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Hollywood Celebs Still Alive
Hollywood has given us its fair share of icons over the past century or so. From Orson Welles to John Wayne, we’ve seen plenty of celebrity titans walk the glamorous streets of Tinseltown. While many of them are, unfortunately, no longer with us, they’ve each left behind a lasting legacy that will not soon be forgotten. However, they’re not all gone. Some of the most recognizable stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and beyond are still around today. Many of these Tinseltown titans have already left their mark on the world that they still inhabit – and perhaps, there may be more marks to leave yet.
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Ali MacGraw
You’ll no doubt recognize this American beauty from films like Love Story, The Getaway, and – perhaps most famously – Goodbye, Columbus, which brought the young Tinseltown debutante into the public eye and earned her her first Golden Globe award. The actress continues to be a Hollywood favorite, no doubt thanks to her acting chops and suitably charming personality. Since 2012, MacGraw has been in retirement, but she still remains active thanks to a love of travel and yoga. It’s clear that this Hollywood starlet will not soon be forgotten.
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Instantly recognizable and immediately endearing thanks to some killer looks and a genuine talent for performance, Sam Elliott has been active for years now and – even in his 70’s – is not likely to quit anytime soon. You’ll probably know him from films such as Lifeguard, Tombstone, and the more recent 2018 remake of A Star is Born. If his iconic look alone isn’t enough to ring a bell, you’ll definitely recognize his signature, baritone voice.
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Loni Anderson is a name you’ll likely only associate with one role – receptionist Jenny Marlowe in the hit CBS sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati. What a role it was, though. Anderson garnered two Emmy nominations and won three Golden Globes, instantly shooting her into the stratosphere of stardom. Since then, however, the actress has not been able to find many roles suitable to a woman of her talent – and what a shame that is. Still, Anderson remains active in the world of Hollywood and can frequently be seen prowling the red carpet at many prestigious events.
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Who hasn’t heard of Jack Nicholson? He’s one of the most respected actors to ever grace our screens, and he is known for his sardonic, dry wit and signature smirk. Nicholson has appeared in several big-budget, high-profile productions, including Tim Burton’s Batman, Roman Polanski’s Chinatown, and – of course – Stanley Kubrick’s seminal masterpiece, The Shining. Nicholson shines in just about every role he’s given, and he has won three Academy Awards and six Golden Globes. He is currently enjoying a much-needed and well-earned break from acting full-time.
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From a young age, Sophia Loren knew that she wanted to be a star, and at 16, she began receiving several minor acting credits that slowly helped her achieve stardom. However, it wasn’t until she signed a five-picture contract with Paramount that Ms. Loren broke international barriers and became a well-liked personality and an easily-recognizable face. Her talents never went unappreciated, and in 1999, she was ranked 21st on a list of the greatest female stars of Classic Hollywood. Even in her 80’s, Sophia Loren continues to stun and impress.
[/nextpage][nextpage]Alan Alda
Hawkeye Pierce was one of several beloved characters from the long-running hit TV show M*A*S*H, and the man who brought the iconic Chief Surgeon to life is none other than Hollywood legend Alan Alda. The veteran actor has earned himself a total of six Golden Globes, alongside an additional six Emmy Awards. He has even been nominated for an Academy Award for his work on The Aviator. After M*A*S*H, Alda has managed to keep himself out of the spotlight, but that certainly hasn’t stopped him from becoming one of Hollywood’s most beloved icons.
[/nextpage][nextpage]Brigitte Bardot
Singer. Dancer. Actress. These are just some of the adjectives used to describe French-born Brigitte Bardot, who found immense popularity during the ’50s and ’60s. Unfortunately, her genuine acting abilities were often overshadowed by her status as a sex symbol, and she retired from the entertainment industry in the early ’70s. Since then, Bardot has become a prominent animal rights activist and remains one of pop culture’s most endearing icons (despite significant controversy).
[/nextpage][nextpage]Max Baer, Jr.
While his face may not be one you’ll immediately recognize, audiences everywhere are no doubt acquainted with the impact Max Baer, Jr., has had on the film industry. Besides his starring role in Beverly Hillbillies, he is probably most well-known for popularizing the use of famous song titles as titles for his films, beginning with the 1976 film, Ode to Billy Joel. More businessman than Hollywood darling, Max Baer, Jr., has famously invested in the gambling industry. As of 2015, following the death of actress Donna Douglas, he is the only living series regular from Beverly Hillbillies.
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Here we have one of Hollywood’s greatest talents. The recipient of two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, one Primetime Emmy, and seven Golden Globes, Jane Fonda originally began her career in theater, starring in There was a Little Girl on Broadway. From the get-go, it was clear that hers was a talent to be reckoned with – her first role earned her a Tony. Since then, this titan of performance has appeared in several films, and she has also worked as a fashion model, environmentalist, and political activist. It’s clear that there’s nothing she can’t do.
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One Tinseltown titan after another, we’re now looking at the one and only Bob Redford. With a career spanning more than sixty years, it must’ve been difficult to not leave a lasting impression on the industry. Redford’s immense talent has inspired many great performers who are still working today, but it’s also clear that his abilities extend off-camera, as well. In 1980, he directed Ordinary People, which went on to win Best Picture, as well as Best Director for Redford. Now retired, it’s clear that Redford’s legacy will not soon be forgotten.
[/nextpage][nextpage]Ann-Margret Olsson
Much like Brigitte Bardot, Ann-Margret Olsson has proven to be a multi-talented Hollywood figure, with several acting, dancing, and singing credits to her name. She is perhaps most famous for her role in Bye Bye Birdie, but she has starred in several other films, earning herself five Golden Globes and nominations for two Academy Awards. In 2010, almost fifty years after her career began, she won an Emmy for her appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, proving that age has not tempered her abilities in the slightest.
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Barker’s face is one many of us will recognize from the small screen thanks to his record of being the longest-standing daytime game show host. The Price is Right catapulted Barker’s career into the limelight, and while he’s not known for much else, he has managed to cement himself in television history. While he has been retired for a little over a decade, the latter years of his career saw Barker advocate more and more for animal rights, and it’s a joy to see someone use their platform so well.
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You know his face from the hit 80’s detective show, Miami Vice. He starred as Ricardo Tubbs, who just might be one of the coolest characters ever to grace the small screen. You may also recognize his voice from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, where he gave significant credence and charm to the role of Lance Vance – who just might be one of the coolest characters in video games. It’s clear, then, that Philip Michael Thomas is one of the coolest guys in Hollywood, and at the age of 71, it still shows.
[/nextpage][nextpage]Harry Belafonte
You may not recognize the name Harry Belafonte from any movie posters, but it’s certainly one you’ll know if you’re a fan of music. The King of Calypso has helped pave the way for many similar artists, and his signature “Day-O” lyric made him an instantly recognizable voice in music. While he has since retired, it’s clear that Belafonte has made a long-lasting impact on the industry.
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You’ll definitely recognize this next entry as the face, voice, and indeed, embodiment of Gomez Addams from the hit TV show, The Addams Family. Other than that, you may also know him from such films as West Side Story, That Touch of Mink, and Move Over, Darling, along with many others. Astin also directed the 1968 film Prelude, which further boosted his already thriving career. Even at the age of 90, he continues to be active in the Hollywood scene.
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Betty Lynn may have had one of the longest-running careers on this list, starting in the late ’40s and continuing up until 2006, when the proud actress eventually retired. She is probably best known as Thelma Lou, Deputy Barney’s girlfriend on The Andy Griffith Show, a role that jettisoned her into the limelight. The actress has had several movie roles, including starring in such classics as Meet Me in Las Vegas and Sitting Pretty. Since her retirement, she has stayed in Mount Airy, North Carolina – which also happens to be Andy Griffith’s hometown.
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In stark contrast to the decades-long career enjoyed by Betty Lynn, Cora Sue Collins retired from show business in 1945, when she was only 18. Before that, she was one of the most popular child actresses in the industry, and she began earning $250 per week after her first role in The Unexpected Father, way back in 1932. She has 45 film credits to her name, and despite her youth at the time of her retirement, she continues to be one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces of the Golden Age. She has left quite a mark on the entertainment industry as a whole.
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Gavin MacLeod has had a career spanning six decades, and it is not only limited to film. He is also a respected author and activist. His film credits include The Sword of Ali Baba, Thousand Plane Raid, and Kelly’s Heroes, among many others. He has had the chance to work with several other acting titans of his generation, including Peter Mann, Christopher George, and Anthony Franciosca. Outside of Hollywood, his books include This is Your Captain Speaking (subtitled as My Fantastic Voyage Through Hollywood, Faith, and Life). That book is a memoir. He also wrote Back On Course (subtitled as The Remarkable Story of a Divorce That Ended in Remarriage), which served as a reflection on his struggles with alcoholism and faith. MacLeod is clearly a man of introspection and has garnered plenty of admiration because of it.
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You may be surprised to learn that Professor McGonagall from the Harry Potter franchise was not always as old as she appears. Far from it, in fact. Maggie Smith began her long career in the mid-’50s and has seen plenty of success and admiration over the years thanks to her brilliant performance skills and gorgeous looks. Of course, she’s far from the Hollywood debutante she once was, but her career is still going strong thanks to roles in the aforementioned Harry Potter series of films, as well as Downton Abbey, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and many others. She’s a truly legendary actress and a force to be reckoned with on and off-screen.
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“Bond. James Bond.” You can probably hear the iconic line echo in your head. With these words alone, Sean Connery’s career skyrocketed, and he ended up appearing in seven Bond films, as well as many, many more films. However, while he’s certainly popular in Hollywood, he’s not quite so well-liked in the courtroom. He has generated a heap of controversy across his long career. Still, he’s certainly solidified himself as an icon in Hollywood history, a Tinseltown titan who holds no punches neither on-screen nor off. He was also once considered to be the sexiest man alive. Don’t worry – we were surprised, too.
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Marsha was born and raised in Chicago to a lawyer father. She credits her upbringing for her desire to pursue her acting career. You may recognize her from films including Born To The West, Raw Deal, and Pride and Prejudice. Sadly, she was blacklisted by executives in the 50s based on the House Un-American Activities Committee and the rise of McCarthyism. But her career was relaunched when the Wisconsin senator was discredited. She went on to appear in smaller TV roles, and was in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1988.
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When Clink Eastwood directed and starred in The Mule in 2018, it was his 72nd credited acting role. He hadn’t been any any films since 2014, but he showed no signs of wanting to slow down anytime soon. Born in 1930, Clint made his film debut in Revenge of the Creature. While this film was a sci-fi movie, Eastwood became best know for being a western actor. He starred in the TV show Rawhide. And of course, he became most famously known for his line “You’ve got to ask yourself one question. Do I feel lucky?” from the epic movie, Dirty Harry.
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Jackie Mason’s career has spanned over decades, but most people know him from his comedic TV appearances – he even voices Krusty the Clown’s dad on the popular show The Simpsons. But he isn’t just a hilarious actor, Jackie is also an excellent stand-up comedian who will get you laughing until your sides hurt. And how good was he? So good that he featured on Comedy Central’s greatest comedians list at number 63 – what an awesome honor!
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While most actors we featured on this list acted all the way into their older age, here is a lady who didn’t, and chose rather to quite her life in the limelight. Jacqueline White starred in several films in the midst of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Her first, made in 1942, was Dr. Gillespie’s New Assistant. She closed out her career in 1952 with The Narrow Margin. She married Neal Bruce Anderson in 1948, and they chose to start an oil business in Wyoming.
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