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

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.

Richard White – Age 75

If you’re a fan of American history or historical scholarship in general, then you’ll want to know about Richard White. A professor at Stanford University and winner of not one but two Francis Parkman Prizes, White is one of the most respected historians in the country.

Richard’s areas of expertise include capitalism’s history, American West, history and memory, the environment, and Native American history. His art has traveled to Mexico, Canada, France, Australia, and Ireland on occasion. Additionally, White is also a published author with some great books, namely, Railroaded: The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America and The Middle Ground: Indians, Empires, and Republics in the Great Lakes Region, 1650–1815.

Gary Trousdale – Age 62

Gary Trousdale is, without a doubt, a man of many talents. He is an American animator, film director, as well as a screenwriter. Gary has worked on various feature films with Disney Animation Studios, including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Atlantis: The Lost Empire. He collaborates with Kirk Wise and Don Hahn on a regular basis.

Trousdale had initially intended to pursue architecture but instead chose to study animation. In 2003, he co-founded DreamWorks Animation and served as its co-director until 2019. As a director, Trousdale has been noted for his work on traditional animation films in a time when computer animation has come to dominate the industry.

Kirk Wise – Age 58

Kirk Wise is an American film director, animator, and screenwriter who has been working in the animation industry since the early 1980s. He is perhaps best known for his work on Disney animated features like The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. In a career that has spanned more than three decades, Wise has directed or co-directed many feature films and has also won several awards for his outstanding work.

After graduating from Palo Alto High School, Wise enrolled in the California Institute of the Arts to study character animation. Initially in his career, Wise worked as an animator on several Disney films, namely The Great Mouse Detective and others.

Richard Chamberlain – Age 88

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.

ROBERT WAGNER – AGE 92

Robert John Wagner Jr. is an American actor best known for his lead role in It Takes a Thief, Hart to Hart, and Switch. He acted in the world-famous sitcom Two and a Half Men as Teddy Leopold. His journey wasn’t limited to television, as he appeared in films like Austin Powers, The Pink Panther, A Kiss Before Dying, The Towering Inferno, and many more.

He may be in his 90’s now, but he’s ever so young at heart. He has acted in over 100 movies and has lasted for more than seven decades on television. He’s not only a film veteran but also has his interests extended to golfing.

VAN KILMER – AGE 62

The versatile American actor, Val Kilmer, got recognition for his excellent skills after featuring in comedy films like Top Secret in 1984 and Real Genius in 1985. He is a legendary artist who effortlessly converted his experience of performing on stage into acting in films. Best known for playing Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever, he has a full-fledged documentary made on his life titled Val, released in 2021.

Apart from playing fictional characters, he has portrayed real-life figures like Jim Morrison in The Doors, Doc Holliday in Tombstone, and Elvis Presley in True Romance exceptionally well. He went through chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer and is perfectly healthy now.

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.

CHRISTOPHER LLOYD – AGE 83

Christopher Lloyd is a famous American actor with a remarkably long work history. He is best known for playing comedic yet eccentric characters in the comedy series like “Taxi.” This series made him worthy of the two Emmy Awards. He made a mark through his performance in the sci-fi comedy movie “Back to the Future.”

The evergreen actor Christopher has been a part of more than 200 plays, including Broadway, regional, etc. The actor has been a part of iconic movies and sitcoms, but he has also worked in tv-commercials and music videos. Presently, Lloyd is actively working and has not retired from the entertainment industry.

Barry Bostwick – Age 77

Barry Bostwick is an American actor and singer who first rose to prominence in the 1970s. Best known for his roles in movies like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Megaforce, he has also had a successful career on television, appearing in series such as Spin City and What I Like About You.

The talented artist made his stage debut at the young age of 22 in a production of Take Her, She’s Mine. Besides that, Barry also performed in several non-musical roles, such as in War and Peace and The Misanthrope, which clearly showed the versatility of his amazing personality. Currently, he lives a happy life with his wife, Sherri Ellen.

BARRY LIVINGSTON – AGE 68

Barry Livingston was born on 30 April 1947 and is an American actor. He has worked in movies and shows from the 1960s to the 1980s like Room 222, The Streets of San Francisco, and Final Approach. He went on to become a household name after featuring alongside his brother Stanley Livingston in My Three Sons, where he played the character “Ernie Douglas.”

Even with time, his charm did not diminish a bit as he appeared in some prominent shows after 2000 like Two and a Half Men, Mad Men, and The Middle. Talking about his love life, Barry has been in a happy marriage with Karen Huntsman since 1983

Terry Kilburn – Age 95

An English American actor, Terry Kilburn, was born in London and, at the age of 10, stepped into Hollywood to try his luck in acting. As a child, he made appearances in several popular films like Mr. Chips, A Christmas Carol, Goodbye, etc. His innocent face, dreamy eyes, and diligence earned him sought after fame when he was 11 years old.

He later played the protagonist in two films named Lord Jeff and Swiss Family Robinson. Along with Basil Rathbone, he was also seen in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. His last movie was Lolita, in which he played a minor role. He currently lives in his Minneapolis home.

Tim Matheson – Age 74

Tim Matheson is one of the American actors who started their career from a very young age. He appeared in countless television series and films. But he became most renowned for his portrayals of the smooth-talking Eric Otter Stratton in the comedy film National Lampoon’s Animal House. Besides, he was also a good voice-over and did a voice role for the lead character in the animated series Jonny Quest.

Subsequently, he got roles in several popular television series, including To Be or Not to Be, Night Gallery, Ironside, Without A Trace, The King of Queens, and The West Wing. He has married thrice in life and has three children.

David McCallum – Age 88

David McCallum is a famous Scottish-American actor and musician. He started his acting career as a voice-over for BBC radio. In the late ’50s, he did his first acting role in Whom the Gods Love. After that, he appeared in many theater productions, including AmadeusCommunicating Doors, and The Hunting of the Snark.

McCallum got his first significant recognition for playing secret agent Illya Kuryakin in the television series The Man from UNCLE. He also received two Emmy Award nominations for playing the role of intellectual and introverted secret agent. At the age of 82, McCallum published his first novel, Once a Crooked Man.

Michael Parkinson – Age 87

Michael Parkinson is a world-famous English broadcaster and a journalist who hosted over 650 shows and interviewed over 2000 famous personalities worldwide. Although he belongs to the small village of Cudworth and got his education at Barnsley Grammar School, he has achieved great success in his life.

In the beginning, he worked as a current affairs producer at Granada Television. He also joined BBC as a reporter and later became the presenter of Granada’s Cinema. But it was his evening chat show Parkinson that gave him a unique recognition on television. After leaving BBC, Parkinson joined ITV and also presented his own show on BBC Radio 2.

William Daniels – Age 95

Daniels was one of the most famous American actors in the ’60s and ’70s. He was born in Brooklyn and started his career as a disc jockey at an Army radio station. Later, he made his appearance on television with many popular TV series. Daniels is best known for his roles as Mark Craig in the drama series St. Elsewhere and as George Feeny in the sitcom Boy Meets World.

Daniels also did voice roles for animated television series, such as Kim Possible and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. Moreover, he later became the president of the Screen Actors Guild. He has two adopted sons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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