Connie Stevens – 1938

We all remember Connie Stevens, who made a mark for herself in Hollywood with her exceptional singing and acting ability. Often dubbed as the “teen idol of the 60s,” Connie’s beauty, singing, and acting prowess was much praised in teen and later adult film dramas.

Coming from a musical family where both her parents were jazz musicians, Connie formed a couple of vocal groups, first The Foremost and later The Three Debs. She began lining up singing commercials in the early 70s to rejuvenate her fame.

Following her split with Eddie Fisher, she entirely became out of sync with Hollywood and started facing a financial struggle. But with her neve-say-die attitude, she turned the situation around to become a self-made tycoon and her fans are truly surprised by that. Now 80 years old Connie could spend her retirement without worrying about bankruptcy.

Joe Pesci – 1943

Joseph Frank Pesci is a popular actor and musician who is popular for playing volatile characters in a variety of genres. If seeing him makes you laugh, it’s probably because you can’t forget him after watching Home Alone! Joe Pesci played Harry Lime in the Home Alone movie series and since then he really made a huge impression on his fans as a talented comedian. He’s also remembered for playing Vincent Gambini in Good Fellas next to Roberto Di Niro.

While this volatile actor has since then retired from his acting career, we’re hoping he’ll come back soon! He made his debut in 1961 and had an immensely successful career in 1999. He made a comeback in 2006 and has been going strong to this day. The actor wanted to lead a life away from the camera, which is why he hung up his boots in 1999 and enjoyed life away from the glam world.

Paul Hogan – 1939

The fearless crocodile poacher from the movie Crocodile Dundee is none other than Paul Hogan. With his excellent comic performance in the movie, he has been awarded a Golden Globe and also an Academy Award nomination as best actor. Later he started his television show called The Paul Hogan Show on the Nine Network of Australia.

A true son of the soil, Hogan never let an opportunity go to promote his homeland Australia worldwide. He featured in many commercials promoting Australian tourism. Also, he starred in the Australian TV series Anzacs, and the critics highly acclaimed his role.

Based on the lifestyle of Hogan the Seven Network of Australia made a miniseries in 2017 where Josh Lawson captured the true essence of Hogan. Paul Hogan is still alive and with a huge net worth that he amassed throughout his acting career, he’s living a peaceful life with his family.

Batista – 1969

David Michael Bautista Jr. also goes by his ring name Batista is a former professional wrestler who is popular for his strength, agility, and athleticism to the entire WWE fans. Even after he retired from the show, the 6ft 6in beast has ventured into a new profession, acting.

His evil character in the movie The Man with the Iron Fists was highly acclaimed by the critics, while the Guardians of the Galaxy were a huge commercial success. He played the Marvel character Drax the Destroyer in that film. It’s indeed a wise decision for him to dedicate his time to Hollywood, a great way to accumulate some savings.

He kicked off his WWE journey in 1999, and his rise was meteoric. He was one time World Heavyweight Champion and won the WWE Championship twice. After a brief break, he returned to WWE again in 2013 and won the 2014 Royal Rumble.

Bob Eubanks – 1938

Robert Leland Eubanks had gained a typical fan following an American TV game show host and disc jockey. The popular game shows The Newlywed Game was the major landmark in his life. The revamped version of Card Sharks air from 1986 to 1989 was another show that boosted his career by several notches.

Bob is 82 now. He had received a star for all the work he did on TV in 2000 and was given the honorary award at the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. Five years later, he also received the lifetime achievement Emmy award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

In 2004, he married Deborah and the two are quite happy in their marital life. Though Bob has aged, it’s amazing how he keeps inspiring several others.  All through his career, he has amassed enough and that means his savings would seem him through the rest of his life.

Phil Collins – 1951

Phil is best remembered as the drummer/singer for the famous rock band “Genesis,” and definitely as a solo artist. He has proven his might after juggling acting, singing and songwriting, record producer, and performing as a multi-instrumentalist. His knowledge of music is simply unparalleled. Raised in London, the 69-year old sensation had also released his autobiography in 2016 and 2019, completed ‘Not Dead Yet Tour.’

With a net worth of more than $260 million, we know his investments are aplenty. The fact he bagged seven US and three UK number one singles in 6 years has added more to his already shining career.

Collins is an adorable man. For a long time, he suffered in numerous ways and that broke the hearts of millions of fans. Also, retirements and personal issues bothered him. But hope lurked behind in the form of his reuniting with ex-wife, Orianne. Wow!

Emil Minty – 1972

Everybody remembers the Feral Kid from Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior. The character helped him to attain international fame as a child artist. Surprisingly, he didn’t utter a word in the film but still exhibited his captivating acting skill that moved adults and infants alike. Thanks to the director Mel Gibson who gave him a chance to showcase his talent.

His Hollywood career was short-lived after the movie Mad Max> Minty retired himself from the Cineworld to concentrate on a different line of profession. Before retirement, he played a few minor roles in films like Fluteman, The Winds of Jarrah, A Country Practice,, etc.

The celebrated child actor of the Mad Max series is now sitting far away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood to enjoy a peaceful life with his family. He’s currently a Jeweler and living the life of a successful businessman. We’re sure he’ll be able to keep the bankruptcy at bay.

Chris Evert Lloyd – 1954

We all know the World’s former No.1 Female American Tennis Player, Chris Evert Lloyd? The professional success she experienced was unmatched to that of her peers. However, her personal life was full of challenges. But that did not deter her, and she came out stronger than ever, every single time!

Her three children are all grown up, and the 18 Grand Slam winner is continuously pursuing fitness. She now makes a living as a tennis sports commentator on ESPN. So, it looks like retirement cannot keep her away from her first love – Tennis!

Besides all this, she also offers to coach at a Tennis Academy.  Her steady earnings have helped her build up huge net worth. She is also currently trying her hand at tennis apparel. We think she is one strong woman and can overcome any hurdle that comes her way. Well, we wish her good luck with all her future endeavors. She is certainly a woman who can be master of all she does.

Tony Little – 1956

Mr. Tony Little on T.V. shows is famous for his infomercials, Gazelle. The personal trainer T.V. fitness icon with a long blonde mane is “America’s Personal Trainer.” He is encouraging Americans to get back into shape. Little was born in Ohio, USA, and was nursing a long-cherished dream of becoming a personal fitness trainer. He moved to Tampa, Florida, to pursue the same.

Apart from building a fitness career, he has also been an actor, acting in various films.  You may hear of the Celebrity Paranormal Project and The Pumpkin Karver. He walked down the aisle with Mellissa Hall in 2009 and has two children with her. Apart from being a prolific businessman, he is also super proud of his antique collection.

He also has a thing for vintage cars, adding eight of them to his enviable fleet. Little also went ahead and published a book, “There’s Always a Way: to Develop a Positive Mindset.”  It chronicles his life, all his tragedies, and successes and is an inspiring read in short!

Fabio Lanzoni – 1959

You may have seen Fabio Lanzoni as the ultimate romance novel cover model. The hunky dude began his career as a model as early as 19 as he modeled for fashion and catalog model for Ford. As he was continuously trying to model on the US shores U.S., he became a dual citizen in the U.S. and Italy.

Modeling career aside, Fab was soon noticed by Hollywood big wigs and went onto win many awards and accolades. He then became the spokesperson of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!” advertising.

He was also a part of Oral-B and Geek Squad advertising. Fabio has successfully driven away from his financial woes with his California career, and nothing could deter him, not even a burglary at his home. Garnering an impressive net worth, he is also trying to put his fingers in several pies, including a casual clothing line for women, his fitness book, and not to forget his Fabio Fitness videos. He is also into building a business in supplements for body-builders.

Eric Clapton – 1945

For those who’ve never developed an ear to blues music, it’s time to listen to the talent-head Eric Clapton. Regardless of your preference and likes, Eric’s melodious tunes would get you listening to him. The English rock and blues guitarist has been the only person inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thrice! He also ranked second in “Rolling Stone”s list of ‘100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time’, fourth in Gibson’s ‘Top 50 Guitarists of All Time’ and number 5 in ‘The Top 10 Best Electric Guitar Players’ by the Time magazine.

At 75, Eric is still very active as a musician who performed just recently (last year) at the ‘Crossroads festival.’  His countless achievements give a sneak peek into the treasures and wealth reserves he has accumulated over the years.

Clapton is linked to several charitable units and keeps maintaining contact with them, occasionally performing too. His last solo album was released in 2018 called Happy Xmas.

Richard Keith — 1950

We loved Richard in I Love Lucy. He made his debut as a child star, playing the role of Little Ricky on the show. The character is still as popular as it used to be back in those days. Many are not aware of the fact that Richard Keith is not his original name. His last name is Thibodeaux.

Since it was tough for Americans to pronounce it, Richard changed it to take up a more easy-to-pronounce surname. Another interesting fact is that he is probably the only surviving member of the regular cast from the legendary show.

Many, in fact, still feel nostalgic whenever the name of the show crops up. Richard indeed represents a legacy, which is tough to carry forward for anyone else. We will always be fond of Little Ricky and hope that he continues to live a healthy life.

Alan Alda – 1936

Alan Alda dons many hats. He is a successful director, author, actor, comedian, and screenwriter. And he has been entertaining his fans for over six and a half decades now. Alda has added six Emmy Awards in his kitty!  His role as Hawkeye Pierce in the show MASH was also greatly appreciated. You may have seen him in the critically-acclaimed 2019’s Marriage Story.

Despite his humble beginnings, he has made a mark for himself in the film world and how! Alda has successfully built up massive net worth, yet he isn’t a spendthrift and chooses not to lead an extravagant lifestyle as most of his peers do. overflowing bank account, he doesn’t live a lavish lifestyle as most celebrities do.

Alda likes to indulge in philanthropy and is seen participating in various fundraising activities. His wife, Arlene, supports him on all his charitable ventures. Alda also fights for feminist issues too! We think he is an exemplary human being!

James Caan – 1940

Enigmatic actor James Caan made his on-screen debut as a sailor in Oscar-winning movie Irma la Doub and started impressing the viewers with his charismatic masculine appearance in the movies like Red Line 7000, El Dorado, Journey to Shiloh, and The Rain People. Because of his Jewish roots, he is nicknamed “The Jewish Cowboy”.

But Caan’s most notable performance remains in the gangster epic The Godfather when Francis Ford Coppola hired him to play notorious mafia Santino Sonny Corleone the production. Following the blockbuster success of the movie, his character achieved cult status among the audience that will be remembered from generations to come.

In 1978 Caan was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his enormous contributions to the Hollywood industry. So, it’s not tough to understand that Caan has already made a good amount of investment in his life insurance policies that will help him lead a relaxed post-retirement life.

Jane Powell – 1929

Jane Powell is a popular actress, singer, and dancer from the Golden Era of Hollywood, who made her debut in 1994. She had an immensely successful career until her retirement from acting in 2004. She started off as a singer for radio and performed in theaters until she made her first appearance in Hollywood at the age of 15.

For the next ten years, she appeared in a number of musical movies and got fame from Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. Before appearing in the movies, she toured as Oregon Victory Girl selling victory bonds and had many fans already.

Jane Powell walked down the aisle five times and has three children from her marriages. Though her movie career ended in 1957 and she started appearing on TV shows, commercials, and workout videos. Jane is now 91 years old and still kicking!

Mr. T – 1952

Even seen a ‘bad-guy persona’? Then you missed out on the 80s favorite- Mr. T. A former wrestler, Lawrence Tureaud, ventured into films later on and did great as an actor in TV series like The A-Team and the 1982 film Rocky III, where he performed as a boxer Clubber, Lang.

His role as ‘B. A. Baracus’ in The A-Team earned him accolades galore. Even in Rocky III, his dialogue “I pity the fool” was used and reused in several titles like I Pity The Fool reality show in 2006! He has been famous for his trademark hairstyle that was largely influenced by Mandinka fighters in West Africa.

Mr. T had dealt with severe health issues post-1995. He compiled his experiences in a book titled “Cancer Ain’t For No Wimp”s. Very recently, in 2017, the 68-year old had participated in “Dancing With the Stars”, and we’re glad he doesn’t merely rest on his savings but prefers staying active.

Ernest Lee Thomas – 1949

It was his role as Roger “Raj” Thomas in What’s Happening, a sitcom on ABC, and the 1980s syndicated sequel, What’s Happening Now!!, that helped Ernest Lee to escalate to great heights as an actor. The recurring role called Mr. Omar on Everybody Hates Chris was another notable add-on.

The 70-year old American actor started in 1974, and since then, his journey in the entertainment industry has been going great guns.  Thomas was in few other TV series and sitcoms that also became favorites over the years, like Soul Food, The Steve Harvey Show, The Parent’ Hood, All About the Andersons, and most recently, Just Jordan.

In the last couple of years or so, he has appeared in a few films also. Jordan is aging well. He has earned handsomely in his long career and needless to say. He wouldn’t need any bankruptcy lawyer anytime in his life.

Jake Steinfeld – 1958

Jake Steinfeld is one of the most popular fitness gurus we know. His fitness programs, especially his Body by Jake® and FitOrbit businesses, have been successfully serving people with amazing results. He has made his mark in the fitness industry and works with both celebrities and the common people to help them reach their fitness goals.

With his tremendous entrepreneurial spirit, he has worked hard on the new fitness platform called Get Fit, Don’t Quit!®. He is planning to partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.

This is to motivate the citizens of Arizona to tell them to maintain good lifestyle habits and enhance physical and mental fitness. He is also the Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils, and did you know the Pitch Perfect and Bumble Bee actress Hailee Steinfeld is his niece? Well, it’s a small world!

James Spader – 1960

James Spader is the prolific actor who has gone on to play various roles in films like Secretary, Stargate, and Crash. With his acting caliber, he has been trying to build a successful career in the film industry. You may even remember him from the 2015 film, Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Also, you may spot him on shows like Boston Legal, The Blacklist, and The Practice. Starting as early as 1978, he is becoming more and more successful, working in the industry for almost seven decades.

However, his personal life wasn’t as successful as his professional life, and he had to hire a family as he was seen separating from Victoria Kheel, his wife. But we are glad everything is okay now, and his life is back to following its regular course. We hope he finds all the happiness in his life.

Billy Redden – 1956

Billy Redden, the banjo boy from the 1972 movie ‘Deliverance’ is still alive and kicking at 63. Billy Redden has since then been part of the entertainment world. Despite acting in just a handful of movies, he has managed to carve a niche for himself. Though, his name isn’t in the list of other celebrities who live a lavish and glamorous life after retirement since he worked at Walmart as a maintenance guy who used to pick trash in 2014.

He did appear in a few movies after deliverance and appeared in a 2003 movie as a banjo-playing guy. Until then, he hasn’t appeared on the big screen but he was spotted at the 2018 LA Film Festival on September 22nd. It does reveal that the banjo boy is still interested in acting and we may see him in the upcoming movies.

Ursula Andress — 1936

Ursula Andress is a Swiss actress and a former model who was the heartthrob for an entire generation. Not a lot of people could have missed the now-famous still from the James Bond movie Dr. No. where Ms. Andress emerges from the Caribbean Sea in a skimpy white bikini. The Swiss actress even appeared in a newer bond movie parody, Casino Royale. 

Ursula was also in The Southern Star, Perfect Friday, The Fifth Musketeer, Clash of the Titans, and others. She made her debut in 1954 and was immensely successful until she retired in 2005. It was truly a heartbreaking moment for all her fans. The now-retired Ursula has a long career, almost always portraying the role of the femme fatale. She is now 84 years old and continues to look as ravishing as she did a few decades ago.

Jamie Farr – 1934

Eminent comedian Jamie Farr has made it big with comedy-drama M*A*S*H in 1972. His recurring character as Maxwell Q. Klinger, helped the series to garner a large audience base. Born in 1934, he has his fair share of contribution to America’s television industry with a lot of recurring appearances in some famous television sitcoms such as The Red Skelton Show, The Danny Kaye Show, The Chicago Teddy Bears,, etc.

In 1955, the famous Warner Bros’ cast him in the teleplay No Time for Sergeants. Following a hiatus, the veteran actor reclaimed his spot with another comedy flick called The Cannonball Run and later starred in The Cannonball Run II.

Just like his on-screen success, the iconic comedian is quite successful in his love venture as he has been married to his ladylove Joy Ann Richards for decades. A healthy diet or fitness regime — whatever the reason is, Jamie’s still living like a boss.

Katharine Ross — 1940

Katharine Juliet Ross is a popular actress who won the hearts of the audience on stage, television, and movies. Who could forget the face of Katharine Ross?  She starred in 3 of the most memorable Hollywood films of all time – The Graduate, Butch Cassidy, and the Sundance Kid, and The Stepford Wives. Out of 3 films mentioned, playing Elaine Robinson in The Graduate is probably her most iconic and notable role ever (cue in Simon & Garfunkel’s song Mrs. Robinson).

Once in a while she still does some guest appearances on TV shows, but she’s mainly retired from the acting business.  She currently leads a quiet life with her husband of 33 years, actor Sam Elliot. They live happily in their Malibu, California ranch, which they have maintained since the 1970s. We are sure that their combined net worth of $15 million gives them an immensely comfortable life.

Janis Paige – 1922

Janis Paige is now 97 years old and lives a quiet life in retirement in her West Hollywood abode. She is one of the few surviving stars from the Golden Era of Hollywood.Janis Paige didn’t take any specific classes to become an actress. Instead, she was noticed by a Warner Bros. agent who made a deal with her. She originally appeared in some B-movies before becoming a star with her appearance in the 1951 Broadway play Remains to Be Seen. 

Three years later, Paige performed in The Pajama Game and became a renowned name in theatre. At the same time, Hollywood also embraced her with the film Silk Stockings, where she co-starred with Fred Astaire. You might not know it, but she also toured as a cabaret singer and dancer and she once required special treatment as her vocal cords almost cracked!