Celebs Who Are Still Alive And Going Strong

Julie Christie – 82

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.

Lesley-Anne Down – 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.

Robert Daws – 62

It is impossible to forget Roger Dervish from the cricket comedy film Outside Edge who made us laugh our hearts out. Robert Daws was the man behind that character. Unsurprisingly, his extraordinary performance earned him the Best Comedy Actor nomination at the British Comedy Awards.

Daws’ talents extend much beyond just acting. He is a literary genius who has written three books in the crime fiction genre. From making us laugh to leaving us on the edge with his gripping tales, this generation surely couldn’t ask for a more talented person.

Shani Wallis – 88

She played one of the most important roles on the big screen in the ‘60s, the one of Nancy in the musical drama, Oliver!. Shani Wallis is in her late 80s right now, and although she’s no longer acting, she’s alive and well. She was born in North London in 1933 and now lives in the States with her husband, Bernie Rich. With her career, she played in theater productions, including some from Broadway, and in many films. The last time she had an acting project, however, was in 2006, with Mojave Phone Booth.

Tim Curry – 75

Timothy James Curry is a popular British actor who is known for protrayig versatile roles throughout his movie & Theater career. Tim Curry mostly played villainous roles and surely played them so good that people would always praise him with standing Ovations. His notable performances as ‘It’ in Stephen King’s IT, The Criminologist in Rocky Horror Picture Show and various Theater performances are still etched in everyone’s minds. The actor stopped working a while ago when he suffered a stroke which left him partially Paralyzed, however he is still enjoying life to the fullest.

Brenda Blethyn – 76

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.

Prunella Scales – 90

We may remember the beautiful Prunella Scales as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, but it was the power-packed performance as Queen Elizabeth II in A Question of Attribution that earned her a BAFTA nomination. The iconic actress who is in her late 80s has been battling Alzheimer’s since 2014.

Despite not being able to remember things, Scales is still faring well in the entertainment business. A testament to this fact is the 2019 documentary series Great Canal Journeys, wherein she starred alongside her husband Timothy West.

Julie Andrews – 86

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.

Petula Clark – 89

An incredible woman whose career has existed since World War II, Petula Clark is 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.

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.

Julie Goodyear – Now 79

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- 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.

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.