Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive – How Are They Doing Today?

Anne Reid (Age 85 years)

Age is just a number, and in the case of the famous film Actress Anne Reid, it proves to be true. Born in the year 1935 in England, Anne Reid is a gorgeous actress with a charismatic personality.

She is famously known for her roles as Valerie Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street (1961–1971), Jean in the sitcom dinnerladies (1998–2000), and more. Her efforts won her the London Film Critics Circle Award for the film The Mother (2003). Anne Reid has spent more than five decades gracing the screen. She is still one of the beloved actresses in British television history.

Christina Pickles – (Age 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.”

Eileen Derbyshire (Age 89 years)

Eileen Derbyshire is popularly known for her role as Emily Bishop in the long-running ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. The most exciting thing about Derbyshire is that she played the character for 55 years; this makes her one of the longest-serving female cast members in a British TV soap opera.

At this age, her beauty is still flawless. Eileen was born on October 6, 1930, in Urmston, Manchester, England. She married Thomas Halt in 1965 and was later blessed with one child Oliver Holt. Oliver Holt is a famous sports journalist. Besides, Eileen was awarded as a Member of the British Empire’s Order in 2010 for her services to drama.

Twiggy – Age 71

A master of different trades, Twiggy is an elegant model, TV personality, and melodious singer. She brought back the long lost trend of bob haircut and striking eye makeup. This fashionista earned the title of The Face of 1966, given to her by Daily Express. In the 1970s, she made her silver screen debut by appearing in The Boy Friend, Ken Russell’s Musical. She also got the chance to feature as a Next Top Model judge, a popular competition show for models.

Twiggy appeared big times on cover pages of leading fashion magazines. She became a modeling face for Spencer and Marks in 2005 and worked with Myleene Klass.

Maxine Peake (Age 47)

Twinkling eyes and a positive aura – this is how you define Maxine Peake. This beauty hailing from Greater Manchester was born on July 14, 1974. She received a lot of support from her grandfather, who encouraged her to become an actress.

Maxine Peake is an actress and narrator. She appeared as Twinkle in dinnerladies, Veronica Ball in Shameless, and barrister Martha Costello in the BBC legal drama Silk. She also had a role in the 2014 movie The Theory of Everything. Most recently, Peake acted in The Falling (2015). Bold, passionate, and versatile, Maxine Peake has always won the hearts of the audience with her outstanding performances.

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.

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Erika Eleniak – Age 51

Erika Eleniak is an American actress known for her role in the series, Baywatch as Shauni McClain. The actress got her first aired on the silver screen in The Extra-Terrestrial in 1982. She has also starred in The Blob.

The actress was cast in The Beverly Hillbillies as Elly May Clampett. She was also a part of the romantic comedy, Chasers. The actress also amazed her fans with a video game appearance in the game Panic in the Park. Erika appeared in her reality TV stint on The Real Gilligan’s Island in 2005. She was last seen in Boone: The Bounty Hunter in 2017. The actress currently lives in Calgary.
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ANNI-FRID LYNGSTAD – AGE 76 YEARS

Anni-Frid Lyngstad is a Swedish singer and songwriter, best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the Swedish pop group “ABBA.” Lyngstad reached international fame when she joined this group, which has sold over 150 million albums and singles worldwide. After the break-up of “ABBA,” Lyngstad continued an international solo singing career with mixed success, releasing the albums “Something’s Going On” and “Shine,” the latter being her last international album.

Lyngstad married Prince Heinrich Ruzzo of Reuss, a prince of the former sovereign House of Reuss; since then, she has held the titles of Princess Reuss and Countess of Plauen.

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.

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.

NICHOLAS COCHRANE (47 YEARS)

Nicholas Cochrane is best known for his role as Andy McDonald in Coronation Street. After appearing in his school’s production of My Fair Lady, he made his Coronation Street debut as an extra playing football before landing the role of Andy. Nick briefly worked on the MUTV channel, interviewing many footballing legends.

Cochrane continued to act in TV serials such as Heartbeat and became a hit on the stage, topping the pantomime bill on several venues and starring in a nationwide tour of Spring and Port Wine. He also did a guest appearance on BBC2’s Celebrity Eggheads.

SIMON GREGSON (47 YEARS)

Simon Gregson’s first appearance was in an episode of Coronation Street aired in the late 90s, and he currently appears on the soap as a regular cast member. Gregson appeared on All-Star Family Fortunes along with his family and the same year partook in ITV game show Tipping Point: Lucky Stars. Simon was also featured on an episode of Through the Keyhole.

It was announced in 2015 that Gregson was to take an extended break from the show for personal reasons, and he returned to the soap the next year. His appearance in Big Star’s Little Star episode made him popular once again. Lastly, Gregson participated in I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!

BOLO YEUNG – 75 YEARS

Bolo Yeung is an actor and bodybuilder who has worked in several martial arts movies. His first few roles were as a villain, for which he gained a lot of appreciation in Hong Kong. His most famous film has been Entering the Dragon, where he was praised for his marvelous action. Before stepping into the entertainment industry of Hong Kong, Bolo had a renowned bodybuilding career.

He remains charming with his muscular body in his mid-70s. People seek inspiration from him and try to instill good bodybuilding tips. For the following years, he participated in many competitions and finally won the title of Mr. Hong Kong.

DAWN FRENCH – 63 YEARS

Dawn is a British actress, presenter, comic, and writer. She has not been on a break since 1981. French is a versatile personality and will next be seen in a mystery – thriller called “Death On The Nile.” Dawn is active on almost every social media platform. In one of her recent posts on Instagram, she was seen flaunting her grey hair.

She had won the BAFTA fellowship award in 2009. Her theatre productions include plays like “Swan Lake,” “Then Again,” “Side By Side.” She can also lend her voice in an upcoming animated film called “The Magician’s Elephant.” Indeed her career graph has been impressive and is on the rise.

STEVIE NICKS – 73 YEARS

Stephanie Lynn Nicks is an American songwriter, singer, and producer famous for her work with Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood needed a guitarist and asked Nicks to sign on to the band. She became an overnight sensation with that and released a solo album shortly after.

In 2014, Nicks released the album 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault. She worked as an adviser for Adam Levine’s team on the singing show The Voice and was seen acting in the two episodes of American Horror Story the same year. She is 73 as of now and makes everyone’s heads turn around with inspiration.

JERI RYAN – 53 YEARS

Jeri Lynn Ryan is an actress from America who has an astounding career under her name. She played the former Borg drone in Star Trek: Voyager. She was regularly seen on the sci-fi series Dark Skies and a legal TV show Shark. In 2016, she took the role of Veronica Allen on the Amazon series Bosch. She debuted in Who’s the Boss and did cameos in TV series, including Matlock, The Sentinel, and Melrose Place.

She loves cooking gourmet food and moonlighted in the Los Angeles restaurant The House kitchen for the weekends. She is married to Christopher Eme, and they have a daughter together.

DAVID ATTENBOROUGH (AGE 95 YEARS)

David Frederick Attenborough is a Broadcaster, natural historian, and writer from Britain. He served as a senior manager at the BBC and has also worked in BBC Two, and was a director of programming for BBC Television. He has won several awards, including BAFTAs for color, high-definition, 3D, and 4K resolutions.

He is primarily remembered for his natural history series that he produced and wrote. He is recognized as one of the best narrators across the globe and has presented 250 programs of Wildlife on One. He is 95 years old and has a lifetime of a glorified career that everyone respects. He has two children who have promising careers.

JULIA SAWALHA – 53 YEARS

Daughter of acclaimed actor Nadim Sawalha, Julia Sawalha is an English actress best known for her roles in the BBC sitcom “Absolutely Fabulous”. She has actively been working since 1981, and her filmography includes projects like “Remember Me”, “White Box”, “Who Do You Think You Are?” etc.

She has a net worth of $10 Million. Her sun sign is Virgo and she has won the RTS television award for Best Actor – Female for “Press Gang.” As of 2020, her personal life remains a mystery. Julia had the most recalled voice acting role in the 2000 animated film “Chicken Run”. She might dub for the upcoming 2023 film “Chicken Run 2”.

JENNIFER SAUNDERS – 63 YEARS

Jennifer Saunders is an English actress, screenwriter, and comedian. She has appeared in films like “Eat The Rich”, “Isn’t it romantic” and will next be seen in the 2022 mystery – thriller “Death On The Nile“ whereas her television exposures include the classic “Friends”, “The Stranger”, “Girls On Top” etc.

The actress is still working and has no plans to retire anytime soon. Saunders fought a battle with breast malignancy and came out victorious. She is married to Adrian Edmondson, and they have three daughters and four grandchildren. Saunders had also penned down her autobiography called Broken My Life In Laughs in 2013.

BERNADETTE STANIS- 63 YEARS

Bernadette Stanis is best known as Thelma from Good Times, but she has had more in store for her. She was the personification of beauty in the 1970s and a symbol of grace. She showed that a person from a ghetto could very well be respected and have dreams to fulfill. She is an excellent dancer and has a touch of comedic charm and versatile qualities

She is married to the love of her life to Kevin Fontana, with whom she has been for the last 40 years. They are currently staying away from the camera and devote most of their time to strengthening each other as a family.

Victoria Principal – Age 70

When she played the role of Pamela Barnes Ewing in Dallas, Victoria Principal became a household name and an international star. The actress turned businesswoman, was even nominated for a Golden Globe for her wonderful performance. Before she left to pursue other projects, Victoria dedicated herself to the ten seasons of the show.

She appeared in Home Improvements and Hawaii Five-O and then moved along to start her own production company. The gorgeous actress came up with another entrepreneurial venture with her beauty/makeup empire – Principal Secret Skincare. The average revenue of her company is around $100 million. Well, for Victoria Principal, the sky is the limit!

VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE – 52 YEARS

A well-known TV Show Host Victoria Derbyshire has won multiple awards, notably Nick Clarke Award and two Sony Academy Awards. She is best known for debate and current affairs programs broadcast on BBC Two and the BBC News Channel. Derbyshire also hosted “Newsnight” and “BBC Panorama.”

Moreover, Derbyshire was one of eight women who appeared in the ITV entertainment documentary “Real Full Monty,” “Ladies Night” to bring awareness of the terminal illness. She is one of the wealthiest T.V. hosts with a net worth of $4 million. Besides, Derbyshire is a strong woman who kept on working despite facing many health-related obstacles.