Carole Cook
Carole Cook has left her mark in the television, movie, and theater space with her performances. She is most noted for her regular appearances in the classic comedies The Lucy Show and Here’s Lucy.
Cook also has been a part of projects such as The Many Loves of Dobie Gilis, Chico and The Man, In the Glitter Palace, Make Me an Offer, Gloria Vane, and more. She was last seen in 2018 in the films A Very Sordid Wedding and Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting.
Angela Lansbury
In October 2021, Dame Angela Lansbury turned 96. The actress has appeared in countless television, theater, and film productions during her career. Lansbury has the distinction of being one of the earliest nominees of the Academy Awards.
The actress began her show business career in the 1940s, at just 16 years old. Some of her noteworthy projects include Mrs ‘Arris Goes to Paris, Beauty and the Beast, The Company of Wolves, Lace and more. She was last seen in 2018 in Mary Poppins Returns and Buttons, a musical.
Ann Margaret
Ann Margaret was one of the most famous actresses of the 1960s. This multi-hyphenate performer is an actor, dancer, singer, and performer. At one point, the actress was hailed as the female version of Elvis Presley.
Margaret has been a part of notable projects such as Grumpy Old Men, The Train Robbers, The Cincinnati Kid, and more. The actress has continued to be active on the acting front. In 2021, she was seen in Queen Bees as Margot Clark.
Bob Newhart
Actor and stand-up comedian Bob Newhart is largely known for his impeccable comic timing and on-point funny expressions. The actor has been a part of many interesting projects such as Hot Millions, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Insight, Marathon, Little Miss Marker and others.
He also had his own show called The Bob Newhart Show which ran for almost 142 episodes. Currently, the actor is known for his cameos in shows like Young Sheldon, The Big Bang Theory, and more.
Sophia Loren
Italian actress Sophia Loren is famous worldwide for her stunning beauty and charm. The actress began her showbiz career at 16, appearing in tiny parts until she bagged a prestigious five-film contract with Paramount Pictures.
Loren quickly became an international celebrity and style icon. She has appeared in films such as It Started in Naples, Houseboat, The Pride and the Passion, Sunflower, The Life Ahead, and more. Loren was last seen in a 2020 film The Life Ahead as Madame Rosa.
Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren is an actress, animal rights activist, and model. The actress gained recognition after starring in Alfred Hitchcock’s movies The Birds and Marnie. She even won a Golden Globe award for the former. Hedren has appeared in many shows and movies including I Heart Huckabees, Citizen Ruth, A Countess From Hong Kong, and more.
In 1983, Hedren started her NGO, The Roar Foundation. She is also involved in many worldwide relief programs. In 2018, at almost 90 years old, Hedren starred in a fashion campaign for the Gucci brand.
Tommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones is an American actor and film director known for his knock-out performance in 1993 film The Fugitive.
The actor has also starred in other projects such as No Country for Old Men, Man of the House, Captain America: The First Avenger, Ad Astra, and others. In 2020, he was seen in the movie The Comeback Trail.
Tony Bennett
Singer Tony Bennett has many awards and recognition to his credit — one of which includes the prestigious Guinness World Record as the oldest person to release an album featuring new material. The singer is also a talented artist, his paintings have been prominently displayed at several institutions.
Bennett is also the founder of the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, New York. Unfortunately, this year, Bennett announced his retirement from the music world due to his declining health.
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins is a film director, actor, and producer who has been the recipient of many awards. In 1993, Hopkins was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his outstanding contribution to the field of arts.
Hopkins has appeared in memorable roles such as serial killer Hannibal Lecter in the film The Silence of Lambs. Hopkins is also known for his roles in films like Legends of The Fall, The Last Knight, Nixon, Amistad, and more. His upcoming releases include films such as The Son, and Armageddon Time.
William Daniels
William Daniels is an actor who is noted for his performances in movies and shows such as The Graduate, Captain Nice, Two for the Road, and others. Daniels also served as a disc jockey at an army radio station.
He formally studied drama prior to entering the world of showbiz, and was a part of the Sigma Nu fraternity in his college. In recent years, Daniels has also been part of popular dramas such as Grey’s Anatomy. In 2020, he provided the voice of KIIT in the movie Superintelligence.
Clu Gulager
In his career spanning decades, Clu Gulager has appeared in many television shows and movies such as The Virginian, The Return of the Living Dead, Billy The Kid, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, The Last Picture Show, Tangerine, and more.
Gulager also appeared in his son’s horror film, Piranha 3D. In 2019, he made an appearance in Quentin Tarantino’s critically acclaimed film, Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood.
Norman Lear
Norman Lear is an American television producer and writer who is known for his appearance in memorable comedies such as Maude, One Day at a Time, The Jeffersons, Good Times, and more. Lear has been associated with more than a 100 shows throughout his career.
In 2019, he was awarded the Britannia Award for Excellence in Television. Though Lear turned 99 in July of 2021, he hasn’t slowed down. He continues to be active on the production and writing front with a variety of projects.
Iris Apfel
Iris Apfel is considered on of the biggest style icons in recent memory. Apfel, who is now 100, epitomizes living and aging in style. She’s a regular face in fashion magazines and is credited for popularizing thick eyeglasses similar to the ones she is usually seen sporting.
Known as the “first lady of fabric”, Apfel has become an important figure in the fashion industry. In September of 2021, she collaborated with retailer H&M for a capsule collection designed around her unique and eccentric style.
Larry Storch
Larry Storch, now 98, has limited his public appearances considerably over the last few years. That doesn’t mean, however, that he has stopped surprising his fans. In 2021, the actor made his last public appearance at a New Jersey amusement park called Wild West City.
The actor is primarily known for his perfect comic timing and voiceovers in cartoon shows. Some of his memorable projects include Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales, F Troop, Sweet Sixteen, The Monitors, Fake-Out, and more. Storch was also a part of 2005 documentary feature called The Aristocrats.
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte is an American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor — all rolled into one. Belafonte, who was born in 1927, is credited for popularizing and introducing the Trinbagonian Caribbean musical style to international audiences.
Belafonte has also starred in numerous movies such as Island in the Sun, Carmen Jones, Odds Against Tomorrow, and more. He has also won three Grammy awards during his career. As an actor, he was last seen in the 2018 production, BlacKKKlansman.
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson is an American actor, musician, and songwriter. He has penned songs such “For The Good Times”, “Help Me Make It Through The Night”, “Me and Bobby McGee” and more. In 1985, Kris was a part of the country music supergroup The Highwaymen along with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings.
Before being injured, Kristofferson enjoyed sports such as boxing, rugby, and football. Kristofferson, who is now in his late 80s, has retired from the music scene and now leads a quiet life.