Brenda Blethyn – 75

Brenda Blethyn’s hugely successful acting roles have made her a treasure of the show business. The entire world took notice of her after she played DCI Vera Stanhope in Vera. Eventually, the iconic actress’s performances earned her a Golden Globe, a BAFTA award, and two Academy Award nominations.

A little-known fact about this golden era star is that being on TV was never her ambition. Back in the day, she wanted to join the army. We are glad that the gorgeous lady ended up in the entertainment industry, else we would have missed this phenomenal talent.

 

Connie Stevens – 82

Connie Steven started acting in 1957 in a teen movie called, Young and Dangerous. She then got to act in Rock-A-Bye Baby. In the same year, she sign two 7 years contract with both Paramount and Warner Bros. Connie is well-known for her role in Hawaiian Eye, as “Cricket” Blake. She starred in many movies, including Susan Slade, Grease 2, Hawaiian Eye, Palm Springs Weekend, and Scorchy. She also has a music career and made her first album in 1958 called Concetta. Her recent acting was in By the Rivers of Babylon as Meredith. Connie has 2 children with her first husband.

 

Clu Gulager – 92

Acting was always in Clu Gulager’s blood, as his father was also in the industry. Gulager’s best years were in the ’60s when he played Billy the Kid in The Tall Man. His other credits are also impressive, appearing in amongst the decade’s most iconic films such as The Killers and The Last Picture Show.

Gulager tried his hand at directing to great success, as his film A Day with The Boys granted him a Palme d’Or nomination in 1969. He also won the Bronze Wrangler Award for Best Fictional Television Drama for The Virginian.