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

 Rachel Ward | Age 63

Rachel Ward is an actress, television director, screenwriter, and film director. She was born in Cornwell, England, on 12th September 1957. Besides, at the age of 16, she had left her school to become a fashion and photography model. She has briefly dated David Kennedy.

The renowned actress got married to Bryan Brown in 1983, and the couple has three children together- Rosie, Joe, and Matilda. Rachel Ward has acted in popular television ads like Revlon’s Scoundrel Girl and Lincoln-Mercury Cougar Girl. Apart from this, she had received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the new star of the year in 1981.

Joanne Woodward | Age 91

This face of Hollywood is an American actress, producer and philanthropist. Throughout her career in acting, Joanne is best known for her performance in The Three Faces of Five, for which Joanne won an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award in the same category.

She was featured in many other films for which Joanne has won one Oscar out of four nominations, three Golden Globe Awards and one BAFTA Film Award. Well, her shelf is filled with uncountable awards she has received, but initially, she started with TV shows, Tales of Tomorrow, Star Tonight, and more. Additionally, she was the wife of prominent actor Paul Newman.

Kelly Lynch | Age 62

Well, this American actress and model was born on 31st January 1959 in Golden Valley, Minnesota, U.S. She was born to Barbara and Robert Lynch. Barbara was a modern dancer, and Robert was a restaurateur. Kelle Lynch has attended the Guthrie Theater. Moreover, she has also worked as a flight attendant post leaving her college.

Apart from this, before entering into the acting career, Kelly has worked as a model for the Elite modeling agency. Her breakthrough role was in the film Cocktail in 1988, which gave her popularity among the masses. Besides, Kelly got married to producer and writer Mitch Glazer in 1992.

Shirley MacLaine | Age 87

Shirley MacLaine is a profound American actress, singer, activist, author, and former dancer. She was born on 24th April 1934 in Richmond, Virginia, the U.S. Furthermore, she has received an Academy Award, five Golden Globe Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

She studied in Washington-Lee High School and was a part of the cheerleading squad. Shirley has also acted in the school theater productions. Her debut film was The Trouble With Harry, which was produced by Alfred Hitchcock in 1955. Apart from this, MacLain got married to a businessman named Steve Parker in 1954 but got divorced in 1982.

Jane Powell | Age 92

This charming beauty is an American actress, dancer, and singer. Jane was born on 1st April 1929 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. Moreover, this 92 years old pretty woman gained her fame in the mid-1940s when she got the roles in several Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musicals. She is on the list of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Apart from this, her notable works include A Date With Judy (1948), Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (1954), Royal Wedding (1951), Hit the Deck (1955). Jane Powell is a member of Trustees for the Actors’ Fund of America. Furthermore, she got married five times in all and has three children.

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.

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.

SAM ELLIOTT – 76 YEARS

Raised in Oregon by his parents, Sam Elliott got his degree in English and Psychology at the University in his hometown once he’d grown up. But his aim to pursue acting urged him to relocate to Los Angeles, and this must be the best decision the man has ever made in his life.

From his very first appearance on Judd for the Defense to his most recent acting credit in 2019’s Lady and the Tramp, Elliott has always been a blessed sight on the big screen, and even in his mid-seventies, this Golden age star is yet to retire. Keep bringing on the hits, Sam!

Ron Howard- Age 67

Ronald William Howard is a well-known American television and movie star who has won several awards for his brilliant work. Besides, he is best known for his roles in American sitcoms such as ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ and ‘Happy Days.’ Ron made his first film appearance when he was 18 months old and since then has never failed to impress his viewers.

Apart from this, Howard also directed and produced movies like A Beautiful Mind, Frost/Nixon, and many more. He also holds many accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Directo and the National Medal of Arts. Additionally, Howard’s drama film Hillbilly Elegy was recently released on Netflix in November 2020.

Wesley Snipes- Age 58

Wesley Snipes is a prominent actor, film producer, and martial artist from America. He performed roles in many movies like New Jack City, Passenger 57, Demolition Man, and Marvel Comics character Blade in the Blade film trilogy. Furthermore, Snipes has also won many awards and nominations, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.

Later in 1991, Wesley founded Amen-Ra Films, a production company, and a branch named Black Dot Media to produce television projects and movies. Also, Snipes is a trained martial artist and has a 5th-grade black belt in Shotokan Karate and 2nd-grade black belt in Hapkido. Even in his fifties, Wesley is active and giving hit performances.

Michael York | Age 79

This English actor was born on 27th March 1942 in Fulmer, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. His mother, Florence Edith May Chown, was a musician, and his father, Joseph Gwynne Johnson, was an ex-Royal Artillery British Army officer and also an executive at Marks and Spencers departmental store.

Furthermore, he received his education from Bromley Grammar School for Boys. He then studied at Hurstpierpoint College and University College, Oxford. Michael first joined the Bromley Little theatre and is currently its president. Besides, his career began in 1956 with the Yellow Jacket. York got married to the photographer Patricia McCallum on 27th March 1968.

Eva Marie Saint | Age 96

This stunning American Actress was born on 4th July 1924 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S. She has been working for over 75 years and has gained extreme popularity. The actress was profoundly known for her role in Ella Kazan’s on The Waterfront in 1954 as well as for Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest in 1959.

Furthermore, she has received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Eva Marie has also earned a BAFTA and Golden Globe nomination as well as won a Primetime Emmy Award. Apart from her television life, she was married to Jeffery Hayden in 1951 and had two children with him. Her husband died in 2016.

 Rachel Ward | Age 63

Rachel Ward is an actress, television director, screenwriter, and film director. She was born in Cornwell, England, on 12th September 1957. Besides, at the age of 16, she had left her school to become a fashion and photography model. She has briefly dated David Kennedy.

The renowned actress got married to Bryan Brown in 1983, and the couple has three children together- Rosie, Joe, and Matilda. Rachel Ward has acted in popular television ads like Revlon’s Scoundrel Girl and Lincoln-Mercury Cougar Girl. Apart from this, she had received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the new star of the year in 1981.

Pat Boone | Age 86

Well, this dashing man is an American actor, singer, writer, and composer, spokesman, television personality, motivational speaker, and what not. Pat Boone was born on 1st June 1934 in Jacksonville, Florida, the U.S. During the 1950s and early 1960s, he was a popular Pop singer in the United States.

Pat is known for selling 45 million records, giving 12 hit Hollywood films and 38 Top 40 hits. Apart from his career, if we talk about his studies, he graduated from David Lipscomb High School, Nashville, in 1952. Boone is a great-great-great-great grandson of Daniel Boone, who was an American Pioneer. Boone’s marriage to Shirley Foley ended in the 1960s.

William Shatner | Age 90

William Shatner is a well-known Canadian actor, producer, director, author, singer, and screenwriter. The legend was born on 22nd March 1931 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. William is also known as Bill Shatner. His father, Joseph Shatner, was a clothing manufacturer. Furthermore, he has studied BCom at McGill University.

William was also awarded Doctorate of Letters by McGill University as well as New England Institute of Technology. Shatner has earned several awards, which include the People’s Choice Award, Emmy Award, and Golden Globe Award. Apart from this, Tekwar is a famous science fiction novel written by William. He has also written several television series.

Warren Beatty | Age 84

Warren Beatty is a renowned American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. Beatty was born in Richmond, Virginia on 30th March 1937. Furthermore, he has worked for around six decades, making him a well-known personality even at the Age of 84 years. His notable directorial works include Heaven Can Wait, Dick Tracy, Reds, Bulworth, and Rules Don’t Apply.

Apart from this, Warren is also known for productions like Shampoo, Bugsy, and Bonnie and Clyde. Warren has earned several nominations for Academy Awards, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Picture, Original Screenplay, and Adapted Screenplay. Besides, he got married to Annette Bening in 1992 and has four children.

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.

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.

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