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

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.

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.

KIM BASINGER – 67 YEARS

Kim is a former fashion model who decided to move to a new city with a new ambition of acting and proving her worth in the latter. She got the chance to play a Bond Girl in the 1983 spy film “Never Say Never Again” and starred in many films that temptress of the 80s and 90s.

For her femme fatale portrayal in the 1997 film “L.a. Confidential,” she received an Academy Award for best-supporting actress. Kim has been the cover girl for various magazines before she stepped into acting and also had to turn down a modeling offer from Ford Modeling Agency.

WAYNE NEWTON – 78 YEARS

If ever there was someone that fully embodies what Las Vegas is all about it has to be Wayne Newton. This American legend has been cooking up a storm ever since his career started in 1959 and hasn’t ever stopped.

Wayne, or The Midnight Idol, as he is sometimes referred to, is on the way to his eighties, and he still has no intention of slowing down. In fact, he’s celebrating sixty years in entertainment soon! Why would you stop after only thirty thousand solo shows on the strip? We reckon Wayne is going to outlive us all!

Loni Anderson – Age 75 Years

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.

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.

Tim Matheson – Age 73 Years

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.

Barbi Benton- 71 Years

Barbi Benton is a former American singer, actress, and model. She’s known for appearing in Playboy magazine and four seasons on the comedy series Hee Haw. Benton enjoyed a successful career as both an actress and singer. She also appeared in ABC’s comedy series, Sugar Time, which told the life of a wannabe female rock group in the 1970s’.

Benton and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner met in the late 60s when she was just 18. They were in a relationship for six years. Before their break up, Benton appeared on his TV show Playboy After Dark. Currently, at 71, Benton is an interior decorator with her own company.

LEE MAJORS – 81 YEARS

Lee Majors has lived quite a life. Not only did he light up the screens and hearts of ladies across the globe in the ’70s, but he was the envy of men everywhere as he got to date some of the most sought-after women in the world including actress, Farah Fawcett!

Of course, Lee is most famous for his role as the Six Million Dollar Man, a part that earned him the type of fame that will last forever. However, Lee is more than content with married life now alongside his gorgeous wife Faith in their immaculate Houston house. Not bad for a man in his eighties, we reckon!

ADAM RICH – 53 YEARS

Adam Rich is an actor known for his brilliant work in “Code Red” and “CBS Children’s Mystery Theatre.” He was born in Brooklyn and had an impressive profile as a child artist. He was ranked 73rd on vh1’s “The Greatest” list. Rich is famously known as the “America’s Little Brother” because of his role and performance in “Eight is Enough.”

His note-worthy works are TV commercials for “Betty Crocker Snackin’ Cake” and “Nabisco’s Wheatsworth Crackers.” Rich studied acting from the renowned dramatics teacher Bob Carelli, who also taught Val Kilmer, Mare Winningham, Kevin Spacey. Currently, he gives ideas for scripts and content.

Karen Allen – Age 69

Hollywood first noticed a gorgeous American actress with a bright smile, Karen, in 1978. She bagged one of her biggest roles in Animal House, National Lampoon’s film. Her career took flight, and she went to make several appearances and won Saturn Award too for her role in Raiders of the Lost Ark. She never really thought of pursuing a career in acting until she decided to study art and design.

Karen rose to international stardom after starring in popular films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Challenger, Scrooged, and The Turning. Along with this, she owns a textile company and gives classes related to Yoga.

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.

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.

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.

DIANNE KAY – 67 YEARS

Dianne Kay is known for her extraordinary work in series and movies like “1941,” “Eight is Enough,” and “Reggie.” She was also a part of famous television sitcoms like “Glitter,” released in the late nineties. Kay hails from Arizona, USA, and was born in the ’90s.

She is married to Alby Silvera, and they have an adorable daughter together. Dianne was also a part of Andy Colby’s “Incredible Adventure” and was last seen in Dick Van Dyke’s thriller-detective series “Diagnosis: Murder.” She has been in recovery mode from some severe health conditions for a long time now.

Angela Lansbury – 95 years

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.

William Daniels – Age 93

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.

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.

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.

Dolly Parton- Age 75

Dolly Parton is a country music songwriter, singer, actress, businesswoman, poet, and humanitarian from the United States. After gaining success as a songwriter for others, Parton released her first album named Hello; I’m Dolly in 1967, which was a huge success. Besides, Dolly also has a record of selling more than a hundred million records globally.

Apart from this, Dolly Parton achieved many awards, including Grammy Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award. She also worked in many movies, like 9 to 5 and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. In addition, the biographical documentary Here I’m was added to the Netflix streaming services in 2019, whose title was taken Parton’s 1971 song.

LYNN-HOLLY JOHNSON – 62 YEARS

Lynn-Holly Johnson is a former figure skater and actress. Her first role in the 1978 film “Ice Castles” introduced her to the industry along with a Golden Globe Awards nomination. As far as her figure skating is concerned, she won a silver medal in the U.S. Figure Skating Championship.

Johnson’s performance in “Ice Castles” got her another role in a Disney film. The film was “The Watcher In The Woods.” It was a supernatural horror film that was released in 1980. Lynn-Holly Johnson quit acting in 1996 to focus on her family. She made a comeback in 2007, but it was for a community theatre production.

Daniel Davis – Age 75

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.

Susan Boyle (Age 60 Years)

Susan Magdalene Boyle is one of the most famous singers in Britain. She rose to fame after appearing on the third series of Britain’s Got Talent singing Les Misérables’ iconic song, I Dreamed a Dream. Her first studio album sold more than 3 million copies and broke records as being a phenomenal work of art.

In 2010, Boyle became the third artist ever to top album charts in both America and Britain. Her net worth was estimated at £22 million at the peak of her success. By 2014 her success had grown exponentially, enough that Boyle topped charts both overseas and at home.

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.

KIM CATTRALL – 65 YEARS

2002 Golden Globe Award winner Kim Victoria Cattrall is a famous Canadian-American actress best known for her role as Samantha Jones on a smashing hit TV show on HBO. Cattrall made her film debut in Rosebud and came to notice with the films such as “Ticket to Heaven”, “Police Academy”, and “City Limits”.
Cattrall has been honoured with two honorary degrees; Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University and the University of British Columbia. In the same year, she also joined Judi Dench as an ambassador for the Royal Botanical Kew Gardens in London, the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections globally.

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.

Dolph Lundgren – Age 63

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.

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.”

Nehemiah Persoff – 101 Years

Nehemiah Persoff is an American actor; he retired in 1999. After his retirement, he pursued painting and specializing in watercolors. Persoff has acted in more than 200 television shows, films, and plays in his 52-year career. Originally born in Jerusalem in 1919, Nehemiah emigrated to the United States in 1929 with his family.

Nehemiah started his acting career in the New York theatre after serving in the army during World War II. During the war, he was a subway technician, maintaining signals. One of his early roles was of the gangster boss Bonaparte in Billy Wilder’s film Some Like It Hot (1959). He also did supporting roles in movies.

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.

Cassandra Peterson – Age 69

Cassandra Peterson, as an actress, has shown incredible acting skills in Mistress of the Dark, playing the role of Elvira. For this role, she also got the Vincent Price Award at Hollywood Horror Festival. It is said that even in her childhood, Peterson had been quite fascinated by horror-themed toys instead of the barbie doll. After this role, she sky-rocketed to fame and appeared in several movies.

Her character, Elvira, also appeared in comic books, including DC Comics and Eclipse Comics. Besides, Peterson is set to release her autobiography, “Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark,” on September 21, 2021

Jenna Jameson – 47 Years

Jenna Jameson is one of the most acclaimed adult-film stars in recent years. She started her career as a stripper and glamour model before becoming an adult film actress by 1993. By 1996 she had won awards from three major organizations for being “Top Newcomer.” Jenna has since been inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame and AVN’s Hall of Fame.

Throughout her career, she has earned more than 35 adult video awards throughout her illustrious career! In 2000, Jenna Jameson founded ClubJenna with her then-husband Jay Grdina. This company expanded into managing other stars’ websites and producing sexually explicit videos in 2001.

CAROL KANE – AGE 69 YEARS

The two-time Emmy Award winner Carol Cane is an American actress and comedian who gained popularity in the 1980s with the movie Hester Street. She also received an Academy Award nomination under the Best Actress category for the same. She made her theatre debut with The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, which starred Tammy Grimes.

Kane was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Her father, Michael Kane, is a Jazz singer, dancer, and pianist. So, that is where she got all her dramatic roots from. She is an evergreen beauty who is still blessing the big screen and television with her fabulous screen presence.

Max Baer Jr. – Age 83

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.

Betty White – 99 years

She is an iconic actress who is known for her comic timing and wit. In addition to it, she is one of the most senior female artists working in the industry. She is known for spreading charm and positivity wherever she goes. Her most appreciated roles include her sweet character on the show The Golden Girls and a jolly homemaker in Mary Tyler Moore Show.

You would be pleased to know that she is also an avid supporter of animal rights. The actress recently turned a year older. On this auspicious day, she said that one should live by the motto Don’t take life too seriously to be satisfied with their life.

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.

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.

Valerie Bertinelli- Age 61

Valerie Bertinelli is an actress and author from the United States. With her roles as Barbara on CBS’s “One Day at a Time” and Melanie Moretti on “Hot in Cleveland, Valerie made her a household name and made her won Golden Globe Award twice. Since 2015, Bertinelli is busy hosting cooking shows named Valerie’s Home Cooking and Kids Baking Championship on Food Network.

Apart from this, Valerie is also a great author and published her autobiography in 2008, “Losing It: and Regaining My Life One Pound at a Time.” Additionally, Valerie also released a book with a compilation of Italian recipes in 2012. Bertinelli is also a spokesperson.

Jerry Springer – Age 76

An American talk show host and former Mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry is famous among audiences as host of The Jerry Springer Show, a sensational talk show. His political expertise and working diligently throughout the years won him this show. The show still runs to date and helps Jerry touch new heights as a host and anchor.

He began his career working at a law firm where he, fortunately, came in touch with Senator Robert Kennedy and worked with him. After the assassination of Kennedy, he ventured into politics and served for years at different positions. Sooner he found his talent and became a political reporter.

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.

Pattie Boyd – Age 76

A famous international model, Pattie and Jean in the 1960’s were one of the prominent faces of British females. As a model, her stunning looks, elegant attire, and long straight hair left many stunned. Aside from this, she is equally popular as an acclaimed photographer and works for her exhibitions. She also released Clapton and Harrison’s photographs in 2005 in a show called Through the Eyes of a Muse.  

In 2007, Pattie launched her autobiography titled Wonderful Tonight, consisting of her few photographs. Her book secured the position in New York Times Best Seller list.

Petula Clark – Age 88

Petula Clark is blessed with a voice sweet as sugar. For the first time, she broke into the limelight as a child artist who entertained world war 2 troops on both radios and in concert. She ventured to radio in 1942 and sang It’s All Yours. By the 1950’s, her singing career picked up the pace; she became an international sensation and released many hit singles.

Her film career began when she came across Maurice Elvey at London’s Royal Albert Hall and offered her a role. Medal For The General was the first film of Petula, and she later went on to play different roles in several memorable films.

Robert Fuller – Age 87

Robert Fuller, aka Buddy Lee, moved straight to try his luck in the Hollywood industry after completing education and bagged minor roles in films. He served in the military for two years and came back to the United States. To hone his skills and win larger roles, he enrolled in Neighborhood Playhouse. His career took a flight, and Robert made numerous appearances in TV shows and films and made himself a well-known actor.

He worked for five decades and received several accolades. For his excellent performances, he won the Golden Boot Award in 1989 and was bestowed with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

DEBBIE HARRY – 76 YEARS

Debbie Harry had it in her genes and was born to be a singer. She started by singing at church choirs and reached a level where she started her own rock band named Blondie. The band performed unimaginably great as the records hit number one in the charts of the UK and US for many years.

The highest performing songs of her band were “Call Me,” “The Tide is High,” and a lot more. Debbie didn’t just stop there; she also started to act in movies. She was successful in living her dream and has appeared in more than thirty movies as of now.

Dennis Holmes – Age 70

Dennis is best known by the audience as Mike Williams, a former child actor, the role he played from 1961 to 1963 in the series Laramie. Dennis featured in fifty-plus episodes starring John Smith, Stuart Randall, Robert Fuller, and Spring Byington. He first joined the Laramie series cast on September 23, 1961, by making a portrayal in the Dragon at the Door episode.

As an actor, he considers Robert Fuller his mentor and credits him for his thriving acting career. He contacted Robert when he was 10 years old, and their strong friendship lasted around five decades.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dusty Anderson – Age 102

She ventured into the world of entertainment by playing a minor role in 1994 as the cover girl for Columbia Pictures Production, including Rita Hayworth. For the next few years, she made an appearance at different secondary roles in around 8 films. Before this, Dusty became one of the popular pinup girls for United States Military’s YANK Magazine in 1944 during world war 2.

Dusty was also featured in one of the popular crime doctor series, Doctor’s Warning in 1945 and The Phantom Thief, an American crime film. Her last acting work was an unknown role in the film directed by her husband, Jean Negulesco.

Helen Shapiro – Age 74

One of the famous English pop singers, Helen, is known to the music fanatics due to the two singles she released in the 1960s, namely, You Don’t Know and Walkin Back to Happiness. Both the songs topped UK charts and were recorded at the age of 14. For the song Look Who It is, Helen even got the opportunity to sing along with legendary John Lennon and The Beatles.

In 1993, Walking Back to Happiness, her autobiography was released. In 2012, she made an appearance on BBC radio show The Reunion and Good Morning Sunday in 2013. On 31 August 1988, Helen married John Judd, a British actor.

Ursula Andress – Age 84

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.

Marianne Faithfull – Age 74

An American singer, Marianne has several hit singles and albums on her name. Before thriving as a singer in 1964, Marianne used to sing in coffeehouses. The same year, she caught the attention of Andrew Loog Oldham at a party. Soon after the collaboration, she released a single called As Tears Go By. The song soon topped the charts and became a blockbuster.

Her album is Broken English, which she released after a little gap turned out to be a masterpiece. It topped various charts across the world. She even tried her luck in acting and became famous for her appearances in films. In 2009, she earned a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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