Old Celebs Who You Didn’t Realize Are Still Alive and Well

By Michelle Ranken


Sophia Loren, 86
Italian beauty Sophia Loren is known for being one of the Hollywood Golden Age’s “it” girls. Some of her noteworthy performances include films Two Women (1961); and Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1963). She made a comeback in 2013 in an Italian short film adaptation of the play The Human Voice, and in 2020 she starred in the Italian film The Life Ahead.


Anthony Hopkins, 82
Sir Phillip Anthony Hopkins is most famous for his iconic role as Hannibal Lecter in the 1991 film The Silence of the Lambs. But what has he been up to lately, you ask? Well, in 2017 he played Odin in Thor: Ragnarok, and he’s set to play Dr. Phillip Lewis in Elyse.


Bob Barker, 96

Bob Barker is a household name known for his time as the host of The Price is Right from 1972 to 2007. Before that he hosted Truth or Consequences from 1956 to 1974. Fun fact: Barker voiced the character Bob Barnacle on an episode of Spongebob Squarepants!

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Julie Andrews, 85
Dame Julie Andrews portrayed so many iconic roles over the years that it’s hard to keep track! Some of the most notable include The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins. In 2018 she played Karathen in Aquaman, and is set to voice Marlena in Minions: The Rise of Gru. She’s certainly shown no signs of slowing down, and to be honest, we’re very okay with this.



Tony Bennett, 94

Tony Bennett’s recognizable singing voice has graced the hearts of many generations. He’s still going strong, and even released an album with Lady Gaga in 2014, called Cheek to Cheek.


Dick Van Dyke, 94
As an actor, singer, writer, comedian, and dancer, Dick Van Dyke proved there’s nothing he can’t do. He got his start in show business on radio and Broadway, and then as Rob Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Recently he voiced Hopscotch the Sasquatch on the TV series Kidding.

Jon Voight, 82
Jon Voight, AKA Angelina Jolie’s father, just won’t quit the acting game, and we’re thankful for that. He’s been playing Mickey in the Ray Donovan series since 2013, and he’s set to star in the film Roe v. Wade in 2021!

Jerry Lee Lewis, 85
Jerry Lee Lewis, also known as “The Killer,” is known as one of the most influential pianists of the 21st century and a wild man. Unfortunately he was involved in some scandals when he was younger, which likely hindered his career as a musician, but he eventually bounced back as a successful country artist. He still performs regularly today and is recording a new album. Fun fact: Lewis has been married seven times.


Sidney Poitier, 94
You may recognize Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier from big film names such as Porgy and Bess or The Greatest Story Ever Told. He’s also directed a handful of films. Poitier has been largely inactive in the acting world since his role as Henry Cobb in The Last Brickmaker in America in 2001.


Loretta Lynn, 89
Loretta Lynn is one of country music’s golden girls with the record for the most highly awarded female country singer and songwriter. She’s still performing today and CMT even named her Artist of a Lifetime in 2018.


John Astin, 91
You’ll recognize John Astin, who is referred to as “usually mustachioed” by IMDB, as Gomez Addams on The Addams Family. He studied math at Johns Hopkins University before realizing his passion for performing. Most recently he starred as Uncle Dudley in Justice League Action in 2017.


Richard Chamberlain became an international icon for his role as “Ralph de Bricassart” in the mini-series The Thorn Birds. He’s since won three Golden Globe awards over the course of his career, one that continues to press onward. He’s appeared in 2019’s Twin Peaks and Finding Julia. In 2020, he starred in the drama Echoes of the Past alongside Max von Sydow but the film’s release date had been postponed due to the pandemic.


Kim Novak, 88
Born in 1933, Kim Novak was originally poised to be the next Rita Hayworth for Columbia Pictures. She starred in the 1954 film Pushover, but is best known for portraying Madeleine Elster/Judy Barton in the 1958 Alfred Hitchcock film Vertigo. Novak is no longer acting but is a photographer, poet, and visual artist.
George Hamilton, 81
George Hamilton has acted in 120 movies during his career, most notably Love Possessed and Love at First Bite. More recently, in 2019 he played Jack in the TV show Grace and Frankie, and Spencer Blitz in American Housewife.


Ed Asner, 91
Ed Asner is known for his ability to portray both comedic and dramatic roles. He starred as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He’s tied with Mary Tyler Moore for most acting Emmy Awards, and has been nominated 20 times. But perhaps most importantly, he played Santa Claus in the 2003 movie Elf. Most recently Asner voiced Mike Cosgrove in Teen Titans Go!


Ann-Margret, 80
This Swedish-American actress is known for her singing and dancing talents – so much so that she gained the nickname “The Female Elvis.” She’s starred in Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, and has also performed several covers of Elvis songs, including “Heartbreak Hotel.” She was on the TV series Ray Donovan and Happy!


Bob Newhart, 91
Bob Newhart is a stand-up comedian known for his deadpan delivery, but he’s also done his fair share of acting. He starred as Robert Hartley on The Bob Newhart Show and has since been in Elf, Catch-22, voiced in The Rescuers, and made six guest appearances on The Big Bang Theory. More recently he’s been in the TV shows Young Sheldon, and Filthy Rich.


Harry Belafonte, 94
Harry Belafonte is known as one of the most successful Jamaican-American pop stars in history. Even if you haven’t heard his name before, you’ll certainly know his recording of “The Banana Boat Song.” Over the years he’s become known for various acting roles, as well as for popularizing the Calypso style of music. In more recent years he’s been involved in political activism, various documentaries, and played Jerome Turner in the 2018 film BlacKkKlansman.