Old Celebs Who You Didn't Realize Are Still Alive And Well
Have you ever wondered how your favorite old celebrity is doing? Well in this list we will go over old celebrities who you didn't realize are still alive and well. These old celebrities, which include Morgan Freeman and Julie Andrews, have been in the entertainment business for several years and have earned quite a reputation. Amazingly some of these celebrities are over 100 years old and still looking as healthy as can be. You might not hear much from these celebrities as they keep to themselves most of the time but some are still working just as hard as when they were in their prime.
So if you are interested in finding out more about these old celebrities who you didn't realize are still alive and well, then check out this article!
William Daniels
William Daniels is most famously known for his role as Mark Craig from the hit television series St. Elsewhere, a top-rated show in the late 80s. Daniels won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his performance as Mark Craig. Daniels is 95 years old and still alive and well.
Daniels most recently starred in the HBO Max film Superintelligence where he reprised his role as KITT. Daniels was also famously known for being in the hit television show Boy Meets World and even reprised his role in Girl Meets World. Daniels is a legendary actor that still has a lot of life in him despite his age.
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren is known for being the most famous Italian actress and sex symbol of her time. Loren was named one of the greatest actresses in the Golden Age of Hollywood and is most notable for her performances in Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow and Marriage Italian Style.
Loren's face was all over the place during the 1960s as she was coming out in a new movie almost every year. Loren took a long break from acting, but in 2020 she starred in the Italian film The Life Ahead, where she showed that she still had acting skills even at the age of 88 years old.
Anthony Hopkins
Sir Anthony Hopkins, best known for his role as Hannibal Lecter in the Hollywood hit The Silence of the Lambs, is still alive and well at the age of 84 years old. Hopkins is one of Britain's most recognizable actors and has received several awards, including two Academy Awards.
Almost everything that Hopkins stars in is a cinematic masterpiece, and he is known to take his work very seriously. Hopkins's most recent work was in 2020, where he starred in the film The Father, which has been ranked as one of his best. Hopkins still has many years ahead of him so we will see more of his excellent acting skills in the near future.
Bob Barker
Everyone knows of the man Bob Barker as he was the host of The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007. Barker earned the title of the longest-running daytime game show host as he was the host of Truth or Consequences, which aired from 1956 to 1975. Barker was the face of television and became an American icon.
Barker is 98 years old and still doing pretty well, but he has taken a break from television and is spending more time with himself and his family. Something that is not known to many is that Barker voiced the character Bob Barnacle in an episode of Spongebob Squarepants.
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews is one of the most iconic actresses in the film industry, as she has been in some legendary films. Andrews is most famously known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Andrews was not only a fantastic actress, but she also had a talented voice.
Andrews is 87 years old and is still working in Hollywood. Andrews mostly does voice roles for films now, with her most recent being Minions: The Rise of Gru. Andrews doesn't look like she wants to stop working, as she is taking any role she finds suitable.
Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke is most famously known for his role as Rob Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Dyke started his career as a radio host during the 1940s and gained a lot of his popularity from his charismatic voice. Once The Dick Van Dyke Show show aired in the 1960s, Dyke became an American icon as everyone knew who he was.
Dyke is now 96 years old and is still acting and singing when he can. His most recent role was in Mary Poppins Returns as Mr. Dawes Jr., which was released in 2018. Dick Van Dyke also released his first solo album in years called Step (Back) In Time.
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks is a legend as he is known for his acting, comedy, and directing skills. Brooks has been in the film industry for over seven decades and has a lot to show for it. Brooks is most famously known for directing such films as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs.
Brooks is now 96 years old and is doing pretty well, but he has decided to take a step back from the film industry and wants to enjoy the rest of his life in peace. Brooks has brought a smile to millions of people around the world and still does to this day.
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett is most famously known for being one of America's most iconic singers. Bennett is now 96 years old and is still making music, just as he was back in the day. Bennett was close friends with Frank Sinatra and even founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in honor of his friend.
Some of Bennett's most famous songs are "I Left My Heart In San Francisco," "The Good Life," and "Who Can I Turn To." Bennet released an album with Lady Gaga, which received a lot of praise and was even ranked the best album of the year when it was released.
Jon Voight
Jon Voight is most famously known as Angelina Jolie's father, but he has been in the film industry for quite some time. Voight's most notable roles were in films such as Coming Home and Midnight Cowboy. Now, Voight is 83 years old and is still acting, his most recent role was in the film Ray Donovan: The Movie.
Voight has become more political over the years and has voiced his opinions on the matter. He starred in the political film Roe v. Wade and was given a lot of praise. Voight still has a lot of years ahead of him, so we probably will be seeing him in something new in the near future.
Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis is another American icon that is most famously known as being rock n roll's first wild man and one of the best pianists of his time. Also known as "the Killer," Lewis was one of the most famous musicians during the 1950s. Some of his most famous songs are "Great Balls of Fire," "Breathless," and "High School Confidential."
Lewis is now 87 years old and is still playing piano and making music as he just released an album and still performs live shows regularly. Lewis still sounds good for being his age and looks like he won't be stopping anytime soon.
Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones has been in the film industry for over 50 years and is still going strong. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Fugitive, Men In Black, and Batman Forever. Jones received four Academy Award nominations for his amazing acting skills and won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Fugitive.
Jones is now 76 years old and is healthy as can be so you don't have to worry about not seeing him around in the future. Jones recently starred in the film The Comeback Trail in 2020 as Duke Montana.
Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams has one of the most familiar faces in Hollywood as he starred as none other than Lando Calrissian in the original Star Wars trilogy. Williams is now 85 years old and doing pretty well in life. Williams gained a majority of his fame from the Star Wars films even though he was a prominent actor before he portrayed Lando Calrissian.
Williams reprised his role as Lando Calrissian in The Rise of Skywalker which came as a surprise to everyone. Williams has been known to appear at several Star Wars conventions over the years and is delighted to meet his fans.
Marla Gibbs
Marla Gibbs is best known for her role as Florence Johnston in the hit television series The Jeffersons. During the ten years that the show ran, Gibbs received five nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Gibbs is considered one of the legends of television, as she has starred in several hit television shows.
Gibbs is 91 years old and is still passionate about acting. She recently starred in the film Alone Together and just finished filming Spirit Halloween: The Movie, so it looks like she isn't stopping anytime soon.
John Astin
John Astin is best known for his role as Gomez Addams in The Addams Family, which aired from 1964 to 1966. Astin reprised his role as Gomez in Halloween with the New Addams Family and even voiced Gomez in the 1990s The Addams Family animated series.
Astin is now 92 years old and is still alive and well. Astin has taken a step back from acting and is enjoying his time with his family. The last thing that Astin worked on was the television show Justice League Action in 2017, where he voiced Uncle Dudley. It is uncertain if Astin will return to the film industry, but one thing is certain, he has had a great career.
Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain is best known for his role in the television series Dr. Kildare which aired from 1961 to 1966. Chamberlain went on to star in several television shows throughout his career, including The Thorn Birds and Shogun. Chamberlain was also the first to play the role of Jason Bourne in the 1988 television movie The Bourne Identity.
Chamberlain is now 88 years old and is still acting. He recently appeared in the film Nightmare Cinema as Dr. Mirari in 2018 but has taken a break since the pandemic hit. Chamberlain has brought a smile to millions of people over the years, so let us hope he continues to bring us more.
Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren rose to fame as she was one of the top models during the 1950s. It wasn't until she met Alfred Hitchcock, a famous Hollywood director, who convinced her to pursue an acting career. Hitchcock saw that Hedren had a lot of potential in acting and decided to cast her in one of his films.
Hedren ended up winning a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year for her role in The Birds. Hedren is now 92 years old and has taken a step from acting but still makes appearances at different events. Hedren still looks good for her age despite being 92 years old.
Clu Gulager
Clu Gulager is best known for his role in the television series The Virginian. He is 93 years old today but retired from acting sometime ago. Gulager starred in several television shows throughout the years, including The Tall Man, Hawaii Five-O, and several more.
Gulager ended up getting into horror films later on in his life and starred in some pretty legendary horror films, such as The Return of the Living Dead and A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge. Gulager made a surprise appearance in Quinten Tarintino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2019, so maybe he will appear in more films in the future.
Kim Novak
Kim Novak is best known for her beauty and acting skills when she first appeared in the public's eye during the 1950s. Some of the most notable films that she is known for are Picnic, Golden Arm, and Paul Joey, but she gained most of her fame for he role as Elster/Judy Barton in the film Vertigo.
Novak is still alive and well and is now 89 years old. Novak stopped acting several years ago but has taken on being a photographer and an artist. It is uncertain if Novak will ever return to the big screen, but it seems like she is happy with her life now.
George Hamilton
George Hamilton is one of the legends of Hollywood, as he has starred in over 120 films over the span of his career. Hamilton is best known for his performances in By Love Possessed, Once Is Not Enough, The Godfather Part III, and Doc Hollywood.
Hamilton is now 83 years old and is still healthy as can be. Hamilton still has a passion for acting and recently starred in the television series Grace and Frankie as Jack Patterson. Hamilton has had a prosperous career, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he retired, as he has been acting for over 60 years.
Eva Marie Saint
Eva Marie Saint is best known for her role as Edie Doyle in the film On the Waterfront. Marlon Brando and Saint were perfect on screen and made On the Waterfront one of the best films in Hollywood. This was Saint's first film she starred in which earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress as well as a nomination for BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer.
Saint is now 98 years old, making her the oldest living actress that has received an Academy Award and one of the last living actresses from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Saint recently was a host at the Academy Awards in 2018 and still works in Hollywood in many ways.
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret is best known for her roles in Pocketful of Miracles, Bye Bye Birdie, and Viva Las Vegas. Ann-Margret was not only a good actress but she really knew how to sing and dance and was given the nickname "The Female Elvis."
Ann-Margret has won five Golden Globe Awards over the span of her career and is still passionate about acting at the age of 81 years old. Ann-Margret recently starred in the film Queen Bees as Margot, which was released in 2021. She still looks good for her age and doesn't look like she is going to be retiring from acting anytime soon.
Chubby Checker
Chubby Checker is best known for creating the twist dance style and being a rock n' roll legend. Chubby Checker was one of the most popular musicians during the 1960s as he was full of new dance moves. Some of his most popular songs are "The Twist" and "Pony Time."
Chubby Checker is now 81 years old and looks as good as ever. He is still making and producing music and even released an album in 2021 called Towards the Light. It seems that Chubby Checker still has a lot of life in him, so he will probably be making more music in the future.
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart is best known for his comedic skills in the hit television series The Bob Newhart Show. Newhart started his career as a stand-up comedian and worked his way up to become one of the most recognizable in America. Newhart was awarded a Primetime Emmy Award for his role as Professor Proton in the hit television series The Big Bang Theory.
Newhart is 93 years old and still interested in acting as his most recent work was in the television series Young Sheldon, which is a spinoff of The Big Bang Theory. Newhart is also famously known for his role as Papa Elf in the Christmas classic, Elf.
Paul Michael Glaser
Paul Michael Glaser is best known for his role as Dave Starsky on the hit television series Starsky & Hutch. Glaser looks much different now from his time as Starsky but still has the same passion for acting. Glaser is now 79 years old and looks back on his days as Starsky as his best.
Glaser even repaired his role as Starsky in the Starsky & Hutch film that came out in 2004. Glaser is still interested in acting and recently starred in the television series Grace and Frankie. Glaser doesn't plan on retiring anytime soon and looks forward to the future.
Carole Cook
Carole Cook is famously known for being one of the top musical actresses of her time and was a prominent figure in both music and film. Cook trained with Lucille Ball, who taught her everything she needed to know about Broadway musicals. Cook went on to star in several Broadway musicals, including 42nd Street and Hello, Dolly!
Cook went on to pursue an acting career and starred in films such as Palm Springs Weekend and Sixteen Candles. Cook is now 98 years old and hasn't done much in the past couple of years, but her most recent work is in the film Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting.
Norman Lear
Norman Lear is best known for being an incredible film producer and screenwriter. Some of his most notable television shows that he worked on are All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, and Good Times. Lear is still producing television shows even though he is 100 years old.
He even has his own podcast called All of the Above With Norman Lear and has gathered a big following. It is uncertain when Lear will retire, but it seems like he wants to keep on working until the end of his days. Lear is one of the oldest Hollywood producers that is still producing.
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte is best known for being the most famous Jamaican-American pop artist, as he was the one that introduced Caribbean-style music to the world during the 1950s. Some of his most popular songs are "The Banana Boat Song," "Jamaica Farewell', and "The Blues Is Man."
Belafonte has also starred in several films throughout his career, which include Carmen Jones, Island in the Sun, and Odds Against Tomorrow. Belafonte is now 95 years old and still looking good for his age. Belafonte is a prominent political activist and has starred in several documentaries on the matter.
Nancy Sinatra
Nancy Sinatra is best known for being the daughter of legendary singer Frank Sinatra. Nancy is also famous for her hit single "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," which was number one on the Billboard charts in 1966. Nancy also starred in a couple of films throughout her career, including The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini and The Wild Angels.
Nancy is now 82 years old and has retired from the music and film industry. She spends most of her time running her late father's business and enjoys her private life. We probably won't be hearing much from Nancy as she looks to spend the rest of her life in private.
Clint Eastwood
Clint Eastwood is most famously known for his performances in films such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Dirty Harry, and Gran Torino. Eastwood is not only an acclaimed actor but also a producer and director. Eastwood first gained his fame from Western films, then expanded into other genres.
Eastwood is now 92 years old and is still looking healthy. Eastwood has directed several films over the years, including American Sniper, The Mule, and many more. Eastwood is still passionate about acting and directing, so he won't be retiring anytime soon as he still has a lot planned for the future.
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman is one of the most successful actors in the industry and has a legendary voice that makes anything he narrates epic. He is best known for his performances in Unforgiven, The Shawshank Redemption, and Invictus. Morgan has been acting for over 50 years and has received several awards, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Morgan is still passionate about acting and he doesn't look like he is going to stop anytime soon despite him being 85 years old. He has resorted to narrating documentaries but still stars in films. He recently starred in The Kominsky Method, which came out in 2021.
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson is best known for being one of America's iconic country singers. His most famous songs are "Me and Bobby McGee," "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," and "Help Me Make It Through the Night." Kristofferson started playing music after he got out of the military and blew up during the late 1960s.
Kristofferson is 86 years old now and is still looking healthy as ever. Not only was Kristofferson a great musician but he was also a good actor and he starred in a number of films with his most notable ones being A Star Is Born, Lonestar, and Stagecoach.
Walter Mirisch
Walter Mirisch is best known for being one of Hollywood's top film producers and he worked on films such as The Great Escape, The Pink Panther, and A Shot in the Dark. He is one of the oldest producers in Hollywood at the age of 100 years old but has not worked on anything in the past couple of years.
Mirisch's last film he produced was The Magnificent Seven which was released in 2016. It is uncertain if Mirisch will return to producing films, but one thing is certain, he has produced some of the greatest films in Hollywood.
Mike Nussbaum
Mike Nussbaum is best known as a film director and actor who has been in the film industry for quite some time. Some of his most notable films are House of Games, Things Change, and The Con. Nussbaum is still alive and well at the age of 98 years old. Despite his age, Nussbaum is still acting and has appeared in several commercials in recent years.
Nussbaum is still in good spirits and is known to help younger film directors out with their films. He is close to 100 years old so let us hope he directs one last film.
Joyce Randolph
Joyce Randolph is famously known for her role as Trixie Norton on the hit television series The Honeymooners. Randolph knew how to make people laugh and starred in several shows over the span of her career. She was pretty popular during the 1950s to 1960s and even appeared in several commercials during that time.
Joyce Randolph is now 98 years old and has retired from the big screen. She spends most of her time in private and will only attend certain ceremonies every once in a while. One thing is for certain, Joyce Randolph is one of the greatest actresses from the Golden Age.
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd is best known for his role as Emmet "Doc" Brown from the Back to the Future trilogy. Lloyd first gained popularity when he portrayed the role of Jim Ignatowski in the hit comedy series Taxi, which aired from 1978 to 1983 and earned him two Emmy Awards.
He went on to star in several films throughout his career, such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Lloyd is now 84 years old and is looking healthy as can be. He is still acting and is set to be in the film Tankhouse.
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep is usually portrayed as one of the best actresses of her time and is known for her legendary acting and singing skills. Amazingly, Streep has an outstanding number of 21 Academy Award nominations and won three of them. She is best known for her performances in The Deer Hunter, Kramer vs. Kramer, and Out of Africa.
Meryl Streep is just 73 years old and is looking very good for her age. She isn't afraid to speak her mind and is still actively working in Hollywood. She has taken up producing and also narrates documentaries. Her most recent film was Don't Look Up, where she was praised for her comedic acting skills.
Al Pacino
Al Pacino is a legendary actor that is known for his multiple roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as The Godfather trilogy, Scarface, and Serpico. Al Pacino has received several awards over the course of his career, which include an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards.
Al Pacino is still alive and well at the age of 82 years old. He is still passionate about acting and has even taken up directing. Al Pacino's most recent work was on the film House of Gucci, and he is set to produce a film with Johnny Depp.
Ian McKellen
Sir Ian McKellen is best known for his roles as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Magneto in the X-Men films. McKellen started his career in theater and eventually got into the film industry. His first major role was in Richard III, and he received several awards throughout the course of his career.
McKellen was knighted in the 1980s for his outstanding service to performing arts and is still alive and well at the age of 83 years old. McKellen is known to stand up for the LGBTQ+ movement and is still starring in films as he is still very passionate about acting.
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is best known for her roles in films such as Barbarella, Fun With Dick and Jane, Coming Home, and Klute. Fonda was known for her striking beauty and amazing acting skills and received several awards over the span of her career.
As Fonda got older, she ended up becoming even more popular as she wasn't afraid to change with the times. Now Fonda is 84 years old and still looking great for her age. Fonda is known for being politically active and loves to support charities. She is still acting and is set to come up in a couple of films within the following year.
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith is best known for her role as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films. Smith is also known for her performances in California Suite and Death on the Nile. Smith has received several awards throughout her career, which include two Academy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards.
Smith is now 87 years old and is still acting in several films and television shows. Smith recently reprised her role as Violet Crawley in the film Downton Abbey: A New Era, which is her most recent work. Smith is set to be in several films within the next couple of years, so we will be seeing her face a lot more.
Robert Redford
Robert Redford is best known for his performances in All the President's Men, Quiz Show, and Brubaker. Redford has quite a career and has received several awards for his notable performances. Redford first started out on the hit television series The Twilight Zone. He then starred in his first film, The Voice of Charlie Pont, which earned him an Emmy Award nomination.
Redford is now 86 years old and looking pretty good for his age. Redford is still interested in acting and recently starred in Avengers: Endgame as Alexander Pierce. Redford is looking pretty healthy, so we will probably be seeing him in more films in the future.
Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland is best known for his performances in M*A*S*H, Animal House, and The Hunger Games. Sutherland has received nine nominations for Golden Globe Awards and won two of them for his performances in Citizen X and Path to War. Sutherland has starred in several films throughout his career and is still making movies to this day.
Sutherland is now 87 years old and looks pretty good for his age. Sutherland is the father of Kiefer, Rossif, and Angus Sutherland, who are all critically acclaimed actors. Sutherland's most recent work was on the film Moonfall which came out in 2022, so it looks like Sutherland has no plans to retire anytime soon.
Judi Dench
Judi Dench has been labeled one of Britain's best actresses and has earned several awards over the span of her career. Dench is best known for her performances in Shakespeare in Love, Chocolat, and Notes on a Scandal. Dench is also famous for portraying the James Bond character, M, for several years.
Dench started her acting career in theater and eventually began starring in films. Dench is now 87 years old and is still passionately acting as she always told herself that she would never stop. Dench recently starred in the film Allelujah in 2022 as Mary and plans to be in several other films in the following years.
Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin is a legendary actor, director, and screenwriter that has been in the film industry for years. He is best known for his roles in The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming, Edward Scissorhands, and Thirteen Conversations About One Thing. Arkin has won several awards for his performances over the years, which include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award.
Arkin is alive and well at the age of 88 years old and is still working as an actor in Hollywood. His most recent work was on the film Minions: The Rise of Gru, where he voiced Wild Knuckles.
Michael Caine
Sir Michael Caine is another legendary actor that is best known for his roles in The Italian Job, The Cider House Rules, and The Dark Knight trilogy. Caine has earned several awards over the span of his career and was knighted by the Queen for his devotion to film and the arts.
Caine is now 89 years old and is still alive and well. He is still working as an actor and releases a new film almost every year, his most recent being Medieval. Caine doesn't look like he is going to be stopping anytime soon as he has a lot of films planned for the future.
James Earl Jones
Everyone knows of the legendary James Earl Jones, as he is best known for being the voice of Darth Vader. Jones has been labeled one of the most versatile actors in the industry and has been acting for over 60 years. Jones has received an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony award which makes him one of the few to receive all four of these awards.
Some of Jones's most notable roles are in films such as The Hunt for Red October, the Star Wars trilogy, The Sandlot, and The Lion King. Jones is 91 years old and is still looking healthy as can be.
John Cleese
John Cleese is best known for being the co-founder of Monty Python and for his ability to make anyone laugh. Some of Cleese's most notable films are Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. As Cleese got older, he started starring in several Hollywood films as a comedic relief.
Now, Cleese is 83 years old and is still alive and well. Cleese is still working as an actor and comedian, with his most recent work being in the film Father Christmas Is Back. Cleese still makes people laugh, and that's what keeps him going every day.
Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson is best known for his roles in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining, and The Departed. He has been labeled one of the best actors of his time and is still alive and well at the age of 85 years old. Nicholson has 12 Academy Awards nominations under his belt, which makes him the most awarded male actor in history.
Nicholson is a versatile actor that can perform in almost any role, and that is the reason why he is labeled one of the best. He has no plans to retire but has not been seen in a film in over ten years, so hopefully, he takes on another role soon.
Patrick Stewart
Patrick Stewart is best known for his roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and in the X-Men films as Professor X. Stewart is known for taking his work seriously and the reason why he has received several prestigious awards. He embraced being a part of the Star Trek universe and made the series that much better.
Stewart is now 82 years old and is still alive and well. He doesn't plan to retire anytime soon as he is taking every acting job that he can. He most recently starred in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness to reprise his role as Professor X.