These Golden Age Stars Made It To 90 Years Old, And Many Are Still Going Strong Today
Some actors are so devoted to their trade that they reach their twilight years and don’t show any signs of quitting. These 20 legendary stars of Tinseltown may all be nearing 100 years old, but many are still killing it in showbiz. Take a look at some of Hollywood’s longest-running icons who refuse dto slow down despite their age.
1. Nancy Olson
Born: July 14, 1928
Age: 94
Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Other names: Nancy Livingston
Notable work: Sunset Boulevard, The Absent-Minded Professor, Son of Flubber, Airport 1975
Where are they now?
Olson appeared in an episode of Big Love in 2010. That year, she told the Los Angeles Times what happened when she walked on set. The star explained, “I said, ‘What are they whispering about?’ [They responded], ‘You are here.’ I said, ‘Am I now an icon? That’s fantastic.’”
2. Harry Belafonte
Born: March 1, 1927
Age: 95 years
Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States
Spouse: Pamela Frank (m. 2008), Julie Robinson (m. 1957–2008), Marguerite Belafonte (m. 1948–1957)
Notable works: Bright Road, Carmen Jones
Albums: Calypso
Where are they now?
Belafonte went on to star in many famous films during the 1990s and the following decade, including Kansas City, Swing Vote, and Bobby. He suffered a seizure in 2015, but he continued working regardless. A few years later, he played an important role in Spike Lee’s movie BlacKkKlansman, which was nominated for an Oscar.
3. Bob Newhart
Born: September 5, 1929
Age: 93 years
Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Spouse: Ginny Newhart (m. 1963)
Albums: The Driving Instructor, Off the Record
Notable works: Elf, The Big Bang Theory, The Bob Newhart Show
Where are they now?
In 2019 The New York Times asked Newhart, “What do you think happens on the other side?” And the actor answered, “What I’m actually hoping is there’s the Pearly Gates, and God’s there, and he says to me, ‘What did you do in life?’ And I say, ‘I was a stand-up comedian.’ And he says, ‘Get in that real short line over there.’”
4. William Daniels
Born: March 31, 1927
Age: 95 years
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Spouse: Bonnie Bartlett (m. 1951)
Alma mater: Northwestern University
Notable works: The Graduate
Where are they now?
Nowadays, Daniels is perhaps most famous for being the voice of KITT on Knight Rider and for playing George Feeny on both Boy Meets World and its sequel Girl Meets World. Oh, and in 2018 the then-91-year-old actor foiled a burglar at his house — prompting his co-star Will Friedle to tweet, “Don’t ever mess with Mr. Feeny!”
5. June Lockhart
Born: June 25, 1925
Age: 97 years
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Spouse: John C. Lindsay (m. 1959–1970), John Maloney (m. 1951–1959)
Notable works: A Christmas Carol, Lassie, Bury Me Dead, Lost in Space (1965)
Where are they now?
At the time of writing, Lockhart is 97 years old and still acting. She’s been in multiple famous TV shows over the years, including Lassie, Full House, and General Hospital. She’s also moved with the times, as in 2021 she appeared in Netflix's Lost in Space.
6. Marsha Hunt
Born: October 17, 1917
Died: September 7, 2022
Age: 104 years
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Books: The Way We Wore: Styles of the 1930s and '40s and Our World Since Then
Spouse: Robert Presnell Jr. (m. 1946–1986), Jerry Hopper (m. 1938–1945)
Notable works: Born to the West, Pride and Prejudice, Johnny Got His Gun
Where are they now?
Hunt survived those tough times in the 1950s, and lived way past the age of 90 — she lived to be 104! In 2017 she told the BFI about the McCarthy era, saying, “I couldn’t not speak up. Some of my friends were communists. It was not against the law. But I cannot be too bitter about this, because it gave me free time to live my life. I had been making movies since I was 17, and, suddenly, I discovered the world.”
7. Mel Brooks
Born: June 28, 1926
Age: 96 years
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Spouse: Anne Bancroft (m. 1964–2005), Florence Baum (m. 1953–1962)
Notable works: The Producers, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein
Where are they now?
Brooks is still a force to be reckoned with today. In 2020 — not long after providing the voice of Melephant Brooks in Disney’s Toy Story 4 — he starred in a documentary called Mel Brooks: Unwrapped. In it, he mused, “All my films are serious. They are passionate, and they depict human behavior. [My movies] are not dramatic, that’s the difference.”
8. Clint Eastwood
Born: May 31, 1930
Age: 92 years
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Spouse: Dina Eastwood (m. 1996–2014), Maggie Johnson (m. 1953–1984)
Awards: Two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director
Notable works: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby
Where are they now?
Eastwood has remained in Hollywood all his life — eventually directing movies as well as appearing in them. At the age of 89, he appeared on a 2019 episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show and told the host, “I sometimes think, when I was a little kid and I used to hang out with my grandfather who was in his 90s, and I thought, ‘Jesus, who the hell would want to live this long.’” But he laughed while saying it.
9. Barbara Eden
Born: August 23, 1931
Age: 91 years
Birthplace: Tucson, Arizona, United States
Spouse: Jon Eicholtz (m. 1991), Charles Donald Fegert (m. 1977–1982), Michael Ansara (m. 1958–1974)
Notable work: I Dream of Jeannie
Where are they now?
Barbara Eden will forever be remembered for her time in I Dream of Jeannie — but she's still active today. "I feel young," Eden told Page Six in 2021. Her last credit was 2019's My Adventures with Santa, where she took on the iconic role of Mrs. Claus.
10. Angela Lansbury
Born: October 16, 1925
Died: October 11, 2022
Age: 96 years
Birthplace: London, England
Spouse: Peter Shaw (m. 1949–2003), Richard Cromwell (m. 1945–1946)
Notable works: The Manchurian Candidate, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Blue Hawaii
Where are they now?
After a lifetime in Hollywood and on the Broadway stage, Lansbury died in October of 2022, just 5 days shy of her 97th birthday. In 2018 she appeared in the movie Mary Poppins Returns as the Balloon Lady. The following year she spoke to KABC about her long career. Lansbury said, “Don’t ever be ready to ‘retire.’ Perhaps one should retire. I don’t know. But I’ve never had the chance!”
11. Dick Van Dyke
Born: December 13, 1925
Age: 96 years
Birthplace: West Plains, Missouri, United States
Spouse: Arlene Silver (m. 2012), Margie Willett (m. 1948–1984)
Notable works: Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Dick Van Dyke Show
Where are they now?
In 2018 Van Dyke made a cameo experience in Mary Poppins Returns, and he shocked even the filmmakers. After all, the star could still sing and dance at the age of 91. Star Emily Blunt told USA Today in 2019, “He just hoofed away on that desk like there was no tomorrow. Rob [Marshall, the director] was so touched [that] he couldn’t even say cut. He was crying.”
12. Tippi Hedren
Born: January 19, 1930
Age: 92 years
Birthplace: New Ulm, Minnesota, United States
Spouse: Luis Barrenechea (m. 1985–1995), Noel Marshall (m. 1964–1982), Peter Griffith (m. 1952–1961)
Notable works: The Birds, Marnie
Where are they now?
Tippi Hedren has become known as one of the quintessential "Hitchcock Blondes," but she actually has an incredibly diverse filmography. Her most recent credits include 2017's The Ghost and the Whale and a 2013 appearance in Cougar Town.
13. Joel Grey
Born: 11 April 1932
Age: 90 years
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Spouse: Jo Wilder (m. 1958–1982)
Notable works: Cabaret
Where are they now?
Joel Grey has an Oscar and a Tony Award to his name after starring in the screen and stage versions of Cabaret. And despite turning 90 in 2022, Grey popped up in Tick, Tick... Boom! in 2021 and will be in the FX series The Old Man. He may be 90, but his definitely doesn't seem like an old man. He's booked and busy!
14. Robert Wagner
Born: February 10, 1930
Age: 92 years
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Spouse: Jill St. John (m. 1990), Natalie Wood (m. 1972–1981), Marion Marshall (m. 1963–1971), Natalie Wood (m. 1957–1962)
Notable works: The Towering Inferno, It Takes a Thief, Hart to Hart
Where are they now?
Robert Wagner racked up credits for two decades before finally becoming a household name in the 1970s. He's still working today, too, with a run in NCIS coming to an end in 2019. There are two upcoming projects listed on his IMDb page as well.
15. James Earl Jones
Born: January 17, 1931
Age: 91 years
Birthplace: Arkabutla, Mississippi, United States
Spouse: Cecilia Hart (m. 1982–2016), Julienne Marie (m. 1968–1972)
Notable achievement: EGOT winner
Notable works: Star Wars, The Lion King, Field of Dreams
Where are they now?
When James Earl Jones turned 90, he shared his birthday plans with USA Today. "I'll make an exception and enjoy a slice of strawberry shortcake, my favorite!" he said. He also revealed that he'll be acting "for as long as [he] can." He appeared in 2021's Coming 2 America.
16. Rita Moreno
Born: December 11, 1931
Age: 90 years
Birthplace: Humacao, Puerto Rico
Spouse: Leonard Gordon (m. 1965–2010)
Notable achievement: EGOT winner
Notable works: West Side Story (1961 & 2021), One Day at a Time, Singin' in the Rain
Where are they now?
Rita Moreno turned 90 at the tail end of 2021, and she is still going strong. The legendary EGOT winner most recently lit up the big screen in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story remake in 2021. She's also got at least three more projects in the pipeline.
17. Eva Marie Saint
Born: July 4, 1924
Age: 98 years
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Spouse: Jeffrey Hayden (m. 1951–2016)
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Notable works: On the Waterfront, North by Northwest
Where are they now?
Saint appeared in many classic films, including North by Northwest and Exodus. In more modern times, she’s appeared in the TV shows Moonlighting, Superman Returns, and Winter’s Tale. Plus, she lent her voice to the animated series The Legend of Korra.
18. Gena Rowlands
Born: June 19, 1930
Age: 92 years
Birthplace: Cambria, Wisconsin, United States
Spouse: Robert Forrest (m. 2012), John Cassavetes (m. 1954–1989)
Notable works: A Woman Under the Influence, Gloria, Opening Night, The Notebook
Where are they now?
The New Yorker called Gena Rowlands “the most important and original movie actor of the past half century-plus.” And it's hard to disagree. Rowlands has given us six decades worth of memorable performances — even gaining new fans with 2004's The Notebook.
19. Philip Baker Hall
Born: September 10, 1931
Died: June 12, 2022
Age: 90 years
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, United States
Spouse: Holly Wolfle (m. 1988), Dianne Lewis (m. 1973–1976)
Notable works: Magnolia, Boogie Nights, Rush Hour
Where are they now?
Philip Baker Hall was a relatively late bloomer when it came to acting. He first turned heads in 1984's Secret Honor — at the age of 53. People these days probably knew him for his performances in Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights and Magnolia or in the 2020 Netflix show Messiah. Yep, he acted up to his death in 2022. What a life!
20. Robert Duvall
Born: January 5, 1931
Age: 91 years
Birthplace: San Diego, California, U.S.
Spouse: Barbara Benjamin Marcus (m. 1964–1981), Gail Youngs (m. 1982–1986), Sharon Brophy (m. 1991–1995), Luciana Pedraza (m. 2005)
Awards: An Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award
Notable works: The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Apostle
Where are they now?
We know you know who Robert Duvall is. You've seen him in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now — and you might have even seen him in 2012's Jack Reacher or 2018's Widows. And soon you'll be watching him in Adam Sandler's Hustle, Ed Harris' The Ploughman, and the horror flick The Pale Blue Eye.