The life of a celebrity is so ‘in your face’ and invasive, that we get to see even the tiniest detail of their lives. The media coverage never stops for them. But then one day when they get older, some of them may plan their retirement or find quieter activities to participate in. They slowly fade from the limelight to the point where you’re not even sure if they’re alive or dead. So here’s a chance to catch up on these famous celebs like Dawn Wells, Robert Redford or Erin Murphy from the past decades. What’s happening in their lives now? Are they still living rich or hidden away at some senior living community? No need to wonder any longer. Here’s where they are now.

Robert Conrad – 83, $3 Million

Robert Conrad is one of the Golden Age stars who came to be widely known for his performance as Captain James West in The Wild Wild West. He has also acted in other legendary TV series and movies including Hawaiian Eye, The Bandits and Young Dillinger among others. Robert Conrad was a breakthrough actor of his time who won the hearts of his audience with his powerful screenplay. Although he has retired as an actor now, his legacy continues to be recalled by Hollywood. At 83, he lives a peaceful life and makes an appearance every now and then. We can only wish him best for his future and hope that he is blessed with a great journey ahead!

Betty White – 96, $77 Million

Ninety-six-year-old Betty White still commands respect in the entertainment industry; getting acting parts and even being able to have her own show. Most of her fortune today was made from television shows and other productions over the yearDors. She earned $75,000 per episode for Hot in Cleveland and $50,000 per episode for her own show, Off Their Rockers. Then add her earnings from the 1980s series The Golden Girls, movie roles, and the books she’s authored, it’s obvious why Betty is still such a beloved and famous character—who still gets paid.

 

Norman Lloyd – 103, $5 Million

During Hollywood’s blacklist years in World War 2, Norman Lloyd’s acting career took a hit. The practice of labeling individuals as Communists then denying them work because of their political beliefs proved a challenge until his friend Alfred Hitchcock pitied him and gave him work toward the end of the ‘50s on Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Lloyd dodged bankruptcy through directing and producing for TV during the ‘60s, and ‘70s. A role on St. Elsewhere during the ‘80s got him back into acting. This centenarian currently stars in the TV series Fly.

Dolly Parton – 73, $19 Million

Dolly Parton is a singer and an actress who has made many albums, for instance, Blue Smoke, Just Because I’m A Woman, and Jolene. She is a country singer who is widely heard all across the world and it is natural that she has won accolades and awards for her talent. As she is semi-retired from the industry, she recently signed another movie called Dumplin‘ which shows that she is not ready to back down yet. Although she’s 73, she still feels very young because she is enthusiastic about her passion for singing. It seems like her relationship with music will be a lifelong journey. Dolly has been part of some really great movies like 9 To 5, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk.

Barbara Eden – 86, $10 Million

I Dream of Jeannie star Barbara Eden first started out trying to make it as a singer. But after this show brought her fame, she pursued other acting roles in theatre, TV, and film. She has created for herself a steady stream of income coming through to the present. At age 86, Eden is still active as an actress. With her net worth and income, she probably doesn’t have to worry that her credit card will be declined if she tries to make a substantial purchase.

Mel Brooks – 91, $100 Million

While many senior citizens were talking about retirement planning, not Mel Brooks. In fact, he loves what he does so much that he has never stopped working. He made his fortune through working in comedy and through brand endorsements. He has worked in virtually all the areas of the field – producing, directing, writing, and acting. Mel is known as one of the greats; a multi-award winner who puts in his dues and is now living in luxury in his $10 million home.

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Richard Petty – 81

Richard Petty earned the nickname The King. He’s an-ex NASCAR driver & voice actor. He was a NASCAR Champ 7 times. He won a record 200 races throughout his career, he won the Daytona 500 7 times & won a record 27 races (ten of them in a row) in the 67′ season alone. He’s the most accomplished driver of the sport ever & is one of the most esteemed names in motorsports in general. He was the only driver who ever won in his 500th race start, till Matt Kenseth did the same in 2013. He entered NASCAR’s Hall of Fame in 2010.

Anthony Geary – 71, $9 Million

Anthony Geary is an actor famous for playing Luke Spencer in the soap opera General Hospital. He 1st played the character was in 1978 & got no less than 8 Daytime Emmy’s for it before he retired. He also had a notable supporting role in UHF, Weird Al Yankovic’s comedy. He also played in the movies Johnny Got His Gun, Teacher’s Pet, Disorderlies, Scorchers & Fish Tank. He attended Utah University, on a theater scholarship. When he was 21, he performed as a chorus boy together with Sid Caesar & Imogene Coca in Las Vegas.

Kirk Douglas – 101, $85 Million

Legendary actor Kirk Douglas appeared in many classic films, like Ace in the Hole, The Way West, Lust for Life, and It Runs in the Family. It is through these, in addition to the books he authored, that the centenarian has been able to live a comfortable life today. He has truly been successful and is the oldest living male actor to have received an Academy Award nomination. Kirk is also the world’s oldest celebrity blogger. We suspect that the secret to his long life has been sticking close to his elder care physician.

Dolores Hart – 79, Unknown Net Worth

Dolores Hart captured the hearts of many fans in her youth. Her good looks had people catching their breaths! Her big screen debut was with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself—Elvis Presley! But she was to drop a shocking bombshell on her biggest fans in the ‘60s—she gave up her successful career and joined the Abbey of Regina Laudis, a Connecticut monastery. It’s admirable that she opted to follow a higher calling than to pursue riches and fame endlessly. She certainly has a heart of gold.

Mark Goddard – 82, $3 Million

Remember the series Lost in Space? Mark Goddard portrayed the role of Major Don West who was the adversary of Dr. Zachary Smith. Goddard is also known for his role as Detective Sgt. Chris Ballard in the crime drama series The Detectives. Goddard, who is now 82 by the way, seems to be of excellent health since he has not officially retired yet. He managed to finish college 30 years after he started his studies and received a master’s degree in education. In a 2018 interview, Goddard spoke about the popular show and gave his opinion on the Lost in Space reboot on Netflix.

Kathleen Turner – 64, $20 Million

Kathleen started her acting career back in 1977 and is not planning on retiring any time soon. You must have seen this actress in The Virgin Suicides and other movies. She became a femme fatale icon of Hollywood back in the 1980s and even got to work in television soap operas. Back in 2002, the actress came forward with her Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis and since then she has been empowering others who are going through the same treatment as her. The Body Heat actress is also celebrated in Hollywood for her versatility in acting and her husky voice that attracted many of her fans.

Dick Van Dyke – 92, $35 Million

The lovable Dick Van Dyke is now 87 years old, but he’s worth $35 million and doesn’t need to worry about money for the rest of his life. No senior retirement community for him, we bet. Van Dyke is living with his wife, Arlene, in their beautiful home, enjoying their golden years. And it’s all made possible by the millions he made from the movies and television series he starred in for years such as Night at the Museum and Dick Tracy, plus his self-titled CBS shows. Now, that’s reaping your rewards from a lifetime of achievements!

Cloris Leachman – 91, $21 Million

Cloris Leachman has her acting career to thank for her $21-million net worth. She first rose to fame after taking part in the 20^th Miss America beauty pageant. Her acting skills put her on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and later on the spinoff series Phyllis during the 1970s. Cloris is not officially retired and was last seen on the hit TV reality series Celebrity Wife Swap in 2015. So her net worth has the potential to climb higher. We definitely don’t mind being entertained by this 91-year-old beauty.

Olivia de Havilland – 102, $25 Million

Olivia de Havilland is a legendary actress who has grossed millions at the box office. She has also been on the radio and has appeared on stage in theatre productions like What Every Woman Knows and Romeo and Juliet. Today, she lives in Paris, France, enjoying the great investment opportunities available in Europe for her millions. The UK thought so much of her that they conferred on her the title of Dame in 2017. De Havilland is one of the oldest living Oscar winners, and her movies have become cult classics.

Alan Alda – 82, $40 Million

Alan Alda is well known as ‘Captain Hawkeye Pierce,’ his character in the highly rated M*A*S*H. He earned great popularity for his acting in The West Wing, too. He also hosted the show Scientific American Frontiers, for fifteen years, which largely contributed to his $40-million fortune of today. He also did work as a director and is an author. He’s still active, though we wouldn’t be surprised if he had already saved up more than enough for his health insurance and post-celebrity life.

Max von Sydow, 89 – $16 Million

Max Von Sydow is one of those gems from Hollywood who aspire the youth to struggle until they make it big. This Swedish actor was born in a middle-class family but he had a big American dream. With a career that began to rise with his debut in the Exorcist, Max is also known for starring in the Minority Report. Not only is he a good actor but he is extremely intelligent. You might not know this, but this 89-year-old actor has appeared in several European and American movies that were made in different languages such as Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, German and more!

Jerry Stiller – 91, $12.5 Million

The name brings a certain air of comedy in mind and you are not on the wrong for feeling this way. In case you were wondering where Ben Stiller inherited all his talent from, well, the answer is easy: from his parents! Jerry Stiller, Ben’s father, is 91 years old and still has no intention of making any retirement plans. His career went over the roof when he teamed up with his wife, Anne Meara. They remained a hilarious duo! until her death in 2015.

Ann-Margret – 77, $20 Million

Ann-Margret is another Hollywood icon who is no longer working. During her heyday, she won many fans with her work in musical films. Her beautiful Swedish features were perfect for her roles in Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas. Overall, her film, television, and music career paid off handsomely. If she decides to never work again, she will be A-OK just as long as her private wealth management system remains on track.

Kim Novak – 85, $15 Million

As an actress, Kim Novak had a great career. After all, it was through it that she is now worth $15 million—not bad for a retired 85-year-old. She started acting in 1954 and appeared in several hit films of that time including Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, The Man with the Golden Arm, Picnic, and Pal Joey. In retirement, she is a photographer, poet, and artist who carefully monitors her personal finances.

Elizabeth II – 92, $550 Million

In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II assumed the throne ruling over the United Kingdom, its external territories, and its wealth. The territory over which she reigned has changed over time, as most Commonwealth countries are now politically independent. But life is not all fun and games and hanging around the palace. Queen Elizabeth has royal duties that keep her quite busy. On top of that, she is the matriarch of the royal family so she administers what happens within it. Her vast wealth will pass to these persons according to her will on her death.

Nick Nolte – 77, $75 Million

The fresh air of Malibu seems to have won Nick Nolte’s heart, although he is still resisting the urge for retirement. Nick Nolte started his career as a model before following his calling in acting. In his quite busy career both in films and TV series, Nolte won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in 1992’s The Prince of Tides—for which he was also nominated in the Academy Awards—as well as several nominations up until 2017 for his role in Graves.

Carl Reiner – 96, $70 Million

Carl Reiner was amazingly popular during his decades as a comedian, director, and producer. Throughout his career, he was given 12 Emmy Awards and one Grammy Award. He is the creator of the then-wildly popular ’70s TV comedy The Dick Van Dyke Show and frequently partnered with Mel Brooks as a writer and comedian. We wonder what your credit score is like when you are 96 with a net worth of $70 million?

Carol Channing – 97, $25 Million

Laughter sure pays—just ask Carol Channing of Hello Dolly! fame. Her characteristic voice in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes allowed her to deliver her distinctive brand of memorable humor. Finding success in theatre, the Broadway star then jumped over into film and television work. The 97-year-old actress’ career spanned almost 75 years. We know a healthy diet is good but could giving the joy of laughter lead to longevity?

Ed Asner – 88, $12.5 Million

Ed Asner earned most of his wealth through his portrayal of the titular role in the show Lou Grant and as the same character on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Although part of his earnings came from the military and from authoring books, a sizable portion was earned on-camera. Whoever said becoming an entertainer doesn’t pay, hasn’t met Ed. After so many years, this funnyman is still laughing and doesn’t intend to stop.

Eva Marie Saint – 94, $20 Million

If she were to withdraw all her money from her account, it probably wouldn’t break the bank. But it certainly would leave a huge dent based on her $20 million net worth. Especially considering that Eva Marie Saint’s career has spanned 7 decades, achieving repeated successes. She had her start in television moving to lead roles and sharing the screen with Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront. Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest also brought her huge fame. The actress chose roles based on how much they interested her, rather than how much it paid.

Honor Blackman – 92, $89 Million

Though she started out on-screen with no speaking roles, Honor Blackman soon got the lead roles she wanted and became a successful actress. She became widely known for her role in the British action series The Avengers as martial arts expert Cathy Gale. Her superb performance got her a role as a Bond girl opposite Sean Connery in Goldfinger. She also played Hera in Jason and the Argonauts. Blackman was known for her beauty and keen fashion instinct and is still considered to stand out from among her peers in these areas.

Vera Lynn – 100, $20 Million

This lady’s singing performances were used as therapy for British troops on the frontline to alleviate war stress. During World War 2, actress Vera Lynn gave outdoor concerts in Egypt, Burma, and India. She starred in hit movies like Rhythm Serenade and We’ll Meet Again in 1943. In 2009, she released a compilation album We’ll Meet Again: The Very Best of Vera Lynn, and had another hit when the album reached #1 on the UK charts. She’s the oldest singer to accomplish this, and a reason she’s worth $20 million.

Jerry Lee Lewis – 82, $15 Million

Known as Rock and Roll’s first great wild man, Jerry Lee Lewis rode to fame on hits such as Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On and Great Balls of Fire. He is named as one of the greatest artists of all time, even though he didn’t have much luck with his rankings on music charts. His energetic in-demand live performances were more expensive than average, contributing to his wealth. He also didn’t have much luck with wives—he’s presently on his seventh one, with four divorces.

Beverly Cleary – 102, $100 Million

As a highly successful author, Beverley Cleary has sold more than 90 million copies of children’s literature books worldwide. That’s millions of dollars in royalties! She created Ribsy, Henry Huggins, Ralph S. Mouse, and other loveable characters, found in books like Henry and the Paper Route, Fifteen, and Socks.  The author has been hailed as a living legend by the Library of Congress, and her work was adapted into the 2010 movie Ramona and Beezus.  Such a legacy!

Jackie Mason – 87, $9 Million

At the age of 25, Jackie Mason resigned from his position as ordained rabbi in order to become a comedian! His irreverent brand of comedy has been largely the one-man stand up on-stage type, which has really worked for him. The wild success of his road show Politically Incorrect is a testimony to this. It might not have given him blisters and bunions, but it sure made Bill Maher mad. Mason also angered Ed Sullivan some time back. But for him, more controversy equals more money and a greater net worth.

Sidney Poitier – 91, $25 Million

In an era when black actors were still trying to make an impact, Sidney Poitier was the first to break the on-screen color barrier and question the culture. He’s the first black male actor to win an Academy Award. The Bahamians are so proud of his achievements that they appointed him to serve as the Bahamian ambassador to Japan from 1997 to 2007. US President Barak Obama even presented him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Do you think all those Bahamian tax breaks boosted Poitiers net earnings?

Bob Newhart – 88, $65 Million

Bob Newhart became so amazingly popular through his dead-pan delivery comedy routines, that TV audiences crowned him America’s favorite comedian. His comedy albums did well, rising to number one and two on the Billboard charts. His bank account opening must have been high! Newhart had two television sitcoms in addition to performing before live audiences across the world. In more recent times, he appeared as Professor Proton on Big Bang Theory and won a Primetime Emmy for it. Isn’t it any wonder he has such a high net worth?

Stan Lee – 95, $50 Million

One of the biggest names in the comic book world is undoubtedly Stan Lee. Having grown up in a world of superheroes, it might be unthinkable that there was a time when Captain America was not waiting to save the day, and Spiderman wasn’t dangling from the nearest skyscraper. This world was created by a group of persons, which included Stan Lee! Stan was the editor-in-chief for Marvel comics who helped turn it into gold and propelled them to great successes. For his ‘troubles’, he’s sitting pretty and is worth $50 million.

Chuck Yeager – 95, $1.5 Million

Chuck Yeager was the first person to break the sound barrier, by flying the X-I at Mach 1.07 at 45,000 feet. As a test pilot following the Second World War, he broke a number of speed and altitude barriers before retiring from the Air Force in 1975. Hollywood went on to give him a nod in the film The Right Stuff. Now some might say that a net worth of $1.5 million is not a lot, but a financial advisor would tell you that since Yeager made it while being a government employee, it’s a pretty penny.

Henry Kissinger – 94, $22 Million

Henry Kissinger’s Jewish family fled Germany to live in the United States several decades ago. Here, he found his calling in politics and diplomacy. He developed a distinguished career which saw him holding high-level government positions. He became the White House special advisor on foreign policy to both Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. This opened up the way for him to become National Security Advisor, and then Secretary of State. As a top government official, he would have had a substantial salary and a life of affluence.

Bob Barker – 94, $70 Million

Former television personality Bob Barker began his career in radio, where he was both charming and entertaining. The first game show he hosted was Truth or Consequences in 1956 and then soon hosted beauty pageants such as Miss USA and Miss Universe. He is one of the most popular game show hosts in the world, most famous for hosting The Price Is Right. For this job alone, he earned millions. Some senior citizens have had to take an annuity to help out, but not Bob.

George H. W. Bush – 94, $25 Million

George H. W. Bush—or George Bush Senior, as he is often called—is a former US President. He took over the presidency after Ronald Reagan and became the oldest person to assume that office. A former oil tycoon, his black gold had this Yale graduate become a millionaire by age 40. As president, his salary was considered modest by US standards. But he already had his wealth, so he probably did not become President for the money. Bush was a Navy aviator and head of the CIA, so he had experience serving the country in different fora.

Jimmy Carter – 93, $8 Million

Jimmy Carter is another former US President. Born in Georgia, he also served in the Navy but worked mainly on submarines. In Georgia, Carter had to live through racial segregation; motivating him to become an activist for the Civil Rights Movement. Under his presidency, the Vietnam War draft dodgers were officially forgiven. He also set up departments for energy and education. We’re sure that while he was President, his property manager did a fine job caring for his peanut farm back in Georgia.

Hal Holbrook – 93, $5 Million

This screen and theater actor, Hal Brook, is critically acclaimed for his solo work in Mark Twain which was performed in front of numerous audiences. Holbrook acted in many films such as Hercules, The Fog and Into The Wild, receiving a Tony and five Emmy Awards. Additionally, he received a National Humanities Medal from the President. It is obvious that he enjoys acting, as he hasn’t yet retired. Even though he’s not making celebrity news as much, he’s happy to still be actively earning.

June Lockhart – 93, $10 Million

American actress June Lockhart was very big in the ‘50s and ‘60s, and she has translated this into acting roles coming through to the present. She is most widely recognized for her starring roles on the television series Lassie, Lost in Space, and Petticoat Junction. This started a good base of earnings for her. Lockhart is also a Tony Award-winning Broadway star, with two stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. No wonder she was able to keep her career going!

Robert Clary – 92, Unknown Net Worth

Singer Robert Clary is a survivor of the World War 2 Nazi concentration camps. As a teenager, he would perform for the soldiers every two weeks. This helped to keep him alive and sane. Upon release, he returned to France and resumed his singing career. Soon, he was popular again not only in France but also in the US and on Broadway. In 2001, he wrote his memoir as he settled in to enjoy his retirement investment.

David Attenborough – 92, $35 Million

British broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough is one of UK’s treasures with the work he has done with animals. Attenborough always loved nature. To this end, he pursued a degree in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. He did military service and afterward began working for British broadcasting outfit BBC, finally beginning to build his asset base. Doing primarily natural history shows, this broadcaster is most famous for his own nature documentaries in which he makes it a point to narrate footage in his unique way.

Tony Bennett – 91, $200 Million

If you’ve ever been to a Tony Bennett show, you would not forget his incredible voice that has been thrilling audiences since the 1950s. Like so many, he also did military service but afterward became a hit machine—churning out show tunes and jazz music. Couple that with his improv style, he’s definitely a unique singer and performer. And we can conclude that matters like financial planning in retirement doesn’t concern him, because he seems to want to keep performing forever. He remains relevant, teaming up with younger hit singers like Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga.

Gloria Henry – 95, $700K

Gloria Henry’s big break in acting came in the television sitcom, Dennis the Menace. And with fame finally came a regular flow of income. During the ’40s and ’50s Gloria had had roles in several ‘B’ films like Air Hostess, and guest appearances in TV shows like Perry Mason and My Little Margie. But she never made it to A-list films during her career. She retired in 2005, then broke it in 2012 to appear on an episode of Parks and Recreation. Though she had a fairly successful career, her earnings didn’t make it to the millions.

Marsha Hunt – 100, $8.5 Million

Marsha Hunt was one of those popular actresses blacklisted by Hollywood in the ‘50s under McCarthyism. Fortunately, she didn’t go bankrupt and was able to make a comeback. During her career spanning 73 years, she appeared in films like Born to the West, Pride and Prejudice, and Raw Deal. Hunt retired in 2008 and has been involving herself with humanitarian and progressive causes such as ending global hunger and promoting peace in developing countries.

Diana Serra Cary – 99, $2 Million

Diana Serra Cary, popularly known as Baby Peggy, is one of the three most famous American child stars—and the last living film star—of the Hollywood silent movie era. The actress made more than 150 short films for the Century Film Corporation. She received more than a million fan letters in 1922 and was called ‘The Million Dollar Baby’ because of her $1.5-million annual salary. However, she found herself poor and working as an extra by the 1930s. She went into retirement in 1938.

Caren Marsh-Doll – 99, Unknown Net Worth

Caren Marsh-Doll was Judy Garland’s stand-in for The Wizard of Oz and Ziegfeld Girl. She never found fame as an actress despite her best efforts, so she became a dance instructor instead in 1956. Today, Marsh-Doll lives her life away from the public’s eye. She and fellow stunt double, Ambrose Schindler, are the last surviving members of The Wizard of Oz’s cast members that were actually on-screen. She doesn’t appear to be living in a retirement home, and Marsh-Doll volunteers as a dance therapy instructor at the Palm Springs Stroke Activity Center in California.

Nehemiah Persoff – 98, Unknown Net Worth

Nehemiah Persoff moved to New York and worked as an electrician for the city’s subway system while pursuing his career in theatre. He finally succeeded in 1948. Persoff soon started appearing in now-classic films like Some Like It Hot, The Greatest Story Ever Told, and Yentl. On television, he was cast in shows such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. He had good money coming in but was forced to decrease his workload during the ‘80s due to health problems. Now retired, he finds therapy in painting in watercolors.

Sono Osato – 98, Unknown Net Worth

The renowned ballet dancer Sono Osato was the first American to join the ballet company Ballets Russe de Monte Carlo. Her skill earned her millions, as she danced with roles in ballets such as Sleeping Beauty and Pillar of Fire. She was able to acquire luxuries like the 72,000-square foot, five-bedroom Hamptons summer home her family posted in a luxury real estate ad in April 2018 as being for sale for $37 million. Sono founded a self-named scholarship program in graduate studies for former dancers.

Marge Champion – 98, Unknown Net Worth

Dancing at a young age, Marge Champion followed in the footsteps of her older show business sister. When Disney needed a model to create the dances and movements of Snow White in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, they turned to young Champion.  This dancer, choreographer, and actress wed her second actor/dancer George Gower, and the duo had their own dance-comedy TV series. At the end of her career, she was honored with The Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award. Though her net worth is unknown, it’s estimated that her total career earnings are at $96 million.

 

Janis Paige – 95, Unknown Net Worth

Janis Paige found fame first as a singer and actress on Broadway with productions such as Remains To Be Seen. She then segued into starring in films and television shows and got a star on the Walk of Fame. With the fame came the money. But in the ‘50s, her acting career began to fade so she took her talents to Broadway starring in The Pajama Game. Television also benefitted from this legend, seeing her acting even in the ’80s and ‘90s on soaps General Hospital and Santa Barbara. She retired in 2001 leaving quite a legacy.

John Astin– 88, $6 Million

John Allen Astin has graced the screens through a number of movies and TV shows in his long career in the entertainment industry. He is well known for his role as ‘Gomez Addams’ in The Addams Family. He was predisposed to portraying eccentric characters and he veered towards comedy in the ‘60s. He even appeared in Batman, as ‘Riddler.’ He has $6 million to keep him busy these days, though he currently teaches method acting and directing at John Hopkins University.

Mary Beth Peil – 78, $300K

Mary Beth Peil is a singer and actress who has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than four decades. It was in Broadway that her career took root, and she made her film debut in Jersey Girl, in 1992. She had several notable roles over the years, in films like Flags of Our Fathers, Best Day of My Life, and The List. She’s earned enough income during her career to settle down leisurely in her old age with perhaps a seniors’ insurance plan to back her up.

Jack Nicholson – 81, $400 Million

Throughout his prosperous acting career, there was no role Jack Nicholson could not portray. He kept audiences entertained for six decades, in a range of genres. Being such a versatile actor certainly worked in his favor, as he appeared in sixty-four films and was even nominated for 12 Academy Awards – actually, he has been nominated in every decade of his career! He was raised by his grandparents in New Jersey, but believed them to be his parents until after their death!  

Angela Cartwright – 66, $5 Million

The former child star from the 1965 film The Sound of Music, Angela Cartwright, won an Academy Award for her performance in that film. She is also known for her later parts in The Danny Thomas Show as well as the popular ’60s series Lost in Space. Just like her co-star Mark Goddard, Angela also made a cameo appearance in 1998’s Lost in Space film. She hasn’t officially entered retirement but she hasn’t been acting lately either. Angela’s most recent work was a voice role in The Bolt Who Screwed Christmas in 2009. She has been working as a photographer for 30 year

Raquel Welch – 77, $30 Million

Pop culture icon Raquel Welch began her journey in the entertainment industry at the age of seven. She had a passion for ballet, and she maximized her efforts in the dance until the age of seventeen. She was told she had the wrong body type for ballet, and so she then shifted to acting in 1959, starring in The Romania Pageant. Afterward, a job as a weather forecaster kept her busy until her big break – a leading role in Fantastic Voyage. From there, her savings account balance soared.

Shirley Eaton – 81, $9 Million

In the ‘50s and the ‘60s, Shirley Eaton was a name that was hard to miss! She was one of the most famous women of the time, a real blonde bombshell who was an epitome of health and vibrancy! She was actually referred to endearingly as “cockney blonde bombshell,” because of her London accent. It was in the movie Goldfinger that really got things going for Shirley Eaton in the ‘60s, where she took on the role of ‘the Bond girl.’

Angela Lansbury – 92, $70 Million

British by birth, Angela Lansbury became a naturalized citizen of the US in 1951. She found success there on Broadway—where she is well known for Meme, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd—as well as on television and the big screen. Her classic movies are still being watched to this day. Her dedication to her career paid off as she is now worth millions, and is able to own a $2-million property in pricey New York City.

Jill St. John – 77, $10 Million

Shirley Eaton was not the only ‘Bond girl’ to have earned fame in Hollywood. Jill St. John appeared in Diamonds Are Forever. The movie must have been a massive success for Jill because it seems she dived straight into retirement planning after the film’s release. By 1972, she had deserted the Hollywood scene. She opted instead for a culinary career, even releasing her own cookbook. She dabbled in entrepreneurship with an Angora sweater business.   

Faye Dunaway – 77, $40 Million

Faye Dunaway made it to the big screen after three years in Broadway stage performing through her portrayal of roles in hit movies like The Thomas Crown Affair and Bonnie and Clyde. She was married twice, first to Peter Wolf and then to Terry O’Neill, but unfortunately, both her marriages ended in divorce. Her TV debut was in 1965, in Seaway. She landed a couple minor roles and appearances in small movies.  

Cora Sue Collins – 91, $46.7 Million

Cora Sue Collins grew up in front of her audiences. She gained popularity as a child actress, and she warmed the hearts of many with her performances. She made appearances in several motion pictures in her short career, such as in Queen Christina and Anna Karenina. Her earnings in her childhood afforded her the option of retiring – which she did, and at an age where most people’s careers are only just taking root. She retired from show business at the age of 18.

Joe Turkel – 90, $600K

As many men of his time did, Joe Turkel served in the Army. He did so for a respectable period of time until he kicked off a career he truly had an interest in – acting. He landed roles in a number of TV series as well as films. Over time, his portfolio grew, as did his bank balance. In Blade Runner, he performed a role that sent him on a steady rise in popularity. One key role is all it takes, it seems.

Britt Ekland – 75, $18 Million

Swedish actress Britt Ekland earned a name for herself in the ‘60s and the ‘70s with some popular film roles in films like Get Carter, The Wicker Man, and The Night They Raided Minsky’s. She also benefitted greatly from her role in The Man with the Golden Gun, which coined her as a ‘Bond girl.’ She released an autobiography to add to her income stream – Truly Britt. In her 70s, Britt seems to be following a certain diet plan as she looks great!

Diana Rigg– 79, $10 Million

Diana Rigg found fame in the ‘60s, with her portrayal of ‘Emma Peel’ in The Avengers. She may be approaching her twilight years, but that doesn’t stop her from bagging the big roles – like the one in the highly rated Game of Thrones, an HBO series. In her resumé, she has many credits to her name, like The Painted Veil, Rebecca, Julius Caesar, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Though she might have long secured a senior’s health insurance, she continues to act and earn her keep.

Sharon Gless – 75, $10 Million

The best thing that ever happened to Sharon Gless was when she landed a role in Switch in the ‘70s. She gained exposure and popularity from her performance and she managed to maintain her success in the following decades. Her most recent acting credit was in 2017, where she appeared in Casualty. It’s a good thing she didn’t listen to her family, who discouraged her from pursuing an acting career – else she wouldn’t have $10 million to her name today! Even with graying hair, she’s still active in showbiz.

Tina Louise – 84, $6 Million

Tina Louise started out as many film actors and actresses do, as a stage actress. It was in the early ‘50s when she took to stage acing, and by 1958, she landed a role in God’s Little Acre. Her acting was superb in that she won a Golden Globe Award. She is quite the philanthropist, too; she took a chunk of her dough to donate to charity, for educating children and young adults across America. In 2015, she gave her career up to just enjoy the rest of her years.

Julie Newmar– 84, $100 Million

Julie Newmar is best recognized as ‘Catwoman’ from Batman. Though she acted in a number of films and TV shows, acting was not her only form of income. Julie ventured into the fashion and real estate. Between her acting, and other ventures, she has certainly proved to be a woman of many talents. She has managed to turn everything she touched into success, but that takes more than talent, of course! Newmar never remarried after a failed marriage, and she has only one child – who is afflicted with Down syndrome.

Gary Burghoff– 75, $6 Million

TV star Garry Burghoff is still standing strong and has kept his name up since its rise in popularity after his leading role in M*A*S*H. It takes quite a bit of effort to keep a standing from the ‘80s till today, but Garry achieved it though he hasn’t acted since 2010. Interestingly, he takes credit for the invention of a fishing tackle designed to attract fish to a boat, and also for the invention of a toilet seat with a lifting handle. Crazy!

Jane Fonda – 80, $200 Million

The beautiful Jane Fonda is a woman who we all know and love for her excellent acting abilities and her natural comedic nature. She certainly hasn’t announced any plans of retiring yet, and it seems she won’t be likely to do so any time soon – despite her age of 80! She still acts and we are willing to bet that the moment she is on the cast, a movie is many times as likely to be watched! The fitness Queen still has it indeed!

Gavin MacLeod – 87, $10 Million

Gavin MacLeod’s most notable role in TV was in The Love Boat as ‘Captain Stubing.’ He is also known for his performances in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and McHale’s Navy. He has built a $10-million fortune, which is certainly no small change! When he isn’t raking in dough for his acting, he’s devoting time to religious activism and Christian preaching. MacLeod battled alcohol addiction and his determination and faith have saved him.

Valerie Harper – 78, $12 Million

Valerie Harper delivered a sensational performance in her supporting role in The Mary Tyler Moore Show – so much so that she later landed her own show, called Rhoda. In recent years, she made headlines for the wrong reasons – her health problems. She faced a chilling diagnosis of terminal brain cancer, but she hasn’t yet allowed her health to stop her career! She appears now and then on TV, and we wish her all the best.

Ursula Andress – 82, $25 Million

Ursula Andress made sure that nobody could possibly forget ‘Honey Rider’ – her role in the 1962 ‘Bond’ film, Dr. No. Ursula was an icon. The Swiss-German stunner supplemented her acting career with a side job as a model. She tried out married life, but her marriage didn’t work out and she never remarried. Perhaps Ursula prefers her independence? After all, why not be an independent woman after a stellar career like hers – she even acted alongside Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra!

William Shatner – 87, $100 Million

Star Trek would not have been the same without the iconic performance of William Shatner, portraying ‘James T. Kirk.’ However, strangely enough, Shatner could not secure any notable roles following Star Trek, and he was highly at risk of bankruptcy. This is quite a bizarre background for a man who now has accumulated $100 million to his name, yes. He has also authored a number of books in addition to his acting career.

Christopher Plummer – 88, $20 Million

This Canadian actor is most popular for playing Captain Georg Ludwig von Trapp in The Sound of Music. This fact is one of Canada’s biggest points of pride. And although he started acting so long ago and has amassed a sizeable net worth, he is not yet finished. Christopher Plummer received an Academy Award nomination recently for his amazing performance in The Beginners. He’s acted for more than 50 years, even on stage, and is the recipient of two Tony Awards.

Judd Hirsch – 83, $12 Million

Judd Hirsch is famous for playing ‘Alex Rieger’ in Taxi, the hit TV show that had viewers raving. While you may imagine that a man who has been acting for so many years and is in his eighties would prefer relaxing in retirement – that’s not the case for Judd Hirsch! He prefers to keep himself occupied, and what better way to do so than to do what he loves – act. Yes, he still acts even today. In 2017, he had a leading role in Superior Donuts, a CBS comedy.

Julie Andrews – 82, $45 Million

Dame Julie Andrews got her life-changing role in Mary Poppins when she was 30 years old. After her big break, then came The Sound of Music. The rest is history, and today, she reaps the benefits of those seeds sown some decades ago. She enjoys a $45-million fortune and she is currently considered one of the most influential British actresses. But behind her success, like most stars, she’s had her challenges. She had to see a surgeon to remove some non-cancerous nodules in her throat due to which she almost lost her voice!

Katharine Ross – 78, $5 Million

Katharine Ross was lucky to have landed herself roles in three movies that were highly successful in the ‘60s and the ‘70s. Whether the movies made her a celebrity or whether she made the movies successful is quite an interesting discussion, we imagine! However, she was nominated for an Academy Award and she also won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, so she is indeed a very talented woman.  She continues acting, though not nearly as much as she did before – no need, with her net worth of $5 million!

Rita Moreno – 86, $25 Million

Hispanic actress Rita Moreno appeared in Skydrift, a Broadway play, at the age of thirteen. She quickly attracted the attention of Hollywood agents, thanks to her talent and natural beauty. She is the proud recipient of an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards! That accomplishment is one that she shares with only eleven other stars. She attracted a lot of publicity for her eight-year-long affair with Marlon Brando, though she dated Anthony Quinn and Elvis Presley in her time, too.

Ted Lange – 70, $4 Million

Ted Lange acted in The Love Boat, and his role in the popular series gained him popularity and also a best friend – his co-star, Gavin Macleod. Lange attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and acquired his degree from the institution. He participated in VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club in 2006, where he managed to slim down by losing 28 pounds of weight! He hasn’t made any TV appearances since 2014, but he has $4 million to get him by – which is far more than enough!

Sophia Loren – 83, $75 Million

Sophia Loren is a legend in the entertainment and fashion industry. The iconic model first appeared in a beauty pageant at the age of fifteen, and she then began an acting career in 1950. A contract with Paramount Pictures that she signed in 1956 skyrocketed her popularity. Today, she has a staggering $75 million to her name. The Italian beauty is in her eighties but still takes a stroll down the red carpet every now and then. She must take health and fitness seriously because she’s looking stunning and vibrant at 83.

Brigitte Bardot – 83, $65 Million

We’ve spoken about Sophia Loren, now we’ll see her greatest rival – Brigitte Bardot. Bardot had a dream of becoming a ballerina in her childhood, but she veered towards acting when the time came for her to develop her career. She starred in over forty films, strutted several catwalks in her time, and also released songs. Time hasn’t been kind to Bardot and that’s something that cosmetic surgery could have fixed had she opted for it. Bardot retired in 1973, and she keeps herself busy with her interest in animal rights.

Harry Belafonte, 91 – $28 Million

Born back in the 1920s, Harry Belafonte made his best debut in Hollywood by acting in Bobby back in 2006. With a formal education in acting from New York Dramatic Workshop, this 91-year-old singer actor began his journey with folk-singing for various nightclubs, television, and recordings. One of the best Jamaican-American pop singer today, the King of Calypso can easily take care of himself without having to worry about his life insurance for the rest of his years. Hopefully, at least one of his four children will take over the legacy later on!

Rosemary Harris, 90 – $5 Million

While this 90-year-old actress has made her Hollywood career with several movies, she is best known for her later movies such as the Spider-man movie trilogy. This English actress even won an Academy Award among all the other awards she achieved with her hard work. While she recently went through the loss of her long-time husband, John Ehle, her net worth is just enough for her to live a comfortable life without having to depend on her daughter, Jennifer Ehle, who by the way is also on her way to becoming a top actress (like mother, like daughter!).

Joan Plowright, 88 – Unknown

If you do not already know about Joan, you might have seen her play a rich and extremely uptight old woman in comedy movie Bringing Down The House. But if you have kept up with old classics, you must have noticed her brilliant acting in 101 Dalmations. While the Enchanted April actress has now retired, this English actress has a career that lasted over 6 decades! While we cannot estimate her net worth yet, we are sure she is secured enough to live the high life forever!

Berry Gordy, 88 – $345 Million

Better known as Berry Gordy III, this American record executive and songwriter made his presence known by making the soundtrack for Guardians of The Galaxy (2014). If you do not already know this, Berry Gordy was previously a professional boxer (maybe that is why he is still going on strong!). Gordy is also a veteran since he served in the Korean War (we wonder if there is anything this man has not done!). With eight children, Gordon does not need to worry about losing his life insurance because with a net worth like that and an active career, Gordon can live like a king any day!

Gene Hackman, 88 – $80 Million

Eugene Allen Hackman, who is popularly known as Gene Hackman, is not only an American actor but a novelist as well. A few years from now, the Grantland article pronounced this healthy and well actor dead which spread concerning rumors. While he might have retired, the French Connection actor is doing just okay. With a marvelous career that lasted for fifty years, Gene now spends the time with his family and friends.

Robert Duvall, 87 – $70 Million

Nominated for about seven Oscars already, Robert Duvall started a career as an American military officer and later turned towards acting (talking about a big leap!). After all, he did get a degree in drama from Principia College before his service. The actor and filmmaker from The Godfather has had a shining career with endless nominations and wins in his long career. The To Kill A Mockingbird actor played plenty of major roles and with a net worth like that, he must be glad he did not turn away from them!

James Earl Jones, 87 – $45 Million

With a career span of over six decades, James is an American actor who is best known as one of the most versatile men in the industry due to his ability to portray each character with a unique angle. He began his successful and star-studded career with Stanley Kubrick and you will soon hear his voice over in the upcoming Lion King movie (because that’s his legacy!). While he went through a great loss after his wife Cecilia Hart passed away in 2016, the man is going on with his career with more strength than ever!

Regis Philbin, 86 – $150 Million

Known for hosting various game shows back in the 60s, Regis Philbin also won our hearts with his role in Little Nicky. With a degree in Sociology from Notre Dame (we can already tell he’s a very intelligent man!), he has had one of the most successful careers as a talk show host. Still going strong, America’s Got Talent ex-host will forever remain an astonishing television icon.

Piper Laurie, 86 – Unknown

While we all watched the recent Carrie movie with Chloë Grace Moretz, Piper Laurie was the first actress to play that gory role in the old Carrie movie. The Hustler actress even got a lot of Academy Awards nominations for playing her roles gracefully. While you might think that this stunning actress has retired at 86, the actress is currently in the process of making her debut in upcoming movie White Boy Rick.

Ellen Burstyn, 85 – $15 Million

An actress that comes from three different descents (Irish, German and French), Ellen Burstyn is well-known for the movies she starred in back in the 70s where she starred in The Exorcist, The Last Picture and more classic movies that we still watch today! The Academy Award-winning actress even made a debut in hit movie Interstellar. While we’re always on edge about teenagers started an early career, you must feel glad that Ellen left home to become a model at 18. Because otherwise, we might not have gotten to see her play such mesmerizing roles!

Nichelle Nichols, 85 – $8 Million

If you have watched Star Trek television series from the 60s, you will recognize Nichelle Nichols immediately. The singer, actress, voice-over artist and more rose to fame after her Star Trek debut as Uhura (a character that she developed on her own!). While she initially started her career as a singer in the show business, she immediately switched her career to acting. From the age of 16 and onwards, this actress has had a very hard-working career. Back in the 70s she even worked as a recruiter for NASA!

Cicely Tyson, 93 – $10 Million

You must have seen this actress play a role in The Help. Coming from a lower-middle class and strictly religious family, Cicely was first discovered by an Ebony magazine fashion editor. Since then her career in Hollywood started as a fashion model first and then she moved towards acting. The Sounder actress currently also appeared in television show How To Get Away With Murder and we think we’ll be seen some more from her until she plans her retirement.

Alan Arkin, 84 – $15 Million

You might have thought that this Academy Award-winning actor is done with his acting career in his 80s but we recently saw him making a strong debut in Going In Style next to Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. The director, singer, producer, and screenwriter has had a noticeable career of over 60 years now. If you’re having a bad day, just switch to watching Alan Arkin’s comedy movies to make your life lighter before he retires!

Bill Cobbs, 84 – $4 Million

Bill Cobbs came from a background where he learned how to be hard-working, self-reliant and live with humility. Which is exactly what has been reflected by his career over the years. Known for his role in  Demolition Man, Bill Cobbs is also a writer. Making his Hollywood debut with a lot of theater plays, Bill is one of the most celebrated actors in America for his talent and skills. The 84-year-old Go On actor might be retiring soon now.

Judi Dench, 83 – $35 Million

This English actress made her first Hollywood appearance with her notable role in the Old Vic Company (1957). The Academy Award-winning Skyfall actress made a comeback with mesmerizing movie Victoria and Abdul and we can now be sure that she has not retired yet. If you have followed the James Bond series since 1995, you must have already witnessed this actress growing older in age flawlessly. For someone who even worked with The Shakespeare Company, the actress assures her that she has gained her net worth with absolute hard work that reeks of talent!

Charles Grodin, 83 – $12 Million

This 83-year-old actor began his Hollywood journey in the 60s with television serials such as The Virginian. Known for his movie roles in King Kong, Midnight Run and more, Charles is also a hilarious comedian and author and he has now retired as a talk show host. The Beethoven actor lives a happy life with his wife Elissa Grodin (they have been married for 33 years already!) and two children.

Maggie Smith – 83, $18 Million

Bringing the pride back to England, Maggie Smith is an Academy Award-winning actress with one of the most extensive careers. The star of Night And Day has acted in over 50 movies within the span of her career of 66 years! Still a recognizable actress, Maggie recently appeared in Downtown Abby as well. Even without famous parents, Maggie showcased immense talent with her first debut in 1952 and won the hearts of her audience. She was praised by Hollywood so much that she is one of the very few actresses to have gotten the Triple Crown of Acting (we bet she’s still a tough competition for all the young actresses out there!) Hopefully her talented DNA will forever remain in the family. 

Rhonda Fleming – 94, $10 Million

This 94-year-old American actress might be retired now but back in the day she lit the fire! Starring in over 40 motion pictures, her passion for acting started right when she was in high school where she began her Hollywood journey. A star came to life when talent agent Henry Willson discovered her (and we are grateful till today that he did!). Known as the Queen of Technicolor (for her bright red hair color), Rhonda Fleming has had one of the most successful careers ever noticed in Hollywood. The Spellbound actress outshone her co-stars in her movies and we bet they don’t even mind!

Ann Blyth – 89, $2.5 Million

Ann Blyth laid out her path to Hollywood right at the age of six by becoming a radio star. By her teens, this retired but hugely successful actress became a Broadway delight for her fans. With a Universal Studios contract, this sweet singer stepped in the limelight and shined till the end of her career. The Mildred Pierce actress made a lot of breakthroughs and left her impression on Hollywood. Ann even suffered a back injury in 1945 but that did not stop her passion and she made a strong comeback with Rose Marie and several other movies that are true gems till today!

Margaret O’Brien – 81, $10 Million

If you are looking for the most famous child star, Margaret O’Brien will be on the top of the list (forever!). Popularly knows and America’s Sweetheart, she made her first Hollywood debut when she was only four years old! Since her fame that began in the 1940s, she appeared in over 15 movies. She made her breakthrough by starring in Journey for Margaret (this movie is the reason why she changed her name from Angela to Margaret!). The Academy Award-winning child had a truly sensational career!

Jane Powell – 89, $6.4 Million

Similar to Ann Blyth, Jane Powell began her career with singing and dancing at an early age. With that, the A Date with Judy actress slowly moved towards the big screen starting from her hometown and moving towards Hollywood. If you look at the history of classic musicals, you will definitely see Jane Powell in the top list especially after her debut in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Known as the Girl Next Door found love when she met her deceased husband Dickie Moore. Hopefully, her five children can sing as remarkably as her!

Valentina Cortese – 95, Unknown Net Worth

Valentina Cortese had her first internationally-acclaimed roles in Italian films such as Les Misérables in the 1940s. British and American motion pictures beckoned, and so she went to these countries to continue her career. Cortese’s talents were evident and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Day for Night. The actress did her final movie Sparrow in 1993 and kissed acting goodbye. Her life had its ups and downs like when her only son died in 2015. And as far as we know, she has never had a ‘file for bankruptcy’ moment.

Ali MacGraw –  79, $6 Million

It was 1969 when Ali MacGraw sent shock waves through the film industry with her impressive performance in Goodbye, Columbus—not to mention her charming good looks! She earned a Golden Globe for the film, and it’s a mystery that her career faded in the late ‘90s. Her net worth would have been far greater had it continued strongly. In 2006, her debut on Broadway may have been McGraw’s attempt at reviving her waned career. She last appeared in Passion & Poetry, a 2017 short documentary.

Alex Trebek – 78, $50 Million

Alex Trebek is recognized for his role as the host of Jeopardy!, a popular show from the ‘80s till today. He doesn’t have retirement plans on the cards yet, and it sure may be a while before he does because it’s reported that he is set to host the show until 2020! Though he is young at heart, he’s now 78 and his age may be catching up with him—he underwent surgery in January 2017 for consequences of a fall.

Christopher Knight – 60, $15 Million

Christopher Knight’s famous role was as Peter Brady in the popular show, The Brady Bunch. When it ended, Knight gave up his acting career to pursue and implement his business plans. He managed to land million-dollar sales as an account sales manager. He went on to establish his own company called Eskape Labs. In 2016, he married his fourth (yes fourth!) wife, Cara Kokenes—and we hope that the fourth time’s a charm!

Eve Plumb – 60, $5 Million

Eve Plumb benefitted greatly from portraying Jan Brady in The Brady Bunch. The popularity of the sitcom worked to her advantage and she became popular enough to lead a successful career as a singer, actress, and even as a painter. Aside from appearing in a number of the sitcom’s reunions as well as spin-offs, she landed other roles too. In 2017, she appeared in the series The Path and Blue Bloods. Amazingly, her bank account at the age of 11 already afforded her a Malibu beach bungalow!

Barry Williams –  63 , $2 Million  

Yet another actor who gained popularity through The Brady Bunch is Barry Williams. He played the role of Greg Brady in the sitcom. Upon the TV show’s cancellation, he involved himself in musical theatre—though he also made guest appearances on TV. He still generated earnings indirectly from the show, as he appeared in reunions and published an autobiography titled Growing Up Brady: I was a Teenage Greg. His book was a best-seller that actually turned into a film in 2000.

Maureen McCormick – 61, $4 Million

Marcia Brady of The Brady Bunch was portrayed by Maureen McCormick and she found great success with the role and the spin-offs that came later. Unfortunately, her reputation suffered great blows when she battled the eating disorder, bulimia, and worse, her drug addiction—she was badly addicted to cocaine. She redeemed herself in 2008 with the release of her autobiography titled Here’s the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice.

Michael Ironside – 68, $8 Million

Canadian actor Michael Ironside acted in a number of both Canadian and American productions. In addition to his acting projects, the multi-talented actor’s career is also composed of his work as a voice actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He is famous for portraying villain-type roles. At the age of fifteen, he wrote his first play and he won a prize for it in a contest. He has faced some health issues like thyroid and prostate cancer, but fortunately, he is a survivor of both.

James Tolkan –  87, $5 Million

Despite his old age of 87 today, James Tolkan was active until a couple of years ago. He is best recognized for his roles in Top Gun, Serpico, as well as in Back to the Future. However, there are a number of projects that he has appeared in quite recently too. He appeared in Phil Spector in 2013 and his most recent work was in Bone Tomahawk in 2015. Judging by the fact that he has slowed down his career, we can guess that he has retirement plans all set out!

Tom Skerritt –  84, $8 Million

Tom Skerritt has been fortunate and famous enough to have landed roles in over thirty movies and a great number of TV episodes throughout his acting career. He is best recognized for his roles in Top Gun, M*A*S*H, and Up in Smoke. Several other appearances earned him awards and nominations. The 84-year-old actor founded a digital media company, Heyou Media, and owns properties located in Washington, Seattle and Lopez Island.

Gene Reynolds – 95, Unknown Net Worth

In 1934, Gene Reynolds kicked off his acting career with roles in a number of MGM films. After his service in World War II, he went back to Hollywood but as a director. He co-created the hit TV show M*A*S*H, which increased his savings account balance significantly (enough to have given him the option of retiring back then, we expect!)! He received 24Emmy nominations through his career and became the head of the Director’s Guild for 4 years.

Jimmy Lydon – 95, Unknown Net Worth

After his father quit his job, Jimmy Lydon took the reins in bringing home the bacon for his family. Thus, out of necessity, his acting career was born. As a teenager, he supported his family with his earnings from acting in a number of movies way back in the ‘30s. After learning the ropes, he became a Broadway, film, and TV star. Jimmy ventured in some backstage work as well, as he co-created M*A*S*H with Gene Reynolds.

Denise Austin – 61, $2.5 Million

Denise Austin started making a name for herself in the world of Sports at the age of 12. Starting with gymnastics, she even went on to earn an Athletic based scholarship for her college. With a ranking of number 9 in the NCAA during that time, she caught the eye of many. Since graduation from college, Denise has been teaching classes, writing books, and even went on to have her own fitness shows (she has an exercise show on ESPN2). Married to Jeff Austin since 1983, this fitness trainer has had a really successful career that shows off her hard work (just look at her workouts!).

Peggy Stewart – 95, Unknown Net Worth

Peggy Stewart’s career began in the ‘40s, after entering an agreement with Republic Pictures. She found immense success starring in Westerns, with great performances in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp and the hit, Ride, Ryder, Ride. With her charm and acting skills, she was an actress who appealed to the masses. She hasn’t yet settled in retirement but keeps herself busy with the occasional guest appearance on TV.

Rhonda Fleming – 94, $10 Million

The glamorous Rhonda Fleming was a hit in the ‘40s and ‘50s. She attained the title of Queen of Technicolor, making reference to her bright copper hair at the time—which looked even better with the technology that was developed back then. She made several successful motion pictures and generated great earnings through her career in singing. After she retired, she donated a large portion of her time and funds to charities supporting cancer awareness. Well, this beautiful lady certainly has a beautiful heart to match!

Glynis Johns – 94, Unknown Net Worth

Glynis Johns appeared in several films as well as Broadway shows during her career. She even worked with Stephen Sondheim on A Little Night Music, which featured a song written especially for her. Her hard work most certainly paid off because she later won a Tony Award for her stellar performance. She also appeared in The Sundowners and Mary Poppins. She was nominated for an Oscar Award as well. With a career like hers, she has sure earned retirement!

Jacqueline White – 95, Unknown Net Worth

Jacqueline Jane White left her significant and powerful mark with a short but impactful career as a lead actress. Her incredible talent was spotted as she was performing in a play, as a UCLA student. From there, the rest is history! She’s shown off in The Narrow Margin and several other RKO and MGM films. She enjoys the company of five children and several grandkids, and it’s safe to say that her retirement planning is surely paying off!

Virginia Patton – 93, Estimated $14 Million

Virginia Patton is one talented woman who has both beauty and brains in abundance. She won the approval of Frank Capra during an audition and later went on to star in It’s a Wonderful Life. She attended university and ventured into business at one point in her life, too. Before she retired, she appeared in a number of other films. She focused on her career in the ‘40s but afterward shifted her focus on her family.

Cara Williams – 93, Unknown Net Worth

Cara Williams made a name for herself in the ‘50s, appearing in a number of motion pictures and most recognized for her role in The Defiant Ones. She ran a TV show for two years called Pete and Gladys, and it reached critical acclaim! She faced challenges in her love affairs but has finally settled down with Asher Dann. She concentrated her energy and her effort on her business venture as an interior designer.

Richard Chamberlain – 84, $20 Million

Richard Chamberlain is popular for several acting roles in his career—both on the big screen and on TV. It was with the ’60s TV show Dr. Kildare where he first started out and quickly became a teenage idol. He appeared in a couple of short series like Shōgun and The Thornbirds, and even in the TV adaptation of The Bourne Identity in 1988. He amassed a large net worth during his fruitful career and also happened to co-found the LA-based theatre group called Company of Angels.

Jane Withers – 92, $5 Million

Jane Withers’ career began when she was just a toddler! She appeared in films during her entire childhood and played several roles in the ‘30s and ‘40s. She even earned a Lifetime Achievement Award. Out of all her performances, her favorite was opposite Shirley Temple in the hit, Bright Eyes. Jane Withers has a talent for singing, too—having recorded several songs and appeared in musicals. After a career like hers, she sure didn’t ever have to worry about bankruptcy!

Darius Rucker – 52, $14 Million

If you’re a Hootie & The Blowfish fan, you know who Darius Rucker is. He’s the lead singer of the rock band which first began performing back in 1986. The members; Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Jim Sonefeld, and Dean Felber made at least 16 singles that hit the Billboard charts for all the good reasons. Now, after years, this band has reunited for a tour just for their fans. While Darius himself performs solo now, he’s made enough millions that when he retires he does not need to worry about getting a 401K plan!

Carleton Carpenter – 92, Earned $19 Million

Carleton Carpenter’s performing career began on stage and very quickly branched out into the film industry. He happened to be a skilled magician, actor, singer, and writer. He established his name in Hollywood thanks to all these talents. His acting career took him across the globe, going on tour after tour. There’s no doubt about the fact that he enjoys his stocked savings account, which he supplements now and then with a guest appearance or two and a couple novels.

Marilyn Knowlden – 92, Unknown Net Worth

Successful child actor Marilyn Knowlden was given the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in film history during her youth, including Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, and even Katherine Hepburn (and that’s naming a few!). She got an education, too, paid for by her acting career’s income. She studied drama and music and became a writer of music and plays. She returned to the stage later, in My Fair Lady.

Maggie Smith – 83, $18 Million

Maggie Smith has been pursuing acting since the mid-1950s. She first became successful as a theater actress, thanks to her performances in productions like The Public Eye and The Private Ear. When it comes to movies, she is best known for her portrayals on The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, California Suite, and the Harry Potter movies.  Smith reportedly had breast cancer back in 2007 but she was able to make a full recovery. In 2019, Smith will be playing the role of Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham in the Downton Abbey movie.

Joan Collins – 85, $30 Million

Joan Collins started pursuing a career in Hollywood during the 1950s. She first gained attention for her roles on Rally Round the Flag, Boys! and The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing. In the 1980s, Collins was popularly known for portraying Alexis Colby in the original Dynasty TV series. Her performance on the show won her the Best Actress award at the Golden Globe Awards. The year 2015 was hard for Collins because her sister, Jackie Collins, died after battling breast cancer and she only found out about her sister’s six-year battle with cancer two weeks prior to her death.

Liza Minnelli – 72, $50 Million

If you’ve been wondering what’s happened to Liza Minnelli, or what she’s been busy with over the years, wonder no more! Liza, the daughter of director Vincente Minnelli and legendary singer-actress Judy Garland, portrayed Sally Bowles in Cabaret. A role for which she received an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She battled alcohol addiction in her earlier years and found help in Betty Ford Clinic. She made a cameo appearance in S** and the City in 2010 and an appearance in Smash in 2013.

Arlene Dahl – 92, Unknown Net Worth

Arlene Carol Dahl enjoyed a rich, varied, and successful career. In the ‘50s, she was an actress who gained fame with her skills in Journey to the Centre of the Earth and Slightly Scarlet. Thereafter, she placed her efforts in entrepreneurship and set up her own business of beauty products as well as ladies’ underwear. It eventually came to an end and she took up work for an advertising agency and writing columns. She made a lot of money with beauty adverts!  

Mildred Kornman – 93, Unknown Net Worth

Mildred Kornman is amazingly a surviving child actor from the silent film era—of which there are extremely few. As a young girl, she landed several roles in motion pictures and also in the popular Our Gang shorts. However, when she grew up, she found out that she preferred a career in modeling and went under a different name as a model—Ricky van Dusen. She seems to have made good choices because today, she can kick back and enjoy the benefits of her years of work!

 

Sean Connery – 87, $130 Million

Known for years as the suave, debonair British spy James Bond, Sean Connery is relaxed and taking it easy these days. It seems like his acting glory days are behind him. But this is a retirement that has been cushy with Sean’s $130 million asset base. It’s an understatement to say that acting was good to him. His salary for the Goldfinger movie was about $3 million, Entrapment got him $20 million, while The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen fetched him $17 million. Nowadays, he lives quietly with his wife Micheline Roquebrune.

Betty Lynn – 91, $3 Million

Betty Lynn was fortunate to have been taught how to sing by her mother from a very young age. She began singing songs for the United Service Organizations and touring abroad. Upon her return to the U.S., she began acting. She was rather insecure about her looks—though she had no need to be! She became a big name in Hollywood and her bank balance grew steadily. Today she is most recognizable for her work on The Andy Griffith Show.   

Terry Kilburn – 91, Unknown Net Worth

Terence E. Kilburn left London as a child and made his way to the States. He wasted no time in starting his career in acting and he landed a great role as Tiny Tim in the film adaptation of the play called A Christmas Carol. Before moving to Broadway, Terry was a household name in the ‘30s and ‘40s for his superb performances in TV and in movies at the time. He sure must have had a good financial advisor to handle his financial affairs!  

Donna Martell – 90, Unknown Net Worth

Donna Martell’s acting career took root in the ‘40s and her debut was the classic Western called Apache Rose. She was employed by Universal for many years before she decided to refocus her attention to TV. She enjoyed a healthy income stream and we guess her bank account was thankful for it! Her performances in Western movies were celebrated with a Golden Boot. She enjoyed a happy marriage to Gene Corso, an athlete she remained with until his death.

Tippi Hedren – 88, $20 Million

An amazing actress, Tippi Hedren, was discovered by legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock and starred in his films The Birds and Marnie. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows including Hart to Hart, Tales from the Darkside, and The Bold and the Beautiful in more recent decades. Hedren is also an animal rights activist involved with animal rescues at Shambala Preserve, an 80-acre wildlife habitat she founded in 1983, and her Roar Foundation.

Barbara Walters, 88 – $7 Million

This television broadcaster from America has had a long career as a producer and a writer. She is best known for her special series The Barbara Walters Summer Special. Even though she is 88-years-old today, you can still catch her on The View, ABC Evening News and more (talk about an active woman!). With her work in the broadcasting business, she has made one of the highest paychecks the industry has ever witnessed. With only one child, Barbara can pass on her net worth but she will still be able to live a smooth lifestyle!

Clint Eastwood, 88 – $375 Million

Not only is Clint Eastwood Jr. an actor but he is also a political figure, a filmmaker, and a musician as well (since high school!). With his success in Rawhide, he gained international fame as a Western-style actor by starring in Dollars Trilogy back in the 60s. Known as an icon of masculinity and culture, the 88-year-old caught everyone’s attention by winning Academy Awards for working in Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. For someone who even worked as a swimming instructor for the U.S Navy, we can assure you that he will make it till the end (since he even survived an emergency plane landing!).

Billy Dee Williams – 81, $7.5 Million

Billy Dee Williams had a great acting career that began in 1959 with the movie, The Last Angry Man. Now as a retired actor, he’s able to reflect on his success and live off of the results with a current net worth of $7.5 million. This wealth was garnered through working in film, television, and music. This is great for him because his strength is waning and the cost of American elder care can sometimes be a bit steep.

Robert Fuller –  85, $5 Million

This Wagon Train actor might be in his 80s now but back in the day, he was one of the brightest television show stars in Hollywood. Moved to Hollywood at only 16, the actor could only appear in two movies during his famous career. The Emergency! actor got the chance to also make guest appearances on Western television shows (hence, that is how he made an eye-catching cowboy for us!). Now retired, Fuller has three children and two of them are in the industry as well but so far they have not made it big. Let’s hope they carry on the legacy as well!

Larry Storch– 95, $1 Million

Larry Storch is now 95 years old and this comedian is still fit! While you may have forgotten about him, he’s actually been in retirement since 2014, so it’s understandable! His career as a stand-up comic led to him eventually making guest appearances on TV, in series like Where Are You?, Hennesy, Get Smart, and Car 54. He and his wife Norma Catherine Greve enjoyed a happy marriage and they remained together until her death in 2003. He certainly deserves his Golden Palm Star on the California Walk of Stars!

Loretta Swit– 80, $4 Million

While Loretta Swit’s parents couldn’t have been more wrong in thinking that her pursuing an acting career would not earn her a living, we don’t think Loretta herself imagined she would one day have $4 million to her name from her on-screen performances! Nevertheless, she pursued her dreams with commitment and she made an effort to do her best and it certainly paid off. The role she is most recognized for in her entire career in as ‘Margaret Houlihan’ in M*A*S*H. She hasn’t acted since the ‘90s, but she doesn’t need to, anyway!

Robert Redford – 82, $170 Million

It seems that The Old Man & the Gun will be the last we see of Robert Redford as an actor. It is most probable that at the age of 82 and with a net worth of $170 million, Redford’s retirement plan is to live the rest of his years surrounded by his 7 grandchildren! His career in the film industry spanned over almost six decades and it was a successful and multi-awarded run. We wish him all the best for his future plans!

Daniel Stern – 62, $12 Million

Daniel Stern is a 90s comic actor who is still loved for his humorous role in the Home Alone movies. Bushwhacked, Rookie of the Year and City Slickers are some of the other movies that are loved to this day. His ability to make his audience smile hasn’t dimmed even at the age of 62.  What no one knows about him is that he is also an artist who uses bronze as a medium for sculpturing. However, he is going to make a strong comeback in the upcoming movies with the same enthusiasm and charm that he brought to the screen back when he was younger. We are only excited to see him back in the industry and ready to make everyone laugh!

Sally Struthers – 71, $8 Million

Sally Struthers is an actress who got quite famous back in the 60s for playing Gloria Stivic in All In The Family. Her brilliant acting was also rewarded with Emmy Awards and her status as a wonderful actress has always been acknowledged. Sally has also played the role of Babette on Gilmore Girls which added more fameto her career history and increased her net worth. Sally might not be as active when it comes to playing roles on the television but she still joins a film cast every now and then. She has not entirely taken her leave from Hollywood and even at 73 her presence on the red carpet is an honor!

Lee Majors – 79, $15 Million

Lee Majors had the perfect demeanor and look for being cast in action and western films, which he found immense success in. He did gain popularity in the ‘60s, but it was only ten years later that he became a star, via The Six Million Dollar Man TV show. He certainly had his divorce attorney pretty busy, what with three dissolved marriages! He is married for the fourth time, and for his financial sake, we sure hope it’s the right one this time!

Carole King – 76, $70 Million

Carole King the amazing and talented singer, composer and songwriter who has made the world groove to her melodious tunes is now 76 years old. She is one of the most successful songwriters of all times and we couldn’t agree more. People would stand in queues for hours just to get a glimpse of their favorite star, such was the stardom of Carole. Enjoying many years of fame and love, she finally decided to retire. Carole now lives a quiet life in the calms away from the glitz and glam of the world. Although one thing’s for certain. She is unlikely to face any financial issues, thanks to her huge earnings from her star career!

Loretta Lynn – 86, $60 Million

If you love country music, you’ll know that Loretta Lynn is the most awarded female country singer-songwriter, selling more than 45 million records worldwide. The singer racked up 13 hits in the top ten between 1966 and 1970. In 2006 alone, she made more than $65K from record sales. So it would be expected that this little lady would be worth $60 million in 2018. It’s left to be seen who she’ll leave it all to in her will. But until then, Loretta will continue to enjoy her cash.

Johnny Crawford – 72, $1 Million

When you are someone who grows up in a family of established singers, artists, and actors, you are bound to become someone famous yourself. That is what fans think when they hear about Johnny Crawford. He began his career in Hollywood at the age of 12. He played the role do Mark McCain in popular Western series The Rifleman. The series were launched back in 1958. Johnny also appeared in The Mickey Mouse Club back in 1955 and other Hollywood projects. However, his career gained him more popularity when he was a child. Now retired, he surely lives a comfortable life.

Lou Ferrigno – 67, $6 Million

Lou Ferrigno made his name in the fitness world back in 1977 by appearing in the original The Incredible Hulk series and movies. This actor, fitness trainer and consultant retired from professional bodybuilding but appeared in various documentaries such as Pumping Iron. While Lou recently made an appearance in The Avengers movie, he’s semi-retired and has enough bucks in the vault to live a smooth and healthy life!