Maria Whittaker – Now 52
1969 was a great year. Not only did we land on the moon, but English glamor model and performer Maria Whittaker was born! You might wonder if someone as old as the first successful lunar mission could still be in great shape and we’re here to tell you that Maria most certainly is.
She gained fame when she appeared on the Benny Hill Show and had a very successful career from there on out. Eventually, Maria retired from modeling and started a band called Rythm Zone although that did not go so well. But that doesn’t bother the former starlet, who enjoys a happy marriage and family life today.
Harry Belafonte – Now 95
Manhattan native Harry Belafonte has experienced the lowest of lows in life, almost facing bankruptcy. He managed to lift himself out of the ditch by utilizing his gift, which was singing. Harry pumped out hit after hit (30 studio albums and eight live albums!) which mainly revolved around traditional Caribbean music art. Besides that, Harry also tried his hand at acting, appearing in great films such as ‘Carmen Jones’ and ‘Island In The Sun’. He was also a close friend of Martin Luther King, and is strongly supportive of the Civil Rights movement since the ’50s!
Joanne Woodward – Now 92
The award-winning American actress, producer & philanthropist, Joanne Woodward is well known for her roles in a 1957 The Three Faces of Eve, Rachel Rachel and also, Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams in 1973. The beautiful actress started acting in 1955 and has been active ever since. She is good in playing a different roles like a woman who has multiple disorder. Joanne married her late husband, Paul Newman in 1958 & they were Hollywood’s power couple & some of her best acting were roles with her late husband. Joanne last act was as Doris in a 2013 movie, Lucky Them.
Diana Ross – 78
The multi-talented Diana Ross is the lead singer to a group name The Supremes and it makes 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 78, Diana is still active in both singing and acting. She makes tours every year and her 2020 tour has been pushed to 2021 due to the pandemic.
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 $10 million net worth by the time she retired.
Philip Michael Thomas – Now 72
Philip Michael Thomas was a well-known actor and musician before he retired in 2011. Most would know him from a 1980s television show called Miami Vice, where he portrayed detective Ricardo Tubbs. Philip made his first steps in the acting world in 1972, while his first remarkable role was in the 1975 animated crime film, Coonskin.
He then appeared in numerous advertisements and television movies. Moreover, Thomas voice Lance Vance in the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories video games. Before retiring, he also had a prominent music career and released some successful songs such as Living the Book of My Life and Just the Way I Planned It. It is important to know that Philip is a nonsmoker, nondrinker and also vegetarian, which is why he is 72 and super healthy.
Wayne Newton – Now 80
There was a time where nobody knew Wayne Newton. But he quickly gained his fame in Las Vegas where he would regularly perform. He would later be known as Mr. Entertainment; among his many nicknames, throughout his career that proved his strong presence in the industry. Now, his net worth is estimated to be about 120$ million! What’s so special about this former cabaret performer who was once deemed bigger than Sinatra? Born on April 3rd, 1942, his early involvement in music began when he would perform daily in a local radio station. Years of hard work later, he became one of the highest-paid entertainers in his time. Remarkable! He spends most of his free time now in his luxurious mansion, Casa De Shenandoah which was once a tourist attraction.
Robert Fuller – 87
The famous retired actor and horse rancher, Robert Fuller was born in 29 of July 1933. He started his career by guest-starring on Western programs. He also appeared in various movie such as, The Brain from Planet Arous, Teenage Thunder, Incident at Phantom Hill and also, Return of the Seven. Robert is well-know in the 1960s for his raspy and deep voice, which attracted the audience. His name when worldwide for his acting in a 1960s Western series, Emergency! as Dr. Kelly Bracket. Robert is happily married to his second wife, Jennifer Savidge since 2001. He retired with a net worth of $5 million dollar.
Larry Storch – 97
Most of you would probably recognize Larry Storch as Cpt. Randolph Agarn on sitcom ‘F Troop’. But did you know he also voice acted in several iconic animated shows such as ‘Scooby Doo’ and ‘Koko the Clown’? During the Great Depression, Storch was greatly affected by the economy, which forced him into working as a stand-up comedian to make ends meet. His talents combined with the end of the Great Depression helped him to regain economic stability and at the ripe age of 97, he has now semi-retired. Storch has over 40 000 Facebook followers!
Penny Smith – Now 63
Penny Smith has spent more than four decades as a newsreader, TV and radio broadcaster. She’s previously worked for Classic FM, Sky News, BBC Radio London, GMTV, talkRADIO, and Scala Radio, where she’s hosted the weekday drivetime show since March 2021. Smith is also a writer whose work has featured in the Daily Mail, Good Housekeeping, and Essential Magazines, among other national publications. At the age of 63, she’s still at the top of her game, and it doesn’t appear that she’ll be retiring anytime soon.
Pam St. Clement – Now 79
Born Pamela Ann Clement, Pam adopted the name Pam St. Clement when she decided to be professionally involved in acting, back in the 1970’s. A hardworking star from the start, Pam started taking on small roles in order to work her way up. In 1986, Pam landed a big role as Pat Butcher in the BBC soap opera titled Eastanders, by which she is best known for. She ended up playing Pat for 26 years! A recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Pam has an autobiography to her name titled The End Of An Earring. Pam St. Clement is now in her 70’s and has opted to be on the quieter side, away from the public.
Lauren Tewes – Now 68
Famous for her role as Julie McCoy in a comedy series, The Love Boat that was aired from 1977 until 1986, the beautiful American actress, Lauren Tewes started acting in 1976. Her acting career started small when she was starred in 1974 Lipton Ice Tea commercial. She then gained another small role in Charlie’s Angels television series as Jill Redfield. But her career went uphill when she was chosen from numerous actresses to be Julie McCoy in , The Love Boat, but after 7 seasons she was soon replaced after fighting with her addictions. She never actually played a big role in television series or movies but she is well-known by a lot of people. Lauren is still working as an actress to this day.
Loni Anderson – 75
Does anyone remember Loni Anderson, the actress who played as the receptionist in WKRP in Cincinnati? She was nominated for multiple Golden Globe and Emmy awards and recently turned 75, but she doesn’t have plans on retiring. However, her daughter Deidra Hoffman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009 and Loni stays home to support her daughter.
Recent reports say that Deidra is currently still battling against the disease. We sincerely hope that she recovers. Loni was most recently seen in a TV series titled My Sister Is So Gay, in 2018. Since 2008, she is married to Bob Flick, her fourth husband, and besides Deidra, Loni has one more child.
Victoria Principal – Now 72
Anyone who is into soap opera knows Victoria Principal. Victoria is famous for her role as Pamela Barnes Ewing on the American soap opera series Dallas which has has been in for 9 years. Acting is not the only thing Victoria is good at, this talented and gorgeous actress is also an author and an entrepreneur. In 1989, Victoria released her own skincare line called, Principal Secret.
Twiggy – Now 72
Dame Lesley Lawson DBE, also known as Twiggy, is an English model, actress, and singer. During the swinging 1960s in London, she was a British cultural icon and a prominent teenage model.
Twiggy was known for her thin build and androgynous appearance, which was attributed to her large eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair. The Daily Express dubbed her “The Face of 1966” and voted her British Woman of the Year. She had modeled in France, Japan, and the United States by 1967, and appeared on the covers of Vogue and The Tatler. Her fame had reached all corners of the globe. After modeling, Twiggy enjoyed a successful career as a screen, stage, and television actress.
Maria Whittaker – Now 52
1969 was a great year. Not only did we land on the moon, but English glamor model and performer Maria Whittaker was born! You might wonder if someone as old as the first successful lunar mission could still be in great shape and we’re here to tell you that Maria most certainly is.
She gained fame when she appeared on the Benny Hill Show and had a very successful career from there on out. Eventually, Maria retired from modeling and started a band called Rythm Zone although that did not go so well. But that doesn’t bother the former starlet, who enjoys a happy marriage and family life today.
Michelle Ryan – Now 37
Michelle Ryan’s most iconic role has to be as Zoe Slater in EastEnders, as fans of the show are still talking about her to this day. The storyline had all sorts of twists and turns, and her acting kept audiences hooked! While she got started in the industry at the young age of 16, the actress left the TV series in 2005 to pursue other ventures.
Ryan has since worked on many notable projects, including Cockneys vs. Zombies, Doctor Who, and D**** in Paradise. She even dabbled in theatre, but currently, the star stays off from the limelight and is not active on any of her socials.
Susan Tully – Now 54
The name Susan Tully might not be familiar to you, but your parents will probably recognize this English actress as one of the original cast members of the popular British soap opera Eastenders.
However, Susan developed a love for working behind the scenes on television and that is where she is still shining to this very day. Her directing skills have earned her much critical acclaim and she’s responsible for giving life to many a different episode since the early nineties! The A Word, Britannia, and Line of Duty are a few names on this long list, so we’re certain you’ve seen her talent in action at least once!
Lesley-Anne Down – Now 68
English actress Lesley-Anne Down initially gained fame playing the character Georgina Worsley on the ’70s drama Upstairs, Downstairs. Her appearances in movies like The Pink Panther Strikes Again, The First Great Train Robbery, and Sphinx earned her further recognition. She then portrayed the role of Jackie Marone from 2003 to 2012 in the long-running CBS soap The Bold and the Beautiful. Down has spoken about the indecent misconduct she had to deal with in the industry. She said that she never really enjoyed her acting career because of all those incidents, but she managed to stay on for an impressive 50 years. Now at 68, she attributes her stunning and almost non-aging looks to a healthy lifestyle.
Julie Goodyear – Now 80
Julie Goodyear was diagnosed with cancer shortly after being cast for a permanent role on Coronation Street. While the actress never publicly talked about her illness until she had fully recovered, her frequent absenteeism from the show soon began raising questions among fans.
A year after leaving the program in 1995, Goodyear was honored with a Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and she pursued other interests, including radio DJing and reality TV. Besides her contribution to film and British soap operas, this star is mainly remembered for her bold style and warm personality on Celebrity Big Brother.
Michael French – Now 59
Michael French knew early in life that acting was what he wanted to do. After years of actively participating in school productions, the star landed his first paying acting gig at 22, with a local theatre in London. He finally got his major break on BBC’s soap opera, EastEnders.
French has since been on multiple shows, with his last appearance being on 2014’s musical, The Sound Of Music, as Captain Von Trapp. He has yet to make an official retirement announcement, so we hope the entertainer will be returning to our screens soon, as he is only in his late fifties.