Wow, can you believe the passage of time? We are glad that TV and film technology has made it possible to watch older stars in their prime! However, you might be surprised to hear that it has not been such a long time since the Golden Age of Hollywood. In fact, it has been just a few decades since then. You might not be aware of it, but a lot of stars from those days are still here with us!
JACLYN SMITH, 73 YEARS OLD
Jaclyn Smith is a businesswoman and actress who made waves by playing Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels. This actress worked on several films but also launched a perfume and clothing line during the ‘80s. The 73-year-old says that her lack of aging is all thanks to her daily exercise routine and nutritious diet. It’s worth a try, considering how gorgeous she looks!
JACLYN SMITH, 73 YEARS OLD
HAL HOLBROOK, 93 YEARS OLD
Hal Holbrook must be one of the most incredible Hollywood actors ever! He actually established himself in the entertainment industry when he did a one-man play and played Mark Twain in it. After that, job offers started to flood in. Do you want to know just how versatile he is? Well, he has worked on the big screen, the small screen, and the stage! Aside from that, he won many awards over the years too.
HAL HOLBROOK, 92 YEARS OLD
CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD
Carol Channing entered the spotlight with her incredible singing abilities. It helped her land parts in musical productions such as Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hello Dolly!, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. She sure looks great even though she is nearing the centenarian mark. If you want to have the same trajectory as her when it comes to aging, watch what you eat!
CAROL CHANNING, 97 YEARS OLD
DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
Diahann Carroll was the idol of many African-American women who wanted to break into the world of show business. She became a huge star when she landed the lead role in Julia and became the first non-white TV actress. She received many awards and nominations over the years. She also fought breast cancer and won over the condition. The actress has since retired, but we will never forget her legacy! Her last acting credit was for a project in 2014.
DIAHANN CARROLL, 83 YEARS OLD
SEAN CONNERY, 88 YEARS OLD
Sean Connery is always going to be the first James Bond actor no matter how many ended up filling in. No one will ever replace him in our hearts! There is simply no way you can beat the original at his game. He started out as a stage actor and only started working on big screen projects when he was cast in Dr. No. Of course, we know that this was followed by six more 007 films. He was also in The Untouchables, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. He retired when he was 77 years old.
SEAN CONNERY, 88 YEARS OLD
LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD
Lex Luger, also known as “The Total Package”, became very popular in the wrestling world during the ‘80s and ‘90s. He played in World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling back then. Did you know that he was also a pro football player who was with the Miami Hurricanes? Sadly, he had a spinal stroke that made him stop playing sports in the professional capacity. He is still in WWE under the Wellness Policy team, however.
LEX LUGER, 60 YEARS OLD
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD
Richard Chamberlain first became a big star when he was cast in the lead role for the NBC show called Dr. Kildare. After this, he went on King Solomon’s Mines, The Thorn Birds, and The Bourne Identity. This openly gay actor was once involved with a co-star of his on Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold. You might be interested in getting a copy of his 2003 autobiography, Shattered Love, if you want to know more about him!
RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN, 84 YEARS OLD
Richard Keith, 67 Years Old
Richard Keith began to act at a very young age. That is already impressive enough on its own, but wait until you hear that he started to play the drums when he was just 3 years old. He also played Little Ricky in I Love Lucy and then Johnny Paul Jason in The Andy Griffith Show.
Richard Keith 67 Years Old
TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD
Whoa, we doubt that we could ever sing as well as Tony Bennett can at the age of 92! Even though he is now a senior citizen, this talented man can still belt it out like no else can. The “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” crooner used to go to the School of Industrial Arts in New York. He still performs nowadays!
TONY BENNETT, 92 YEARS OLD
EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD
Eva Marie Saint has been performing for a long time by now. What makes it even more impressive is the fact that she made her debut all the way back in the ‘40s. Wow! She made a name for herself when she starred in On The Waterfront. As a matter of fact, she even received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for that performance! She was last active in the scene in 2014.
EVA MARIE SAINT, 94 YEARS OLD
JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD
Jackie Mason must be one of the most talented stand-up comedians the world has ever seen. This Broadway star has actually been dubbed the 63rd greatest stand-up artist ever by Comedy Central. He has since retired, so we hope he is having the time of his life as a retiree!
JACKIE MASON, 87 YEARS OLD
JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD
Julie Gibson was born in Washington and established herself in the industry with her awesome singing skills and acting chops. She got her start with the Jimmie Grier Orchestra before she joined the crew at Joe Penner’s radio show. She started out doing small roles until they gave her the parts she deserved. She is one of the oldest people on this list!
JULIE GIBSON, 105 YEARS OLD
ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD
Ann Blyth has worked on theater and film productions in the past. However, we think she is still most famous for her portrayal of Veda Pierce Forrester in Mildred Pierce. The star has since retired from the industry and spends the bulk of her time at home.
ANN BLYTH, 90 YEARS OLD
DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD
Are you aware that Doris Day began as a singer before she went on to become a huge actress during the ‘50s and ‘60s? She has starred in projects like Pillow Talk, Calamity Jane, and The Man Who Knew Too Much. She has an estimated net worth of $200 million.
DORIS DAY, 96 YEARS OLD
CASSANDRA PETERSON – 67 YEARS OLD
Cassandra Peterson became famous when she went on to become the youngest Las Vegas showgirl at the age of 17. Elvis Presley told her to go to Europe to be a singer and actress. She did that and then returned to the United States. She later starred in a musical comedy called “Mama’s Boys”. She is best known for Movie Macabre, which marked the start of Elvira. The character is now a successful brand. We don’t think she plans to slow down soon!
CASSANDRA PETERSON 67 YEARS OLD
ROBERT FULLER, 86 YEARS OLD
Robert Fuller is an American actor and horse rancher who started out by doing Western shows. In the past, he appeared in The Brain from Planet Arous, Return of the Seven, The Hard Ride, and Teenage Thunder. He is well-known for his deep voice. He was also in Wagon Train, Laramie, and Emergency!
ROBERT FULLER, 86 YEARS OLD
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD
But what is Victoria Principal, the actress who brought Pamela Barnes Ewing to life, doing these days? The Dallas star turned heads with her lovely face and impressive figure. It makes a lot of sense that she launched her very own skin care line and released books on wellness, fitness, and beauty.
VICTORIA PRINCIPAL, 68 YEARS OLD
LISA BONET, 51 YEARS OLD
Lisa Bonet is the actress who played Denise Huxtable in both The Cosby Show and the spinoff series called A Different World. Even though she has not made any official announcements about retirement, the last project she worked on was Ray Donovan in 2016.
LISA BONET, 51 YEARS OLD
BOLO YEUNG, 72 YEARS OLD
Bolo Yeung is a retired martial artist, film actor, and competitive bodybuilder. He usually gets typecast as a villain! Some of the projects he worked on in the past include the following: Bloodsport with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee, and Bloodfight with Simon Yam and Yasuaki Kurata. He might be 72 years old now, but he continues to act!
BOLO YEUNG, 72 YEARS OLD
NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD
People are going to have certain expectations when they know that you are the child of Frank Sinatra. It’s a good thing that Nancy Sinatra was very talented in her own right. She started recording the ‘60s and released her most recent album in 2013. Many people believe that she is now retired.
NANCY SINATRA, 78 YEARS OLD
JOANNE WOODWARD, 89 YEARS OLD
Joanne Woodward is an actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is well-known for starring in The Three Faces of Eve. She even took home an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for her performance in the film. She married in Paul Newman in 1958. They were together until he died in 2008.
JOANNE WOODWARD, 89 YEARS OLD
NORMAN LLOYD, 104 YEARS OLD
Norman Lloyd is now 104 years old, which makes him one of the oldest people in Hollywood! Apart from acting, he has also dabbled into work as a producer and director. Can you believe that he has spent eight decades in the industry? Whoa. He worked together with other legendary figures in the industry such as Charlie Chaplin, Orson Welles, and Alfred Hitchcock. He is still active in the scene to this day!
NORMAN LLOYD, 104 YEARS OLD
DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD
Dean Stockwell is best known for his work in Quantum Leap. However, he has been in the industry since he was 7 years old. That was the time he was in Gentleman’s Agreement. The actor last worked in the industry in 2015. We hope he is enjoying his retirement because he deserves it.
DEAN STOCKWELL, 82 YEARS OLD
MAX BAER JR., 81 YEARS OLD
Max Baer Jr. is an actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He portrayed Jethro Bodine in The Beverly Hillbillies. After this, he only went on to act in small-screen projects. However, he has produced and directed films too. He is the only remaining cast member from The Beverly Hillbillies.
Max Baer Jr.
SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD
Sidney Poitier made waves when he became the first black man to receive an Academy Award! He got the Best Actor Award for his work in Lilies of the Field. Did you know that he received knighthood from Queen Elizabeth in 1974? In the past, he tried his hand at producing and directing as well. He has been retired for quite some time now.
SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD
CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD
Carl Reiner is one talented person, and there is no denying that! He has worked as an actor, singer, writer, and director in the past. These days, most people probably know him better for bringing Saul to life in Ocean’s Eleven. In 2016, the actor endorsed Bernie Sanders during the primaries. Can you believe that he still acts in this day and age?
CARL REINER, 96 YEARS OLD
Rhonda Fleming, 95 Years Old
Rhonda Fleming has worked on around forty films over the course of her career. However, she got her big break when she starred in Spellbound. The star was called “The Queen of Technicolor” because her red hair and pale skin looking amazing on TV. She focused on charity work after she retired. She founded the Rhonda Fleming Mann Clinic for Women’s Comprehensive Care in 1991.
RHONDA FLEMING, 95 YEARS OLD
BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD
Barbara Eden has never worked anything more iconic than the TV show called I Dream of Jeannie. She is now retired, but reruns of the fantasy show ensure that she will never be forgotten. She also published a memoir so make sure to check that out!
BARBARA EDEN, 87 YEARS OLD
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
Sylvester Stallone might be 72 years old now, but that does not mean that his charms and good looks have faded. Perhaps you have seen death hoaxes about him online, but we will have you know that he is fine! As a matter of fact, he just worked on a new Rambo film that is due to come out soon.
SYLVESTER STALLONE, 72 YEARS OLD
JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD
Julie Andrews has such effortless grace and beauty. Now 83 years old, the actress has aged in such an amazing manner. You probably remember her performance in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. It is wrong to think that she has already retired, however. She still acts and even voiced Marlena Gru for Despicable Me 3.
JULIE ANDREWS, 83 YEARS OLD
BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD
Bob Barker is easily one of the most successful game show hosts ever. He was the The Price is Right host for 35 years! Apart from that, he also hosted beauty contests like Miss USA and Miss Universe. Now retired, this is probably the best thing to do for his health.
BOB BARKER, 94 YEARS OLD
DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD
Debbie Harry is now 73 years old. We could not believe it either! While she is best known for being the Blondie lead vocalist, she acted and modeled in the past as well. She deserves a lot of credit for hits like Rapture, Call Me, and Heart of Glass. When it comes to film, you might have seen her in Cop Land, Hairspray, and Deuces Wild.
DEBBIE HARRY, 73 YEARS OLD
SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD
Sally Field has been active in the entertainment industry for almost six decades now. She began to act when she was 19. Since then, she has starred in a number of film and TV projects. She has won two Academy Awards in the past for her performance in Norma Rae and Places in the Heart. While she is now 71 years old, she still acts in film, TV, and stage productions.
SALLY FIELD, 71 YEARS OLD
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD
Let us see what Olivia de Havilland has been up to! This actress has appeared in a number of classic films, although she is most popular for playing Melanie in Gone with the Wind. Apart from this, she and Errol Flynn worked together in Captain Blood, The Adventures of Robin Hood, and Dodge City. Let us hope that her retirement has been good for her!
OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, 102 YEARS OLD
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD
We already talked about Julie Andrews, so let us see what her The Sound of Music costar Christopher Plummer is up to. He played Captain Von Trapp back then! Can you believe that he is active in Hollywood as well? Although he is now 88 years old, he does not seem to care much for retirement. In 2017, he was even nominated for an Academy Award.
CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER, 88 YEARS OLD
LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD
Loni Anderson is so beautiful, isn’t she? We cannot believe that she is 73 years old now! She played Jennifer Marlowe in WKRP in Cincinnati. Her performance in that role got her nominated for various awards. There was a time when she and Burt Reynolds were married, although it ended in divorce. Right now, she is in a happy relationship with ‘The Brothers Four’ member Bob Flick.
LONI ANDERSON, 73 YEARS OLD
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
Even though she is now 79 years old, Ali MacGraw is still one of the most stunning women ever! The star made it big when she starred in Love Story opposite actor Ryan O’Neal. Did you know that she was part of the People list on the 50 Most Beautiful People? They weren’t wrong at all!
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD
Robert Fuller made it big when he started working on Laramie and Wagon Train. The actor brought Dr. Kelly Brackett to life in Emergency! as well. We think it is awesome that he decided to retire in North Texas since it is so perfect for a cowboy actor like him!
ROBERT FULLER, 85 YEARS OLD
BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
Bern Nadette Stanis saw the most fame during the ‘70s since this was the time that she appeared in Good Times. When the show was over, she went on to star in The Love Boat, The Parent Hood, and The Cosby Show. She is retired but guest stars here and there. She also wrote a book entitled Situations 101: Bern Nadette Stanis.
BERN NADETTE STANIS (THELMA), 64 YEARS OLD
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
Tippi Hedren established herself in the industry when she starred in the Alfred Hitchcock classic film called The Birds. She also has beautiful progenies in the form of her daughter Melanie Griffith and her grandchildren Stella Banderas and Dakota Johnson. She has been retired for quite some time now, although she does makes small appearances sometimes. She is more focused on charity now.
TIPPI HEDREN, 88 YEARS OLD
LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD
Lee Majors was one of the most popular stars of the ‘80s! The actor became famous when he starred in The Six Million Dollar Man and The Fall Guy. He was once in a very popular relationship with actress Farrah Fawcett. They eventually got a divorce, although the actor did pay her a visit upon learning that his ex was dying of cancer. He continues to be active in the scene.
LEE MAJORS, 79 YEARS OLD
PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD
Did you know that Priscilla Presley was only a teenage girl when she first met Elvis? The two eventually married, had a child, and split up in 1973. She began acting and launched her own businesses after they divorced. The King only left their child a million dollars, but she increased that to $100 million. Whoa!
PRISCILLA PRESLEY, 73 YEARS OLD
LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD
Lindsay Wagner was the person to bring Jaime “Bionic Woman” Sommers to life! She is best known for starring in Bionic Woman. While she is not active in the industry anymore, she continues to be passionate about acting. The actress is now on the faculty roster at the San Bernardino Valley College. She has also written self-help books in the past.
LINDSAY WAGNER, 69 YEARS OLD
MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD
Mark Harmon is one of those guys who just happen to be smart, talented, and gorgeous! He studied at UCLA, played college football, and graduated with very good grades. He was also the recipient of the All-Round Excellence Award from the National Football Foundation! Let us take a look at his acting resume now. The actor is best known for working on The West Wing and NCIS.
MARK HARMON, 67 YEARS OLD
TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD
Tina Louise made a name for herself when she played Ginger Grant in Gilligan’s Island. She continued acting after the show but only got minor parts in film and TV projects. She decided to turn down the chance to reprise her old role when she had the chance. Right now, the only surviving cast members are her and Dawn Wells.
TINA LOUISE, 84 YEARS OLD
KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD
Kim Novak has appeared in a number of Hollywood films in the past. She got to work with actors like William Holden, Fred MacMurray, and Frank Sinatra as well! Her best known performance is for Vertigo. She retired soon after this in order to focus on her biggest passion in life: visual art. They say that the actress looks so different now because she underwent a number of operations before.
KIM NOVAK, 85 YEARS OLD
DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD
Diana Serra Cary is the real name of the actress known as Baby Peggy! She is now 99 years old. Did you know that the former actress has 150 acting credits on her resume? Whoa. She began acting when she was just a little child, although she grew up to hate the environment. She decided to write instead!
DIANA SERRA CARY, 99 YEARS OLD
Billie Jean King
In 1973, Billie Jean King went up against Bobby Riggs in what became known as the “Battle of the Sexes”. The female tennis player ended up victorious against her opponent and became very famous after the iconic match. In 1981, she was the first female athlete to come out of the closet. Six years later, she and Larry King got a divorce. The sportswoman was also inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Billie Jean King
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret must be most popular for starring in the film adaptation of Bye Bye Birdie. In the movie, she brought Kim McAfee to life! She continues to be active in Hollywood now. In fact, she appeared alongside Morgan Freeman in Going in Style just this 2017. Meanwhile, she was also in Papa just last year. The actress has been nominated for a Grammy in the past!
Ann-Margret
Teri Garr
Teri Garr is best known for her portrayal of Igna in Young Frankenstein. The actress enjoyed a successful career. Some of the projects she has worked on are Tootsie and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. In 2002, she announced that she had multiple sclerosis. Five years after this, she chose to quit acting. She is now busy as the National Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the National Chair for Women Against MS.
Teri Garr
Paula Prentiss
Paula Prentiss got her start by doing comedy roles. However, she achieved the next level of fame when she starred in The Stepford Wives. The actress has also appeared in What’s New Pussycat, He & She, and The Black Marble. When it comes to more recent projects, she appeared in the 2016 flick I am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House.
Paula Prentiss
Loretta Swit
Loretta Swit is an Emmy Award-winning star who is most popular for her portrayal of Major Margaret Houlihan in M*A*S*H. The actress also wrote a book called A Needlepoint Scrapbook in 1985. She set aside her career in acting in the ‘90s. However, she recently did voice acting for the upcoming movie called Play the Flute.
Loretta Swit
Debbie Harry
Angela Tremble, better known as Debbie Harry, is the lead singer for Blondie. In 1976, the band released its first record and saw a lot of fame in the industry. They went on hiatus for 15 years and began to make music once more in 1997. Elton John inspired Harry so much that she now advocates for cancer and endometriosis sufferers. The singer said, “After witnessing Elton John and his tireless efforts against HIV/AIDS. These things are important to my life now. I have the privilege of being able to get involved, so I do. I applaud people like Elton John, who have used their position to do so much good.”
Debbie Harry
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour brought Solitaire to life in Live and Let Die. From there, she has enjoyed a successful career. The actress starred in The Four Feathers and Battlestar Galactica, among others. She also wrote self-help books and worked to help child abuse and neglect victims. She spoke out about the harassment she received at the hands of a Hollywood producer back in the ‘70s. Last year, she became to oldest person to pose for Playboy at the age of 67!
Jane Seymour
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton made her debut in The Godfather, but she is more famous for appearing in Woody Allen films such as Love and Death, Sleeper, Annie Hall, and Play it Again Sam. Aside from that, she also appeared in Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club, and The Family Stone, She also worked as a photographer, real estate developer, author, and singer.
Diane Keaton
Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway began her career on the Broadway stage. In 1967, things changed when she made her big screen debut with The Happening. What made her truly famous was her performance in Bonnie and Clyde and Inconceivable. The actress values her privacy very much, but we do know that she got married twice and has a son.
Faye Dunaway
Karen Lynn Gorney
Karen Lynn Gorney has appeared in All My Children and Saturday Night Fever in the past. She took a quick break from Hollywood back in the ‘80s. Upon her return, she took on roles in shows such Law & Order and The Sopranos. The actress recently starred in a film called H.O.M.E.
Karen Lynn Gorney
Lorraine Gary
Lorraine Gary is most famous for bringing Lorraine Gary to life in Jaws. She decided to quit acting after working on the movie called 1941, although she chose to reprise her old role for Jaws: The Revenge. The actress is now busy working with the Human Rights Watch Women’s Rights Advisory Committee and the Human Rights Watch Africa Advisory Committee.
Lorraine Gary
Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn is a talented actress who starred in The Last Picture Show, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, The Exorcist, Requiem for a Dream, and Resurrection. She recently appeared in the 2018 film The Tale.
Ellen Burstyn
Talia Shire
Talia Shire is an actress who is best known for playing Connie in The Godfather and Adrian in Rocky. Her strong performances in those films fetched her Academy Award nominations. She recently appeared in the TV show called Kingdom and films like Dreamland, Con Man, and Palo Alto.
Talia Shire
Diana Ross
Diana Ross is best known as the lead singer of The Supremes. The musician has also gone solo and released hit singles like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand).” She also appeared in movies in the past! In 2016, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama.
Diana Ross
Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Shepherd is yet another multitalented celebrity! She launched her career in 1971. In the past, she starred in The Last Picture Show, Taxi Driver, and The Heartbreak Kid. She also went up the Broadway stage to star in The Best Man. Her other works include Psycho, The L Word, and Rose.
Cybill Shepherd
Agnetha Faltskog
Agnetha Faltskog is a member of the Swedish pop act ABBA and even stand for one of the As in the band name! She got her breakthrough when she joined this popular band, although they went their own ways in the ‘80s. They have since reunited and released more music, however. Faltskog had a pretty successful solo career. In 2016, she also published her autobiography.
Agnetha Faltskog
Carly Simon
Carly Simon’s first album came out in 1971. It came with a popular single called “That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard it Should Be.” It was a huge hit, so she was prompted to come out with another album only months after this. She experienced real stardom when she released her 1972 song called “You’re so Vain”. She still performs to this day. She has also written a memoir and toured with Taylor Swift!
Carly Simon
Shelley Duvall
Shelley Duvall launched her career by starring in Robert Altman movies. This helped her get noticed, which is how she bagged her roles in McCabe & Mrs. Miller, 3 Women, Brewster McCloud, Nashville, Thieves Like Us, Popeye, and The Shining. She quit acting during the early ‘00s but works as a children’s show producer now. In 2016, USA Today and Dr. Phil called her mentally ill!
Shelley Duvall
Cloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman had good things going for her even before the ‘70s, but this was the decade that her career truly took off. She appeared in The Last Picture Show and won an Oscar for it! She also played Phyllis in The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She has over 300 acting credits under her belt, which makes her one of the most hardworking and prolific actresses in Hollywood!
Cloris Leachman
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver got her start with Annie Hall. It was a small role, but it was enough for others to notice her! This was how she got her parts in Alien, Holes, Ghostbusters, and Avatar. She also appeared on the Broadway stage in the past.
Sigourney Weaver
Pam Dawber
Paw Dawber established herself in the ‘70s. However, she went on to be very famous when she played Mindy McConnell in Mork & Mindy. Aside from that role, she is also popular for bringing Samantha Russell to life in My Sister Sam. She has since gone into retirement.
Pam Dawber
Catherine Bach
Catherine Bach is an actress whose influence goes past the walls of the industry. This The Dukes of Hazzard star is the person responsible for the popularity of what they call the “daisy duke look”. You can see more of her acting chops in The Young and the Restless.
Catherine Bach
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci started his acting career when he was only a kid! His first notable role was for the film called Raging Bull. He has quite a legendary resume, so let us stick to the most popular projects he worked on: Goodfellas, Easy Money, Casino, Lethal Weapon 2 & 3, Once Upon a Time in America, and Home Alone.
Joe Pesci
Tony Danza
Antonio Salvatore Iadanza, better known as Tony Danza, made waves when he starred in Who’s the Boss? and Taxi. Over the years, he has won four Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award. The actor continues to be active in the Hollywood scene. Good for him!
Tony Danza
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Pat Sajak
You might be younger than most of our readers if you do not know who Pat Sajak is! After all, he is none other than the long-time host of Wheel of Fortune. This is a position he has since the early ‘80s. We know it sounds fake, but apparently, he did not think the game show was going to be a huge hit.
Pat Sajak
Kelly McGillis
Kelly McGillis is the ‘80s film star who played Rachel in Witness, Kathryn Murphy in The Accused, and Charlie in Top Gun. When it comes to recent projects, the actress was recently in a television movie called Mother of All Secrets.
Kelly McGillis
Rebecca De Mornay
Rebecca De Mornay made it big in the entertainment industry when she bagged the role of Lana in the 1983 flick called Risky Business. Since then, she has appeared in a number of projects like the ‘80s classics called Runaway Train and The Trip to Bountiful. She is still active in Hollywood to this day!
Rebecca De Mornay
Lola Falana
Lola Falana impressed everyone with her acting, dancing, and singing skills when she was working in the industry from 1964 to 1997. Even though she had a lot of talent and potential, she had a hard time thanks to her multiple sclerosis. The performer turned to her religion to get through these hardships. She is not active in the industry anymore, but she is busy speaking about her spiritual journey.
Lola Falana
Melanie Griffith
Can you believe that Melanie Griffith has been in the industry ever since 1969? However, she got her big break when she appeared in Body Double in 1984. The actress has enjoyed a lengthy and successful career. Just this 2017, she starred in a film called Dabka.
Melanie Griffith
Charlotte Rae
We are sure that you have not forgotten about Charlotte Ray! After all, she was the one who brought Edna Garrett to life in The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes. She managed to win against pancreatic cancer in 2009. However, she was diagnosed with bone cancer eight years later. In August 2018, she passed away at 92 years old.
Charlotte Rae
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, 82 YEARS OLD
Billy Dee Williams, Jr. made a name for himself by playing Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars movies. He first appeared in The Empire Strikes Back. He was also in Lady Sings the Blues, Brian’s Song, and Batman. He has tried his hand at music as well! He worked on a jazz LP that became a commercial hit.
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, 82 YEARS OLD