Max Baer Jr. – 82
Max Baer Jr. is a man of many talents, having dabbled in directing, acting, producing, and screenwriting. However, he is definitely most remembered for his role as Jethro Bodine in ‘Beverly Hillbillies’! Baer Jr. took advantage of his famous TV role by marketing the show in the gambling and hotel industry. In 1999, 65 Beverley Hillbillies slot machines were constructed and positioned in 10 casinos. Max also holds the accolade of being the last living cast member of the show since the passing of his costar Donna Douglas in 2015.
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.
Julie Christie – 80
British actress Julie Christie was at the peak of her career in the 60’s. She rose to stardom after being casted in ‘Billy Liar’ back in 1963. Following that, she acted in ‘Darling’, which undeniably is her most iconic role. Over the course of her career, Julie has won multiple awards, netting an Academy Award, a BAFTA award, and a Golden Globe. Julie oozes talent when he appears on the screen and the awards she received were merely validation of her talent. Today, Julie still receives roles and is active in the industry, padding her $10 million net worth.