Hollywood’s Golden Age Celebrities Who Are Still Safe & Kicking Hard
Diana Serra Cary, 100 Years Old
Diana Serra Cary was born in California in 1918. She’s famous for being one of the 3 major American child stars in Hollywood’s silent movie era. She starred in over 150 shorts for Century Studios between 1921-1923.
She got the nickname “The Million Dollar Baby” for making one and a half million dollars a year. In 1922 she got over a million fan letters. After she made all that money she was poor & worked as an extra during the ’30s. After her acting career, she became a writer & a silent film historian using her birth name. Cary wrote 7 books.
George Hamilton, 79 – $20 Million
Debonair actor George Hamilton has been in the business since the 1950s. His first ever role was in the movie Crime and Punishment U.S.A. and his performance earned him a Golden Globe award. His other known roles were in films like Home from the Hill, Light in the Piazza, and 8 Heads in a Duffle Bag.
Hamilton must have been preparing for his retirement for quite a while now, aware that he is approaching his 80s. But it is nice to see that he isn’t retiring just yet. His most recent role was in an episode of General Hospital in July 2018.
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Brigitte Bardot, 84 – $65 Million
During the 1950s through the 1960s, Brigitte Bardot was one of the most beautiful faces to grace the Hollywood scene. She first gained popularity, thanks to her role in the movie And God Created Woman.
Her fame and success just grew after she appeared in movies like Le Mépris and Viva Maria!. Her performance in the latter earned her a nomination for the Best Foreign Actress award at the BAFTA Awards. Her retirement planning concluded in 1973 and since then, she has kept herself busy by being an animal rights activist.
Joan Baez, 77 – $11 Million
Joan Baez is an established singer who as able to put out more than 30 albums during her career that lasted for more than six decades. She tackled different genres like folk, folk-rock, country, pop, and even gospel.
Some of her most popular singles were Love Is Just a Four-Letter Word, Diamonds & Rust, and Sweet Sir Galahad. Baez is also known for being a social and political activist. We’re not sure when she plans to go into retirement but she released a new album called Whistle Down the Wind in March 2018.
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Loni Anderson, 73 – $12 Million
Loni Anderson is an actress probably best known for her role in the comedy series, WKRP in Cincinnati, where she portrayed Jennifer Marlowe, the sultry receptionist. Later on, the producers of that show admitted they hired Loni for her looks after seeing a poster of her in a swimsuit.
However, it did kick off her now over fifty-year-long career, through which she mainly worked on TV. Loni currently stars in My Sister Is So Gay TV series and her net worth is set at approximately $12M. She turned seventy-three in August 2018.
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Katharine Ross, 79 – $5 Million
Katherine Ross is an actress born in 1940, in Hollywood, California. Her career began in 1962, but it wasn’t until her role on The Graduate, with Dustin Hoffman, that Ross achieved recognition and an Oscar nomination at that. Katherine is also known from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Stepford Wives, The Legacy, and Voyage of the Damned.
Her most recent portrayal was on The Hero, in 2017, and she is set to appear in the upcoming movie called Attachments. According to some estimates, Ross has around $5M. She’s been married to Sam Elliott since 1984, who happens to be her fifth husband!
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Billy Dee Williams, 81 – $9 Million
True Star Wars fans would know who actor Billy Dee Williams is. Williams is the actor who portrayed Lando Calrissian on the Star Wars franchise. He made his first appearance back in 1980 in the movie The Empire Strikes Back.
His other popular acting roles were in films like Lady Sings the Blues, Batman, and Brian’s Song. Williams is not concluding his retirement planning just yet despite being in his 80s because it has been confirmed that he will be reprising his role as Lando in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX movie.
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Philip Michael Thomas, 69 – $2.5 Million
Philip Michael Thomas was a very popular name in the industry back in the 1980s, thanks to his role as Ricardo Tubbs in the show, Miami Vice. Prior to his, he was already doing movies in the 1970s and some of you might recall his performances in films like Sparkle and Coonskin.
He has been retired from the acting scene since the 2000s but he was able to get some earnings through working as a voice actor. In fact, he voiced the character named Lance Vance in the game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Marcelo/Narco in Gangstar Rio: City of Saints.
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Linda Evans, 75 – $30 Million
Actress Linda Evans was rising to Hollywood fame in the 1960s after she portrayed the role of Audra Barkley in the show, The Big Valley. She later became a very known star after she was cast as Krystle Carrington in the show Dynasty in the 1980s.
She continued to do some acting work until the 1990s but she stopped altogether by the 2000s. She lives a quiet and normal life these days but she did make headlines back in 2014 after she faced a DUI arrest, to the shock of her fans.
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Betty Lynn, 92 – $3 Million
Do you remember the character Thelma Lou from The Andy Griffith Show? She was played by actress Betty Lynn. Lynn started her acting career on Broadway back in the early 1940s. She later got her big-screen debut in 1948 through the movie Sitting Petty.
Other popular roles she had were on The Egg and I, Texas John Slaughter, and Where’s Raymond?. The last time Betty Lynn appeared on TV was back in 1986 when she guest-starred in the show, Matlock. Lynn never married but she did go through an engagement once.
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Sam Elliott, 74 – $10 Million
Sam Elliott has been in the acting scene since the 1960s and some of his most popular roles from back then were in movies like Road House, The Big Lebowski, and We Were Soldiers. Because of his deep voice, he was also able to pursue voice acting.
In fact, Elliott has done voice work for movies like The Good Dinosaur, Barnyard, and Rock Dog. Retirement is not in his upcoming plans yet since he has a number of new projects. Some of you might have recently seen him in the new Lady Gaga movie, A Star Is Born.
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Jack Nicholson, 81 – $400 Million
Jack Nicholson has been in the acting scene since 1953 and he’s been able to build a very impressive acting portfolio through the years. Some of his best performances were in movies like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, As Good as It Gets, and Terms of Endearment.
The last time he appeared on the big screen was back in 2010 when he acted in the movie, How Do You Know. He was supposed to make a comeback in 2018 and star in Toni Erdmann but he decided not to push through with it.
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Julia Roberts, 51 – $200 Million
Strikingly beautiful American actress Julia Roberts was born on October 28, 1967. She’s 51 but doesn’t look a day older than 30! After playing the leading lady in mega-hit movies like Pretty Woman, Notting Hill, Runaway Bride, Ocean’s Twelve, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and numerous others, Roberts stepped into production.
She has a number of awards under her belt including Golden Globes and Academy Awards. She’s one of the most bankable actresses in Hollywood with her movies grossing over $2.8 billion worldwide. She leads a comfortable life these days thanks to her $200 million net worth.
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Madonna, 60 – $850 Million
Having been born to middle-class parents, who would have anticipated that Madonna would grow up and become an icon in the music industry? Born on August 16, 1958, in Michigan, she dropped out of college and moved to New York with little money while working as a waitress at Dunkin’ Donuts.
Hard work and destiny’s calling helped her reach the pinnacle of success. The Material Girl singer now has a whopping $850 million to her name. The “Queen of Pop”, as she’s fondly called, is known for pushing the boundaries of songwriting and reinventing music in her own way.
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Meg Ryan, 57 – $45 Million
When Harry met Sally, City of Angels, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail are just some of the classic romantic movies to have featured Meg Ryan as their leading lady. Ryan was all the rage in the ‘90s with a string of super-hit romantic comedies to her portfolio.
Her girl-next-door looks and amazing acting skills made her grab the spot of America’s sweetheart in no time. While she hasn’t been spotted in movies that frequently in the ‘00s, she is still quite active and pursues her passion with full enthusiasm. She is currently engaged to John Mellencamp and is parenting an adopted daughter.
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Angelina Jolie, 44 – $100 Million
Considered as one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses, Angelina Jolie, and her mesmerizing beauty has always been in the limelight for all the right reasons. Having starred in critically acclaimed movies as well as mainstream entertainers, Jolie is the recipient of an Academy Award and three Golden Globes.
In addition to her acting career, she is also known for her humanitarian efforts; for which she has received awards, too. As a public figure, she is often cited as one of the most influential and powerful people in Hollywood. She has been divorced thrice and has six children whom she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt.
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Sally Field, 72 – $55 Million
As an actress and director, Sally Margaret Field is a recipient of multiple accolades including 3 Primetime Emmy Awards, 2 Academic awards, and 2 Golden Globe Awards. Her “You Really Like Me Speech” as she was accepting her 2nd Oscar is one that will not be forgotten soon in the history of award speeches.
In her memoir, In Pieces, she writes a collection of some of the darkest moments that she has ever experienced. It shares experiences that have shaped her journey not only as a daughter but also as a famous mother of three sons.
Colin Thackery, 89 – $316K
Over the weeks, Colin Thackery managed to steal the UK’s hearts with his singing. In the finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2019, Colin was crowned the winner after singing Love Changes Everything and won a prize of $316K, some of which he donated to the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
He devoted his performance to his wife Joan, who passed away in 2016. They had gotten married back in 1950. Two weeks after his wedding, he got shipped off to Asia. During his career in Queen’s military force, he went to Vietnam and Korea. He’s scheduled to sing in November 2019’s Royal Variety Performance that will be attended by the British Royal Family.
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Quincy Jones, 85 – $400 Million
Quincy Jones is a well-respected musician and record producer. He was able to garner 67 Grammy Award nominations in his career and out of those, he had won 27 of them! His film scores and music work for movies like Banning and In Cold Blood were some of his best work.
In case you did not know, Jones actually produced King of Pop Michael Jackson’s albums like Thriller, Bad, and Off The Wall. He is already retired today and the fortune he has accumulated is estimated to be at $400 million.
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Jon Voight, 79 – $55 Million
Actor Jon Voight rose to fame in the late 1960s when he portrayed the role of Joe Buck in the movie, Midnight Cowboy. He later became a household name in the Hollywood scene after he appeared in movies like Coming Home, Deliverance, and The Champ.
He continued to pursue acting to this day but let’s hope he takes good care of his health and shape because you never know what long working hours can do to someone his age. Voight is set to star in a new movie called Roe v. Wade that will come out in 2019.
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Kenny Rogers, 80 – $250 Million
Kenny Rogers is a very popular country music singer who was able to top the charts due to his worldwide 100-million record sales. Some of his most successful albums were Kenny and The Gambler. But Rogers had opted to pursue acting too so he appeared on The Muppet Show and Kenny Rogers as The Gambler. He has been living a private life since 2015 while spending a lot of time with his wife and kids. Well, he might not be in dire need of financial planning in retirement since, in case you did not know, Rogers is a multi-millionaire because he is one of the founders of the Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurant chain.
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Rita Moreno, 86 – $25 Million
Award-winning actress Rita Moreno has a Hollywood career that has lasted for more than seven decades. She takes credit for being one of the stars who were able to win a Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar award. She proudly gets to say that she has achieved a Triple Crown of Acting. Some of her most popular roles were on West Side Story, The King and I, and The Electric Company. She is still making money through acting work to this day and you can catch her on the web series – One Day At A Time. She also does voice work for Nina’s World and Elena of Avalor.
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Lee Majors, 79 – $15 Million
Those who loved watching the 1960s show The Big Valley would recognize who Lee Majors is because he was the guy who gave life to the role of Heath Barkley in the show. In the 1970s, he was popular for his role as Colonel Steve Austin on The Six Million Dollar Man while he was known for playing Colt Seavers on The Fall Guy during the 1980s. Majors has grown his net worth to $15 million through the years and he’s not about to leave the acting scene just yet. His most recent role was in the show, Ash vs. Evil Dead.
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Roger Ewing, 76
The year 1964 was when actor Roger Ewing made his professional debut and this was through appearing in an episode of the show, Bewitched. He later continued to make a name for himself through the roles he had on None But the Brave, Play It As It Lays, and The Mothers-in-Law. Despite all his hard work though, he was never able to become a very big star in the industry. He later decided that it was time to look at other things he can do with his life. These days, Ewing is making money through his career as a photographer.
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David Crosby, 77 – $40 Million
Musician David Crosby first had a taste of popularity when he joined The Byrds in the 1960s. After leaving the band, he created Crosby, Stills & Nash and their group was able to bag the Best New Artist award at the Grammy Award, in 1969. Some of the songs Crosby is known for working on are In My Dreams, Wooden Ships, and Shadow Captain. Crosby then pursued a solo career and released around six albums. In more recent years, Crosby had to take it slow because of his health issues. It was reported in 2018 that Crosby wants to enter the cannabis business.
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Harry Belafonte, 91 – $28 Million
Harry Belafonte helped popularize Carribean music and this is why he was later dubbed as the King of Calypso. He got his big break in his career back in 1956 after he released his album called Calypso. He is well-recognized for being the man behind The Banana Boat Song. He also managed to become an actor and acted in movies like Odds Against Tomorrow, Island in the Sun, and Carmen Jones. He might be 91 years old already but going into full-on retirement doesn’t seem to be in the cards yet. He appeared in the 2018 movie called BlacKkKlansman.
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Eileen Atkins, 84
Eileen Atkins has been able to maintain a stable amount of earnings through her work as an actress ever since she made her debut in the 1950s. She started out as a theater actress and was praised for her performances in The Killing of Sister George, Vivat! Vivat Regina!, and The Retreat from Moscow. Her role in Cranford was a huge highlight in her film career because she bagged an Emmy and BAFTA TV award for it. Her more recent portrayals were in movies like Nothing Like a Dame and Paddington 2.