Celebrities You Thought Are Long Gone But They Are Still Alive & Kicking!
Jaclyn Smith – 77
While she first dreamed of becoming a dancer, destiny had other plans for Jaclyn Smith, who was discovered by an agent in New York. Before she knew it, she was bagging roles in the early ’70s, but it wasn’t until 1976 when she would be catapulted to stardom.
The Houston, Texas-native played the iconic Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels for five years, becoming the only original lead star to finish the show’s run. She appeared in numerous series like The District and Hope & Faith. Smith has also earned friends in her time in Hollywood, including Jane Seymour, with whom she had a reunion in March 2021.
Christopher Walken – 80
Even at 78, Christopher Walken is still cool in our eyes, with his unique style of speech and his evident on-screen mystique. These have made his portfolio as impressive as it is today, starring in classics like Pulp Fiction and Sleepy Hollow and appearing in other projects like King of New York and A View to a Kill.
These days, Hollywood casting directors still adore Walken, and he has two TV shows on their way: Severance, a drama-thriller, and The Offenders, a comedy-crime flick. He is also a tenured stage actor, writing/starring in the 1995 production about his idol, Elvis Presley, titled Him.
Tim Matheson – 75
Before he got cast as the irritable Doc Mullins on Virgin River, Tim Matheson was a young star who played the role of the smooth-talking Eric “Otter” Stratton in the funny flick National Lampoon’s Animal House. Eventually, the California-born celeb moved on to bigger and better projects.
Through NBC’s The West Wing, Matheson got to play real-life Vice President John Hoynes. He was so good at his portrayal that he received a Primetime Emmy Award twice. Now, we’re lucky to still see him in action, with one of his latest projects being the TV show This Is Us.
Jaclyn Smith – 77
While she first dreamed of becoming a dancer, destiny had other plans for Jaclyn Smith, who was discovered by an agent in New York. Before she knew it, she was bagging roles in the early ’70s, but it wasn’t until 1976 when she would be catapulted to stardom.
The Houston, Texas-native played the iconic Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels for five years, becoming the only original lead star to finish the show’s run. She appeared in numerous series like The District and Hope & Faith. Smith has also earned friends in her time in Hollywood, including Jane Seymour, with whom she had a reunion in March 2021.
Kate Jackson – 74
Even though Kate Jackson hasn’t appeared on camera since the 2009 documentary Farrah’s Story, she’s still very much out there in her own way. In fact, she’s been teasing us with the release of her memoir for the past decade. Kate was born in Alabama in 1948, which means that she’s now 72 years old.
She spent the ‘70s through the ‘90s being right under the spotlight, playing in series like Charlie’s Angels as Sabrina Duncan and movies like Making Love and Error in Judgement. The last time she ever acted was for a Criminal Minds episode in 2007.
Bob Newhart – 93
Bob Newhart is the American king of deadpan comedy. His stand-up routines made him wildly popular with TV audiences and Newhart became America’s favorite comedian. His comedy albums were number one and two on the Billboard charts, selling extremely well to American audiences. He also had two sitcoms and performed in front of audiences worldwide, leading to a $65 million net worth. Sadly, he suffered from his health as his life-long smoking habit caught up with him. He gave up smoking, took a seniors health insurance specialist by the hand and made sure he was covered in the future.
Richard Chamberlain – 89
Richard Chamberlain was a teen idol from the 1960s thanks to the role he had in the series, Dr. Kildare. He also takes credit for being the first actor in Hollywood who was able to give life to the role of Jason Bourne. He has also pursued a Broadway career and appeared in productions like Scrooge: The Musical, Spamalot, and The Heiress. Chamberlain has been openly gay since 2003 and currently has a net worth of $20 million.
GEORGE HAMILTON – 83
You may know him for his hunky looks, for his legendary tan, or maybe for one or two of his impressive 123 acting appearances. Either way, you’ll probably find it amazing that George Hamilton is still active and looking good at the advanced age of 82. Known for The Godfather Part III, Zorro, The Gay Blade, Doc Hollywood, and many others, Hamilton even has a new project lined up for 2022.
Next year, this tireless film/TV icon will appear in the action flick All Terrain. It’ll be his first performance since 2019, the year he appeared in the American Housewife sitcom, portraying the character of Spencer Blitz.
Ann-Margret – 82
Ann-Margret, just like Van Dyke, conquered many hearts with her work in musical films. Her gorgeous Swedish looks immediately catapulted her to global stardom as she appeared in Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas. The actress is the proud owner of no less than 5 Golden Globes, as well as having a successful music career and a $20 million net worth. She recorded many songs and albums, ranging from musicals to gospel songs. The beauty is also known for having an affair with the one and only King of Rock ’n Roll, Elvis Presley.
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