Joe Pesci – 77
There are little films as culturally defining as ‘Home Alone’, which featured Joe Pesci as the iconic vandal. Besides that, Pesci has also starred in a number of films, but his defining role was definitely as Harry Lime in the aforementioned film. Somewhere along the lines, Pesci left Hollywood in order to pursue singing as a career, but he fell off the industry entirely and barely made any appearances anymore. Some sources quote that Hollywood isn’t really his cup of tea, and he decided to recede to a more personal environment.
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.
David Birney – 81
When actor David Birney started appearing on-screen in the sixties, he immediately made women’s hearts skip a beat. His debut on the soap opera Love Is a Many Splendid Thing in 1967 was well-received, and from then on, his career in television, film, and theater went forward in leaps and bounds!
Unfortunately, David’s health took a turn for the worst when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2017. According to his friends, the now-retired actor can still converse with them and his longtime companion, Michelle Roberge. It’s sad to think that such a talented performer has to go through this, but we’re glad he is still around!
Petula Clark – 88
An incredible women whose career has existed since the World War II, Petula Clark is a living proof that pure talent and hard work can indeed get you far. Aside from singing in English, she can also sing in French, which contributed to her fame in France. She is best known for her hit songs such as Downtown, I Know A Place, My Love, I Couldn’t Live Without Yur Love, Colour My World, and many others that helped contribute to her success in music. After more than seven decades in the industry, it is safe to say that Petula Clark is nothing short of legendary.
Matthew Labyorteaux – 53
Matthew Labyorteaux started as a child model and appeared in several commercials from the age of seven. He rose into fame when he took on the role Albert Quinn Ingalls in the television series Little House On The Prairie. He appeared on the show from the year 1978 to 1983. He would later be better known for his voice works especially as the voice of Jaden Yuki and The Supreme King, both of which are the characters from the Japanese anime Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. Apart from acting, Matthew has special skills in playing video games and his expertise was recognised on international level. He is less active now as he is nearing his 60’s but fans will always remember him for all the roles he played in his younger years.
Diana Ross – 76
The multi-talented Diana Ross is the lead singer to a group name The Supremes and it make her rose to fame. They became sensational in the 60s and are the all time best selling group of girls. But it was not long till Diana decided to go solo and released her own album. Her solo career was also a success. Singing was not the only thing Diana is good at. Diana also went into acting and was nominated for both the Golden Globe Award and Academy Award. Diana is so successful that Billboard magazine named her as “Female Entertainer of the Century”. Now at the age of 76, Diana is still active in both singing and acting. She makes tour every year and her 2020 tour as been pushed to 2021 due to the pandemic.
Johnny Crawford – 74
Johnny Ernest Crawford is a 74 years old American actor, musician and singer. This multi-talented star started to first performed as a Musketeer, a Walt Disney Company’s original, and at the age of 12 as Mark McCain in ABC Western series, The Rifleman. Crawford maybe still good looking and good in health but he is no longer active in showbiz. His career started in 1955 and he decided to retire on in 1999. Johnny was nominated for an Emmy Award at the age of 13 for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Mark McCain. He is still married to his high school sweetheart since 1995. Johnny also made few albums and singles for his music and his song, Rumors peaked at #2 in Billboard Adult Contemporary charts.
Paul Hogan – 81
Australian entertainer Paul Hogan has a Golden Globe win to his name for his exemplary performance on Crocodile Dundee. Hogan has also collaborated with several brands over the years and in the ‘70s, he was featured in the Winfield cigarette advertisements. While he hasn’t officially announced that he quit acting, his last feature was in the 2009 film Charlie & Boots. Hogan has been married three times; two times to Nolene Edwards and they had five children together. In 1990, he married actress Linda Kozlowski who he co-starred with on the film Crocodile Dundee.
Joyce Hyser – 63
If you are into the 80s movie, you would definitely know Joyce Hyser in the 1984 movie, This is Spinal Tap and the 1985 movie, Just One of The Guys. The beautiful actress is now 63 years old. Her career slowed down after her acting in Just One of The Guys. With her involvement in the entertainment industry for 3 decades, Joyce is worth $2 million and her income were made from her career from movies, TV series and from endorsements. Joyce is not married yet but at 63, she is still fit, healthy and looks young. Her last act in a movie was in the 2014 movie, The Wedding Pact as Sally. She is still active working as an actress but Joyce is not active in social medias.
Raquel Welch – 80
Raquel Welch made her first impressions as an actress in the 1960s. However, it didn’t help her much as an actress due to the kind of roles she received. But as she spent time in the industry, better opportunities came by and Raquel didn’t miss them. The appeared in Broadway and made a name for herself as a skillful actress. She has tied the knot four times in her life. Her first husband was James Welch but the marriage lasted only five years. She married Patrick Curtis and later Andre Weinfeld. Her last marriage with Richard Palmer ended in 2008. She is now 80 years old and single.
David Attenborough – 94
Sir David Attenborough is amongst the most respected welfare activists in the United Kingdom. Some of his work includes BBC’s ‘Blue Planet’ as well as natural history and animal-centric programs. The series received critical acclaim with its vivid videography and showcase of nature. A self-described ‘lover of nature, people, and animals’, he has also worked with the Refugee Children’s Movement. Fans are also shocked to find out that David looked really handsome when he was young. In 2013, Attenborough had a pacemaker fitted in, but he wasn’t keen on giving up his work. It entails so much beauty and is so captivating that he seems to want to continue until his last breath!
Archie Manning – 71
Archie Manning was America’s Superstar Quarterback in the ’70s. He was a well-known professional athlete who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Throughout his career in football, he only played for 3 teams, which were the New Orleans Saints, the Houston Oilers, and the Minnesota Vikings.
He retired in 1982, leaving his team midway through the season. Afterward, he worked as an analyst with the Saint’s radio and television broadcasts and even appeared in a few commercials. He was also at one point on the College Football Playoff Committee and now owns a football-themed restaurant named after him – Manning’s.
Philip Michael Thomas – 71
Philip Michael Thomas was a well-known actor and musician before he retired in 2011. Most would know him from a 1980s television show called Miami Vice, where he portrayed detective Ricardo Tubbs. Philip made his first steps in the acting world in 1972, while his first remarkable role was in the 1975 animated crime film, Coonskin.
He then appeared in numerous advertisements and television movies. Moreover, Thomas voice Lance Vance in the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories video games. Before retiring, he also had a prominent music career and released some successful songs such as Living the Book of My Life and Just the Way I Planned It. It is important to know that Philip is a nonsmoker, nondrinker and also vegetarian, which is why he is 71 and super healthy.
Aileen Quinn – 49
A list of classic musicals would be incomplete without the inclusion of Annie. This 1982’s Broadway hit was headed by none other than Aileen Quinn who captured the essence of the character, along with the hearts of people everywhere. She is active since 1981 and was nominated twice for the Golden Globe.
After Annie, Aileen mostly took on voice roles in such projects as 1982’s The Wizard of Oz, The Charmkins, and The Frog Prince, among others. She has also seen as Dr. Quinn in two episodes of The Comeback Kids in 2014, which is her most recent role thus far.
Tippi Hedren – 90
Originally a fashion model, Tippi did not plan to enter the film industry until she was approached by Alfred Hitchcock. She started acting in the ’60s, appearing in films such as Marnie and The Birds. Her career enabled her to amass around $20 million fortune.
Her personal life, however, is not all sunshine and blue skies. Hedren suffered from severe headaches, which affected her ability to work and only after she had a titanium plate placed in her neck, she slowly came back to acting. Tippi was married three times and engaged once. Today, she spends her time petitioning for animal rights.
Marion Ross – 92
Marion Ross rose to prominence by portraying Marion Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days. Her role in the series lasted 10 years – from 1974 to 1984. For her work, she received two Emmy nominations.
Marion’s career reached its peak in the ’90s when she was cast in Gilmore Girls and That 70’s Show. Besides that, a lesser-known fact is that she also voiced the grandma in Spongebob Squarepants. At 92 years old, she enjoys her $10 million fortune and is ever so beautiful! Marion’s two adult children, Ellen Plummer and Jim Meskimen, both work in the entertainment industry.
Ed Asner – 91
Actor Ed Asner reached fame with his performance as Lou Grant in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The performance netted him a spinoff show with the character he played, Lou Grant as the lead. Nowadays, Ed spends a considerable amount of his time with charitable organizations.
Asner still takes on roles today and hasn’t retired yet, while he was also a Screen Actors Guild president at one point. Asner also amassed over $10 million from throughout the decades. He married Cindy Gilmore in 1998. However, she filed for legal separation in 2007, and he then filed for divorce in 2015.
Eva Marie Saint – 96
An industry veteran, Eva Marie Saint has had an illustrious career spanning over 7 decades! Her first role came in 1947 in Campus Hoopla, and she never looked back (her performances were recorded on a kinescope). She landed roles in Grand Prix and The Russians Are Coming.
Eva won an Academy Award for her role in On The Waterfront and over the decades built a $20M fortune. Unlike other celebrities, Eva doesn’t necessarily enjoy being too much in the spotlight and prefers to live privately. However, she still takes on roles until today!
Jackie Mason – 92
Best known as a stand-up comedian and actor, Masons sketches typically involved conversial topics such as politics and religion. Mason ranked number 63 on the 100 greatest stand-up comedians in history, as listed by Comedy Central. A man who did not fear judgment, he wasn’t bothered by other’s perception of his demeanor and sketches. Controversy breeds publicity, and his career has gained him $9 million in net worth. He still pursues his acts today at 92 years old. Mason married his manager, Jyll Rosenfeld, in 1991, and they are still together until today.
Sidney Poitier – 93
One of the first African-Americans present in Hollywood, Poitier has been working since the ’50s. He earned the respect and admiration of similar colored folks all over the world as a physically relatable star. Poitier’s is most well-known for roles in ‘Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner’, ‘In the Heat of the Night’, and ‘Lilies of the Field’. He now enjoys his $25 million net worth in semi-retirement and spends his on charitable activities and speaking about racism. Poitier happens to have a huge family of six daughters, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren! Of course, the list is still growing!
Bob Newhart – 91
Bob Newhart first gained stardom from his comedy monologues back in the 60’s, named ‘The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart’. Following his comedic success, Newhart tried acting and his first role was in the TV show named after him, ‘The Bob Newhart Show’. Sadly, Bob suffered health issues related to his smoking habits during the high points of his career. However, Newhart persevered and landed roles in movies such as ‘Catch 22’, ‘Elf’, and ‘Legally Blonde 2’, Recently, you can spot Newhart in ‘The Big Bang Theory’. His work over the years earned him $25 million.
Betty White – 98
Betty White has somehow managed to stay in the limelight despite being in the industry for over 7 decades! A multi-talented actress, producer, and writer, she has amassed an impressive $45 million net worth. At 98 years old, Betty is still active in the industry and continually receives roles and most recently on TV series ‘The Golden Girls’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland’. In fact, her career goes so far back that even she can’t remember what show her screen debut was in 1939! In 2014, she was included in the Guinness World Records for having the Longest TV Career for an Entertainer (Female).
Shirley Jones – 86
American singer and actress Shirley Jones has over six decades to speak for her career in the entertainment industry. While Shirley was best known for playing an escort in ‘Elmer Gantry’, her outstanding performance won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Besides that, one of her other iconic roles was as Shirley Partridge in ‘The Partridge Family’. A recent appearance of hers was as Mrs. McClain in General Hospital. Now, she’s focusing on living her best life with a $25 million net worth. In her private life, she happens to be a grandmother of ten!
Hal Holbrook – 95
Primarily an actor and director, Holbrook’s career has been steadily maintained for over 5 decades. His first gig was in 1954 when he portrayed Mark Twain in a stage play. Holbrook’s first time playing this character was when he was a student. For his exemplary performances over the years, Holbrook won multiple Emmy and Tony awards. Some of his best-known work include ‘Lincoln’, ‘The Sopranos’, and ‘Sons of Anarchy’. To show for it, Holbrook has a $5 million net worth that is still growing to this date as he continues acting.
June Lockhart – 95
A regular on Broadway, June Lockhart found work in the movie industry by taking on roles in shows like ‘Lassie’, ‘Petticoat Junction’, and ‘Lost in Space’. She has received great awards for her performance, including a Tony award. Unlike her career, June suffered from a troubled personal life after going through divorce twice—first from John F. Maloney, whom she married in 1951, and her second from John Lindsay, whom she married in 1959 (the same year she divorced Maloney). Despite that, she managed to rake in a $10 million net worth by the time she retired.
Robert Clary – 94
Born in France, Robert Clary experienced a troubled childhood. His Jewish heritage made him a target to the Nazi’s and was even sent to a concentration camp. His experience in the camp molded him to try and help his peers however he could. He did this by entertaining them with his acting skills. A holocaust survivor, in the following years Robert gained considerable fame. His most iconic role was as Corporal Louis LeBeau in ‘Hogan’s Heroes’. Today, Robert has $20 million to his name.
Queen Elizabeth II – 94
The renowned Queen of England surpassed her great-great-grandmother and became the longest-living British monarch in 2007. In 2015, she became the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regent and female head of state in the world! The 94-year-old Elizabeth is still active in her duties. She is wildly beloved by her subjects as well as folks all around the world. Recently, Prince Harry married retired American Actress Meghan Markle which was dubbed the Wedding of the Century. As you would expect, the Queen has a sizeable $600 net worth to her name.
Cloris Leachman – 94
Multi-award winning actress Cloris Leachman first came to fame after participating in Miss America, but that is not where she made her fortune. During the 70’s she appeared in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ which rocketed her popularity as an actress and comedian. Her 7 decade long career is still ongoing, and some of her most iconic roles have been in films/series such as ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, ‘Young Frankenstein’, and ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’. At a continually growing $21 million net worth, recently you can spot Cloris on ‘American Gods’.
Tony Bennett – 94
A renowned singer, Tony Bennett first gained prominence in the 50’s for his craft and voice interpretation. Tony mainly focuses on pop, jazz, and showtunes, continually selling out shows throughout his career. Bennett fought at the end of WWII and later developed his special technique in singing. He then signed with Columbia Records and made it big in 1951 with his first hit song titled Because of You. Some familiar tunes from Tony Bennett includes ‘I Left My Heart in San Fransisco’, ‘The Lady is a Tramp; and ‘The Good Life’. His career serviceably netted him a gratuitous $200 million net worth.
Julie Newmar – 87
Julie Newmar was the original Catwoman in the TV version of Batman. But she wasn’t only a pretty face for the screens. Julie was talented enough to perform in several Broadway shows, notably ‘Marriage-Go-Round’ along with TV and films. Besides acting, Tina also dabbled in writing, dancing, voice-over work, real estate, and fashion. It was in the 1970s that Newmar acquired two patents in the US – one for a brassiere and another for a pantyhose. By the 1980s, the prospect of LA real estate seemed inviting to Newmar so she began doing business there, too. Her range of activities added to her $5 million fortune.
Loretta Swit – 83
An acting regular since her childhood, Loretta Swit actively participated in acting since she was 7. Against her parent’s wishes, they didn’t think that acting would be a good career path for their daughter. Loretta persisted and proved them wrong. The high-point of her career came when she was casted as Maj Margaret Houlihan in ‘M*A*S*H’, which netted her two Emmy awards. However, she retired from acting in the 90’s and is now living comfortably with her small fortune of $4 million. Swit is also an author, having written a book titled A Needlepoint Scrapbook.
Gavin MacLeod – 89
Gavin MacLeod of ‘The Love Boat’ fame has been a household name for 6 decades, with credits in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and ‘McHale’s Navy’ to name a few. Over the course of his career, Gavin has amassed $10 million from his work in film and TV and the sale of his books as an author—a fortune that he now enjoys in retirement. He also spends his days preaching Christianity and participating in religious activism. MacLeod has made appearances as a guest on a number of talk shows, and variety programs.
Cindy Williams – 73
Cindy Williams first attained celebrity status for playing character Shirley Feeney in ‘Happy Days’ and spin-off ‘Laverne & Shirley’. She went on to appearing in hit shows ‘8 Simple Rules’ and ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’. Cindy also dabbled in theatrical productions. Despite only having marginal roles besides a few major ones, she has $10 million tied to her name. To this date, Cindy often takes on minor roles on TV. Williams married Bill Hudson of The Hudson Brothers in 1982, but they divorced in 2000. They had two children together.
William Shatner – 89
William Shatner is a genuine mainstay of the entertainment industry. After a 7 decade and still ongoing career, Shatner is best-known as Captain James T Kirk in the acclaimed ‘Star Trek’. Shatner fell into the typecasting conundrum, and found it hard to land roles, even coming close to bankruptcy. However, he managed to recover and is now worth $100 million. Nowadays Shatner can be seen writing books and enjoying his twilight years with his fourth wife. He also recorded audiobooks, and has read three books on audio in the years 2008, 2011 and 2016. In 2017, Shatner was appointed to the Order of Canada by the Governor, General Julie Payette.
Ursula Andress – 84
Ursula Andress is a Swiss-born actress and is known to be one of the most iconic Bond girls ever. She appeared as the one and only Honey Ryder in the very first James Bond Film, Dr No. Her stunning features helped land her the role which had fans gawking worldwide. Her looks also enabled her to become a very successful model alongside her acting career. After starring as Honey, she went on to land roles in movies such as 4 For Texas, featuring Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, and Fun in Acapulco, featuring Elvis Presley. In her personal life, Ursula married and divorced once and now remains a single woman at 84. Now she can sit back and enjoy her $25 million net worth.
Judd Hirsch – 85
Judd Hirsch has had a very successful career. He has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Golden Globe Award – and he’s also been nominated for an Academy Award! His performance in TV series’ such as ‘NUMB3RS’ and ‘Taxi’ helped Judd gain immense popularity. Most recently, you can see him in ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and in 2017, he even starred as the lead in ‘Superior Donuts’. At 85 years old, his career is still rock solid! Hirsch has three children from two marriages, which both ended in divorce.
Julie Andrews – 85
You may not have been around to witness the high points of her career, but Julie Andrews is a name you would definitely be familiar with. She shot to fame after landing the leading role in ‘The Sound of Music’, and ‘Mary Poppins’. She also performed in many musicals and on Broadway. Recently, she voiced over characters in ‘Shrek Forever After’ and ‘Despicable Me’. Her $45 million net worth is ever growing with more and more credits to her acting career. However, her personal life isn’t as flowery as she has experienced multiple heartbreaks. Julie was married twice, her first one ending in a divorce, and she is now a widow after a 41 year marriage to Blake Edwards.
Ted Lange – 72
Ted Lange studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, segueing his passion of acting into a career. Ted’s first acting credit did wonders for his career, starring alongside the great Gavin MacLeod in ‘The Love Boat’. The experience made their friendship indomitable ever since! In 2006, Ted was seen on the fourth season of VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club, a reality program designed to help celebrities get in shape. He lost an impressive 28 pounds on the show! Over his career he built a small fortune of $4 million and he retired in 2014.
Mike Farrell – 81
Mike Farrell played the role of Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on ‘M*A*S*H’, but left the show to pursue a role in ‘Providence’. Besides that, Mike also acted in some iconic series, namely ‘Desperate Housewives’, ‘Supernatural’, and ‘Law & Order: SVU’. Mike also dabbled in directing, most notably ‘Patch Adams’ which starred Robin Williams. His work over the years contributed $10 million to his name, and with no plans to hang up his boots yet, it’ll surely grow. Farrell is an active member of the Screen Actors Guild and was elected vice president of the association in LA in 2002—a post which he served for three years.
Marla Gibbs – 89
Marla Gibbs has had an illustrious career, beginning from when she was casted as Florence Johnson on ‘The Jeffersons’. Marla’s career mainly focused on televisions series’ rather than films, although she has had some credits to her name in films such as ‘Madea’s Witness Protection’ and ‘The Visit’. Marla never had much luck landing leading roles in the film industry, but along her career she won 5 NAACP Image Awards and 5 Emmy nominations. While she has a great career, her $2 million net worth doesn’t add up to her accolades over the years.
Brigitte Bardot – 86
Brigitte Bardot’s first passion was ballet, as she dreamt of being a famous ballerina one day. As she grew older, she changed her mind, and decided to pursue acting instead. We’d say she made the right decision, as she managed to appear in over 40 movies over her career! Besides acting, Brigitte also modelled and occasionally sang, and in her prime, was often head to head with fellow Hollywood star Sophia Loren. They butted heads as they were both beautiful, talented, and coincidentally the same age. Her successful career netted her a $65 million valuation to her name, and nowadays Brigitte spends her days petitioning for animal rights away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.
Jamie Farr – 86
Another actor of acclaimed series ‘M*A*S*H’ fame, Jamie Farr acted as Corporal Klinger. Amusingly, Jamie also served in the US Army during the 50’s and was deployed to both Japan and Korea. Aside from his acting career, Jamie is best-known for hosting the ‘Jamie Farr Toledo Classic Golf Tournament’ which he has done for over 30 years. Between 2016 and 2018, Farr promoted M*A*S*H and other TV shows on the MeTV network. He also has a recurring role in Fox’s The Cool Kids. His career amassed him a fortune of $6 million.
Angela Lansbury – 95
Angela Lansbury has been in the industry since she was in her 20’s, and if anyone’s keeping count, she’s currently 92 years old. An impressive 7 decade long career, she got her start in ‘Gaslight’ after moving to Hollywood in 1942. Following that, Angela was presented with many opportunities which rocketed her career to great heights. Angela received multiple accolades for her performances in films. Despite her age, Angela has no plans on retiring yet, even with a growing $70 million fortune!
Tiffani Amber Thiessen – 46
California raised Tiffani Amber Thiessen is the epitome of an American girl. She starred in pop culture mainstays ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’, and ‘Saved By The Bell’. Her ‘girl next door’ appearance made her every boy’s crush. Tiffani secured a starring role in ‘White Collar’ which was a defining part of her career. Since then, she occasionally appears in Hollywood blockbusters and most recently, on Netflix series ‘Alexa & Katie’. Nowadays, she dresses a lot more grown up which is a far cry from the bubbly pop funk look of her younger days.
Mark Harmon – 69
Mark Harmon got his start as Secret Service Agent, Simon Donovan in ‘The West Wing’. His performance in ‘The West Wing’ presented him with an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in A Drama Series. This allowed him to secure the role of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on ‘NCIS’, a role he still plays to this day. He has won both a Prism Award and a People’s Choice Award for his role in NCIS. Mark still looks as dashing as he did in the 80’s when he was voted one of the top celebrity crushes of the era!
Tony Danza – 69
Tony Danza was a defining pop culture icon of the 80’s. Star of ‘Who’s The Boss’, the very forward thinking show revolved around a man helping around the house of a businesswoman. It received critical acclaim for its take on modernity and witty dialogue. And of course, Tony being such a looker definitely helped solidify the show’s place in history. It was in 1988 that Danza also received a People’s Choice Award for Favourite Male Performer for his role in The Tony Danza Show, a 1997 sitcom. Between 2004 and 2006 he had a daytime talk show by the same name.
Rene Russo – 66
Gorgeous Rene Russo was the star of many big Hollywood films such as ‘Nightcrawler’, ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’, and ‘Lethal weapon’ to name a few. Mysteriously, the star decided to leave the industry for more than 6 years and had no acting credits to her name from 2005 onwards. She announced her grand comeback via ‘Thor’ when she played the role of Frigga, Thor’s mother. No one really knows why she took such a long break, but whatever it was for, we sure do hope she enjoyed it!
Dana Carvey – 65
If you grew up watching ‘Saturday Night Live’, there is no doubt that you’d be familiar with Dana Carvey. He was featured in multiple sketches, some notable ones with him depicting the Church Lady and former president George Bush. Regrettably, Carvey distanced from the industry due to health issues which stemmed from his doctor making a mistake during a heart bypass surgery for a blocked coronary artery. Carvey sued the doctor in a multi-million dollar lawsuit and donated the proceedings to charity and since then, Carvey has gone off the grid!
Joe Pesci – 77
There are little films as culturally defining as ‘Home Alone’, which featured Joe Pesci as the iconic vandal. Besides that, Pesci has also starred in a number of films, but his defining role was definitely as Harry Lime in the aforementioned film. Somewhere along the lines, Pesci left Hollywood in order to pursue singing as a career, but he fell off the industry entirely and barely made any appearances anymore. Some sources quote that Hollywood isn’t really his cup of tea, and he decided to recede to a more personal environment.
Lynda Carter – 69
Lynda Carter was the original Wonder Woman, storming Hollywood with her strong persona and establishing a role model for young women everywhere. Her stunning looks also caught the attention of producers and viewers of the show. Lynda also set a fashion trend in the 80’s with her thick locks of brunette hair. Carter won Miss World United States 1972, and she finished as a semi-finalist in the Miss World 1972 pageant. She has maintained her looks despite being in her late 60’s and still remains best-known for her performance as Wonder Woman
Linda Kozlowski – 62
Linda Kozlowski gain infamy for her controversial scene in ‘Crocodile Dundee’ in the 80’s. She prevailed however and rose to fame due to her impeccable figure and starred in a variety of movies in the 90’s. Blockbuster films such as ‘Village of the Damned’ and ‘Backstreet Justice’ featured her in a leading role. The following decades weren’t as kind to her as her acting career slowed down and she retired for a more peaceful life with husband Paul Hogan. She later divorced Paul and settled down with her business partner.
Mike Myers – 57
His debut was in 1992 with Wayne’s World – we are talking about the star of ‘Austin Powers’, and we bet many of you didn’t know this lovable actor also voiced Shrek. Mike Myers gained a cult following the movie and was offered the leading role in ‘The Love Guru’, a film of 2008 that Myers co-wrote and co-produced as well. Sadly, the film received atrocious reviews, and Myers hasn’t received any leading roles since. Myers landed supporting roles in the 2018 films Bohemian Rhapsody and Terminal and boasts a net worth of $175 million as of 2019.
Ted Danson – 73
Ted Danson was a part of our formative years as Sam Malone in ‘Cheers’. The series had an 11-year run and Danson received several nominations for Golden Globes and Emmys. He has also won two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a American Comedy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Danson was even awarded a star of his own on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Some of you may also remember him as Russell in ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’ He is the co-author of Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them.
Kate Jackson – 72
Kate Jackson was amongst the most popular actress in the 80’s. She is mostly known for her role as Sabrina Duncan in cult TV series ‘Charlie’s Angels’, but she was let go by the producers out of nowhere. Duncan then acted in some notable TV series, such as ‘Criminal Minds’ and ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’. Some would say she moved on to greener pastures! In 2010, it was announced by Gallery Books that they had a contract with Jackson for her to publish her memoirs. The book has been delayed continuously, with the latest reschedule date being two days before 2021.