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

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.

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.

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.

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.

DIANNE KAY – 67 YEARS

Dianne Kay is known for her extraordinary work in series and movies like “1941,” “Eight is Enough,” and “Reggie.” She was also a part of famous television sitcoms like “Glitter,” released in the late nineties. Kay hails from Arizona, USA, and was born in the ’90s.

She is married to Alby Silvera, and they have an adorable daughter together. Dianne was also a part of Andy Colby’s “Incredible Adventure” and was last seen in Dick Van Dyke’s thriller-detective series “Diagnosis: Murder.” She has been in recovery mode from some severe health conditions for a long time now.

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.

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.

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.

Connie Stevens | Age 82

Connie Stevens is an American actress, producer, director, screenwriter, editor, singer, and cinematographer. She was born on 8th August 1938 in New York City, U.S. Stevens was born into a musical family. Her mother, Eleanor McGinley, was a singer, and her father, Peter Ingolia, was a musician. Connie Stevens got married twice and divorced both times, and has two children.

She started her career in 1957 with her debut film named Young and Dangerous. Connie has also featured in a supporting role in the musical comedy named Rock-A-Bye Baby in 1958. Apart from this, her directorial debut film was Saving Grace B. Johns in 2009.

Dolly Parton- Age 75

Dolly Parton is a country music songwriter, singer, actress, businesswoman, poet, and humanitarian from the United States. After gaining success as a songwriter for others, Parton released her first album named Hello; I’m Dolly in 1967, which was a huge success. Besides, Dolly also has a record of selling more than a hundred million records globally.

Apart from this, Dolly Parton achieved many awards, including Grammy Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award. She also worked in many movies, like 9 to 5 and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. In addition, the biographical documentary Here I’m was added to the Netflix streaming services in 2019, whose title was taken Parton’s 1971 song.

LYNN-HOLLY JOHNSON – 62 YEARS

Lynn-Holly Johnson is a former figure skater and actress. Her first role in the 1978 film “Ice Castles” introduced her to the industry along with a Golden Globe Awards nomination. As far as her figure skating is concerned, she won a silver medal in the U.S. Figure Skating Championship.

Johnson’s performance in “Ice Castles” got her another role in a Disney film. The film was “The Watcher In The Woods.” It was a supernatural horror film that was released in 1980. Lynn-Holly Johnson quit acting in 1996 to focus on her family. She made a comeback in 2007, but it was for a community theatre production.

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.

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.

MICHAEL J. FOX – 60 YEARS

The five Primetime Emmy Award winner Michael J. Fox is a Canadian-American retired actor who rose to fame for portraying Alex P. Keaton on the NBC sitcom “Family Ties.” Michael got outstanding recognition for playing Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” film. Due to the movie’s commercial success, he headed several movies like “Casualties of War,” “The Frighteners,” etc.

Fox has had a decorated career in popular sitcoms, movies, and music videos. He was also honored with the star on Hollywood’s walk of fame for his contributions to the motion picture industry. After his diagnosis, Michael founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation to help fund research for Parkinson’s.

ANNI-FRID LYNGSTAD – AGE 76 YEARS

Anni-Frid Lyngstad is a Swedish singer and songwriter, best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the Swedish pop group “ABBA.” Lyngstad reached international fame when she joined this group, which has sold over 150 million albums and singles worldwide. After the break-up of “ABBA,” Lyngstad continued an international solo singing career with mixed success, releasing the albums “Something’s Going On” and “Shine,” the latter being her last international album.

Lyngstad married Prince Heinrich Ruzzo of Reuss, a prince of the former sovereign House of Reuss; since then, she has held the titles of Princess Reuss and Countess of Plauen.

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!

HARRY BELAFONTE – 94 YEARS

Harry Belafonte is one of the most popular Jamaican- American pop stars ever and got his breakthrough album titled “Calypso” in the year 1956. In his musical career, he has recorded and tried various genres like mento, pop, folk-world, etc. Harry is a recipient of three Grammy awards and also a lifetime achievement award.

His talent is not just limited to singing; the musician is also an actor and a social activist. Belafonte starred in his first film role in the year 1953 with the film “Bright Road.” Later, he was flooded with film offers, and he signed most of them.

BILLY DEE WILLIAMS – 84 YEARS

Renowned for his role in “Star Wars Franchise,” Billy Dee Williams has made several records in his career. He returned to portray the same character after thirty-six years. He made his film debut in 1959 with the film “The Last Angry Man” but gained national attention in 1971 with ABC’s television movie “Brian’s Song.”

Billy has been married three times, and he currently resides with his third wife, Teruko Nakagami. In 2019 there were rumors about him being gender-fluid as he referred to himself using both masculine and feminine pronouns, which he later clarified by saying that he was just illustrating and not referring to himself.

Raquel Welch – Age 80 Years

Raquel Welch is a famous actress and singer and also known as the hottest woman of all time. She was born in Chicago, United States. After she appeared in the film Fantastic Voyage, she gained immense name and fame. Besides, she also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress for her role in The Three Musketeers.

Welch also got the title of one of the “100 Sexiest Stars in Film History”. Raquel launched her line of skincare products and jewelry, but her signature line of wigs was the most successful. Her book “The Raquel Welch Total Beauty and Fitness Program” is focused on healthy living.

KIM CATTRALL – 65 YEARS

2002 Golden Globe Award winner Kim Victoria Cattrall is a famous Canadian-American actress best known for her role as Samantha Jones on a smashing hit TV show on HBO. Cattrall made her film debut in Rosebud and came to notice with the films such as “Ticket to Heaven”, “Police Academy”, and “City Limits”.
Cattrall has been honoured with two honorary degrees; Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University and the University of British Columbia. In the same year, she also joined Judi Dench as an ambassador for the Royal Botanical Kew Gardens in London, the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections globally.

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.

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.

Angie Dickinson | Age 89

With six decades of acting career, the famous Angie Dickinson has won many hearts with her skills and beauty. Throughout her acting career, she has appeared in more than 50 films, including China Gate, The Art of Love, Ocean’s 11, Jessica, The Killers, and many more. Angie Dickinson also starred as Sergeant Suzane in the NBC crime series Police Woman.

She received Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress, three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. With such appreciation, Dickinson also became the leading actress in the erotic crime thriller Dressed to Kill and received a Saturn Award for the Best Actress.

Dolph Lundgren – Age 63

Dolph Lundgren is one of the most talented people in the world. Besides being a Swedish actor, he is also a filmmaker and martial artist. Dolph was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1957 and later moved to his grandparents in Ångermanland, Sweden. He holds the rank four dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate in the whole world.

The fitness freak star appeared in many Hollywood movies and is very famous for his role in The Expendables series. Moreover, Lundgren is a scholar person, did his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney. He was also awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1983.

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.