There were several ways in which a person could express sentimentality for the Hollywood Golden Age. Artists and best performers did some of the best works in the symbolic process in this time of history. It would probably surprise you, though, that many of these iconic individuals were still alive and kicking. Read on to see who we were talking about!
The Most Iconic Celebrities In Hollywood That Are Still Alive And Kicking
JACLYN SMITH, 73 YEARS OLD
Jacklyn Smith was an American actress and businesswoman known for her character as Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels. She was part of Hollywood movies and had also launched a clothing and perfume business in the 1980s. At 73, she suggested daily exercise and healthy eating were the explanation for her vitality.
JACLYN SMITH, 73 YEARS OLD
BETTY WHITE, 96 YEARS OLD
She currently had the longest career record in the female performer category, and the actress had no plans to retire at any time. Although the legend seemed more focused on attracting its many followers, many individuals expressed concern about White’s well-being. One intriguing thing you probably didn’t know about Betty White was that she started working in radio shows in the 1940s. Interesting fact: the actress was not photogenic enough to be used by movie managers in movies.
BETTY WHITE, 96 YEARS OLD
KIRK DOUGLAS, 101 YEARS OLD
The life stories of Kirk Douglas might seem unbelievable, but all of this is true. The actor survived life-threatening conditions. During World War II, the actor joined the Navy and survived a chopper crash in 1991. He was 80 and suffered from a stroke. One might think he had nine lives. Douglas, 101, certainly had a massive fortune in his long successful career.
KIRK DOUGLAS, 101 YEARS OLD
HAL HOLBROOK, 93 YEARS OLD
We could not doubt that Hal Holbrook was among the most talented actors in the industry. The actor had a great break when he played Mark Twain in a single-man role, and he has gotten more acting work since. Holbrook demonstrated his versatility by working on stage, film and television. At this point, he probably had a net worth of more than a million dollars.
HAL HOLBROOK, 92 YEARS OLD
CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD
Carol Channing, because of her lovely singing voice, she used to attract attention and got the limelight. It was her talent that brought her many performances in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Hello Dolly, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. Noting what she was eating, and drinking was undoubtedly part of why the actress looked so mature. If you wished to improve your health, medical experts suggested that a healthy diet was necessary. We recommend it, considering how awesome it looked.
CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD
DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
Diahann Carroll motivated many young African-American women who wanted to engage in show business. The actress was the first African-American woman ever seen on a television program. Though it was strange at the time, what we’re talking about was Julia’s work. We were glad that she passed it and had been given several nominations and awards. Although she spent years coping with breast cancer, it was extremely fortunate that she survived. She had her last acting role in 2014 and was now gone.
DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
CICELY TYSON, 94 YEARS OLD
Before being famous, Cicely Tyson was a fashion model. The actress appeared in a variety of film and stage projects. How could we forget about her fantastic role as Constantine Bates in the movie The Help? As we could still see her performing in shows to this day, nothing could keep her from acting. If we hadn’t known how old she was, we could have mistaken her for being a lot younger.
CICELY TYSON, 94 YEARS OLD
SEAN CONNERY, 88 YEARS OLD
Many men played James Bond’s role over the years, but one actor was known as the world’s favorite spy. Could anyone beat the original? The actor started his career playing the stage and stayed with theater. But he began making movies with Dr. No and six other James Bond movies. The actor also worked on the films Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and The Untouchables. Sean Connery, 77, decided to retire a year ago.
SEAN CONNERY, 88 YEARS OLD
LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD
Lex Luger’s nickname was “The Total Package.” He was a professional wrestler, and you might say his pinnacle was back in the 1980s and 1990s when he joined both the WWF and the Wrestling World (WCW). Luger even played soccer and was also in Miami NFL’s hurricanes! While working behind the scenes, Luger remained involved as a member of WWE’s Wellness Policy team in wrestling.
LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD
Dr. Kildare was an NBC series in which Richard Chamberlain had a wonderful opportunity as the lead. Perhaps older readers would remember James Kildare, a young intern working at Blair General Hospital. Bit of trivia: Chamberlain did not conceal his homosexuality, and even Allan Quatermain and Lost City were linked to his gold coastal film. The media source, Nous Deux, first mentioned in 1989, and then verified in 2003, when Chamberlain published the Shattered Love autobiography
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD
Richard Keith, 67 Years Old
Richard Keith’s acting career began when he was incredibly young. A lot of people didn’t know Keith started playing the drums when he was just three years old. When he was five in I Love Lucy, everyone knew him as Little Ricky. Besides that, Keith appeared many times on the Andy Griffith Show as Johnny Paul Jason, Opie’s friend.
Richard Keith 67 Years Old
TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD
Reaching 92 years old is already seen as a significant achievement in itself, how much more if a geriatrics still hits every single note of his songs! We’re talking about Tony Bennett, of course. Were you aware that he was studying at the New York School of Industrial Arts? Bennett had been a prevalent force in the industry since the 1950s and continued to perform today.
TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD
EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD
We all watched Eva Marie Saint enjoy a prosperous and lengthy career. The actress worked in show business since the 1940s and made an even more significant impact. Remember her iconic role opposite Marlon Brando in the film On the Waterfront? For the work she did on that black and white picture, she won the Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress back in 1955. We sure hope she was happy because she deserved it.
EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD
JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD
As a stand-up artist, Jackie Mason arguably became famous. Mason had been on Broadway numerous times, and selected the 63rd spot, according to the Comedy Central survey for leading stand-up comedians. In recent years, Mason has been able to store wealth in the millions. There would be no problem here if he enjoyed retirement!
JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD
JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD
Established in Washington, Julie Gibson was known for her excellent performance and singing in the 1940s. Singing with the Jimmie Grier Orchestra was how she started to work, and then joined Joe Penner’s radio show. She starred in smaller roles initially, but with time she was able to get into movies like Chick Carter, Detective. She eventually widened her horizons as her career prospered, taking on diverse roles in distinctive styles of films and even worked abroad. Currently, Gibson was the oldest artist still living in the Golden Age.
JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD
NORMAN LLOYD, 104 YEARS OLD
Norman Lloyd was another amazing legend we included on our list. The actor experienced some significant moments in human history at the age of 103. In addition to acting, Lloyd also engaged in managing and producing. For 80 years, he had been in the entertainment industry and been working with people like Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles. There should also be a mention of Charlie Chaplin, his friend, in case we forgot. You’d probably think he retired since he was over a hundred years old, but so far, the actor was still working.
NORMAN LLOYD, 104 YEARS OLD
ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD
During her long and outstanding career, the beautiful Ann Blyth worked in theaters and films. You might still recall her role in the crime film, Mildred Pierce, as Veda Pierce Forrester though. She played Joan Crawford’s daughter in the movie, who was an iconic figure as well. But she was retired now and spending much of her time at home. It was not shocking that on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, she has her star because she was so talented.
ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD
DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD
If by any chance you have forgotten him, we would like to remind you that Dean Stockwell starred in the show Quantum Leap. He was 7 when he started back as a child actor, in case you forgot that he had been in show business even before. His first acting credit in the drama film, Gentleman’s Agreement, was to play as Gregory Peck’s son. We might claim the actor was retired as his last acting credit was back in 2015.
DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD
KRISTY MCNICHOL, 57 YEARS OLD
Kristy McNichol was an American comedian, actress, producer, and singer who became a legend throughout her career. The now 57-year-old was best known for her appearance in movies like Little Darlings, Only When I Ride and Empty Nest on TV. But today, she retired from the industry.
KRISTY MCNICHOL, 57 YEARS OLD
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, 82 YEARS OLD
American singer and actor Billy Dee Williams was also known for his role as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars. He debuted in The Empire Strikes Back in 1980, on stage. He also took part in other famous productions in 1980, including Brian’s song. He starred in Batman and Lady Sings the Blues in 1982 as well. He decided to try his hand at music and, in addition to performing, released his jazz LP. The same LP later became a success for the company.
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, 82 YEARS OLD
BOLO YEUNG, 72 YEARS OLD
A former amateur bodybuilder, martial artist and martial arts star, Bolo Yeung was now 72 years old. We might be familiar with him from Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bloodsport, Yasuaki Kurata and Simon Yam. Bolo was still active in the industry and looked fantastic.
BOLO YEUNG, 72 YEARS OLD
MAX BAER JR., 81 YEARS OLD
Max Baer Jr. was a director, screenwriter, producer, and actor very known for his role as Jethro Bodine in The Beverly Hillbillies. While his acting career mostly included television shows, he became famous for his talents as a film producer and film director. He was the only one surviving of The Beverly Hillbillies’ original cast members.
Max Baer, Jr.
DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD
Doris Day started her career as a singer in the 1950s and 1960s until she became the most successful actress. Although she had appeared in several ventures, she would probably be recognized for Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk and The Man Who Knew Too much. It was estimated that her net worth was $200 million
DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD
SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD
Sidney Poitier was yet another excellent Hollywood star. As an Oscar nominee, he settled down and became the first Afro-American actor to do so. In 1963 he was awarded the Best Actor for his role in the film Lilies of the Field and 1974 Queen Elizabeth II awarded the Knighthood title to the Bahamian-American actor. In addition to acting, he was also a producer and director. While he was probably no longer going to be in his prime, we could be sure that he would be all right.
SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD
CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD
Carl Reiner was talented that nobody could refute. He was an actress, singer, author, director. Mel Brooks and Dick Van Dyke worked with him. But maybe you recognized him for his role as Saul for the younger generation in Ocean’s Eleven film franchise. In the 2016 presidential race, Reiner openly backed Bernie Sanders. He was worth around $70 million right now, and because he was still employed in the industry today, we could be sure it would keep increasing.
CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD
Rhonda Fleming, 95 Years Old
Rhonda Fleming had her big break with Spellbound by Alfred Hitchcock and probably made about forty films during her career. For her ghostly complexion and flammable red hair, they dubbed her the “Queen of Technicolor.” It was because it made her look mysterious while Technicolor was the usual way of producing films. After she ended her acting career, she began doing charity work and focused more on health and medical insurance. In 1991, she created the Rhonda Fleming Mann Women’s Comprehensive Treatment Clinic at the UCLA Medical Center along with her husband, Ted Mann.
RHONDA FLEMING, 95 YEARS OLD
BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD
Barbara Eden was famous for the lead role of a fantasy sitcom, Jeannie’s I Dream. And though she was already retired, many viewers were glad as they went out on the air to see the reruns. The actress still received rewards from the famous memoirs she wrote in 2011, and we were confident that she accrued a great fortune in the industry’s work.
BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD
NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD
Fate was probably dictating that those who were good singers could be as talented and popular as Frank Sinatra. For Nancy Sinatra, this was a true story, and she surpassed her standards. She began recording her music in the 1960s, and her latest album came out in 2013. Even though we still have to confirm her retirement, people were starting to think that she retired because she had been away from the media in recent years.
NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
Although Sylvester Stallone was 72, his excellent appearance and charm were not fading. Indeed, some reports about his popular character Rambo were soon to start circulating. Stallone has been killed many times in the past, but we’re glad to let you know that those were not true, and he was excellent and safe.
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD
Julie Andrews looked like she was ageless because she still looked as incredible as if she was still at her pinnacle. The actress was already 83 but aged like fine wine. The actress did not even need plastic surgery. You might recall her famous work in the music films of Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. If you were a fan of Julie Andrews, you would know that she was still acting. In Despicable Me 3, she voiced Gru’s mother, Marlena.
JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD
BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD
After appearing on game shows, Bob Parker became a well-loved star. You’d probably remember him right on The Price because he hosted it 35 years ago. He also hosted beauty pageants including Miss USA and Miss Universe. It might be better to retire because he had some health issues, such as skin cancer and numerous accidents.
BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD
DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD
Debbie Harry made her name Blondie’s lead vocalist. The band is famous for hit tracks like Rapture, Heart of Glass and Rapture. However, forgetting her modeling and acting career is a disservice. She has appeared on shows such as Cop Land, Deuces Wild and Hairspray.
DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD
SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD
Would you think Sally Fields is 71 years old right now? When she was only 19, she started playing as Gidget. Later in her career, she worked on TV shows including The Girl with Something Extra, Sybil, and The Flying Nun. In addition to her television work, she was involved in films such as Forrest Gump, Kiss Me Goodbye, Murphy’s Romance, Steel Magnolias and Ms Doubtfire. The actress won an Oscar for her work on Places in the Heart. In the film industry, these honors have consolidated their legacy.
SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD
Olivia De Havilland was yet another centenarian from Hollywood on our list. While known as Melanie for working on the Wind adaptation Gone, she was also renowned for working on several Hollywood classics. Also, she and Errol Flynn became famous for establishing a remarkably successful love team. In many popular movies, including Captain Blood, Robin Hood’s Adventure, and Dodge City, the pair appeared. We hoped she would enjoy her retirement, for she certainly deserved it.
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD
How could we forget to talk about Julie Andrews’ co-star in The Sound of Music? Christopher Plummer played Captain Von Trapp, and he was still acting. Even though he was 88, he didn’t look frail and fragile and sounded like he didn’t have any plans to retire. He worked on the 2017 All the Money in the World mystery film and was nominated for an Oscar.
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD
LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD
We certainly could not forget to mention the stunning Loni Anderson. The actress was famous as Jennifer Marlowe at WKRP in Cincinnati. She had been nominated for the role. Anderson had a favorite wedding with Burt Reynolds but eventually got divorced. The actress was thrilled to find love with her new husband Flick who was a part of ‘The Brothers Four,’ a band that sang folk songs.
LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
While Ali MacGraw had been involved in many ventures, we doubt if this can surpass her 1970 classic film, Love Story, as compared to Ryan O’Neal. This film was one of the best romantic movies ever, and we’ve never met anyone who hasn’t enjoyed this movie. In People’s magazine, MacGraw was included in the list of the 50 most beautiful people. Thanks to her great genes, we bet she was just as beautiful today as in her youth.
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD
Robert Fuller made headlines in Hollywood after he started working on Western TV shows like Wagon Train and Laramie. We were happy to learn that the actor wanted to move from Los Angeles to north Texas after his retirement. In addition to working on Western dramas, He was known to act as Dr Kelly Bracket in medical drama on TV, Emergency.
ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD
BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
Back in the 1970s, CBS sitcom propelled Bern Nadette Stanis into stardom after playing Thelma Ann Evans on Good Times. The African-American public dreamed of following in its footsteps. After the show was over, she only appeared on TV shows such as The Parent Hood, The Love Boat and The Cosby Show. She was mostly retired, although she still appeared on some shows. The actress decided to concentrate on her family.
BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
Nobody could forget the excellent performance of Tippi Hedren with Alfred Hitchcock as The Birds’ director. In addition to her acting skills, you also know her because she has great kids. Her daughter was Melanie Griffith while Dakota Johnson and Stella Banderas were her grandchildren. Hedren had recently concentrated on beginning fundraising efforts for a variety of various charities, and her vocation was to protect wildlife.
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD
Everybody had known Lee Major in the 1980s. He was extraordinarily successful, due to his performances on The Fall Guy and The Six Million Dollar Man. Aside from his acting abilities, he became more famous due to his friendship with the actress Farrah Fawcett of Charlie’s Angels. Despite having been divorced for a long time already, he stayed connected when she died of cancer. He was now 79 years old, and in 2003, he was able to undergo a heart bypass operation. Up until now, he had been working in the industry.
LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD
PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD
Priscilla Presley met the King of rock and roll Elvis Presley when she was a teenager. The two began to date each other and ended up in a marriage. Sooner in their relationship, she gave birth to her daughter. After the two broke up, Priscilla had established her own business. In 1977 when the King of rock and roll died, Elvis left one million in heritage for his daughter named Lisa Marie. Priscilla developed what the King of rock left. The legacy that the King had left became a hundred million dollars.
PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD
LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD
We knew Lindsay Wagner as a Bionic Woman. We might be sad because of her retirement. However, she left an unforgettable performance to viewers of his projects. The actress played the role of Jamie Sommers in the film Bionic Woman. The famous actress loved acting and directing in a movie, but her career did not go as she wanted to in the 1990s. Aside from her acting occupation, she also was a professor at San Bernardino Valley College. Lindsay also led her self-help therapy workshop and seminar and even published her books.
LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD
MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD
We would not be shocked when Mark Harmon had a remarkable career. His gorgeous appearance and face made him rise to fame. Not only was he a good-looking guy, but he was also good at his studies and even in sports. The first plan of the actor was to study law or advertisement. Eventually, he ended entering into the entertainment industry. We could see him play in the criminal procedural television show called NCIS. The well-known actor played the role of Agent Jethro Gibbs. Mark also played Simon Donovan in the drama show tilted west Wing.
MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD
TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD
We knew Tina Louise as Ginger Grant from Gilligan’s Island. However, we knew that the series was finished, and the actress continued to work in the industry. Tina played various little roles in movies and TV screens. We could only think that she did not accept the part that was given to her on Gilligan’s island again. We could only feel that it was interesting. However, most of the stars in Gilligan’s island had passed away, except for Tina and Dawn Wells.
TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD
KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD
Kim Novak was one of the well-known personalities in the entertainment industry. The actress played various roles in Hollywood films. She also played a role with Fred MacMurray, William Holden, and Frank Sinatra. The actress was known for playing Alfred Hitchcock’s film, Vertigo. However, she stopped acting early to focus on what she wants. The actress pursued visual art. We would notice the slight change in her appearance. Some reports were saying it was because of the operation.
KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD
DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD
If we could not remember Diana Serra Cary, maybe we could not forget her as Baby Peggy. The actress played some of the silent films, but she started at an early age. After a few years, she played 150 movies in the industry. The actress entered the industry when she was still 18 months old. The well-known actress decided to write. Diana shared that she did not like to work in the industry.
DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD
We would not forget the name Victoria Principal who played the role, Pamela Barnes Ewing. We could say that it was one of the most unforgettable characters we could watch in a film. The actress had gained the reputation after she appeared in a television show called Dallas. The talented actress had a beautiful face and figure. We knew that her age was 68 years already, yet she was successful in her career. Victoria also got her own skincare business and published different fitness, beauty, and wellness books.
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD