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

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.

LULU – 73 YEARS

Lulu Kennedy-Cairns is an iconic Scottish singer and actress who achieved so much in her lifetime. She’s been honored with Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services to music, entertainment as well charity and Birthday Honours.

Lulu developed an interest in Siddha Yoga in the later years. She became a mother of a handsome son named Jordan from her marriage to John Frieda. Lulu has been a part of some well-known projects. She’s worked with Dome, Mercury and Universal to name just three! Currently Lulu does musical tours. She penned her life in her autobiography I Don’t Want To Fight.

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.

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.

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.

Christina Pickles – (Age 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.”

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.

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.

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.

Erika Eleniak – Age 51

Erika Eleniak is an American actress known for her role in the series, Baywatch as Shauni McClain. The actress got her first aired on the silver screen in The Extra-Terrestrial in 1982. She has also starred in The Blob.

The actress was cast in The Beverly Hillbillies as Elly May Clampett. She was also a part of the romantic comedy, Chasers. The actress also amazed her fans with a video game appearance in the game Panic in the Park. Erika appeared in her reality TV stint on The Real Gilligan’s Island in 2005. She was last seen in Boone: The Bounty Hunter in 2017. The actress currently lives in Calgary.
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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.

DAWN FRENCH – 63 YEARS

Dawn is a British actress, presenter, comic, and writer. She has not been on a break since 1981. French is a versatile personality and will next be seen in a mystery – thriller called “Death On The Nile.” Dawn is active on almost every social media platform. In one of her recent posts on Instagram, she was seen flaunting her grey hair.

She had won the BAFTA fellowship award in 2009. Her theatre productions include plays like “Swan Lake,” “Then Again,” “Side By Side.” She can also lend her voice in an upcoming animated film called “The Magician’s Elephant.” Indeed her career graph has been impressive and is on the rise.

BERNADETTE STANIS- 63 YEARS

Bernadette Stanis is best known as Thelma from Good Times, but she has had more in store for her. She was the personification of beauty in the 1970s and a symbol of grace. She showed that a person from a ghetto could very well be respected and have dreams to fulfill. She is an excellent dancer and has a touch of comedic charm and versatile qualities

She is married to the love of her life to Kevin Fontana, with whom she has been for the last 40 years. They are currently staying away from the camera and devote most of their time to strengthening each other as a family.

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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.

IGOR BOGDANOFF – 72 YEARS

The fraternal twins Igor and Grickha Bogdanoff were massively popular in France in the 1980s and had a great fan following for their excellent looks. But with age, the scenario has changed. The twin brothers have gone under the knife so often that they look unrecognizable and often trolled by their former admirers. The brothers, however, love their new look.

The brothers love to be embroiled in controversies, especially Igor. Igor was on the verge of losing his girlfriend after he surpassed all the levels of possessiveness and tried to break into her house. She sent him behind bars, but later, he clarified that his girlfriend was aggressive.

Victoria Principal – Age 70

When she played the role of Pamela Barnes Ewing in Dallas, Victoria Principal became a household name and an international star. The actress turned businesswoman, was even nominated for a Golden Globe for her wonderful performance. Before she left to pursue other projects, Victoria dedicated herself to the ten seasons of the show.

She appeared in Home Improvements and Hawaii Five-O and then moved along to start her own production company. The gorgeous actress came up with another entrepreneurial venture with her beauty/makeup empire – Principal Secret Skincare. The average revenue of her company is around $100 million. Well, for Victoria Principal, the sky is the limit!

VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE – 52 YEARS

A well-known TV Show Host Victoria Derbyshire has won multiple awards, notably Nick Clarke Award and two Sony Academy Awards. She is best known for debate and current affairs programs broadcast on BBC Two and the BBC News Channel. Derbyshire also hosted “Newsnight” and “BBC Panorama.”

Moreover, Derbyshire was one of eight women who appeared in the ITV entertainment documentary “Real Full Monty,” “Ladies Night” to bring awareness of the terminal illness. She is one of the wealthiest T.V. hosts with a net worth of $4 million. Besides, Derbyshire is a strong woman who kept on working despite facing many health-related obstacles.

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.

JULIA MCKENZIE – 80 YEARS

Julia McKenzie is an English actress, singer, presenter, and theatre director. She has been working non-stop since 1966. Her filmography is highly impressive with projects like “Hotel du Lac”, “Bright Young Things”, “ Notes On A Scandal.” The list of her awards and nominations is also broad. She has won Olivier Award For Best Actress In A Musical, Evening Standard Award For Best Actress, and she has got outstanding nominations.

She has also lent her voice on the radio, and the credits include plays like “Blithe Spirit,” “The Country Wife”, a novel called “A Room With A View”, etc. Her upcoming projects are tentative and yet to be announced.

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.

LORENZO LAMAS – 63 YEARS

The “Renegade” fame actor Lorenzo Lamas has been in the show business for a very long time. He started working in 1969 and never took a break. The actor has impressed his fans with his promising performances in projects like “The Bold And The Beautiful,” “Midnight Man,” “The Muse,” and so on. On the television front, he was last seen in the 2019 comedy-drama show “Jane The Virgin.”

Lamas has married five times in his life and has six children. He is currently dating a new girl who will soon become his sixth wife. The wedding is set to take place in 2022.

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.

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.

Bo Derek – Age 64

A stunning model, Bo Derek seems still young with no tint of aging on the face. Bo’s role in 10, a 1979 hit movie, turned out to be her most significant breakthrough. At t16, she dropped out of her high school after bagging a Fantasies film directed by popular John Derek. Later on, she made appearances in Bolero; Ghosts Can’t Do it, Tarzan, etc.

She is currently involved in charity work with Disabled American Veterans, and WildAid aspires to cease the illegal trade of endangered wildlife species. Bo also owns a pet care products company called Bo Derek’s Bless the Beasts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sue Thompson – 95 years

Sue Thompson is an America born pop and country music singer known for her best selling tracks like “Nevada.” She started singing as a child at the age of seven and even learned to play guitar. During the initial period of her life, she had a rough patch, and she had to work odd jobs to support her family.

Many songs give details about her life as a child and how she has matured over the years. During the late 1960’s she went back to country music and delivered some soulful hits like Never Naughty Rosie. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas and is pursuing her career there.

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.

Betty Lynn – 94 years

Betty Lynn is widely known for her small but impressive role in the TV comedy “The Andy Griffith Show” in the 1960s. Besides this, you would be pleased to know that she wasn’t a member of the main cast but appeared almost 26 times on the show. Additionally, she was bestowed with the “Legend Award” for her role on the show.

Her career began in the industry as a radio and theatre artist. Furthermore, she gave her first film performance with “Sitting Pretty” and worked in numerous other films such as The Hangman, Take care of my girl, and Cheaper by a dozen.

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.

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.

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