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

TREVOR EVE – 70 YEARS

Trevor Eve the famous actor was born on 1 July 1951 in Sutton Coldfield, England, UK. One of his early-stage successes was portraying Paul McCartney in Willy Russell’s 1974 play “John, Paul, George, Ringo, and Bert.” On 19 February 2014, Trevor was invited to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the centennial of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

In 1980 he married Sharon Maughan, his 3rd wife. Eve was last awarded in 2014 as an honorary doctorate from Newman University in Birmingham. His major successes include” A Sense of Guilt,” “Shadow Chasers,” and” The Politician’s Wife” in the television industry. Trevor also won the British Regional Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Nehemiah Persoff – 101 Years

Nehemiah Persoff is an American actor; he retired in 1999. After his retirement, he pursued painting and specializing in watercolors. Persoff has acted in more than 200 television shows, films, and plays in his 52-year career. Originally born in Jerusalem in 1919, Nehemiah emigrated to the United States in 1929 with his family.

Nehemiah started his acting career in the New York theatre after serving in the army during World War II. During the war, he was a subway technician, maintaining signals. One of his early roles was of the gangster boss Bonaparte in Billy Wilder’s film Some Like It Hot (1959). He also did supporting roles in movies.

Richard Chamberlain | Age 87

This American actor and singer was born on 31st March 1934 in Beverly Hills. Besides being an actor and singer, he has also worked in musical theaters and has performed classical stage roles. Thus, he became a leading heartthrob of the early 1960s.

Richard won the Golden Apple Award for the Most Cooperative Actor in 1962. Furthermore, he was awarded the Golden Globe award in 1963 for best TV Star- Male. Chamberlain was also nominated for a Grammy Award for the recording of his Hamlet. Apart from this, if we talk about his personal life, he was romantically involved with a television actor Wesley Eure, in the early 1960s.

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.

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.

Terry Kilburn – Age 94

An English American actor, Terry Kilburn, was born in London and, at the age of 10, stepped into Hollywood to try his luck in acting. As a child, he made appearances in several popular films like Mr. Chips, A Christmas Carol, Goodbye, etc. His innocent face, dreamy eyes, and diligence earned him sought after fame when he was 11 years old.

He later played the protagonist in two films named Lord Jeff and Swiss Family Robinson. Along with Basil Rathbone, he was also seen in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. His last movie was Lolita, in which he played a minor role. He currently lives in his Minneapolis home.

Anne Reid (Age 85 years)

Age is just a number, and in the case of the famous film Actress Anne Reid, it proves to be true. Born in the year 1935 in England, Anne Reid is a gorgeous actress with a charismatic personality.

She is famously known for her roles as Valerie Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street (1961–1971), Jean in the sitcom dinnerladies (1998–2000), and more. Her efforts won her the London Film Critics Circle Award for the film The Mother (2003). Anne Reid has spent more than five decades gracing the screen. She is still one of the beloved actresses in British television history.

Michael Parkinson – 86 Years

Michael Parkinson always seemed to be the voice of reason. He was a reporter for BBC’s 24 Hours and Granada Television before becoming their presenter of the Cinema series in 1969. He hosted Thames Teabreak after that. But it wasn’t until 1971 when Michael got on his own show, Parkinson.

Parkinson began his career as a journalist at a local newspaper, straight out of school. He wrote feature articles for the Manchester Guardian and later worked for the Daily Express. Besides, Michael also worked in the army for two years and was the youngest person at the time to be awarded the rank of Captain.

Eileen Derbyshire (Age 89 years)

Eileen Derbyshire is popularly known for her role as Emily Bishop in the long-running ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. The most exciting thing about Derbyshire is that she played the character for 55 years; this makes her one of the longest-serving female cast members in a British TV soap opera.

At this age, her beauty is still flawless. Eileen was born on October 6, 1930, in Urmston, Manchester, England. She married Thomas Halt in 1965 and was later blessed with one child Oliver Holt. Oliver Holt is a famous sports journalist. Besides, Eileen was awarded as a Member of the British Empire’s Order in 2010 for her services to drama.

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH (AGE 95 YEARS)

David Frederick Attenborough is a Broadcaster, natural historian, and writer from Britain. He served as a senior manager at the BBC and has also worked in BBC Two, and was a director of programming for BBC Television. He has won several awards, including BAFTAs for color, high-definition, 3D, and 4K resolutions.

He is primarily remembered for his natural history series that he produced and wrote. He is recognized as one of the best narrators across the globe and has presented 250 programs of Wildlife on One. He is 95 years old and has a lifetime of a glorified career that everyone respects. He has two children who have promising careers.

SISSY SPACEK – 71 YEARS

Sissy Spacek is a famous singer and actress who grew up on a massive horse ranch in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. She commenced her journey in the field of acting after graduation. Spacek won the prestigious Academy Award for her excellent performance in “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”

Some of her other laurels include winning four New York Film Critics Circle Awards, along with an Oscar nomination for “Carrie.” Spacek was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apart from her excellent work in acting, she is also a great singer. She married the American director Mark Fisk whom she fell in love with on the sets of “Badlands.”

LESLIE PHILLIPS – 97 YEARS

Leslie Phillips made his debut in 1930 in “Peter Pan” alongside Anna Neagle at the London Palladium. He achieved prominence in the 1950s, often playing smooth, upper-class comic roles. Ding-Dong and Hello are the famous catchphrases used by him frequently. Between 1959 and 1977, Phillips became familiar on radio as Sub-Lieutenant Phillips in comedy.

Phillips is a big fan of Tottenham Hotspur and appeared on the pitch as half-time entertainment. He received an award for the Freedom of the City of London on 16 November 2010. Later, Leslie married Angela Scoular in 1982 and remained busy in stage and television productions.

TREVOR EVE – 70 YEARS

Trevor Eve the famous actor was born on 1 July 1951 in Sutton Coldfield, England, UK. One of his early-stage successes was portraying Paul McCartney in Willy Russell’s 1974 play “John, Paul, George, Ringo, and Bert.” On 19 February 2014, Trevor was invited to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the centennial of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

In 1980 he married Sharon Maughan, his 3rd wife. Eve was last awarded in 2014 as an honorary doctorate from Newman University in Birmingham. His major successes include” A Sense of Guilt,” “Shadow Chasers,” and” The Politician’s Wife” in the television industry. Trevor also won the British Regional Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Twiggy – Age 71

A master of different trades, Twiggy is an elegant model, TV personality, and melodious singer. She brought back the long lost trend of bob haircut and striking eye makeup. This fashionista earned the title of The Face of 1966, given to her by Daily Express. In the 1970s, she made her silver screen debut by appearing in The Boy Friend, Ken Russell’s Musical. She also got the chance to feature as a Next Top Model judge, a popular competition show for models.

Twiggy appeared big times on cover pages of leading fashion magazines. She became a modeling face for Spencer and Marks in 2005 and worked with Myleene Klass.

Maxine Peake (Age 47)

Twinkling eyes and a positive aura – this is how you define Maxine Peake. This beauty hailing from Greater Manchester was born on July 14, 1974. She received a lot of support from her grandfather, who encouraged her to become an actress.

Maxine Peake is an actress and narrator. She appeared as Twinkle in dinnerladies, Veronica Ball in Shameless, and barrister Martha Costello in the BBC legal drama Silk. She also had a role in the 2014 movie The Theory of Everything. Most recently, Peake acted in The Falling (2015). Bold, passionate, and versatile, Maxine Peake has always won the hearts of the audience with her outstanding performances.

Tippi Hedren – Age 91

Tippi is a charming personality who worked for decades in the Hollywood entertainment industry. She first came to the limelight when Alfred Hitchcock spotted her while working on a T.V. commercial in 1961. Her appearance in The Birds, a suspense thriller that won her Golden Globe, and Marnie, a psychological drama, rose her to fame. Later Tippi made numerous appearances in T.V. shows, films, etc., and received several accolades for her contributions.

Besides being a famous American actress, she is a keen animal lover and founded Shambala Preserve and Roar Foundation. Nowadays, she spends plenty of her time with animals and advocates philanthropic causes.

 Daniel Davis – Age 75

A man blessed with ravishing looks, Daniel always wanted to be an actor since childhood after watching Tyrone Power movies. His parents used to manage cinema. He landed his first acting job professionally at the age of 11 when he made an appearance in Betty’s Little Rascals, an Arkansas local show. Daniel is widely known to the American audience as Niles the Butler, a role he played in The Nanny, a sitcom for around seven years.

Furthermore, he has made several guest appearances, and best was the one on Star Trek: The Next Generation as Professor Moriarty. He is unmarried and never linked with any rumors or love affairs.

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.

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