Claudia Cardinale – 81

Unlike many others on the list, Claudia is an Italian actress who featured in a lot of European films during the 60s and 70s. But some of her work is also in Hollywood with movies like Once Upon A Time In The West. The gorgeous actress has many other acting credits to her name but her career did not turn out to be as successful as it could have been. Now she makes rare appearances in some European films and we hope she has enough in the bank to live a comfortable life.

Joe Pesci – 75

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.

Meg Ryan – 57

Although most people wouldn’t admit it, we’ve all indulged ourselves in the occasional guilty pleasure in the form of rom coms. There is nothing better than a cozy blanket, ice cream, and Meg Ryan movies in the 90’s. At one point, she was even coined the ‘Queen of Rom Coms’, citing films such as ‘When Harry Met Sally’, ‘You’ve Got Mail’, and ‘Addicted to Love’ as benchmarks. As art imitates life, Ryan’s love life was as turbulent as her movies. There were rumours about her having an affair with Russell Crowe, which she subsequently admitted to. However, in a strange turn, Ryan stated that the affair was liberating to her, as her husband Dennis Quad also cheated on her.

Tim Curry – 74

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.

Connie Stevens – 82

Ever since the ‘50s, Connie Stevens has been an inseparable part of the music and movie industries. Her first album called Concetta was released in 1958, while her last, The Very Best of Connie Stevens, came out in 2012. She is also known for her acting performances in films like Grease 2 and series like Hawaiian Eye in the ‘60s. Stevens is 82 years old right now but still looks dazzling. She’s set to star in the upcoming By the Rivers of Babylon film in 2019. Through her successful career, she has acquired a $50 million fortune!

Tony Bennett – 92

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.

Kris Kristofferson – 83

Kris Kristofferson is a talented songwriter, and among the several hit songs which he wrote were Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down and Help Me Make It Through the Night. He has an amazing career as a solo singer, but he also became popular for being part of the group called The Highwaymen. Aside from music, he was also successful in acting. Many of you might remember him for the award-winning performance he had had in the original A Star Is Born movie back in 1976. Kristofferson hasn’t entered retirement yet as of today, and his most recent role was in Blaze back in 2018.

Nancy Sinatra – 79

She was born into the spotlight and has rightfully earned her place there throughout her life. Nancy Sinatra is the daughter of the also-legendary Frank Sinatra and has been living out her father’s legacy to the fullest. She is the person behind songs like These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, the incredible cover of Cher’s Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) and the incredible father-daughter duet Somethin’ Stupid. She is now crossing her 79th year and remains incredibly active. As a matter of fact, she’s currently organizing a fundraiser with the purpose of restoring the Plaza Theatre of Palm Springs.

Timothy Dalton – 73

Any true James Bond fan can instantly recognize the young version of Timothy Dalton from the late ’80s James Bond movies The Living Daylights and License to Kill. Even though his days as the fictional secret agent are behind him, that doesn’t mean that Timothy has stopped acting. As a matter of fact, he just started acting again following a three-year break after portraying Sir Malcolm Murray in the show Penny Dreadful. Just in 2019, Timothy appeared in the series Doom Patrol and also voiced Mr. Picklepants in Toy Story 4.

Steven Seagal – 67

Steven Seagal is a martial artist with a successful career as an actor and musician. In the early ’70s, Seagal lived in Japan where he learned martial arts and later opened a dojo in North Hollywood. He crossed over to Hollywood in the 1980s and had his debut in the 1987 film, Above the Law. As a musician, Seagal plays the guitar and his songs have been featured in some of his movies. He had also worked in law enforcement and taught the deputies martial arts in the ’80s.

Kelly McGillis – 63

During the ‘80s, Kelly McGillis was acting in one successful film after the other. Although she eventually stopped acting with the same frequency, Kelly is still very much out there, living a happy and healthy lifestyle. Even though one of her most memorable roles was in the original Top Gun film of 1986, she wasn’t cast to play on the sequel. However, she did appear on an episode of Dirty John in 2020. Kelly was born in Newport Beach back in 1957. She is now 63 years old and worth around $4 million. Other than acting, she’s also worked full-time at a rehab center in New Jersey.

Dawn Wells – 80

Dawn Wells was, and still is a gorgeous actress who was mostly prominent during the 60’s. She is best-known for acting in the still popular today ‘Gilligan’s Island’. Prior to that, Dawn played smaller roles in shows like ‘Maverick’ and ‘Bonanza’. However, her career as an actress was mostly on a stage, as she appeared in over 100 theatrical productions! Today, Dawn spends her time with charity work, amassing over $7 million over her career. She lends her support to Denver Foundation and helps raise funds for the disadvantaged and disabled.

Linda Thorson – 73

Linda Thorson is a popular Canadian actress who was a popular face during the 60’s and onward. Linda Thorson initially launched her career through the hit TV series The Avengers and later appeared on multiple TV shows and movies including The Other Sister, The Second Time Around and Sweet Liberty. Linda Thorson might e 73 but she is still passionate about working in the entertainment industry & she was last seen in the 2016 movie The Other Time Around.

Linda Blair – 61

Linda Blair is a popular American actress and activist who began acting at a very young age & landed a breakthrough performance in the cult classic horror movie The Exorcist for which she was nominated for an Academy Award & won a Golden Globe award. She later appeared in multiple movies including; Born Innocent, Savage Street,Repossesed and Roller Boogie. After qutting acting, Linda Blair became an avid activist and is associated with many charities especially for Animal Rights.

Eva Marie Saint – 94

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 years gained about $20 million in net worth. 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!

Rita Moreno – 86

Rita Moreno has been acting since she was 13, starting from Broadway’s ‘Skydrift’. Her stunning physical appearance coupled with similar talents was applauded, granting her many other roles, like The King and I. Rita belongs in an exclusive list of 12 people who have won a Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy. Throughout her career, she has been tied to superstars such as Elvis Presley, Anthony Quinn, and Marlon Brando. This granted her multiple tabloid headlines and as they say, there is no bad publicity. Over her career, she has earned over $25 million.