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

Stockard Channing – Age 75

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.

Betty Lynn – 94 years

Betty Lynn is widely known for her small but impressive role in the TV comedy “The Andy Griffith Show” in the 1960s. Besides this, you would be pleased to know that she wasn’t a member of the main cast but appeared almost 26 times on the show. Additionally, she was bestowed with the “Legend Award” for her role on the show.

Her career began in the industry as a radio and theatre artist. Furthermore, she gave her first film performance with “Sitting Pretty” and worked in numerous other films such as The Hangman, Take care of my girl, and Cheaper by a dozen.

Gary Clarke – Age 87

A famous Television actor, Gary is popular for his role on longest-running, The Virginian, NBC’s series as Steve Hill. From 1960 to 1964, he made an appearance in western-themed series for around 40 episodes. After this, he played a recurring role in Michael Shayne, 1960’s detective series. Born in California, he decided to pursue acting after he bagged a role in a community theater play. After this, he went on to work in several plays, along with working as a newspaper deliveryman and machinist.

His acting career was initiated in 1958 when he first appeared in Dragstrip Riot after he caught Byron Griffith’s attention while working in Glendale play.

Ann Jillian – 71 Years

Ann Jillian is an actress whose talent was recognized at a very early age. As a mainstream actress, Jillian is best known for her role as the sultry Cassie Cranston on the 1980s sitcom “It’s a Living.” Her other notable appearances were in “Mae West,” “Babes in Toyland,” and “Gypsy.” Besides, she is also a one-time Golden Globe Award winner and also a three-time Emmy Award nominee.

Jillian was so determined about her acting career that even the rocky phase of health issues could not stop her from rising to fame. Even today, at the age of 71, she is flawlessly working as a motivational speaker.

Barbara Knox (Age 87)

Who can forget Rita Tanner, a mesmerizing character from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street? This famous and unforgettable role was played by none other than Barbara Knox. Barbara Knox was born on September 13, 1933, in Oldham, Lancashire. She has been married twice. Her first husband was Denis Mullaney, and the couple was together for 21 years. Knox then got married to John Knox in 1977. However, the marriage lasted for seventeen years only.

Her achievements are endless, but one of the prestigious honors she has been awarded is MBE (Member of the British Empire Order) in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her drama services.

Tina Louise – Age 86

At the age of 25, Tina won Australia’s Hottest Bikini Model and rose to fame. She made stunning appearances as cover girl for famous magazines like FHM, Zoo Weekly, Playboy etc and garnered enough attention. Appeared for a guest role in one of Roseanne’s episodes alongside her co-stars from Giligan’s Island. As a notable author and released a book on her experiences, Sunday: A Memoir in 1997.

She won a Golden Globe Award for playing a role in God’s Little Acre as Griselda Walden. Over the years, Tina successfully balanced her different careers and won the TV Land Pop Culture Icon Award in 2004.

MARK HARMON – 70 YEARS

People have always admired “NCIS” fame actor Mark Harmon for his acting chops and good looks. The actor had also been a former football quarterback. After college, he wanted to pursue a career in law or advertising. Harmon started to prepare for the same. But, he decided to makeshift to acting.

The 70 years old actor is married to “My Sister Sam” actress Pam Dawber. They have two children but maintain a low profile and do not make several appearances in public. Mark Harmon is a successful producer, which is directly reflected in his wealth. He has an estimated net worth of $100 million.

Nancy Sinatra- Age 80

Nancy Sinatra is an American rock singer and actress best known for her hit song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin” from the mid-1960s. Moreover, she debuted in 1957 when she noticed on her father’s ABC-TV variety show; however, Nancy’s fame was limited to Europe and Japan. Later, when her signature song becomes hit in 1966, Nancy rose to fame globally.

Furthermore, Sinatra’s trendy high boots and appearance with brightly colored dresses depicted swinging sixties image and became a sensation among young girls of that era. Despite her advanced age, she continues to contribute to the music industry. Additionally, Sinatra’s online store opened on 21 October 2020.

Linda Kozlowski (Age 63 Years)

Linda is a former movie star and is famous for her role in the film Crocodile Dundee. Moreover, her part in the film gained her recognition in the industry, and she was nominated for a Golden Globe. Before entering the film industry, Linda graduated from The Juilliard School’s drama program.

However, after spending a couple of years in the film industry, Linda quit and had a family instead. Kozlowski had met Paul Hogan when they co-starred alongside in the film Crocodile Dundee. Ironically their on-screen romance translated into a real relationship, and the two eventually got married. They share a son named Chance.

Cheryl Ladd- Age 69

Cheryl Ladd is an actress, author, and singer well-known for her character as Kris Munroe in the ABC TV show Charlie’s Angels. Apart from this, Cheryl began her career as a Hollywood singer but later transformed her career into acting. She played several roles in movies like Purple Hearts, Millennium, and Permanent Midnight.

Furthermore, Ladd published The Adventures of Little Nettie Windship, a children’s novel, in 1996. Additionally, she published Token Chick: A Woman’s Guide to Golfing With the Boys, an autobiographical book. Besides, she continued to appear on various TV productions such as Love’s Everlasting Courage and played the role of Sarah Walker’s mother in the series Chuck.

Joanne Woodward | Age 91

This face of Hollywood is an American actress, producer and philanthropist. Throughout her career in acting, Joanne is best known for her performance in The Three Faces of Five, for which Joanne won an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award in the same category.

She was featured in many other films for which Joanne has won one Oscar out of four nominations, three Golden Globe Awards and one BAFTA Film Award. Well, her shelf is filled with uncountable awards she has received, but initially, she started with TV shows, Tales of Tomorrow, Star Tonight, and more. Additionally, she was the wife of prominent actor Paul Newman.

Johnny Mathis – Age 85

John Royce Mathis, who goes by the name Johnny Mathis is a famous American singer and songwriter. His career started with releasing singles of standard music, for which his prominence rose as an album artist.

Moreover, some of Mathis’s songs were ranked at Billboard chats with achieving success and fame, out of which some of them still rank. Johnny is a famous singer from the 50s, 60, and 70s who gave a new tune to romance. His songs were primarily romantic. With such a great career in music, Johnny is not finished with music. He is still touring and recording for generations of fans.

Roberta Shore – Age 77

One of the famous soap opera actresses, Roberta is best known by the audience for her appearance on NBC series, The Virginian as Betsy Garth. Afterwards, she played a major role in The Shaggy Dog, a disney film as Franceska and in the Blue Denim movie. At the age of 21, Roberta rose to fame and became a popular showbiz veteran due to her acting and singing skills.

After leaving the industry, she never looked back and diligently followed her other endeavours. Roberta along with her husband, Ron Frederickson settled down in Salt Lake City, Utha. Both used to actively participate in the Mormon Church.

Johnny Crawford – Age 74

His role in The Rifleman, a hit ABC series as Mark McCain, earned him sought after fame. The series streamed for five years, and Johnny got nominated for Emmy Award for the best supporting actor category. Hailing from a family of artists, he, at the age of 9, performed in Walt Disney’s The Mickey Mouse Club as one of the Mouseketeers.

He was greatly wooed by Chuck Connors’s work, his acting mentor. Before landing his Mark McCain role, Johnny worked as a freelancer for two years accumulating immense TV credits. Besides acting, he is a competent musician as well as a singer and released various singles.

Charles Shaughnessy – Age 65

His parents already being part of the Hollywood industry; from a young age, Charles started participating in several school plays. Before trying his luck in acting, he read law and got admitted into London drama school after graduation.

His first breakthrough was when he got the chance to play Shane Donovan for around eight seasons in Days of Our Lives, N.B.C.’s daytime soap opera. At the age of 38, he appeared as a male protagonist for the first time on The Nanny, a C.B.S. sitcom. He continued to work for prolonged and never really left performing on stage in plays. He married Susan Fallender and is the father of two daughters.

Stockard Channing – Age 75

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.

Linda Evans – Age 78

A personified beauty and graceful actress, Linda entertained American audiences for around five decades. Right from playing the role of Audra Barkley in The Big Valley, she made several glamorous appearances. In 2009, Linda won Hell’s Kitchen, a British competitive cooking reality show. Linda even has the privilege of being the star at 6843 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood’s walk of fame for her excellent performances.

During her tenure, she was nominated several times for Emmy Award, Choice Awards, and Golden Globe Award. She has had the pleasure to dine and be in touch with dignitaries worldwide and now lives a luxurious life away from the limelight.

Lindsay Wagner | Age 71

Lindsay Wagner had a lengthy acting career with many awards on her shelf. She is an American actress in films and TV, a model, author, singer and acting coach. Wagner started to gain popularity by starring in the show The Six Million Dollar Man, and by that, her character became the famous culture icon in the early 70s.

Also, not forgetting Lindsay played the leading role in the science fiction TV series The Bionic Woman. She started her career as a model and TV actress in Los Angeles. After getting success in the entertainment industry, she also wrote a series of books with Robert M Klein.

Connie Francis | Age 83

Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero is famous by the name Connie Francis and is a pop singer and actress. Since Connie grew up in an Italian Jewish neighbourhood, she became fluent in Yiddish which led her to record songs in Yiddish and Hebrew. Francis had an autobiography published in 1984, Who’s Sorry Now? She remembers that she was constantly encouraged by her father to participate in talent shows and beauty pageants.

Continuing to participate in neighbourhood festivities which was sometimes broadcast on TV, she gained attention and appeared in NBC’s StartTime Kids show. Later her song The Majesty of Love gave her success as her solo single in the music industry.

Rachel Ward | Age 63

Rachel Ward is an actress, television director, screenwriter, and film director. She was born in Cornwell, England, on 12th September 1957. Besides, at the age of 16, she had left her school to become a fashion and photography model. She has briefly dated David Kennedy.

The renowned actress got married to Bryan Brown in 1983, and the couple has three children together- Rosie, Joe, and Matilda. Rachel Ward has acted in popular television ads like Revlon’s Scoundrel Girl and Lincoln-Mercury Cougar Girl. Apart from this, she had received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the new star of the year in 1981.

MAUD ADAMS – 76 YEARS

Maud Adams is one actress who featured twice as the Bond Girl, first in “ The Man With The Golden Gun” and later in “Octopussy.” She started her career with the 1970 film “The Boys In The Band.” In the movie, she played a photoshoot model in the opening credits. The actress got married to a private mediator and a retired judge Charles Rubin in 1999. They have no children.

Besides acting, she also served as the president of a cosmetics company called Scandinavian Biocosmetics. The actress bid the entertainment industry a final goodbye in 2010 and never really made an attempt to come back.

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