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

Barbi Benton- 71 Years

Barbi Benton is a former American singer, actress, and model. She’s known for appearing in Playboy magazine and four seasons on the comedy series Hee Haw. Benton enjoyed a successful career as both an actress and singer. She also appeared in ABC’s comedy series, Sugar Time, which told the life of a wannabe female rock group in the 1970s’.

Benton and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner met in the late 60s when she was just 18. They were in a relationship for six years. Before their break up, Benton appeared on his TV show Playboy After Dark. Currently, at 71, Benton is an interior decorator with her own company.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 BuddwingThe 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.

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.

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.

Cassandra Peterson – Age 69

Cassandra Peterson, as an actress, has shown incredible acting skills in Mistress of the Dark, playing the role of Elvira. For this role, she also got the Vincent Price Award at Hollywood Horror Festival. It is said that even in her childhood, Peterson had been quite fascinated by horror-themed toys instead of the barbie doll. After this role, she sky-rocketed to fame and appeared in several movies.

Her character, Elvira, also appeared in comic books, including DC Comics and Eclipse Comics. Besides, Peterson is set to release her autobiography, “Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark,” on September 21, 2021

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.

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.

Sally Field | Age 74

Sally Field is one of the famous American actresses and directors. Her shelf is filled with many awards that include two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and two British Academy Film Awards. Her success chart began from appearing in TV series comedies such as GidgetThe Girl With Something Extra, and more.

However, Sally gained popularity by her performance in the TV film in 1976, Sybil, for which she was awarded Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. As a director Sally succeeded in the field and is known for the TV film The Christmas TreeBeautiful.

Barbi Benton- 71 Years

Barbi Benton is a former American singer, actress, and model. She’s known for appearing in Playboy magazine and four seasons on the comedy series Hee Haw. Benton enjoyed a successful career as both an actress and singer. She also appeared in ABC’s comedy series, Sugar Time, which told the life of a wannabe female rock group in the 1970s’.

Benton and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner met in the late 60s when she was just 18. They were in a relationship for six years. Before their break up, Benton appeared on his TV show Playboy After Dark. Currently, at 71, Benton is an interior decorator with her own company.

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.

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.

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