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

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.

KEREN WOODWARD – 60 YEARS

Keren Jane Woodward, also known as Keren J. Woodward, is an English pop singer and songwriter who was a member of the British girl group Bananarama with Siobhan Fahey and Sara Dallin. She is a well-trained pianist who has performed in amateur dramatics and sang in choirs. She co-wrote many classic tracks with her bandmates, including Cruel Summer and Venus.

Keren began dating Wham Singer Andrew Ridgeley in 1990. The couple resided in a 15th-century converted barn in Wadebridge, Cornwall. In November 2017, they supposedly called it quits and got back together in December 2019. However, in 2020, Keren claimed they had parted ways seven years ago.

TOMMY STEELE – 84 YEARS

Tommy Steele, the first teen idol of rock and roll has been in show business for over six decades now. Tommy Steele’s list of accomplishments are long enough to fill up two pages! He was honoured with The Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Music Hall Society. With his soulful baritone and boyish good looks, Tommy Steele has always been a heartthrob.

“An Evening with Tommy Steele,” was a one-man show, which lasted for fourteen months at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Tommy married Ann Donoghue and has one lovely baby girl. Tommy’s biography “A Life in the Spotlight”, was written by his fan and archivist Sebastian Lassandro.

Helen Shapiro – Age 74

One of the famous English pop singers, Helen, is known to the music fanatics due to the two singles she released in the 1960s, namely, You Don’t Know and Walkin Back to Happiness. Both the songs topped UK charts and were recorded at the age of 14. For the song Look Who It is, Helen even got the opportunity to sing along with legendary John Lennon and The Beatles.

In 1993, Walking Back to Happiness, her autobiography was released. In 2012, she made an appearance on BBC radio show The Reunion and Good Morning Sunday in 2013. On 31 August 1988, Helen married John Judd, a British 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.

 Thelma Barlow (Age 91 years)

Thelma Barlow is an unforgettable English television actress and writer. Thelma Barlow was born in Middlesbrough, UK. Her alluring beauty still makes people fall in love with her.

She married Graham Barlow in 1956 (now divorced) and was blessed with two beautiful children. Her best work includes Mavis Wilton in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She worked for more than twenty-six years in the series and appeared in nearly 2000 episodes. Thelema Barlow worked as a secretary in her first job for nearly eight years and at the same time, she worked for an amateur dramatics group.

Susan Boyle (Age 60 Years)

Susan Magdalene Boyle is one of the most famous singers in Britain. She rose to fame after appearing on the third series of Britain’s Got Talent singing Les Misérables’ iconic song, I Dreamed a Dream. Her first studio album sold more than 3 million copies and broke records as being a phenomenal work of art.

In 2010, Boyle became the third artist ever to top album charts in both America and Britain. Her net worth was estimated at £22 million at the peak of her success. By 2014 her success had grown exponentially, enough that Boyle topped charts both overseas and at home.

Lindsay Wagner | Age 71

Lindsay Wagner had a lengthy acting career with many awards on her shelf. She is an American actress in films and TV, a model, author, singer and acting coach. Wagner started to gain popularity by starring in the show The Six Million Dollar Man, and by that, her character became the famous culture icon in the early 70s.

Also, not forgetting Lindsay played the leading role in the science fiction TV series The Bionic Woman. She started her career as a model and TV actress in Los Angeles. After getting success in the entertainment industry, she also wrote a series of books with Robert M Klein.

SHIRLIE KEMP – 59 YEARS

Shirlie Kemp is a pop singer from the 1980s who rose to prominence as part of Wham and Pepsi & Shirlie. She was born in 1962 and is now 59 years old. Shirlie was the fourth of five children to Arthur and Margaret. She married singer and bassist Martin Kemp of Spandau Ballet.

The pop star has retired from performing since the birth of her daughter. Shirlie met Martin through a mutual friend, George Michael, and the two married in 1988. They are blessed with two children, Harley Moon Kemp and Roman Kemp. In the Spice Girls video for Mama, Shirlie and her daughter Harley are featured in a small role.

ANDREW RIDGELEY – 58 YEARS

Andrew Ridgeley is a famous singer, record producer, and songwriter known for co-founding the successful pop band, Wham!. He was associated with George Michael during a large span of his career. They came together in 1981 to serve their fans with some brilliant work which led to them selling over 25 million copies of albums worldwide. After 6 years of the fantastic duo, they parted ways.

Andrew is a rich man now and has amassed a net worth of $40 million. There were rumors of a rekindled romance with his ex Keren Woodward in 2019. He is often seen doing some charity work for the needy.

MARTY WILDE – 82 YEARS

Marty’s life has been one long journey of adventure, spanning from America to London and everywhere in between. He was first recognized as an actor when he starred alongside Bing Crosby for “The Hellions,” but it wasn’t until later on that most people became aware of his music writing talents under both Philips Records and Epic Records.

He married the love of his life, Joyce Smith, and they have four beautiful children. Marty belongs to a family that has had an interest in music. He has consecutively topped the UK charts by songwriting or through his vocals, making him a distinguished artist. Currently, he tours in the UK and the USA.

LINDA THORSON – 74 YEARS

This Canadian actress is best known for playing Tara King in “The Avengers.” She is busily working and has never thought of retirement, since 1968. Linda was born in Toronto, Canada, and then moved to the U.K. in 1965. She qualified from The Royal Academy Of Dramatic Arts with an Honours Diploma. Thorson was last seen in the 2020 13 episodes series “The Hardy Boys.”

Thorson is bi-dialectal, speaking in her native Canadian accent in North America, and received pronunciation when she was in the United Kingdom. In the wide span of her career, she has worked in various mediums, including shorts, features, theatre plays, and episodic.

Jenna Jameson – 47 Years

Jenna Jameson is one of the most acclaimed adult-film stars in recent years. She started her career as a stripper and glamour model before becoming an adult film actress by 1993. By 1996 she had won awards from three major organizations for being “Top Newcomer.” Jenna has since been inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame and AVN’s Hall of Fame.

Throughout her career, she has earned more than 35 adult video awards throughout her illustrious career! In 2000, Jenna Jameson founded ClubJenna with her then-husband Jay Grdina. This company expanded into managing other stars’ websites and producing sexually explicit videos in 2001.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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