Celebrities come and go over the years, and we often forget about stars we used to love and idolized at one time during our lives. Sometimes we even regard them as passed away if we haven’t heard from them in a while! However, you may be surprised to hear that some of the greatest actors, singers, politicians and other celebrities are still very much alive and kicking! Check out who is either still working or is already enjoying life as retired men and women—and perhaps discover something interesting that you never knew about them!
Max Baer Jr – 81
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.
Tippi Hedren – 88
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 ‘Marine’ and ‘The Birds’. Her career enabled her to amass around $20 million in net worth. Her personal life, however, is not all sunshine and blue skies. Concerning her health, Hedren suffered from severe headaches, which affected her ability to work, and had a titanium plate placed in her neck. Tippi was divorced several times. Today, she spends her time petitioning for animal rights.
Mel Brooks – 92
A man of many talents, Mel Brooks is proficient in acting, directing, comedy, and even producing. In the course of his career, he has done exceedingly well as an actor, being amongst an exclusive class of actors who have received a Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Academy Award. Brook’s net worth is currently around $100 million. Even today at 91 years old, Brooks still pursues acting and has no plans to stop yet. Truly a man of commendable resilience. Brooks is set to voiceover a character in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation this year, and he is already working on another movie set to be released in 2019.
Brook fathered a son with his late with Anne Bancroft named Max who is a prolific writer. In true tradition, Max also occasionally pursue film roles in the footsteps of his father.