These Golden Era Stars You Forgot About Are Still Alive & Doing Better

Elisabeth Shue – 1963

The iconic actress of the 80s, Elizabeth Shue, is back on the screen again with Amazon Prime series The Boys, and it seems she’s still got it. The veteran actress who recently has oozed charm in war flick Greyhound has been acting professionally since the early ‘80s. She found fame after starring in a string of hits, including Cocktail, Adventures In Babysitting, Karate Kid, Hollow Man, Piranha 3D, and Death Wish.

But perhaps her best performance remains in Leaving Las Vegas, for which she earned an Oscar nomination. The 56-year-old Harvard graduate has enjoyed a colorful career playing all kinds of characters.

The elegant blonde from a sports enthusiast family is an avid tennis lover and plays for two hours every day. It is no wonder she is so fit and fine even in her late 50s. She tied the knot with film director Davis Guggenheim and together, the couple share three children.

Ann-Margret – 1941

Ann-Margret Olsson is one of the brightest stars of the musical films from the classical era who is still alive today. The gorgeous actress appeared in Bye Bye Birdie and became famous. She looked so stunning that Elvis Presley wanted to date her. Their affair helped Ann-Margret rise to the highest level of fame within no time. She was also in Viva Las Vegas, All’s Faire in Love, The Cincinnati Kid, The Train Robbers, and many more.

The Swedish actress was married to American actor, Roger Smith from the year 1967 till his demise in the year 2017. She started out in tinsel town at the beginning of the 60s decade and has had a decorated career till now. Olsson has grabbed a Grammy Award twice, a Screen Actor Guild Award once, and an Academy Award twice. Needless to say, she has raked in ample currency to steer clear of any kind of financial hurdle.

Agnetha Fältskog – 1950

Many people consider ABBA as one of the greatest bands to have ever come out of the ’70s and that contributes to the enormous fan following that this band has until now that their songs are still being listened to worldwide. One of their members is Agnetha Fältskog, who was once married to ABBA bandmate, Bjorn Ulvaeus. Both of their commitment to the band was so strong, they continued to make music even after their split. However, the separation affected Fältskog so much that she had to undergo therapy. When ABBA ultimately disbanded, Agnetha decided to move to the Swedish countryside to live a quiet life.

Agnatha made considerable money during her career as a singer, musician, songwriter, and actress. She’s 70 and we bet she has several investments, even when she has chosen to lead a comparatively solitary life. But we respect her decisions and hope to see her charming as always.

Cassandra Peterson – 1951

Cassandra Peterson is popular in the industry due to her portrayal of Elvira who hosts a television show Elvira’s Movie Macabre. Known as the Mistress of Darkness. Banking on the fame of the her character, the actress, singer, and writer has written and starred on two movies based on the same character. However, her career bloomed only because she’s one of the most iconic horror genre characters.

She has also starred in films such as Diamonds are Forever, Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold, The Working Girls, King of the Mountain, and many more. At 67, Cassandra lives a simpler lifestyle with her daughter and still is part of numerous small scale projects. According to her financial planning advisor, Peterson has managed to pour $3 million to her banks till now. At 68, she is just as gorgeous as she was some twenty years back.

Stefanie Powers – 1942

Remember the gorgeous lady who played Jennifer Hart in the mystery series Hart to Hart? She was on the show for five seasons, which made her a household name. While most people still recognize her as Jennifer Hart, the actual name of this two time Emmy Award Nominee is Stefanie Powers.

It has been a few decades since the show went off the air. And the actress went on to feature in numerous other movies and television shows. She continues to stay active in the entertainment industry despite being in her 70s.

Banking on all the success, she has a fortune of $10 million. This makes it possible for her to afford all the luxuries in the world. We hope the gorgeous lady stays in great shape and health and enjoys her retirement years in happiness and contentment.

Loni Anderson — 1945

Who could ever forget the lovely receptionist Jennifer Marlowe in the TV sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati?  The beloved role of Loni Anderson on the CBS sitcom had won her several award nominations. She was compared to actresses of the past like Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, which led to her star in a made-for-TV movie about the latter’s life story.

She starred in films such as All Dogs Go to HeavenThe Lonely Guy, and Stroker Ace.  Aside from her career, Loni is most famous for being the woman who caught actor Burt Reynolds’ heart. Sadly, their relationship ended in divorce. She is now happily living with her husband Bob Flick, one of the founders of ‘The Brothers Four’, a folk band.

Clu Gulager – 1928

Renowned American film actor and director Clu Gulager has not let age get in his way, even in his 90s. Blessed with sheer acting skills, Clu has notched up a cool credit score for himself so far. Although he is famous for his gruesome horror flicks, now 90 years old Clu Gulager will also be famous for his performance as Deputy Sheriff Emmett Ryker in the NBC Western series The Virginian.

He joined the show as a cast member in 1964 alongside legendary actor James Drury. Clu has carved a space for himself as a horror fan favorite, starred in the cult classic The Return of the Living Dead, before venturing into the direction. His award-winning short film is A Day with the Boys.

‘The Virginian’ Clu was together with her wife Miriam Byrd-Nethery until her death in 2003. The veteran actor is still active, and we sincerely hope he will come up with some more exciting projects in the future.

Richard Dean Anderson – 1950

Richard Dean Anderson became a household name with his breakthrough character as Angus MacGyver in the television action series MacGyver during the mid-80s. The classic action hero in the series nicknamed Mac played as a secret agent who loves to save humanity from evil powers.

Like his on-screen character MacGyver, Anderson was raised in Minnesota, who used to be a mime before venturing into film. Aside from MacGyver, his other notable roles are in Today’s FBI, General Hospital, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Stargate SG-1,, etc.

But what has the 80s famous action hero been up to lately? Following his last appearance in Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23, Anderson is now far away from Tinseltown, actively doing philanthropic and environmental works. Being a member of the famous environmental group, Board of Advisors of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, the veteran actor has a great post-retirement life.

Philip Michael Thomas – 1949

Philip Michael Thomas shot to fame with the show Miami Vice, playing the character Ricardo Tubb with great success. He went on to play roles in numerous films in movies and television. His first attention-grabbing role was Coonskin. Thomas also played a role in the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. He also released a music album, Living the Book of My Life.

The 70-year-old has been a prolific actor and a paparazzi favorite. He is also the dad of six daughters and five sons with one step-daughter as well. His salt and pepper look gives a whole new dimension to his persona.

We hope Thomas continues to do well in life and follows a healthy lifestyle as we know he has stayed away from various vices, and he is a vegetarian! We love his work and personality, and we hope he continues to lead a good life.

Bolo Yeung – 1946

Yang Sze, also popular as Bolo Yeung, is truly a man with multiple talents. Western martial arts cinemas would never have reached their zenith of success without Bolo Yeung in it. Often cited as the Chinese Hercules, Yeung is famous for his typical wicked portrayals in a string of action classics like entering the Dragon, Bloodsport, Double Impact, and Fearless Tiger.

One of the most striking bad guys of vintage action flicks has proved his worth portraying ethical characters in the films like Shootfighter 1 and 2. He also worked with legendary actors Jean-Claude Van Damme and Bruce Lee to show off an impressive portfolio.

The iconic bodybuilder of Cineworld is still going strong even in his mid-70s. Being active at this age, he must have worked on his lifestyle to improve his overall well-being. Also, credit goes to his healthy diet and zeal of living.

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.