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

Joy Harmon – 80 years

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.

Clint Eastwood – 90 years

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.

Caren Marsh Doll – 103 Years

Caren Marsh Doll, aka Caren Marsh, is an American screen and stage actress and dancer. Caren specializes in modern dance and tap; she was a stand-in for Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz and Ziegfeld Girl. She is one of the last remaining actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Marsh’s father was a Hollywood stockbroker. Her parents were initially against Caren’s career choice.

Doll even went unrecognized for a small role she played in Gone with the Wind. However, she started gaining attention when she appeared in films with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1937 to 1948. Caren’s younger sister, Dorothy Morris, was also a prominent name in the film industry.

Terry Kilburn – Age 94

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.

Joy Harmon – 80 years

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.

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.

Kim Novak – Age 87

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.

Christina Pickles – 85 years

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.”

BRIGITTE BARDOT – 87 YEARS

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.

ROBERT REDFORD – 84 YEARS

Life was not always a bed of roses to this gilded age personality who is now in his eighties because, you see, Robert Redford was once kicked out of college back in the day. But that would later inspire the iconic performer to study Dramatic Arts in NYC’s Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Redford then began his journey on Broadway when he got a small part to play in 1959’s Tall Story, but he most certainly did not stop there. Upon receiving great feedback with his debut, the man moved onto television and film, and the rest, as we know, is cinema history at its very best!

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