda’s also released five studio albums, with the latest one being in 2018 called Red Rock N’ Blues. She’s been playing a recurring role in Super Girl since 2016. Now, she's set to participate in the Canaan Land and Heirlooms movies in the upcoming future.

 

Sean Connery, 89, Born In 1930 - The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen 

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Sean Connery started his Hollywood career back in 1954. The actor of  From Russia With Love was able to dazzle the hearts of many with his acting skills until his retirement back in 2003. But even now this 87-year-old actor takes part in various projects from time to time.

However, his most recent movie The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was released back in 2003 after which Sean planned his retirement. Sean, who was actually a milkman before he was famous, has made one of the most celebrated careers in Hollywood (he has even achieved an Academy Award and two BAFTA awards!).

Shirley MacLaine, 85, Born In 1934 -  The Trouble With Harry

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Alfred Hitchcock unveiled one of his masterpieces in 1955,  The Trouble With Harry. Shirley MacLaine dipped her feet in acting through the film, which marked her debut in Hollywood. At 85, she’s still adding credits to her name with appearances in films like the 2018 fantasy comedy  Noelle.

If there’s one thing we can say about MacLaine, it’s the fact that she is passionate and serious about her craft. That’s why she took  Twentieth Century-Fox to court in 1970 over a contractual dispute, and the judgment was in her favor. The landmark ruling is often cited in law textbooks covering employment-contract law.

Marlo Thomas, 82, Born In 1937 -  That Girl

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That Girl is a sitcom that aired on  ABC in the late ‘60s. Marlo Thomas starred in it as its title character Ann Marie. She earned widespread recognition on the show. In fact, she even went on to receive four  Emmys, a  Peabody Award, and a  Golden Globe for it. 

Thomas is now pushing 82, and the last time she graced our screens was in  Ocean’s 8 (2018). She’s been married to Phil Donahue since 1980, and they fell in love when they first met on his famous eponymous talk show. She has five stepchildren, Donahue’s kids from his first marriage.

Sidney Poitier, 92, Born In 1927 -  Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me

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As far as making history is concerned, Sidney Poitier certainly did. He earned an Oscar and a Golden Globe for a spectacular performance in the 1963 film  Lilies of the Field, becoming the first Bahamian and the first black actor to have won the prestigious awards.

He is ranked 22 on the list of Greatest Male Stars by the American Film Institute, which is not a film school; rather, it's an organization that honors and preserves achievements in film. He recently appeared in a documentary about the singer, Sammy Davis, Jr.

Ted Lange, 72, Born In 1948 - The Love Boat

He was born in Oakland back in 1948 and grew to become a nation-wide famous actor. Ted Lange did so by playing in series like The Love Boat in the ‘80s. He’s also starred in films like Othello, and in fact, he’s never stopped acting!

Just in 2020, he will be playing on WRZ: White Racist Zombies.  Lange’s now 72 years old and hasn’t lost a bit of his lovability! He’s been married to Mary Ley since 2001 and has earned himself a fortune equal to $4 million.

 

Ali MacGraw, 80, Born In 1939 -  Passion & Poetry: Peckinpah Anecdotes

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With  Goodbye, Columbus, a 1969 film, Ali MacGraw sent shock-waves throughout the film industry due to her gorgeous appearance and impressive talent, which also earned her a Golden Globe. We're not sure why her career faded away by the end of the '90s, but MacGraw did try to revive herself by debuting on Broadway with the play  Festen, in 2006.

MacGraw attended Wellesley College, which is not a film school, but gave her enough foundation to have a fruitful film career. We last saw her in the documentary short  Passion & Poetry in 2017.

Nancy Sinatra, 79, Born In 1940 -  These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

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Nancy Sinatra is the daughter of late singer Frank Sinatra and she was fortunate enough to be able to make singing her profession just like her famous father. The '60s were when she was most popular and her biggest hit has got to be  These Boots Are Made for Walkin'.

She was even able to do acting work at one point, with some memorable roles in  The Wild Angels and  Speedway. Nancy doesn't do much work any more but according to her IMDb page, she will be appearing as herself in a new movie called  Sebring.

Sophia Loren, 85, -  Two Women, Born In  1934

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Iconic model and actress Sophia Loren was viewed as among the most noteworthy role models for women in her era. Starting out as a model, she began entering beauty pageants at 15 years old. Loren moved on to getting acting parts in 1950. In 1956, her career started to soar when she signed a prime  Paramount Pictures agreement, as did her bank balance.

The parts she had in  It Started in Naples and  The Pride and The Passion are stuck in our memories. Loren's net worth in 2019 is $75M, and she still steps out on the red carpet.

Lauren Tewes, 66, Born In 1953 - The Love Boat

Lauren Tewes came under the spotlight in the '70s when she starred as Julie McCoy on ABC's The Love Boat. The role earned her praise, but she lost it in the mid-'80s due to her drug addiction, which came with a consequence that harms many in show business—weight gain.

Tewes is now 66, and she has played roles in Charlie's Angels, Family, and The Fugitive, among others. In 2020, she made a comeback voicing a character named Maxine Murdoch on the radio series named Murder and the Murdochs. When Tewes's showbiz gigs have been slow, she reportedly serves as a sous-chef in Seattle

Jill Whelan, 53, Born In 1966 - The Love Boat

Speaking of The Love Boat series, we couldn’t possibly leave out Jill Whelan, as she so successfully played Vicki Stubing there. She was a teenager when she was part of the show, and by the time it finished, she was in her 20s. Naturally, Jill went on to have a successful acting career.

She played in films like Airplane! and Martin and remained active up until recently. The last movie in which we saw her was in 2017, Take It from the Top. Jill is 53 years old by now and a mother to two sons. She’s been living in Los Angeles since 2012.

Nichelle Nichols, 87, Born In 1932 -  Star Trek: The Original Series

Speaking of Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols could not have skipped us. After all, she’s a member of the original series’ cast of the ‘60s! Nichelle played the role of Uhura in many of the franchise’s projects. She will be reprising it in the upcoming Star Trek Frist Frontier film!

Nichelle’s not as young as she was back then, but her acting skills haven’t at all been affected. In 2020 she even played in Unbelievable!!!. Some of Nichelle’s projects outside acting, include working with NASA on a female-recruiting program and writing books like Beyond Uhura in 1994.

Richard Dean Anderson, 69, Born In 1950 -  General Hospital

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An actor who started his Hollywood career way earlier and rose to fame in 1976, he has been appearing as Dr. Jeff Webber in hit television show  General Hospital since 1963. But that's not all about his success story.

Richard is also known for performing in television show  MacGyver in the 1960s. For someone who never dreamt about making it big as an actor, this television star surely proved himself wrong. With his big break in  General Hospital, we don't think he will be going anywhere soon!

Bo Derek, 63, Born In 1956 - Tarzan, the Ape Man

Bo Derek is an American actress and model who bagged various roles in the fantasy movies of John Derek when they were still husband and wife.  Tarzan The Ape Man,  Bolero, and  Ghosts Can’t Do It are just a few of the most famous credits in her filmography.

This  Golden Globe nominee's career was at its best during the ’80s and the ’90s. But after that, she has only taken up various small roles in the industry. Bo is now married to John Corbett and has recently played in the 2018 films  5 Weddings and  The Christmas Trap.

 

Dirk Benedict, 75, Born In 1945 – The A-Team

From Battlestar Galactica and The A-Team series, Dirk Benedict has earned himself a fortune equal to $1.5 million. Dirk’s been enjoying a hiatus the past decade. However, it came to an end in 2019 when he was in Space Ninjas. Dirk will be participating in the upcoming mini-series called After Hell.

He’s 75 years old, but it appears that he still has every shred of talent that landed him on TV in the first place. Dirk had two sons with his ex-wife Toni Hudson, and one from a previous relationship. He lives in a waterfront house in Bigfork, Montana.

 

Gates McFadden, 71, Born In 1949 -  Star Trek: The Next Generation

She might mostly be famous for her role in the Star Trek: The Next Generation series, but the truth is that Gates McFadden’s career stretches way beyond that. Gates has acted both on stage and on-camera but has also worked extensively as a choreographer for various productions.

By now, Gates is 71 years old and is worth $3 million. On top of the Star Trek series, she’s also played in four of the franchise’s films. Meanwhile, her stage work includes productions like 1988’s Emerald City. The last time Gates acted on TV was for an episode of NCIS in 2017.

Pat Klous, 71, Born In 1948 - The Love Boat

Pat Klous started her career as a model in New York, before even trying out acting. When Klous made the switch, she found incredible success, and also got to play in The Love Boat until 1984! Her last acting gig was with an episode of Murder, She Wrote in 1987.

That was also around the same time when she got her third and final divorce to David Beach, with whom she’d gotten married four years earlier. Klous announced getting retired from acting in 2002. She has been living her life quietly, away from the spotlight ever since.

Johnny Crawford, 73, Born In 1946,   The Rifleman

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Johnny Crawford gained prominence playing Mark McCain in the western TV series,  The Rifleman. The show ran from 1958 until 1963. He was was 13 years old when he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his performance in the show. Johnny is also a singer and musician and was widely popular back in the '60s.

After the show had ended, he appeared on  Hawaii Five-O and  The Resurrection of Broncho Billy, a live-action short Western film which won an Academy Award. He entered retirement in 1999. Crawford has been leading a vintage dance orchestra band since 1992.

Robert Fuller, 86, -  Emergency!, Born In 1933

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The actor and horse rancher, Robert Fuller, became a hit on TV after he signed on to portray Dr. Kelly Brackett in the hospital drama series,  Emergency! During the '60s and '70s, he starred in the TV Westerns  Laramie and  Wagon Train as Jess Harper and Cooper Smith respectively. Early in his career, he had appearances in various movies such as  Return of the Seven and  Incident at Phantom Hill.

In '94, Fuller received praise for his exceptional acting in the movie  Maverick. He took his career up to 2001 and then retired from acting. He's now worth $5M, so his retirement planning does seem to be working in his favor.

Morgan Fairchild, 70, Born In 1950 - Dallas

Morgan Fairchild became famous in the ‘80s by playing in various TV shows such as  Search for Tomorrow. The daytime soap opera was actually the first project she did on TV back in 1973. Yet,  Dallas has got to be her most notable work on the small screen.

In more recent times, younger audiences may recognize the now 70-year-old Morgan as Nora Bing from  Friends. In this beloved series, she played Chandler’s mom, which was a recurring character from 1995 to 2001. Her latest work is  Spring Break '83, which will be released in 2020.

Paul Michael Glaser, 76, Born In 1943 –  Starsky & Hutch

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Paul started to become a rising star back in the 1960s but the reason behind his hugely successful career was his role in Starsky & Hutch. This television show from the 70s gives Paul the edge that makes him stand strong in the television industry.

With that, this 75-year-old actor also appeared in the  Ray Donovan television show till 2014,  The Mentalist and more. The actor has not planned on retiring anytime soon. An actor who lost his first wife and two children to HIV, Glaser remains a very inspirational figure in the industry.

Olivia de Havilland, 103, Born In 1916 -  The Woman He Loved

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Even when she has crossed the one hundred mark, Olivia de Havilland continues to break records. She is the oldest person to have been appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a coveted title for her service to the field of drama. Although Havilland's life did not allow for film school, her passion was enough to kick-start her career, even when it meant leaving her home.

After a long career of more than 50 years, Havilland eventually retired in 1988 with her final TV film,  The Woman He Loved.

Max Baer Jr., 82, Born In 1937 -  The Beverly Hillbillies

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Max Baer Jr's name might ring a bell to you if you love vintage TV shows. In 1962, he joined the cast of  The Beverly Hillbillies where he played Jethro Bodine, a not-so-smart man who got in all kinds of trouble. He stayed in the cast until the show's cancellation in 1971.

The fact that he got typecast led him to engage in directing. He has also produced movies such as  Macon County Line. Though his career didn't blossom as he imagined it, he still has enough bucks to live the rest of his life comfortably.

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