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

Bob Newhart – Age 91

Bob Newhart is a comedian who can even make the grumpiest person laugh his heart out through his hilarious sense of humor. Fame came naturally to him in the 1960s after he launched The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, a funny monologue. The album soon topped the billboard charts. Other than this, he made notable appearances in numerous TV shows and films. The Bob Newhart Show was a major hit and went on to air six seasons comprising 142 episodes. He even won a Peabody Award for his show.

His peculiar performances won the hearts of millions of people worldwide and earned him Grammy Awards thrice for different categories.

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.

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.

Bob Newhart – Age 91

Bob Newhart is a comedian who can even make the grumpiest person laugh his heart out through his hilarious sense of humor. Fame came naturally to him in the 1960s after he launched The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, a funny monologue. The album soon topped the billboard charts. Other than this, he made notable appearances in numerous TV shows and films. The Bob Newhart Show was a major hit and went on to air six seasons comprising 142 episodes. He even won a Peabody Award for his show.

His peculiar performances won the hearts of millions of people worldwide and earned him Grammy Awards thrice for different categories.

Thelma Barlow – Age 91

In her early days, Thelma worked as secretary. Born in England, her most promising role was in Mrs Henderson Presents, a british comedy film. She starred alongside Judi Dench. For her performance, she even got nominated in British Independent Film Awards for Most Promising Newcomer in 2005. This widely popular soap opera personality also played the role of Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street, a british show. She played this role for around two decades.

On the personal front, she was happily married to Graham Barlow. But soon the couple parted ways due to uncited reasons. Both were the parents of two children.

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.

Joyce Randolph – Age 96

Joyce is popular among the American audience for her role as Trixie, the wife of Ed Norton in The Honeymooners, a TV series starring Jackie Gleason. After this, she was seen in Cavalcade of Stars, aired on Dumont Television Network in 1951. Before surging to popularity, she appeared in a Clorets commercial where she caught Jackie Gleason’s attention in 1951, an actor.

She debuted on TV in 1944 after appearing in the Grander Sauce movie. The lovely and sweet-natured Joyce etched in the television viewers’ minds after appearing on The Jackie Gleason Show, a TV family comedy.

Dick Van Dyke – Age 95

Dick Van Dyke, an actor and famous comedian blessed with multiple talents, left his footprints in the Hollywood industry after working for seven decades. His career took flight after he starred in Bye Bye Birdie, a musical film, and The Dick Van Dyke Show, a drama series. His most breakthrough role was in The Dick Van Dyke Show as Rob Petrie played for 5 years.

He proved his worth by continually portraying several musical films and drama series that won him myriad accolades, including SAG Life Achievement Award. His performance in Mary Poppins soundtrack alongside Julie Andrews in 1964 won him a Grammy Award.

Jane Powell | Age 92

This charming beauty is an American actress, dancer, and singer. Jane was born on 1st April 1929 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. Moreover, this 92 years old pretty woman gained her fame in the mid-1940s when she got the roles in several Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musicals. She is on the list of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Apart from this, her notable works include A Date With Judy (1948), Seven Brides For Seven Brothers (1954), Royal Wedding (1951), Hit the Deck (1955). Jane Powell is a member of Trustees for the Actors’ Fund of America. Furthermore, she got married five times in all and has three children.

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