These Legendary Golden Era Celebrities Are Still Going Strong

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.

Cote De Pablo – 40

If you enjoyed watching NCIS we bet you are familiar with this gorgeous star. Cote De Pablo is a Chilean American actress who moved to USA at the age of 10 & studied acting at Carngie Mellon University & appeared in many plays including Indiscretion, The Fantasticks & The House of Bernarda Alba as wellas a few more. After doing a couple of small roles on TV, Cote landed her role as Ziva On NCIS  IN 2003 but later had to leave the show. Fans are speculating that she might re appear. Cote De Pablo currenlt enjoysliving in LA .

Phyllis Coates – 91

The Lois Lane to Superman, Phyllis Coates was the woman every girl wanted to be in the 50’s. She had her start in the industry as a comedian and dancer in skits until her life changed when she landed her defining role in 1951 on the classic TV series ‘The Adventures of Superman’. Her performance made her a household name in the industry for a brief amount of time. She of course reprised her role in movie ‘Superman and the Mole Man’. Coates has a daughter with jazz pianist Robert Nelms, her second husband, and a son with director Norman Tokar, her third husband, and finally another daughter with her fourth husband, Dr. Howard Press.

Katharine Ross – 79

While she actually starred in three of the most popular movies of the ‘60s and ‘70s—Sundance Kid, Butch Cassidy, and The Graduate—it was her role as Elaine Robinson in The Graduate that earned Katharine Ross the most attention and popularity. Before her big-screen stint, she had acted in a number of stage productions. Ross had four divorces before finding the real deal with Sam Elliot, to whom she’s married to since 1984. Ross is still acting with recent appearances in A Star is Born, Attachments and The Hero. She has a net worth of $5 million.

June Lockhart – 93

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.

Christopher Walken – 76

If you were wondering what happened to your favorite actor, you don;t have to worry as Chistopher Walken is still walking the face of earth. The famous actor and dancer has appeared in more than 100 films and TV programs. His famous movies include Catch Me If You Can, True Romance, Pulp Fiction. Walken Is still acting and he recently appeared in the movie Irreplaceable You.

Ted Danson – 71

Ted Danson was a part of our formative years as Sam Malone in ‘Cheers’. The series had an 11-year run and Danson received several nominations for Golden Globes and Emmys. He has also won two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a American Comedy Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Danson was even awarded a star of his own on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Some of you may also remember him as Russell in ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’ He is the co-author of Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them.

Jane Fonda – 80

Jane Fonda is the classic American beauty, even so at 80 years old today. Star of many films such as ‘Coming Home’ and ‘Klute’, her great performances in film over the years enabled her multiple accolades, including two Oscars. Generating a $200 million net worth via her career, she actively participated in political activism, particularly in civil rights. An HBO documentary covering Fonda’s life story titled Jane Fonda in Five Acts was released in 2018. The feature, which received rave reviews, tackled her childhood, acting career, and even her political activism.

Aileen Quinn – 47

A list of classic musicals would be incomplete without the inclusion of Annie. The 1982 Broadway hit was headed by none other than Aileen Quinn who captured the essence of the character, along with the heart of people everywhere. After her sudden spike to stardom, Aileen starred in several Hollywood films (her most popular role being Annie Bennett Warbucks in Annie) before receding from the industry to spend more serene days as a teacher. Her last role was as Dr. Quinn in two episodes of The Comeback Kids in 2014.

Marion Ross – 90

Marion Ross, or better known as Marion Cunningham in sitcom ‘Happy Days’. Her role on the series lasted 10 years – from 1974 to 1984. For her work on the series, she received two Emmy nominations. Marion’s career reached the stars in the 90’s. when she was casted in ‘Gilmore Girls’ and ‘That 70’s Show’. Besides that, a lesser known fact is she also voices the grandma in ‘Spongebob Squarepants’. At 90 years old, she enjoys her $10 million fortune and is ever so beautiful! Marion’s two adult children, Ellen Plummer and Jim Meskimen, both work in the entertainment industry.

Ed Asner – 89

Actor Ed Asner built his legacy with his performance as Lou Grant in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’. The performance netted him a spinoff show with the character he played, Lou Grant as the lead. Nowadays, Ed spends a considerable amount of his time with charitable organizations, typically those dealing with coping with Autism. Asner still takes on roles and hasn’t announced his retirement yet and over the years he earned over $10 million from acting. Asner married Cindy Gilmore in 1998. However, she filed for legal separation in 2007, and he then filed for divorce in 2015.

Beverly Cleary – 102

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 102 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.

Jackie Mason – 87

Best known as a stand-up comedian and actor, Masons sketches typically involved conversial topics such as politics and religion. Mason ranked number 63 on the 100 greatest stand-up comedians in history, as listed by Comedy Central. A man who did not fear judgment, he wasn’t bothered by other’s perception of his demeanor and sketches. Controversy breeds publicity, and his career has gained him $9 million in net worth. He still pursues his acts today at 86 years old. Mason married his manager, Jyll Rosenfeld, in 1991, and they are still together until today.

Shirley Jones – 84

American singer and actress Shirley Jones has over six decades to speak for her career in the entertainment industry. While Shirley was best known for playing an escort in ‘Elmer Gantry’, her outstanding performance won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Besides that, one of her other iconic roles was as Shirley Partridge in ‘The Partridge Family’. A recent appearance of hers was as Mrs. McClain in General Hospital. Now, she’s focusing on living her best life with a $25 million net worth. In her private life, she happens to be a grandmother of ten!

Hal Holbrook – 93

Primarily an actor and director, Holbrook’s career has been steadily maintained for over 5 decades. His first gig was in 1954 when he portrayed Mark Twain in a stage play. Holbrook’s first time playing this character was when he was a student. For his exemplary performances over the years, Holbrook won multiple Emmy and Tony awards. Some of his best-known work include ‘Lincoln’, ‘The Sopranos’, and ‘Sons of Anarchy’. To show for it, Holbrook has a $5 million net worth that is still growing to this date as he continues acting.

Robert Clary – 92

Born in France, Robert Clary experienced a troubled childhood. His Jewish heritage made him a target to the Nazi’s and was even sent to a concentration camp. His experience in the camp molded him to try and help his peers however he could. He did this by entertaining them with his acting skills. A holocaust survivor, in the following years Robert gained considerable fame. His most iconic role was as Corporal Louis LeBeau in ‘Hogan’s Heroes’. Today, Robert has $20 million to his name.

Queen Elizabeth II – 92

The renowned Queen of England surpassed her great-great-grandmother and became the longest-living British monarch in 2007. In 2015, she became the longest-reigning British monarch and the longest-reigning queen regent and female head of state in the world! The 92-year-old Elizabeth is still active in her duties. She is wildly beloved by her subjects as well as folks all around the world. Recently, Prince Harry married retired American Actress Meghan Markle which was dubbed the Wedding of the Century. As you would expect, the Queen has a sizeable $600 net worth to her name.

Cloris Leachman – 92

Multi-award winning actress Cloris Leachman first came to fame after participating in Miss America, but that is not where she made her fortune. During the 70’s she appeared in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ which rocketed her popularity as an actress and comedian. Her 7 decade long career is still ongoing, and some of her most iconic roles have been in films/series such as ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, ‘Young Frankenstein’, and ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’. At a continually growing $21 million net worth, recently you can spot Cloris on ‘American Gods’.

Gary Burghoff – 75

Gary Burghoff is best known for playing the titular Charlie Brown in Broadway’s ‘You’re A Good man, Charlie Brown’. Gary also had another highlight to his career, playing the leading role in 80’s smash hit M*A*S*H. His respectable career amassed him a $6 million net worth. Although, he has retired from acting in 2010, allowing him to spend the rest of his days in serenity. His last film was 2010’s Daniel’s Lot, wherein he played the role of Pastor Mahoney, while his last TV role was in 1995’s Burke’s Law.

Gavin MacLeod – 87

Gavin MacLeod of ‘The Love Boat’ fame has been a household name for 6 decades, with credits in ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and ‘McHale’s Navy’ to name a few. Over the course of his career, Gavin has amassed $10 million from his work in film and TV and the sale of his books as an author—a fortune that he now enjoys in retirement. He also spends his days preaching Christianity and participating in religious activism. MacLeod has made appearances as a guest on a number of talk shows, and variety programs.

Judd Hirsch – 83

Judd Hirsch has had a very successful career. He has received two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Golden Globe Award – and he’s also been nominated for an Academy Award! His performance in TV series’ such as ‘NUMB3RS’ and ‘Taxi’ helped Judd gain immense popularity. Most recently, you can see him in ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and in 2017, he even starred as the lead in ‘Superior Donuts’. At 83 years old, his career is still rock solid! Hirsch has three children from two marriages, which both ended in divorce.

Mike Farrell – 79

Mike Farrell played the role of Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on ‘M*A*S*H’, but left the show to pursue a role in ‘Providence’. Besides that, Mike also acted in some iconic series, namely ‘Desperate Housewives’, ‘Supernatural’, and ‘Law & Order: SVU’. Mike also dabbled in directing, most notably ‘Patch Adams’ which starred Robin Williams. His work over the years contributed $10 million to his name, and with no plans to hang up his boots yet, it’ll surely grow. Farrell is an active member of  the Screen Actors Guild and was elected vice president of the association in LA in 2002—a post which he served for three years.

Marla Gibbs – 87

Marla Gibbs has had an illustrious career, beginning from when she was casted as Florence Johnson on ‘The Jeffersons’. Marla’s career mainly focused on televisions series’ rather than films, although she has had some credits to her name in films such as ‘Madea’s Witness Protection’ and ‘The Visit’. Marla never had much luck landing leading roles in the film industry, but along her career she won 5 NAACP Image Awards and 5 Emmy nominations. While she has a great career, her $2 million net worth doesn’t add up to her accolades over the years.

Jamie Farr – 83

Another actor of acclaimed series ‘M*A*S*H’ fame, Jamie Farr acted as Corporal Klinger. Amusingly, Jamie also served in the US Army during the 50’s and was deployed to both Japan and Korea. Aside from his acting career, Jamie is best-known for hosting the ‘Jamie Farr Toledo Classic Golf Tournament’ which he has done for over 30 years. Between 2016 and 2018, Farr promoted M*A*S*H and other TV shows on the MeTV network. He also has a recurring role in Fox’s The Cool Kids. His career amassed him a fortune of $6 million.