Charles Shaughnessy – Age 65

His parents already being part of the Hollywood industry; from a young age, Charles started participating in several school plays. Before trying his luck in acting, he read law and got admitted into London drama school after graduation.

His first breakthrough was when he got the chance to play Shane Donovan for around eight seasons in Days of Our Lives, N.B.C.’s daytime soap opera. At the age of 38, he appeared as a male protagonist for the first time on The Nanny, a C.B.S. sitcom. He continued to work for prolonged and never really left performing on stage in plays. He married Susan Fallender and is the father of two daughters.

Angela Lansbury – 95 years

Angela Lansbury is another iconic Hollywood star from the Golden Age. This scintillating beauty was born in Regent Park, one of London’s most luxurious parks. When she turned 17, she had her original big break and a seven-year contract with Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Her first marriage to Richard Cromwell ended in divorce in 1946.

Despite that, she and her first husband remained close friends throughout their life.

Other than this, she has worked in two Broadway plays during her East Coast Tour. Furthermore, her role as a controlling mother in Blue Hawaii was the top-grossing hit of all time. It helped her pass through the rocky phase in her career and helped her regain popularity.

William Daniels – Age 93

William is a notable American actor and served as Screen Actors Guild president. Before rising to fame, William started his career as Daniels Family singing member in Brooklyn. After his epic role as Dustin Hoffman’s father in the film The Graduate and Boy Meets World as Mr. Feeny, he garnered audience attention. His other best-known performance was in St Elsewhere for portraying Dr. Mark Craig, and this role won him Emmy Awards twice.

On the personal front, he married Bonnie Bartlett on June 30, 1951, also an Emmy Award winner. The couple lives with two adopted children in their Los Angeles home.

Tony Bennett – Age 94

A renowned American singer, Tony became a favorite of the audience after releasing his Because of You in 1951, his first hit single. His singing wooed younger audiences, and he later collaborated with top artists like Lady Gaga, etc., for duets. During his singing career over time, he has released around 70 albums. Along with being a melodious singer, he is also a professional painter and often showcases his artwork on permanent public displays.

Winner of 19 Grammy Awards, National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award, Kennedy Center Honoree, and several other accolades reflect Tony’s thriving career. He married his current wife, Susan Crow, in 2007.

Barbara Knox (Age 87)

Who can forget Rita Tanner, a mesmerizing character from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street? This famous and unforgettable role was played by none other than Barbara Knox. Barbara Knox was born on September 13, 1933, in Oldham, Lancashire. She has been married twice. Her first husband was Denis Mullaney, and the couple was together for 21 years. Knox then got married to John Knox in 1977. However, the marriage lasted for seventeen years only.

Her achievements are endless, but one of the prestigious honors she has been awarded is MBE (Member of the British Empire Order) in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her drama services.

Tina Louise – Age 86

At the age of 25, Tina won Australia’s Hottest Bikini Model and rose to fame. She made stunning appearances as cover girl for famous magazines like FHM, Zoo Weekly, Playboy etc and garnered enough attention. Appeared for a guest role in one of Roseanne’s episodes alongside her co-stars from Giligan’s Island. As a notable author and released a book on her experiences, Sunday: A Memoir in 1997.

She won a Golden Globe Award for playing a role in God’s Little Acre as Griselda Walden. Over the years, Tina successfully balanced her different careers and won the TV Land Pop Culture Icon Award in 2004.

Joy Harmon – 80 years

Born in Flushing, New York, this hypnotizing beauty moved to Connecticut in 1946 to pursue a career in show business. Initially, she became a participant in the reality show “You Bet Your Life. She has also been a part of many television series such as Gidget and Batman. Additionally, she is widely known for her roles, such as car washing Lucille in “Cool Hand Luke.”

Furthermore, she was married to the film producer and editor Jeff Gerson. Their union lasted for almost three decades, and they were blessed with three children. On top of that, she even opened a bakery called Aunt Joy’s cakes in California.

Christina Pickles – 85 years

Hailing from one of the high-class families in England, Christina Pickles is also a most loved actress of all time. Her ability to portray any character with ease makes her much deserved to fame. One of her much-appreciated roles as an actor was on the popular series “Friends” as Courtney Cox’s mother.

Additionally, she is also a devoted mother to two children Oliver and Rebecca.

On top of that, she added a seventh Emmy nomination to her kitty with her role in the short comedy series “Break A Hip.” She has also won the prestigious drama Logue award for her role in the movie “Undiscovered Country.”

Clint Eastwood – 90 years

This handsome hunk is famous for his line “Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do you, punk?” from the movie Dirty Harry. He has worked as an actor, a producer, a composer, and a director in Hollywood. Thus we can say that he has a multitudinous personality. He has contributed more than 60 years of his life to his career in the entertainment industry.

Some of his top-rated movies are “Any which way you can” and “Every Which Way But Loose.” He also starred in the hit Netflix movie “Mystic River,” which is the second film to win two prizes in a single category.

Jack Nicholson – 83 years

This actor is popular for his diverse supporting roles in movies such as “Anger Management.” He is known for delivering top-notch performances one after another in movies such as in films like As good as it gets and One flew over the cuckoo’s nest. Additionally, he even got nominated for an Oscar for his character in the movie “The Easy Rider.”

Over the years, he has been romantically associated with many women. But he got married only once in a lifetime with Sandra Knight and has a daughter with her. In addition to it, he is a father to four children from his previous relationships.

Max Baer Jr. – Age 83

A thriving director, producer, screenwriter, and budding entrepreneur, Max Baer, even at the age of 83, is still not thinking to halt. Max made an appearance for the first time on T.V. in Goldilocks and the Three Bears in 1949. His full-time acting career started in the 1960s after he got the chance to work for Warner Bros and other television series.

Out of all, his role as Jethro Bodine in The Beverly Hillbillies made him an iconic television star. Nowadays, Max focuses on his new venture and aims to build Jethro’s Beverly Hill Mansion and Beverly Hillbillies named after the legendary T.V. show he worked in.

Betty White – 99 years

She is an iconic actress who is known for her comic timing and wit. In addition to it, she is one of the most senior female artists working in the industry. She is known for spreading charm and positivity wherever she goes. Her most appreciated roles include her sweet character on the show The Golden Girls and a jolly homemaker in Mary Tyler Moore Show.

You would be pleased to know that she is also an avid supporter of animal rights. The actress recently turned a year older. On this auspicious day, she said that one should live by the motto Don’t take life too seriously to be satisfied with their life.

Kim Novak – Age 87

Kim Novak, an American actor shot to fame in mid 1950’s after her double performance in Vertigo, an  Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller as Madeleine Elster and Judy Barton. Till date, it is arguably known as the finest film of Kim. By delivering several excellent performances, she rapidly paved her way to become a popular sensation. She starred alongside Jimmy Stewart in different films.

For three successive years, Novak enjoyed stardom as a top box office star.Before rising to fame, she worked on different jobs like elevator operator, dental assistant and sales clerk. She portrayed in Picnic, a 1955 film and won Golden Globe Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer.

Richard Dean Anderson – Age 71

Like other veteran actors who stay in the headlines for their excellent work, Richard is also one of them and best known for his role as Angus MacGyver. For around seven seasons, Richard, as Angus, a science expert and agent of special forces, did many unique wonders using household items. After MacGyver’s role, this fresh-faced actor also made appearances in one of The Simpsons episodes and films like Pandora’s Clock, Firehouse, Through The Eyes of a Killer, etc. 

He started his television career by portraying Jeff Webber in a popular American soap opera series, General Hospital. His several performances during the TV career depicts both his talent and versatility.

Marsha Hunt – Age 103

One of the oldest American actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Marsha worked for around seven decades in the industry. She became famous after starring alongside John Wayne in the opposite role in Born to The West movie. In the Lost Angel movie, she made an appearance along with James Craig and Margaret O’Brien.

She never looked back afterward and was portrayed in fifty-plus films, namely Havoc, Diplomatic, The Valley of Decision, Pride and Prejudice, The Happy Time, etc. Lately, she actively aids in creating homeless shelters, raises awareness regarding climate change, and speaks for humanitarian causes of hunger-related issues.

Jerry Springer – Age 76

An American talk show host and former Mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry is famous among audiences as host of The Jerry Springer Show, a sensational talk show. His political expertise and working diligently throughout the years won him this show. The show still runs to date and helps Jerry touch new heights as a host and anchor.

He began his career working at a law firm where he, fortunately, came in touch with Senator Robert Kennedy and worked with him. After the assassination of Kennedy, he ventured into politics and served for years at different positions. Sooner he found his talent and became a political reporter.

Johnny Crawford – Age 74

His role in The Rifleman, a hit ABC series as Mark McCain, earned him sought after fame. The series streamed for five years, and Johnny got nominated for Emmy Award for the best supporting actor category. Hailing from a family of artists, he, at the age of 9, performed in Walt Disney’s The Mickey Mouse Club as one of the Mouseketeers.

He was greatly wooed by Chuck Connors’s work, his acting mentor. Before landing his Mark McCain role, Johnny worked as a freelancer for two years accumulating immense TV credits. Besides acting, he is a competent musician as well as a singer and released various singles.

Bob Newhart – Age 91

Bob Newhart is a comedian who can even make the grumpiest person laugh his heart out through his hilarious sense of humor. Fame came naturally to him in the 1960s after he launched The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, a funny monologue. The album soon topped the billboard charts. Other than this, he made notable appearances in numerous TV shows and films. The Bob Newhart Show was a major hit and went on to air six seasons comprising 142 episodes. He even won a Peabody Award for his show.

His peculiar performances won the hearts of millions of people worldwide and earned him Grammy Awards thrice for different categories.

Pattie Boyd – Age 76

A famous international model, Pattie and Jean in the 1960’s were one of the prominent faces of British females. As a model, her stunning looks, elegant attire, and long straight hair left many stunned. Aside from this, she is equally popular as an acclaimed photographer and works for her exhibitions. She also released Clapton and Harrison’s photographs in 2005 in a show called Through the Eyes of a Muse.  

In 2007, Pattie launched her autobiography titled Wonderful Tonight, consisting of her few photographs. Her book secured the position in New York Times Best Seller list.

Petula Clark – Age 88

Petula Clark is blessed with a voice sweet as sugar. For the first time, she broke into the limelight as a child artist who entertained world war 2 troops on both radios and in concert. She ventured to radio in 1942 and sang It’s All Yours. By the 1950’s, her singing career picked up the pace; she became an international sensation and released many hit singles.

Her film career began when she came across Maurice Elvey at London’s Royal Albert Hall and offered her a role. Medal For The General was the first film of Petula, and she later went on to play different roles in several memorable films.

Robert Fuller – Age 87

Robert Fuller, aka Buddy Lee, moved straight to try his luck in the Hollywood industry after completing education and bagged minor roles in films. He served in the military for two years and came back to the United States. To hone his skills and win larger roles, he enrolled in Neighborhood Playhouse. His career took a flight, and Robert made numerous appearances in TV shows and films and made himself a well-known actor.

He worked for five decades and received several accolades. For his excellent performances, he won the Golden Boot Award in 1989 and was bestowed with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Dennis Holmes – Age 70

Dennis is best known by the audience as Mike Williams, a former child actor, the role he played from 1961 to 1963 in the series Laramie. Dennis featured in fifty-plus episodes starring John Smith, Stuart Randall, Robert Fuller, and Spring Byington. He first joined the Laramie series cast on September 23, 1961, by making a portrayal in the Dragon at the Door episode.

As an actor, he considers Robert Fuller his mentor and credits him for his thriving acting career. He contacted Robert when he was 10 years old, and their strong friendship lasted around five decades.

Roberta Shore – Age 77

One of the famous soap opera actresses, Roberta is best known by the audience for her appearance on NBC series, The Virginian as Betsy Garth. Afterwards, she played a major role in The Shaggy Dog, a disney film as Franceska and in the Blue Denim movie. At the age of 21, Roberta rose to fame and became a popular showbiz veteran due to her acting and singing skills.

After leaving the industry, she never looked back and diligently followed her other endeavours. Roberta along with her husband, Ron Frederickson settled down in Salt Lake City, Utha. Both used to actively participate in the Mormon Church.

Thelma Barlow – Age 91

In her early days, Thelma worked as secretary. Born in England, her most promising role was in Mrs Henderson Presents, a british comedy film. She starred alongside Judi Dench. For her performance, she even got nominated in British Independent Film Awards for Most Promising Newcomer in 2005. This widely popular soap opera personality also played the role of Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street, a british show. She played this role for around two decades.

On the personal front, she was happily married to Graham Barlow. But soon the couple parted ways due to uncited reasons. Both were the parents of two children.

Joyce Randolph – Age 96

Joyce is popular among the American audience for her role as Trixie, the wife of Ed Norton in The Honeymooners, a TV series starring Jackie Gleason. After this, she was seen in Cavalcade of Stars, aired on Dumont Television Network in 1951. Before surging to popularity, she appeared in a Clorets commercial where she caught Jackie Gleason’s attention in 1951, an actor.

She debuted on TV in 1944 after appearing in the Grander Sauce movie. The lovely and sweet-natured Joyce etched in the television viewers’ minds after appearing on The Jackie Gleason Show, a TV family comedy.

John Cleese – Age 81

A film and television actor full of humor, John can turn anyone’s mundane life into a hilarious journey. During his career, this comic actor appeared in Monty Python’s films and others, including Fierce Creatures, Time Bandits, A Fish Called Wanda, etc. His most notable television performance was on Fawlty Towers and Flying Circus by Monty Python.

As a professional writer, he wrote individually and with others for different shows like The Frost Report, Fawlty Towers, The Dick Emery Show, etc. He wrote an excellent script for A Fish Called Wanda, which got him eligible for Oscar in 1988. John also wrote several books.