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Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive And Doing Great At Retirement!

WAYNE NEWTON – 78 YEARS

If ever there was someone that fully embodies what Las Vegas is all about it has to be Wayne Newton. This American legend has been cooking up a storm ever since his career started in 1959 and hasn’t ever stopped.

Wayne, or The Midnight Idol, as he is sometimes referred to, is on the way to his eighties, and he still has no intention of slowing down. In fact, he’s celebrating sixty years in entertainment soon! Why would you stop after only thirty thousand solo shows on the strip? We reckon Wayne is going to outlive us all!

 KURT RUSSELL – 70 YEARS

The actor who became supremely popular after his ten-year association with Walt Disney Company, Kurt Russell is a celebrated veteran who has appeared in films from various genres like sci-fi, action, romance, drama, etc. It is a surprising fact that even after being such a successful and talented actor, Russell has never managed to bag an Academy Award for himself.

The actor started working at the age of twelve and has been entertaining us to date. He was last seen in the 2021 action film “F9” and lent his voice in the 2021 animated anthology series “What If?”.  His upcoming projects are not known.

RICHARD SIMMONS – 72 Years

In the mid-2010s, Richard Simmons went MIA without giving any reasons whatsoever. At the time, we even had a podcast named Missing Richard Simmons that spun theories about his disappearance. All was in vain since the fitness guru made a grand comeback in 2020.

His journey to stardom started when he opened a salad bar and a studio in the suburbs of California. Soon, he became a local celebrity of sorts, landed DVD deals, and got featured in many talk shows. We couldn’t be happier that the man is back on the big stage.

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.

PAUL HOGAN –  82 YEARS

Michael “Crocodile” Dundee, the character that gave the actor Paul Hogan the Golden Globe Award for best actor, is still widely remembered. The actor was born in Sydney. He made his first television appearance on the talent program “New Faces” in 1971. His filmography includes films like “Almost an Angel,” “Charlie and Boots,” “Fatty Finn,” and so on.

The “Crocodile Dundee” actor married twice, but none of his marriages could work. The actor is currently single and has six children. Besides acting, he has also lent his credits to writing, production, television presenting, and comedy. In 2016, Hogan was awarded the Longford Lyell Award for his outstanding services to Australian cinema.

Tim Matheson – Age 73 Years

Tim Matheson is one of the American actors who started their career from a very young age. He appeared in countless television series and films. But he became most renowned for his portrayals of the smooth-talking Eric Otter Stratton in the comedy film National Lampoon’s Animal House. Besides, he was also a good voice-over and did a voice role for the lead character in the animated series Jonny Quest.

Subsequently, he got roles in several popular television series, including To Be or Not to Be, Night Gallery, Ironside, Without A Trace, The King of Queens, and The West Wing. He has married thrice in life and has three children.

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.

Barbi Benton- 71 Years

Barbi Benton is a former American singer, actress, and model. She’s known for appearing in Playboy magazine and four seasons on the comedy series Hee Haw. Benton enjoyed a successful career as both an actress and singer. She also appeared in ABC’s comedy series, Sugar Time, which told the life of a wannabe female rock group in the 1970s’.

Benton and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner met in the late 60s when she was just 18. They were in a relationship for six years. Before their break up, Benton appeared on his TV show Playboy After Dark. Currently, at 71, Benton is an interior decorator with her own company.

LEE MAJORS – 81 YEARS

Lee Majors has lived quite a life. Not only did he light up the screens and hearts of ladies across the globe in the ’70s, but he was the envy of men everywhere as he got to date some of the most sought-after women in the world including actress, Farah Fawcett!

Of course, Lee is most famous for his role as the Six Million Dollar Man, a part that earned him the type of fame that will last forever. However, Lee is more than content with married life now alongside his gorgeous wife Faith in their immaculate Houston house. Not bad for a man in his eighties, we reckon!

Ali MacGraw – 81 years

Ali MacGraw is a one time Golden Globe award winner for her out of the world performance in the movie “Goodbye, Columbus.” She was born in Pound Ridge, United States. Moreover, she has even been rewarded with an Academy Award for her exceptional performance in the movie “Love Story.”

She started her career as a photographer assistant for “Harper’s Bazaar.” Other than being an actress and a model, she is also an animal rights activist. She even authored the book “Pawprints of Katrina” about the most extensive pet rescue in history. Additionally, she has also acted in many television series such as Winds of war, Dynasty, and China Rose.

KIM BASINGER – 67 YEARS

Kim is a former fashion model who decided to move to a new city with a new ambition of acting and proving her worth in the latter. She got the chance to play a Bond Girl in the 1983 spy film “Never Say Never Again” and starred in many films that temptress of the 80s and 90s.

For her femme fatale portrayal in the 1997 film “L.a. Confidential,” she received an Academy Award for best-supporting actress. Kim has been the cover girl for various magazines before she stepped into acting and also had to turn down a modeling offer from Ford Modeling Agency.

WAYNE NEWTON – 78 YEARS

If ever there was someone that fully embodies what Las Vegas is all about it has to be Wayne Newton. This American legend has been cooking up a storm ever since his career started in 1959 and hasn’t ever stopped.

Wayne, or The Midnight Idol, as he is sometimes referred to, is on the way to his eighties, and he still has no intention of slowing down. In fact, he’s celebrating sixty years in entertainment soon! Why would you stop after only thirty thousand solo shows on the strip? We reckon Wayne is going to outlive us all!

Loni Anderson – Age 75 Years

Loni’s first breakthrough role came in 1978 when she bagged a role in W.K.R.P. in Cincinnati, a sitcom. She became acclaimed overnight for her role, which made her worthy of two Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe award nominations. After a wide gap when she wasn’t able to get good roles, Loni came back in 1975 by portraying S.W.A.T. series, films, and other T.V. roles.

At the age of 74, this stunning actress though not much seen on the small screen but is still in touch with the Hollywood lifestyle. She often hits the red carpet by making an appearance in different charity, gala, award events, etc.

ADAM RICH – 53 YEARS

Adam Rich is an actor known for his brilliant work in “Code Red” and “CBS Children’s Mystery Theatre.” He was born in Brooklyn and had an impressive profile as a child artist. He was ranked 73rd on vh1’s “The Greatest” list. Rich is famously known as the “America’s Little Brother” because of his role and performance in “Eight is Enough.”

His note-worthy works are TV commercials for “Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake” and “Nabisco’s Wheatsworth Crackers.” Rich studied acting from the renowned dramatics teacher Bob Carelli, who also taught Val Kilmer, Mare Winningham, Kevin Spacey. Currently, he gives ideas for scripts and content.

Karen Allen – Age 69

Hollywood first noticed a gorgeous American actress with a bright smile, Karen, in 1978. She bagged one of her biggest roles in Animal House, National Lampoon’s film. Her career took flight, and she went to make several appearances and won Saturn Award too for her role in Raiders of the Lost Ark. She never really thought of pursuing a career in acting until she decided to study art and design.

Karen rose to international stardom after starring in popular films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Challenger, Scrooged, and The Turning. Along with this, she owns a textile company and gives classes related to Yoga.

Dick Van Dyke – Age 95

Dick Van Dyke, an actor and famous comedian blessed with multiple talents, left his footprints in the Hollywood industry after working for seven decades. His career took flight after he starred in Bye Bye Birdie, a musical film, and The Dick Van Dyke Show, a drama series. His most breakthrough role was in The Dick Van Dyke Show as Rob Petrie played for 5 years.

He proved his worth by continually portraying several musical films and drama series that won him myriad accolades, including SAG Life Achievement Award. His performance in Mary Poppins soundtrack alongside Julie Andrews in 1964 won him a Grammy Award.

Kathrine Ross | Age 81

Kathrine Juliet Ross, known as Kathrine Ross, was one of Hollywood’s famous faces in her era. She is an American film, stage and TV actress and recipient of one Academy Awards, two Golden Awards and one BAFTA Awards. Kathrine made her debut in 1965, starring in the movie Shenandoah.

Later she was seen in supporting roles in Mister Buddwing, The Singing Nun. Additionally in 1967, Kathrine was cast in the comedy Drama The Graduate, for which she received significant critical acclaim and massive praise from the audience. Furthermore, Kathrine dropped Hollywood and acted occasionally after she got married to Conrad Hall.

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