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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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