Richard Dean Anderson — Now 68 years old

He may have been known as the Swiss Army know trotting main lead in the beloved TV show MacGyver, but Richard Dean actually started his acting career in the ’70s with the long-running drama soap General Hospital. After he left MacGyver, he joined other famous cast members in various Starship franchise shows and movies, but none were as well-received as his first two shows. Now retired from acting, Richard now enjoys his quiet family life and doing charitable work.

Katharine Ross – Now 80 years old

Katharine Ross rose to fame through the iconic film, The Graduate, where she starred as Elaine Robinson, opposite Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin Braddock.  Other iconic films she starred in are The Stepford Wives and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.  Now 78, Ross is living a quiet ‘semi-retired from acting’ life with actor Sam Elliott, her husband for 36 years now.  The couple has one daughter, Cleo Rose Elliott, who works as a musician.

Butch Patrick – Now 66 Years Old

It’s been a long while since Butch Patrick gained fame as a child actor so let us remind you of him – he was the one who portrayed Eddie (the child werewolf) on CBS’ The Munsters during the mid-1960s. Another memorable role performed by him was Mark on the Saturday morning television show Lidsville.

In the later years, Patrick’s acting work got limited to cameo appearances and the last time he was seen on screen was in 2005’s horror movie Frankenstein vs. the Creature from Blood Cove. These days, he is not much active as a performer and prefers to live away from the limelight.

Chuck Norris — Now 78 years old

Action star Chuck Norris’ martial arts moves and expressions looked very real in movies, mostly because he is a legitimate martial artist, having undergone many years of training. He moved away from his military career (he served in the US Airforce) to participate in martial art championships and he soon caught the eye of many TV and film personalities, including the legendary martial artist and actor, Bruce Lee. His movies Return of the Dragon, The Delta Force and Good Guys Wear Black made him a superstar. After retiring from acting in movies, Norris now has many endorsement deals and makes occasional appearances at events. He recently said that he can still fight anything on earth, but one thing he cannot even try fighting is aging.

Shirley Bassey – Now 81 Years Old

Welsh singer Shirley Bassey may not have been a Bond girl but she is associated with famous film hero, James Bond. This is because she recorded 3 of hit theme songs of the film, and James Bond films are known to feature a relevant artist of the time, in their title songs. These three songs are Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, and Moonraker. Queen Elizabeth II awarded her Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) status in 1999, because of her services to entertainment, which is why the legendary singer, who still performs to this day, is now called Shirley Bassey.

 Mel Brooks — Now 92 years old

Much has been said and written about Mel Brooks, a man who wore many hats, including actor, writer, director, producer, and comedian. He’s knowns for some of the funniest skits and movies of all time, including Get Smart, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Blazing Saddles, and many, many more. He is also one of the few noteworthies who have won the complete roster of EGOT awards—that is to say, Emmy, Golden Globe, Oscar, and Tony. Now 92 years old, his legacy is truly a great one and so is his net worth.

Jack Nicholson – Now 82 Years Old

Jack Nicholson began his career with movies that were not highly-rated but almost 60 years since his debut in the film industry, he is now respected as one of the most talented actors in Hollywood.

As of now, we don’t get to see much of him (precisely, after 2010) and it was even rumored that the actor retired from work due to his memory problems. Though, Nicholson later clarified that he has been doing fine and it’s just that he doesn’t prefer to stay in the limelight anymore. Well, wanting to have a quiet life in his eighties sounds fair enough!

Jane Withers — Now 92 years old

Jane Withers started acting in 1929 when she was only three years old and became one of the most popular child stars of the 30s and early 40s. She most notably starred opposite Shirley Temple in Bright Eyes. However, what she is most known for is the persona of Josephine the Plumber in a series of commercials advertising Comet cleanser. She’s been virtually in retirement since the early 60s, but she did resurface briefly in the late 90s and early 2000s to lend her voice to the character of Laverne in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and its sequel.

Harry Belafonte – Now 91 years old

Harry Belafonte is the famed “King of Calypso,” responsible for making Caribbean music mainstream internationally back in the 40s. As of this writing, he has released 30 successful albums. Aside from his career as a musician, Harry is also an actor, starring in films like Island in the Sun and most recently, this year’s BlacKkKlansman. With his massive successes in music and movies, there is little doubt that he has one of the best savings account there is at age 91.

Neil Young – Now 72 Years Old

Neil Young may have played in a band for most of his career, but his name is the one fans remember more than his band’s names. When he moved to LA from his native Canada, he first established the band Buffalo Springfield, then joined Crosby, Stills & Nash, and lastly his own back up band for many years, Crazy Horse. Some of Young’s hit songs are Heart of Gold, Ohio, and Rockin’ In The Free World. People from the music industry deemed him the ‘Godfather of Grunge Music’. Now 72 years old, Young still performs and has reportedly married his girlfriend of 4 years, actress Daryl Hannah in a private ceremony.

Clint Eastwood – Now 88 years old

Of course, who doesn’t know Clint Eastwood, legendary actor behind the iconic character Dirty Harry? A true Hollywood stalwart, he has won Oscars for his acting, as well as for his accomplishments as a director. He also pursued a career in politics for some time. Despite being 88 years old now, it doesn’t look like he has retirement plans as he continues to work hard both in front and behind the camera. However, he seems quite ready to pass on the mantle to his son, Scott Eastwood, who is steadily gaining a foothold in the industry.

Tina Louise – Now 84 Years Old

Who could ever forget the women of Gilligan’s Island, especially Ginger Grant, portrayed by actress Tina Louise.  Louise is now 84, but you can still see her every now and then doing small roles both on TV and films.  Although she continued acting after the end of the famous TV show, Louise wasn’t a fan of spin-offs and sequels offered to her in the past.  She perhaps is a fan of the saying, “quitting while you’re on top”.

Bern Nadette Stanis – Now 64 Years Old

During the popularity of the TV character of actress Bern Nadette Stanis, Thelma from the famous TV show, Good Times, many girls of  African-American descent wanted to be like her.  This is why the actress, although already retired, is still remembered as the said beloved character.  Stanis chose to spend more time with her family than pursuing her acting career, she also writes during her spare time, and released a book in 2006 entitled Bern Nadette Stanis Situations 101.

Loni Anderson – Now 73 Years Old

Loni Anderson is well-known for two things, being a celebrity and the other half of Hollywood power couple, Burt (Reynolds) and Loni. The two have since divorced. The actress, whose most famous roles include were receptionist Jennifer Marlowe in the TV show WKRP in Cincinnati, and the films Stroker Ace and All Dogs Go to Heaven, is now 73 and happily married to The Brother’s Four co-founder, Bob Flick.

June Lockhart – Now 93 years old

When fans think about actress June Lockhart, a warm feeling probably comes over them, since she mostly played motherly roles on screen.  Two of her most memorable roles are in Lassie and Lost in Space, beloved television series of the 50s and 60s with family themes.  Although basically retired, Lockhart can still be seen at some important Hollywood events.

LINDA EVANGELISTA – NOW 56 YEARS OLD

Linda Evangelista was born in Canada, on May 10, 1965. She attended Denis Morris Catholic High School as a teen and began modeling locally. In 1981, she competed in the Miss Teen Niagara beauty contest, where she was noticed by an Elite Model Management representative. Linda went to New York City after signing with Elite Model in 1984.

She was then relocated to Paris by the organization, where she began her international modeling career at the age of 19. Evangelista graced her first significant magazine cover, for L’Officiel, in 1984, and since then, her fame only grew. Evangelista has even featured in films in addition to modeling like Models: The Film.

Bob Newhart – Now 89 years old

Bob Newhart started his career in show business as a stand-up comedian and later transitioned to acting when his 1960 monologue, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, became a real hit among audiences. Most recently, he has repeatedly guested on The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon as Professor Proton. Bob is not only known for his performances, but also for his deadpan comedic style, which he can claim to have pioneered.

Ali MacGraw – Now 79 years old

Ali MacGraw started her career as a model and later, as a production assistant. With her pretty face and all-American looks, it wasn’t long before she was to be found working for the cameras. She starred in iconic films like Love Story and The Getaway, to name just a few. Sadly, she succumbed to some bad vices for some time before sobering up and discovering yoga as a lifestyle. Now 79, she is still very much active in her practice and lives quietly in New Mexico.

GLORIA HENDRY – NOW 72 YEARS OLD

Gloria Hendry is a former model and American actress. She was born in Florida and raised in Newark, New Jersey. Her first work experience was assisting the legal secretary at the NAACP’s New York office. She also became a model at this time. Gloria’s brilliant skills as a model garnered her tons of attention, and she was cast in her debut film, For the Love of Ivy.

Hendry went on to star in a number of blaxploitation films in the 1970s, including Across 110th Street, Slaughter’s Big Rip-Off, and both Black Caesar and its sequel Hell Up in Harlem. In the film Black Belt Jones, she played a martial arts expert.

ROBBY BENSON – NOW 66 YEARS OLD

Robin David Segal, popularly recognized as Robby Benson, is a director, composer, actor, film lecturer, and author from the United States. He began his career on Broadway co-starring in Zelda, The Rothschilds, and Joseph Papp’s The Pirates of Penzance. Benson also penned the best-selling novel Who Stole The Funny? and wrote the libretto and music for the musical Open Heart.

Robby has received several honors for his contributions to the entertainment industry, from bagging a nomination for Golden Globe Awards and winning an award in the Cannes Film Festival for his second film Jeremy. Adding to it, he is also an activist in the field of heart research.

Barbara Eden – Now 87 years old

Barbara Eden is best known for immortalizing the titular role of Jeannie in I Dream of Jeannie. Before that, she was a regular in The Johnny Carson Show and appeared in shows like I Love Lucy and The West Point Story. Post Jeannie, Barbara had a modest career in movies but went on semi-retirement by the 70s. Most notably, she was awarded an honorary university degree at the University of West Los Angeles with a Doctor of Laws.

Barbara Walters — Now 89 years old

Barbara Walters is one of those pioneering women in journalism and broadcasting who has paved the way for the younger generation of women to follow. She was once the first woman co-anchor on the evening news, something which was unheard of in 1976. She went on to host a slew of talk shows including Today, 20/20, ABC Evening News and lastly, The View, the latter which she retired from hosting but still produces. She was in the news recently as she is said to be very ill, but there are no confirmed reports of any medical emergency.

Sophia Loren – Now 84 years old

Truly, who doesn’t know the absolutely stunning Sophia Loren? Since becoming a breakthrough actress at age 15, she has maintained her screen goddess image through the decades. Best of all, Sophia proved to be more than just a pretty face and was truly talented, earning numerous awards throughout her long career, including an Academy Award. She is even accomplished musically, winning a Grammy at some point. Sophia still occasionally acts in her native Italy, but has largely been living quietly in retirement these days.