Beverly Cleary – 104

Beverly Cleary is the odd one out in this list of celebrities, as her main craft is writing. In the 50’s she wrote children’s fiction which sold over 91 million across multiple countries. Cleary studied at the University of Washington and she also worked as a librarian there. At 105 years old, she has earned over $20 million and has received multiple awards for her work, including a Newbery Medal. There happens to be a public school in Portland that is named after her – The Beverly Cleary School. There are also a number of statues of her most famous book characters erected at the Grant Park in Portland.

Ruth Buzzi – Now 85

After her return to showbiz following an eight-year hiatus, many doubted Ruth Buzzi’s ability to revive herself as the unrivaled entertainer she was previously known as. While some people would be discouraged by such disbelief in their talent, Buzzi used it as fuel to cement herself as an exceptional star. In no time, she was right at the top where she was before her break and even got the highest achievement honor at the ‘Topaz Awards’ under her belt.

Not even 20 film credits to her name have been enough to slow down this five-time Emmy nominee in her eighties. Buzzi, remains busy with stand-up comedy performances across the U.S, supporting various charity organizations and collecting vintage automobiles.