Celebrities Of The Golden Era That Are Still Alive & Kicking – Some Of Them Haven’t Planned Retiring Anytime Soon!

Shirley Jones – 86

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!

Paul Hogan – 81

Australian entertainer Paul Hogan has a Golden Globe win to his name for his exemplary performance on Crocodile Dundee. Hogan has also collaborated with several brands over the years and in the ‘70s, he was featured in the Winfield cigarette advertisements. While he hasn’t officially announced that he quit acting, his last feature was in the 2009 film Charlie & Boots. Hogan has been married three times; two times to Nolene Edwards and they had five children together. In 1990, he married actress Linda Kozlowski who he co-starred with on the film Crocodile Dundee. 

Queen Elizabeth II – 94

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 94-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.

Petula Clark – 88

An incredible women whose career has existed since the World War II, Petula Clark is a 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.

Ursula Andress – 84

Ursula Andress is a Swiss-born actress and is known to be one of the most iconic Bond girls ever. She appeared as the one and only Honey Ryder in the very first James Bond Film, Dr No. Her stunning features helped land her the role which had fans gawking worldwide. Her looks also enabled her to become a very successful model alongside her acting career. After starring as Honey, she went on to land roles in movies such as 4 For Texas, featuring Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, and Fun in Acapulco, featuring Elvis Presley. In her personal life, Ursula married and divorced once and now remains a single woman at 84. Now she can sit back and enjoy her $25 million net worth.

Julie Newmar – 87

Julie Newmar was the original Catwoman in the TV version of Batman. But she wasn’t only a pretty face for the screens. Julie was talented enough to perform in several Broadway shows, notably ‘Marriage-Go-Round’ along with TV and films. Besides acting, Tina also dabbled in writing, dancing, voice-over work, real estate, and fashion. It was in the 1970s that Newmar acquired two patents in the US – one for a brassiere and another for a pantyhose. By the 1980s, the prospect of LA real estate seemed inviting to Newmar so she began doing business there, too. Her range of activities added to her $5 million fortune.

Judd Hirsch – 85

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 85 years old, his career is still rock solid! Hirsch has three children from two marriages, which both ended in divorce.

Matthew Labyorteaux – 53

Matthew Labyorteaux started as a child model and appeared in several commercials from the age of seven. He rose into fame when he took on the role Albert Quinn Ingalls in the television series Little House On The Prairie. He appeared on the show from the year 1978 to 1983. He would later be better known for his voice works especially as the voice of Jaden Yuki and The Supreme King, both of which are the characters from the Japanese anime Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. Apart from acting, Matthew has special skills in playing video games and his expertise was recognised on international level. He is less active now as he is nearing his 60’s but fans will always remember him for all the roles he played in his younger years.

Diana Ross – 76

The multi-talented Diana Ross is the lead singer to a group name The Supremes and it make 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 76, Diana is still active in both singing and acting. She makes tour every year and her 2020 tour as been pushed to 2021 due to the pandemic.

David Attenborough – 94

Sir David Attenborough is amongst the most respected welfare activists in the United Kingdom. Some of his work includes BBC’s ‘Blue Planet’ as well as natural history and animal-centric programs. The series received critical acclaim with its vivid videography and showcase of nature. A self-described ‘lover of nature, people, and animals’, he has also worked with the Refugee Children’s Movement. Fans are also shocked to find out that David looked really handsome when he was young. In 2013, Attenborough had a pacemaker fitted in, but he wasn’t keen on giving up his work. It entails so much beauty and is so captivating that he seems to want to continue until his last breath!

Archie Manning – 71

Archie Manning was America’s Superstar Quarterback in the ’70s. He was a well-known professional athlete who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Throughout his career in football, he only played for 3 teams, which were the New Orleans Saints, the Houston Oilers, and the Minnesota Vikings.

He retired in 1982,  leaving his team midway through the season. Afterward, he worked as an analyst with the Saint’s radio and television broadcasts and even appeared in a few commercials. He was also at one point on the College Football Playoff Committee and now owns a football-themed restaurant named after him – Manning’s.

Philip Michael Thomas – 71

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 71 and super healthy.

Aileen Quinn – 49

A list of classic musicals would be incomplete without the inclusion of Annie. This 1982’s Broadway hit was headed by none other than Aileen Quinn who captured the essence of the character, along with the hearts of people everywhere. She is active since 1981 and was nominated twice for the Golden Globe.

After Annie, Aileen mostly took on voice roles in such projects as 1982’s The Wizard of Oz, The Charmkins, and The Frog Prince, among others. She has also seen as Dr. Quinn in two episodes of The Comeback Kids in 2014, which is her most recent role thus far.

Tippi Hedren – 90

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 Marnie and The Birds. Her career enabled her to amass around $20 million fortune.

Her personal life, however, is not all sunshine and blue skies. Hedren suffered from severe headaches, which affected her ability to work and only after she had a titanium plate placed in her neck, she slowly came back to acting. Tippi was married three times and engaged once. Today, she spends her time petitioning for animal rights.