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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tippi Hedren – Age 91

Tippi is a charming personality who worked for decades in the Hollywood entertainment industry. She first came to the limelight when Alfred Hitchcock spotted her while working on a T.V. commercial in 1961. Her appearance in The Birds, a suspense thriller that won her Golden Globe, and Marnie, a psychological drama, rose her to fame. Later Tippi made numerous appearances in T.V. shows, films, etc., and received several accolades for her contributions.

Besides being a famous American actress, she is a keen animal lover and founded Shambala Preserve and Roar Foundation. Nowadays, she spends plenty of her time with animals and advocates philanthropic causes.

Barbara Eden- Age 89

Barbara Eden is one of the few classic beauties to emerge from Holywood. She continued to maintain her admirers even though many talented people and beautiful faces have been overlooked in the industry. Moreover, Barbara became popular internationally from her role as ‘Jeannie’ in the series I Dream of Jeannie, a hit sitcom to date.

Additionally, Barbara was listed in one of America’s 200 Greatest Pop Icons of the twentieth century by the People magazine. In 2013, she wore her iconic outfit, Jeannie harem, in the opening ceremony of the 21st Life Ball in Vienna, alongside former US President Bill Clinton, Fergie, and Elton John.

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.

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.

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