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

KELLY LYNCH – 62 YEARS

Many great actors are born on the runway, and Kelly Lynch started there too. The star got hired by the Elite Modelling Agency as a model, where she gained fame for having quite the beauty and grace. Lynch then began signing deals for minor roles on TV before landing on her break-out Hollywood project in 1988’s feature film titled Cocktail.

More massive roles followed that in movies like Road House and Dr**store Cowboy, for which she received accolades too. What is fascinating is that even in her sixties, Kelly hasn’t retired yet. Well, what can we say when she is still a delightful sight on the big screen!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

HARRY BELAFONTE – 94 YEARS

Harry Belafonte is one of the most popular Jamaican- American pop stars ever and got his breakthrough album titled “Calypso” in the year 1956. In his musical career, he has recorded and tried various genres like mento, pop, folk-world, etc. Harry is a recipient of three Grammy awards and also a lifetime achievement award.

His talent is not just limited to singing; the musician is also an actor and a social activist. Belafonte starred in his first film role in the year 1953 with the film “Bright Road.” Later, he was flooded with film offers, and he signed most of them.

Angie Dickinson | Age 89

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.

ROBERT WAGNER – 92 YEARS

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.

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.

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.

 PAUL HOGAN –  82 YEARS

Michael “Crocodile” Dundee, the character that gave the actor Paul Hogan the Golden Globe Award for best actor, is still widely remembered. The actor was born in Sydney. He made his first television appearance on the talent program “New Faces” in 1971. His filmography includes films like “Almost an Angel,” “Charlie and Boots,” “Fatty Finn,” and so on.

The “Crocodile Dundee” actor married twice, but none of his marriages could work. The actor is currently single and has six children. Besides acting, he has also lent his credits to writing, production, television presenting, and comedy. In 2016, Hogan was awarded the Longford Lyell Award for his outstanding services to Australian cinema.

David Birney – Age 82

David Birney made the hearts of many girls beat faster with his charming personality during his acting career. Birney is a famous classical and contemporary actor known for hit movies like Someone’s Watching Me!, Seal Morning, and Live Shot. His outstanding performance made him the winner of the Theatre World award in 1968.

David was born in Washington, USA, and was the first child of Jeanne and Edwin B. Birney. His father, Edwin, was a special agent for the FBI. Furthermore, David holds an honorary Ph.D. degree in Humanity from Southern Utah University. Also, he is very active in the audiobooks publication and has produced numerous best-selling audiobooks.

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.

John Cleese – Age 81

A film and television actor full of humor, John can turn anyone’s mundane life into a hilarious journey. During his career, this comic actor appeared in Monty Python’s films and others, including Fierce Creatures, Time Bandits, A Fish Called Wanda, etc. His most notable television performance was on Fawlty Towers and Flying Circus by Monty Python.

As a professional writer, he wrote individually and with others for different shows like The Frost Report, Fawlty Towers, The Dick Emery Show, etc. He wrote an excellent script for A Fish Called Wanda, which got him eligible for Oscar in 1988. John also wrote several books.

Jack Nicholson – 83 years

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.

Julie Christie- Age 81

Julie Christie, best known as an icon of “Swinging Sixties,” is a British actress and is the recipient of various accolades such as Golden Globe, BAFTA Award, Oscar, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Moreover, Julie has starred in six films that are among the BFI’s Top 100 British films of the twentieth century.

Furthermore, Christie became internationally famous from her role in the film Darling in 1965. Apart from this, she noticed in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 2004, played the role of Madam Rosmerta.  Besides, her recent character was in the political thriller film The Company You Kept in 2012.

Sidney Poitier | Age 94

Well, Sidney Poitier is a retired actor, activist, film director, and ambassador. He was born on 20th February 1927 in Miami, Florida, U.S. Moreover, he has Bahamian and American citizenship. Sidney was the first Black male and Bahamian actor who won the Academy Award for the Best Actor.

Furthermore, he has also served as the Bahamian Ambassador for Japan from 1997 to 2007. Poitier joined the North American Negro Theater and landed on his breakthrough film Blackboard Jungle, in 1955. Apart from this, he first got married to Juanita Hardy in 1950 and divorced in 1965. Sidney then got married to Joanna Shimkus in 1976.

George Hamilton | Age 81

This handsome man is an American television and film actor. George Hamilton was born on 12th August 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. He has vast experience of working as an actor. Moreover, his popular films include By Love Possessed (1961), Home from the Hill (1960), Light in the Piazza (1962), Once is Not Enough( 1975), and many more.

Apart from this, he won a Golden Globe Award in 1959 for his debut performance in the film named Crime and Punishment U.S.A. George has also earned a nomination for BAFTA Award. Hamilton is popularly known for his perpetual sun-tan and debonair style.

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.

KELLY LYNCH – 62 YEARS

Many great actors are born on the runway, and Kelly Lynch started there too. The star got hired by the Elite Modelling Agency as a model, where she gained fame for having quite the beauty and grace. Lynch then began signing deals for minor roles on TV before landing on her break-out Hollywood project in 1988’s feature film titled Cocktail.

More massive roles followed that in movies like Road House and Dr**store Cowboy, for which she received accolades too. What is fascinating is that even in her sixties, Kelly hasn’t retired yet. Well, what can we say when she is still a delightful sight on the big screen!

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!

TOM SELLECK – 76 YEARS

People know that Tom Selleck’s industry debut was when he played the infamous detective Thomas Magnum in the hit 80s T.V. series Magnum, P.I.. Yet, some Selleck fans are still surprised when there hear that he even served in the military and is a California Army National Guard shellback.

As Tom enters into his late seventies, we presume that he is exceptionally fond of everything he has accomplished. You see, even this veteran’s personal life is a massive success, too, as he is currently spending his golden years with his beloved wife Jillie Mack, whom he married in 1987.

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.

Marsha Hunt – Age 103

One of the oldest American actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Marsha worked for around seven decades in the industry. She became famous after starring alongside John Wayne in the opposite role in Born to The West movie. In the Lost Angel movie, she made an appearance along with James Craig and Margaret O’Brien.

She never looked back afterward and was portrayed in fifty-plus films, namely Havoc, Diplomatic, The Valley of Decision, Pride and Prejudice, The Happy Time, etc. Lately, she actively aids in creating homeless shelters, raises awareness regarding climate change, and speaks for humanitarian causes of hunger-related issues.

BILLY DEE WILLIAMS – 84 YEARS

Renowned for his role in “Star Wars Franchise,” Billy Dee Williams has made several records in his career. He returned to portray the same character after thirty-six years. He made his film debut in 1959 with the film “The Last Angry Man” but gained national attention in 1971 with ABC’s television movie “Brian’s Song.”

Billy has been married three times, and he currently resides with his third wife, Teruko Nakagami. In 2019 there were rumors about him being gender-fluid as he referred to himself using both masculine and feminine pronouns, which he later clarified by saying that he was just illustrating and not referring to himself.

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