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GOLDEN AGE STARS WHO ARE STILL ALIVE AND DOING GREAT AT RETIREMENT!

Kim Novak – Age 89

Kim Novak, an American actor shot to fame in mid 1950’s after her double performance in Vertigo, an  Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller as Madeleine Elster and Judy Barton. Till date, it is arguably known as the finest film of Kim. By delivering several excellent performances, she rapidly paved her way to become a popular sensation. She starred alongside Jimmy Stewart in different films.

For three successive years, Novak enjoyed stardom as a top box office star.Before rising to fame, she worked on different jobs like elevator operator, dental assistant and sales clerk. She portrayed in Picnic, a 1955 film and won Golden Globe Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer.

Joy Harmon – Age 82

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.

JENNIFER GREY – AGE 62

This American actress made her debut in 1984 with the flick Reckless. But, got recognition from the 1986 comedy film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Before making her debut on the big screen, she did an advertisement for Dr. Pepper at the age of 19. She is the daughter of the acclaimed screen actor Joel Grey.

Ever since 1979, she has managed to entertain her fans and is not in the mood of retiring anytime soon. She was last seen in the 2020 sitcom The Conners, while her upcoming projects are yet to be announced. Grey also participated in the Los Angeles 2017 Women’s March.

SUSAN RICHARDSON – AGE 70

Susan Richardson was born in Pennsylvania and is best known for her performance in popular sitcoms and movies like “American Graffiti,” “Eight is Enough,” and “The Streets of San Francisco.” After Richardson graduated from Coatesville Area Senior High School, she moved to Hollywood to pursue acting for the next two years.

Richardson’s charisma and worth as an actor are substantially high, as she has been one of the most thriving performers in the industry. She was married to Michael Virden for a couple of years. Richardson is a mother of an adorable young girl named Sarah. She currently lives in Pennsylvania as a caregiver at a retirement home.

JULIE GOODYEAR – AGE 80

Actress Julie Goodyear made shocking revelations about her personal life in her autobiography titled Just Julie. The actress has penned down about her failed marriages and also shared her bisexuality experience in the book. The autobiography was released in 2006 and gave her fans a sneak peek into her personal life.

The actress is notably remembered on the work front for her role in the long-running ITV show “Coronation Street:” where she played Bet Lynch for 25 long years. Post the show, the actress didn’t get much work where she could show her acting chops, and to keep earning; she started appearing on reality shows.

BRIGITTE BARDOT – AGE 87

Brigitte Bardot is a former French actress who was first spotted at a fashion show and later auditioned for many movies. In 1986, she established a foundation to care for suffering animals and finally married her soulmate Bernard d’Ormale in 19922.

She happened to get introduced to film director Roger Vadim who saw enormous potential in her.

Brigitte has been a pioneer in popularising Kohl, off-shoulder tops, Bardot style, and ballet pumps. She was selected as one of the 100 sexiest actresses in the film industry. She auctioned off her personal belongings to fund her foundation for the welfare of animals.

Ursula Andress – Age 86

During her entertainment career, Ursula played different roles in around 40 films and several other television productions. Out of all, her biggest breakthrough role was in the first James Bond Film as Honey Ryder. This was undoubtedly her most memorable and legendary performance to date.

Later on, throughout her career, she appeared in numerous Italian, American, and British films like The Blue Max, Clash of The Titans, Perfect Friday, The Fifth Musketeer, etc. In the film Acapulco, a musical film, she got the chance to feature alongside the legendary Elvis Presley. To pursue her passion of becoming an acclaimed actress, she ran away from her home at 17.

Sophia Loren – Age 87

Sophia Loren, a gorgeous actress and winner of the Italian beauty pageant, is a perfect example of rising above poverty. In 1951, she began her career and came to the limelight as one of the world’s most attractive women. Her excellent performances include her work in Two women, Lives of The Saints, Operation Crossbow, etc. For her role in Two Women, in 1961, she won the Best Actress Academy Award and Academy Honorary Award in 1991.

Full of youth and boasting an hourglass physique, Sophia still sometimes walks down the rep carpet during events. The audience recognizes her as one of the most humble movie stars of the time.

Nancy Sinatra – Age 82

Nancy Sinatra is an American rock singer and actress best known for her hit song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin” from the mid-1960s. Moreover, she debuted in 1957 when she noticed on her father’s ABC-TV variety show; however, Nancy’s fame was limited to Europe and Japan. Later, when her signature song becomes hit in 1966, Nancy rose to fame globally.

Furthermore, Sinatra’s trendy high boots and appearance with brightly colored dresses depicted swinging sixties image and became a sensation among young girls of that era. Despite her advanced age, she continues to contribute to the music industry. Additionally, Sinatra’s online store opened on 21 October 2020.

Ali MacGraw – Age 83

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.

Loni Anderson – Age 76

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.

Angela Lansbury – Age 96

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.

Stockard Channing – Age 78

Stockard Channing is well known for her fabulous acting in the film Grease and the TV series The West Wing. She was born to Susan Williams and Antonia Stockard in New York City. She performed theatre in the initial stage of her acting career and has received her acting training at HB Studio, Greenwich.

Channing has also won a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance in the movie Jack. Moreover, she studied literature and history at Radcliffe College at Harvard University in Massachusetts. She is also an author and has published 20 books, out of which Beezus and Romona is the most popular.

Dolph Lundgren – Age 64

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.

MELANIE GRIFFITH – Age 64

The Golden Globe Award-winning actress Melanie Griffith made her Broadway debut in the musical “Chicago” and received critical acclaim, especially by the New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley. She rose to prominence soon after her incredible performances in “Something Wild,” and “Working Girl,”.

Interestingly, her film “Body Double” was a commercial failure, but Melanie earned the National Society of Film and Critics Award. Griffith has not only entertained the audience through her notable works but has added value to society. She led a fund-raising campaign, Walk for Kids for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Lately, she has been seen doing minor roles in movies like “The High Note.”

Lou Ferrigno – Age 70

The handsome hunk Lou Ferrigno is a retired professional bodybuilder and the winner of IFBB Mr. Universe Titles twice. Lou is famous for his work in the CBS television series, The Incredible Hulk. Ferrigno was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Matt Ferrigno, a police officer, and Victoria.

Other than this, Lou has won the first prize at the Pro Mr. America teens in 1971. Additionally, at Mr. Olympia’s competition in 1974, he secured second position in the heavyweight category. He is also famous for training the pop star Michael Jackson to get in shape for the concerts in London.

Toby – Age 61

Toby Keith is one of the most celebrated country singers of Americans to date. He is still performing at this age at the concerts and getting the same love. He produced several Top Ten singles, including his most famous song, Should’ve Been A Cowboy. His albums were immensely successful that most of them earned the Golden or higher certification.

Keith was born to Carolyn Joan and Hubert K. Covel, Jr. in Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1961. He developed his interest in music during his visit to his grandmother in fort smith. From there, he pursued his interest and has become a star musician.

William Daniels – Age 95

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.

Michael Parkinson – Age 87

Michael Parkinson always seemed to be the voice of reason. He was a reporter for BBC’s 24 Hours and Granada Television before becoming their presenter of the Cinema series in 1969. He hosted Thames Teabreak after that. But it wasn’t until 1971 when Michael got on his own show, Parkinson.

Parkinson began his career as a journalist at a local newspaper, straight out of school. He wrote feature articles for the Manchester Guardian and later worked for the Daily Express. Besides, Michael also worked in the army for two years and was the youngest person at the time to be awarded the rank of Captain.

Daniel Davis – Age 76

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.

Christina Pickles – Age 87

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.”

Clint Eastwood – Age 92

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 – Age 85

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.

Max Baer Jr. – Age 84

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.

Kim Novak – Age 89

Kim Novak, an American actor shot to fame in mid 1950’s after her double performance in Vertigo, an  Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller as Madeleine Elster and Judy Barton. Till date, it is arguably known as the finest film of Kim. By delivering several excellent performances, she rapidly paved her way to become a popular sensation. She starred alongside Jimmy Stewart in different films.

For three successive years, Novak enjoyed stardom as a top box office star.Before rising to fame, she worked on different jobs like elevator operator, dental assistant and sales clerk. She portrayed in Picnic, a 1955 film and won Golden Globe Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer.

Katarina Witt – Age 56

Katarina Witt has won the hearts of many with her creativity and delicate mastery over figure skating. The German national is often remembered for winning two Olympic gold medals in 1984 and four World Championships throughout her career (1983-1988). Additionally, she has earned six consecutive European Championship titles from 1983 to 1988.

Witt’s athletic accomplishments and forays into the entertainment industry make her one of the most prestigious figure skaters in history. She retired from competitive skating to begin a career as an actress. Therefore, her career spans from skating to modeling, appearing on Playboy magazine covers, and having a cameo role in Jerry Maguire.

Angie Dickinson – Age 90

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 GateThe Art of Love, Ocean’s 11JessicaThe 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.

Linda Evans – Age 79

A personified beauty and graceful actress, Linda entertained American audiences for around five decades. Right from playing the role of Audra Barkley in The Big Valley, she made several glamorous appearances. In 2009, Linda won Hell’s Kitchen, a British competitive cooking reality show. Linda even has the privilege of being the star at 6843 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood’s walk of fame for her excellent performances.

During her tenure, she was nominated several times for Emmy Award, Choice Awards, and Golden Globe Award. She has had the pleasure to dine and be in touch with dignitaries worldwide and now lives a luxurious life away from the limelight.

STANLEY BAXTER – AGE 96

The famous veteran actor Stanley Baxter started off her career as a child artist following his passion for acting at a tender age. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and attended Glasgow’s Hillhead High School, and his preparation to be in front of the camera began there.

Stanley’s acting career began as a young actor on the BBC’s Children’s Hour. Adding to his many achievements, Baxter had his own show on BBC Radio Scotland in the 1960s and has been honored with several BAFTA Awards. Apart from this, he also blessed the big screen with his incredible acting in films like Very Important Person, Geordie, The Fast Lady, and Crooks Anonymous.

BERNARD CRIBBINS – AGE 93

Bernard Joseph Cribbins, aka Bernard Cribbins, is a legendary actor and singer who has had a slew of remarkable performances. Cribbins made his debut in the showbiz industry by performing in theatres. His first West End Theatre appearance was in 1956, portraying the two Dromios in A Comedy of Errors, and featured in Not Now Darling, There Goes the Bride, and Run for Your Wife.

Talking about his film credits, Bernard has featured in movies such as Two-Way Stretch, The Wrong Arm of the Law, Crooks in Cloisters, and three Carry On films. As a singer, three of his comedy songs reached the top of the charts in the UK.

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