Eric Clapton – My Father’s Eyes (1998)

As the only musician ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thrice, there’s no debating that Eric Clapton is a super talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He achieved the feat first as a member of the British rock group Yardbirds, then as a Cream band member, and also as a solo act.

The 18-time Grammy winner also rocked with Blind Faith before forming the trio band called Cream. Yardbirds earned him his initial success as a musician, and he has since continued churning out music as a solo artist. As a way of giving back, Clapton established the Crossroads Center for Recovering Substance Abusers in Antigua.

Al Pacino – The Godfather (1972)

Al Pacino has offered his best to the entertainment industry over the last five decades, and he has an Oscar and four Golden Globes to show for it. He is a method actor known to fully immerse himself into the characters he portrays. The result is a series of memorable performances in “The Godfather,” “Goodfellas,” “Scarface,” and “The Irishman.”

Pacino had dreams about becoming a baseball player but he earned the nickname “The Actor” in his teens which perhaps foreshadowed his fate. However, since appearing in the 2003 TV series “Angels in America,” Pacino took a break from acting. He made a comeback for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

Glynis Johns — Mary Poppins (1964)

Many first heard of Glynis Johns when she created Desiree Armfeldt on Broadway’s “A Little Night Music.” Her fame was catapulted further after playing in Walt Disney’s musical “Mary Poppins.”  She went on bag jobs in many films and TV shows like “ The Naked City,” “Batman,” “The Ref,” and “Three Dangerous Ladies.” In 1998, Johns was named a Disney Legend.

In 2020, the Tony Award winner became the oldest living Academy Award nominee in any acting category. She has been married four times and has one child from her first union with Anthony Forwood. She resides in a community called Belmont Village, Hollywood Heights in California.

Mickey Kuhn – Gone with the Wind (1939)

Mickey Kuhn was active on-screen during Hollywood’s Golden Age. He started as a child star, becoming famous after winning a role 100 other children auditioned for to play Beau Wilkes in “Gone with the Wind.” He went on to be cast in other productions like “Juarez,” “Broken Arrow,” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The Golden Boot Award receiver left the film industry in the 1950s.

Kuhn worked in the Navy as an aircraft electrician from 1951 to 1955. He also worked for American Airlines and held administrative positions at the Boston airport. After retiring, he spends most of his time at Physicians Regional in North Naples, volunteering four hours a week.

Billy Redden – Deliverance (1972)

Paul Hogan – Crocodile Dundee (1986)

Richard Simmons – Slimmons Studio (1974)

Batista – Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

David Michael Bautista might have long left his professional wrestling days behind, but he’s still remembered for his achievements in the field. Also a mixed martial artist and bodybuilder, he went by the ring name “Batista” and took to the ring under the World Wrestling Federation, which we currently know as the World Wrestling Entertainment.

The six-time championship winner equally found success as an actor. He appeared in numerous productions as himself, but he eventually embodied Drax the Destroyer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. His list of credits includes the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “Iron Fist,” and “The Avengers” series of movies.

 

Phil Collins – One More Night (1985)

Ernest Lee Thomas – What’s Happening (1976)

 Ernest Lee Thomas rose to fame starring in ABC’s “What’s Happening” and its sequel. He also bagged a recurring role on “Everybody Hates Chris.” The American Academy of Dramatic Arts graduate owns Bravokid Entertainment, a production firm, and manages new talents venturing into showbiz.

Besides acting, Thomas writes screenplays and has sold one of his scripts to Sony Pictures. He also collaborated with his mum to publish a book “Conversations With My Mother: Food for the Mind, Body, and Soul.” He is behind “From Raj To Riches,” a motivational autobiography that teaches readers how to overcome life and show business through faith.

 

Richard Keith —  I Love Lucy (1951)

Keith Thibodeaux, who also goes by Richard Keith, rose to fame as a child actor. He had the spotlight cast on him at the age of five with appearances in “I Love Lucy.” At the time, he was two years into the biz, having ventured into showbiz as a drummer attached to the Horace Heidt Orchestra. Touring with the musical collective impressively earned the three-year-old $500.

Decades later, Keith stands as the only living “I Love Lucy” cast member. In 1994 he shared his experiences working on the show through the biography “Life After Lucy.” Keith slowed down on the acting front and in 1990, he joined the Ballet Magnificat!, a company his wife Kathy Denton operates, as the Executive Director.

Bolo Yeung – Enter the Dragon (1973)

Most martial arts-themed action film fans are better acquainted with Yang Sze as Bolo Yeung. Typically cast as the villain, he created a lasting impression from his appearances in “Bloodsport” and “Enter the Dragon.” Equally known for multiple collaborations with Bruce Lee, the two reportedly met while filming a Winston cigarettes commercial.

Yeung maintained a steady flow of work until 1996 when he went on a hiatus after headlining “Shootfighter II.” He made a comeback on our screens with a feature in the 2015 film “Diamond Cartel.” As an ode to the character he embodied in “Enter the Dragon,” the 2019 Cinemax web series “Warrior” named its lead character Bolo. 

 

Jake Steinfeld – Body by Jake (2008)

Jake Steinfeld found his niche in the acting and fitness industries. He ventured into bodybuilding in his teens, and he also provides training services. Most notably, the DGC award winner worked with Harrison Ford to get him in shape for “Indiana Jones.”

As an entrepreneur, he established the “Body by Jake” brand and also launched the 24-hour lifestyle network, FitTV. Steinfeld eventually sold FitTV to NewsCorp and established another on-demand network in partnership with New Balance, Comcast, and Time Warner. As an author, his lists of publications have earned him best-selling author recognition by the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Mr. T – Rocky II (1979)

Chris Evert Lloyd – World No.1 Tennis Champion (1974)

Chris Evert Lloyd is a former No.1 tennis player. She holds three Grand Slam double titles and 18 Grand Slam Singles titles. She proudly features in the history books for holding the record for most consecutive years (13) of winning at least one Major title. An International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, she was also awarded the Philipe Chartier award.

Simon and Schuster published Lloyd’s autobiography “Chrissie: My Own Story” in 1982. Three years later, she was named Greatest Woman Athlete in the Last 25 Years by the Women’s Sports Foundation. The chairwoman of USTA Fountain’s Board of Directors is a coach, ESPN commentator, and analyst and has a  line of tennis apparel. 

Clu Gulager – The Tall Man (1960)

William Martin “Clu” Gulager gained notoriety in the industry after starring in the NBC series “The Tall Man.” His first major role was in “The killers” and decades later, he keeps outdoing himself as seen in “Give Till It Hurts.” Also a director, he has credits for the Palme d’Or nominated short film “A Day with the Boys.”

Impressively, he’s maintained a steady flow of work since the ‘60s but “The Virginian star  started slowing down after appearing in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Away from the screen, Gulager was happily married to Mirriam Byrd-Nethery up until her untimely death in 2003.

Fabio Lanzoni – Acapulco H.E.A.T (1993)

Fabio Lanzoni’s chiseled frame was featured several times on the cover of various fitness magazines and health-centric commercials released in the ‘80s. His good looks equally saw him collaborate with romance novelists for the covers of their publications. On the screen, he made a mark with his appearances in “Acapulco H.E.A.T” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

Also an entrepreneur, Lanzoni launched a clothing label in 2003. In 2005, the “Zoolander” star hosted “Mr. Romance,” a reality show that saw male contestants competing for the coveted title and a chance to grace the cover of a romance novel. He also served as the American Cancer Society’s spokesman.

James Spader – Boston Legal (2004)

Fabio Lanzoni’s chiseled frame was featured several times on the cover of various fitness magazines and health-centric commercials released in the ‘80s. His good looks equally saw him collaborate with romance novelists for the covers of their publications. On the screen, he made a mark with his appearances in “Acapulco H.E.A.T” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

Also an entrepreneur, Lanzoni launched a clothing label in 2003. In 2005, the “Zoolander” star hosted “Mr. Romance,” a reality show that saw male contestants competing for the coveted title and a chance to grace the cover of a romance novel. He also served as the American Cancer Society’s spokesman.

David Attenborough – The Blue Planet (2001)

Perhaps David Attenborough’s voice is more famous than the man himself. As a broadcaster and natural historian, he has lent his vocals to lists of BBC’s Natural History programs. Following his military service, the Primetime Emmy winner joined the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Attenborough served as a narrator, presenter, and writer for BBC programs like “The Blue Planet” and “Natural World” series. He continues being a permanent fixture on our screens, having most recently presented the Netflix documentary “Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet.” On top of the accolades and titles, there are at least 20 general and species named after Attenborough.

Jacqueline White — Crossfire (1947)

Jacqueline White’s movie debut in “Song of Russia” in 1944 resulted from her drama work at UCLA after a casting director invited her for a screen test. She mostly got supporting roles in A-films like “Mystery in Mexico” but also featured in two classics, “The Narrow Margin” and “Crossfire.”

In the ‘40s and ‘50s, White worked for both RKO (Radio-Keith-Orpheum) Radio Pictures, Inc and MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer) studios. She retired as an actress in 1952 and moved to Wyoming with her husband. She has a daughter and four sons and is often seen at film conventions like the yearly TCM Film Festival.

Marilyn Knowlden – Women Love Once (1931)

Marilyn Knowlden is a former child actress who started featuring in Hollywood films at the tender age of four. During her first six months, she was part of five pictures, including “Husband’s Holiday” and “Women Love Once.” The Cinecon Film Career Achievement Award recipient was in more than 50 films and other productions.

Knowlden also landed endorsement deals from multiple brands such as White King Soap, Kellogg Corn Flakes, and Armour Ham. She has penned down a book titled “Little Girl in Big Pictures,” a collection of interesting and exciting stories from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She enjoys playing the piano, singing, and writing music.