Every so often, you’ll probably decide to watch an old movie that you haven’t seen in so long. Then, you’ll see a star you used to love and wonder where they are now? How would you feel if you found out that a lot of these stars are still alive and kicking?
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Many of these stars helped shape the Hollywood that we know today. Although most of them are in their 80s already, they’ve been taking good care of their health. While most of the people on this list are actors, there are also some you wouldn’t want to miss.
Linda Gray, 80 Years Old
Linda Gray played the part of Sue Ellen Ewing in the Dallas series during the ’70s. Little did she know this character would come knocking at her door again more than two decades later! Between 2012 and 2014, she was lucky enough to reprise Sue’s role in the series’ remake.
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It’s truly hard to imagine a successful soap opera without Linda Gray playing a character in it. She’s also played in some episodes of The Bold and The Beautiful. The last time she was on screen was in an episode of Stars In The House in 2020.
Talia Shire, 74 Years Old
Talia Shire was born in 1946 in New York. Amazingly, she was getting one Academy Award nomination after the other before she even turned 30! It’s no surprise, though, since she got to play Connie in The Godfather films and also Andrian in Rocky.
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Today, Talia is 74 years old, and it seems like her career isn’t even close to over. In 2020, she played Iola Parkes in the Working Man movie. She is reported to have a net worth of $20 million. She’s also rumoured to partake in the upcoming documentary called Stallone: Frank, That Is.
Christopher Lloyd, 82 Years Old
Christopher Lloyd had his debut with the famous 1975 film One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Today, he has kept his career as an actor after all these years. He is probably most famous for his roles as Dr Emmett Brown in Back To The Future and the Hacker on Cyberchase, which he’s been doing for 19 years!
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He has been married five times, with his most recent wife being Lisa Loiacono. He doesn’t seem like he’s going to be quitting anytime soon, too, as he has lots of upcoming projects in the coming years. He may already be 80 with a $40-million future, but he sure does like being in the industry!
Kim Novak, 88 Years Old
Kim Novak has had a successful career in Hollywood, even if she decided to retire early. Her most prominent role was when she played the role of Madeline Elster/Judy Barton in Hitchcock’s iconic movie Vertigo.
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For a few years, it seemed like everything was going so well for Novak, until 2010, when a tumour was discovered in her breast. The good news is, everything seems to be under control, and she was told she’s now cancer-free.
Philip Michael Thomas, 72 Years Old
Philip Thomas won the hearts of many when he acted in Coonskin back in 1975. Later on, he added Sparkle and the ’80s hit TV show Miami Vice to his extensive filmography. Unfortunately, Thomas has retired from acting.
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However, before he did that, his voice was used for the character Lance Vance in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. Aside from acting, he’s also tried out a career in the music industry. He’s released two music albums, but they sadly didn’t rack up a lot of sales.
Judy Strangis, 71 Years Old
If you’ve lived through the ’70s, then you probably remember Judy Strangis from Room 222 and the Electra Woman and Dyna Girl tv series. Although she’s pretty much stayed away from the spotlight since the ’90s, she still alive and well.
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The last acting job she had was in 1994 when she voiced the character, Tammy Vance, in Batman: The Animated Series. She’s been married to her husband Jayson Sher since 1987. They never managed to have any children.
Angie Dickinson, 87 Years Old
During the peak of her career, Angie Dickinson was one of the most loved and famous lead actresses for a couple of decades. She used to be thought of as a feminine symbol during the early days. Her filmography includes movies like Rio Bravo, Dressed To Kill and the series Police Woman.
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Despite being 89 years old, she is still quite a force. The last movie she did was Mending Fences back in 2009. However, she actually is still quite active in the industry. She appeared on the short TV documentary Valerie back in 2019.
Eva Marie Saint, 96 Years Old
With a career dating way back to the 1940s, Eva Marie Saint is nothing short of a historical actress. She is one of the many actresses who shot to stardom by starring in a Hitchcock movie (North By Northwest). However, she’s actually more famous for her role in On The Waterfront.
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In fact, her role in the movie got her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Surprisingly, she’s now 96 and doesn’t have a single health problem. She even looks glowing to this day.
Loni Anderson, 75 Years Old
You most likely remember Loni Anderson and her lush lips. This alluring feature of hers dazzled men, especially when she appeared as Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP. She got her acting debut in 1996 when she starred in the film Nevada Smith.
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She also got a lot of attention for her quick relationship with Burt Reynolds, one of the biggest actors during her time. Although she hasn’t appeared in a lot of projects, her savings are definitely still in good shape because she hasn’t given up acting just yet. In fact, she even has a recurring role in the TV series My Sister Is So Gay since 2016.
Sophia Loren, 86 Years Old
Sophia Loren was the ultimate female icon of her time, with her only rival at that time being Brigitte Bardot. Her Italian allure made her a sought-after star of her time. She’s still praised for being extremely gorgeous.
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She won an Academy Award back in 1962 thanks to the Italian film Two Women. That, plus her amazing acting and drop-dead beauty turned her into an A-lister rather quickly. Despite being 86, you can be sure she’s all about healthy living and can still compete with younger women when it comes to glamour.
Bo Derek, 64 Years Old
Time changes everyone’s looks, but did it forget about Bo Derek? This gorgeous American actress is famous for her steamy roles in movies such as 10 and Fantasies, and so far she’s managed to remain gorgeous all these years.
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She’s been wed to American actor/country singer John Corbett since 2002. As of late, Derek is only semi-retired. Her last appearance was in the comedy-horror film The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time. However, over the past couple of years, she’s focused on being a vocal supporter about issues related to wounded veteran soldiers and animal conservation.
Maggie Smith, 86 Years Old
It’s not a surprise that Maggie Smith is still alive and well after all these years. She is one of the most famous British actresses out there, after all. In fact, she’s been in the industry for around 70 years already!
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Some of her most recognized movies are A Room With A View, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, and, of course, her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter films. In more recent years, she’s appeared in the Downton Abbey TV series. Coincidentally, she also starred in a movie with the same title.
Tippi Hedren, 91 Years Old
When you think of Tippi Hedren, you think of success. During her time in the acting industry, she starred in many films. Hitchcock’s The Birds made her one of the biggest names during her time. She first got into Hollywood through modelling, then, later on, shifted to acting.
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Although she’s already retired, she’s very vocal about her concern for animals, especially about the protection of lions and tigers, since the 1970s. Apart from that, she’s also a huge supporter of other issues. Maybe having something to fight for is what gives you the will to carry on.
Joni Mitchell, 77 Years Old
Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has a lot to be proud of in her music career. She’s won many awards, 9 of them Grammys! Her music revolves around jazz, folk, pop, and rock fusions. A lot of its messages have small advocacies attached to it as it addresses environmental and social ideals.
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Mitchell has always been proud of the music she put out. In 2007, she released her 17th and final album, which also sparked the end of her career as a musician. In 2010, she opened up that the reason why she quit the music industry was so she could raise awareness about Morgellons syndrome—a disease she was diagnosed with. It is a skin condition that is a form of delusional infestation.
Julie Andrews, 85 Years Old
If you don’t recognize Julie Andrews from Mary Poppins and The Sound Of Music, then you might recognize her from Princess Diaries as the Queen of Genovia. Now at 85, she’s still as iconic as ever and still performs every now and then.
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Despite her age, she doesn’t seem to be suffering from any health issues. She is even a great grandmother now! We can only dream of looking as stunning as her at 85. Maybe she’ll share her youthful secrets with her fans someday.
Leslie Phillips, 97 Years Old
Leslie Phillips became a household name thanks to his roles in 1950 films with most of his characters being overly charming people with an extremely exaggerated upper-class accent. Then, he moved on from playing characters to voicing them, such as when he voiced The Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter films.
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He and actress Angela Scoular married in 1982 and stayed together until she passed away in 2011. Although she was undergoing bipolar treatment and was diagnosed with bowel cancer, Scoular ended up taking her own life. Sadly, Phillips could not attend the inquest into her death because of health issues.
Kris Kristofferson, 85 Years Old
Kris Kristofferson is a well-known musician from his time who had lots of pop hits like Me and Bobby McGee and Sunday Mornin’ Coming Down. However, before he became a famous musician, he actually was a captain in the U.S. Army.
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Aside from singing, he also had a successful career in acting. He even starred alongside Barbara Streisand in the movie A Star Is Born. Since 2015, he’s defeated his battle with Lyme disease and currently is in optimal health. He has a total of 8 kids from his three marriages.
Queen Elizabeth II, 95 Years Old
After so many years of sitting on the throne, the Queen is more than just a reigning monarch. In fact, her specific choice in clothing, her ginormous wealth, and her many quirks have turned her into a global celebrity.
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In 2016, she officially became the world’s longest-serving monarch. She must be taking all her vitamins and nutrients because she’s still in good shape even at that age, which leads to people wondering how great their genes must be.
Brigitte Bardot, 83 Years Old
Brigitte Bardot was Sophia Loren’s biggest rival back then. After all, she was completely drop-dead gorgeous. Coincidentally, she and Sophia were of the same age, too. She initially dreamed of becoming a ballerina, but eventually, she realized she was better off as an actress.
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Later on, it would be evident that she made the right choice because she eventually starred in more than 40 films, walked several catwalks, and even put out a few songs during her active years. She has a net worth of $65 million to prove all this! Currently, she’s redirected all her focus onto advocating for animal rights.
Gary Burghoff, 78 Years Old
Gary Burghoff is one of the stars that are still sticking around after all this time. Thanks to his role as Eugene O’Reilly in the popular series M*A*S*H, he became a household name in the late ’80s.
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He also performed in the Broadway play You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown as Charlie Brown himself. His acting was so good that it left the crowd speechless. No doubt his success in it is what granted him a net worth of $6 million. He’s just lucky enough that he got to bring in money while doing something he loved. It seems that he’s already retired as he hasn’t starred in anything since 2010.
Jane Fonda, 83 Years Old
There’s probably no one out there who dislikes Jane Fonda. You can be assured that any film she’s in is going to be a good one, especially her comedies. At 83, she’s managed to maintain her beauty. It’s probably because of her great workouts! To this day, her 1982 workout video is still one of the best.
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What a woman, isn’t she? To make things better, she’s also very dedicated to being an advocate for many issues. She’s been involved with movements since the ’70s. She supported the Civil Rights movement, women’s rights and many more. Her $200-million net worth certainly doesn’t stop her from being more involved with the issues of today.
Cindy Williams, 73 Years Old
Cindy Williams is most famous for playing Shirley Feeney in Laverne & Shirley. The show’s popularity became Williams’ way of advancing her career. She then starred in famous TV shows like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Touched By An Angel.
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Apart from that, she also played the role of Shirley in Happy Days. Although most of her roles were merely guest appearances, she still managed to bring in $10 million to her earnings. Now that is impressive!
David Attenborough, 95 Years Old
David Attenborough is thought to be one of Britain’s “national treasures” (though Attenborough says he’s not too fond of being called that). He’s had a career in the media for more than 50 years. He first gained recognition when he was BBC’s senior manager back in the 60s.
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Ever since he started narrating and presenting documentaries, more and more people grew to love him. He’s appeared in highly-acclaimed documentaries like Planet Earth and Blue Planet. He’s even won multiple BAFTAs for the work he’s done. He’s estimated to be worth about $35 million.
Betty White, 99 Years Old
At 99, Betty White looks just as fit as she did a couple of decades ago. We don’t know what her secret is, but we sure do wanna be in on it! This iconic lady made her debut in the ’40s and she’s been nothing but successful since.
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Even after decades and decades of working in front of the screen, she doesn’t appear to have any health issues, proving that she was indeed born to act. Moreover, she is very much involved in humanitarian work. It is mostly directed towards animal rights, but she also does other kinds of humanitarian work.
Desmond Tutu, 89 Years Old
Desmond Tutu is famous for his efforts in fighting for human rights and the anti-apartheid movement. He was formerly the Bishop of Johannesburg and then the Archbishop of Cape Town from the mid-’80s to the late ’90s. He has since then retired.
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For his advocacies, he was given several awards, like the Nobel Peace Prize. He also put together many of his sermons and speeches into several publications. On a personal level, he’s a big fan of cricket and reading literature. He got married to Nomalizo Leah Shenxane in 1955 and now have four kids together.
June Brown, 94 Years Old
June Muriel Brown played the lovable character Dot Cotton of the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She was awarded the Birthday Honours in the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her invaluable contribution to charity and drama in 2008.
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She also has other awards to add to her achievements. In 2009, she also had the Best Actress nomination for her role as Dot on EastEnders, which made her the second artist to ever receive the nomination on a soap. She’s also directed a stage play called Double D. Even at 94, it seems like she’s still things going for her.
Steven Seagal, 69 Years Old
Steven Seagal is an actor, martial artist, producer, and musician who became popular back sometime between the ’80s and ’90s. Before he started acting, though, he used to be a martial arts instructor in Japan. He was the first-ever foreigner to do that in Japan!
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He made his debut in the 1988 film Above The Law. He also had roles in Under Siege and The Patriot. Over the years, he’s put out two studio albums, too. Then, he even ventured into business and tried marketing a variety of products. In 2019, he appeared in the action movie General Commander. He is reported to have a net worth of around $16 million.
Morgan Fairchild, 71 Years Old
Morgan Fairchild began her acting debut in the CBS daytime soap opera Search For Tomorrow as Jennifer Pace. Her filmography goes way back to the ’70s, so several generations are well familiar with her name.
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She’s also appeared in several films like The Seduction and Falcon Crest. For a while, she even was part of the Friends series, where she played the role of Nora Bing. Despite her age, she hasn’t given up on acting. She even appeared in the film A Date By Christmas Eve in 2019.
John Astin, 91 Years Old
If you’re not familiar with the name John Astin, then you’ll probably know who he is if we said Gomez Addams. His portrayal of the character turned him into a beloved actor. His career began in 1964 when he joined the cast of the Addams Family. He then reprised his role as Gomez in Halloween With The Addams Family and also in the animated TV series of the show.
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Apart from that, he’s also done some directorial work. In fact, his first project called Prelude earned him an Oscar nomination. To this day, Astin still acts. Despite his age, he does not suffer from any health issues, and so he also teaches drama at Johns Hopkins University.
Clint Eastwood, 91 Years Old
There aren’t a lot of people that can live up to the legend that is Clint Eastwood. After all, he’s been in the spotlight for over 50 years! Despite being 90, he’s never stopped being involved in the industry. He is even a film director and producer.
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In fact, he even made two films in the last couple of years called The Mule and Richard Jewel. Just recently, he’s starring in the movie Cry Macho that is set to come out this October 2021. He directed that movie, too!