Still Alive

Lee Majors, 82 – $15 Million

The devilishly handsome actor from the ’70s will sweep you off your feet with his charming persona. Lee Majors did not have it easy in the industry as he began his career in 1964 with an uncredited role in ‘Strait-Jacket.’ Apart from acting, during this time Majors was also sincerely interested in football since he played it in high school.

Lee got his breakthrough when he landed a role in the show ‘Six Million Dollar Man,’ which is still recognized as a hit TV series. He has had an eventful career and currently wishes to live a life away from the limelight.

Stefanie Powers, 78 – $9 Million

People might recognize actress Stefanie Powers from the TV series ‘Hart to Hart’ for portraying Jennifer Hart’s character in the early ’80s. Yet, very few know that off-camera, she is a good polo player as well, who even competed in the National Women’s Championship held in Ascot.

Additionally, Powers is famous for her extensive wildlife conservation works and spends much of her time spreading awareness about her cause. Still, even after managing several things in her life, she never broke her relationship with acting, and after a few years of gap, the artist made a comeback with the film ‘The Artist’s Wife’ in 2020.

Samuel L. Jackson, 72 – $250 Million

If you love movies, then you love Samuel L. Jackson. The 72-year-old Hollywood superstar has a way of amusing your heart, as seen in blockbusters like Jungle Fever and Django Unchained. Samuel’s unique sense of humor and the genius ability to portray even the most challenging roles have seen him amass a fat net worth of about 250 million.

Black entertainment has a lot to thank the near octogenarian for, as he was one of the pioneering black American superstars to gain A-list respect in Hollywood. Jackson doesn’t seem ready to retire yet, and we may be seeing more of him in his eighties.

Barbara Walters, 91 – $170 Million

Barbara Walters dedicated her entire life to broadcast journalism and television. She started her career as a publicist but shortly found herself striking it rich when she scored the job of a writer and researcher with NBC’s The Today Show.

The reporter quickly climbed up the ranks and soon became the one to make the calls. It was a huge leap for Barbara, but this became her ticket to television appearances, and rest, as they say, is history. The Boston-born is now enjoying time away from the limelight, with her most recent appearance being in 2016.

Jeff Rawle, 69 – $5 Million

Actor Jeff Rawle has had quite a diverse set of roles during his life. Over the last four decades, Jeff has participated in film, theatre, television, and radio, which has made him one of England’s most beloved performers.

The list of credits behind his name is nearly endless but there are a few main ones that we can tell you about. Do you remember him as the father of Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter film The Goblet of Fire? Yes, that’s right. He played Amos Diggory. Yet, Jeff hasn’t been as active of late as he was before, but we certainly hope that will change again in the future.

Bruce Montague, 81 – $5 Million

When it comes to English acting legends, Bruce Montague is certainly at the top of the ranks. In fact, Bruce has starred in over three hundred television productions during the span of his career! What a magnificent feat!

Of course, Bruce is most famous for his time on the sitcom Butterflies where he played the character of Leonard Dunn, but as we said that is only a small part of his enormous credit list. To go through everything Bruce has done in the last six decades would take up all the space we have on this list!

Philip Bretherton, 65 – $10 Million

Philip Bretherton has had quite a career since he started on television in 1977. Now, decades later, he is still going strong and has made quite a lot of money over these last forty years.

This wouldn’t have been possible if Philip wasn’t the talented man that he is. Like so many others, the British soap opera Coronation Street is where he got to hone his talents, before heading out further into the world. Now, we think we can consider this Manchester University graduate, an expert in the field of performing.

Belinda Lang, 67 – $8 Million

When it came to sitcom acting, there seemed to be no one better than actress Belinda Lang. In fact, the star managed to land three major parts in a trio of very well-known shows during her career, This included the likes of 2point4 Children and Dear John.

Other than that, Lang has kept herself busy with theatre and film as well, where she’s made quite the splash with her talents. But it seems that Belinda has been on a break from performing since 2014, and we don’t know if she’ll be gracing us with her presence on screen anytime soon.

Dawn Wells, 80 – $50K

Another star of Gilligan’s Island, Dawn Wells, is one of the two last surviving cast members of the show, apart from Tina Louise. But unlike Tina, Dawn Wells did reprise her role in all three of the reunion films, including Rescue from Gilligan’s Island and The Castaways on Gilligan’s Island. After the show, Wells mostly worked in theater and appeared in almost 100 productions. The now 80-year-old Wells did not accumulate a fortune in her career and does not exactly live an opulent lifestyle. That being said, in 2018, a GoFundMe campaign was set up in order to help the actress deal with her financial hardships.

Marlo Thomas – Age 82

Do you recognize her from her days on Friends? We have to admit, Marlo Thomas looks beyond fabulous for an 82-year-old. She started her career off as an actress and later pursued producing and writing. Thomas had her breakthrough in the ’60s after playing the role of Ann Marie on ABC‘s sitcom That Girl. When questioned about her appearances, Thomas told Women’s Health US that getting as much exercise as possible, and including fruits, vegetables, and proteins in a diet will aid in staying healthy in the long run.

Barbi Benton, 68 – $20M

Barbi Benton is a former model and actress, known for being a Playboy magazine star and a long-time girlfriend of the late Hugh Hefner. Barbi had a recurring role in the TV show Hee Haw, but aside from being an actress, she was also a singer, releasing a number of fairly successful albums until she retired back in the ‘80s. This was after getting married to George Gradow when she decided to dedicate her time entirely to raising her family. Since Hefner’s passing, Barbi has made several public declarations, rejecting the idea of turning the iconic Playboy Mansion into a museum.

Max Baer Jr., 82 – $50 million

Remember Jethro Bodine from The Beverly Hillbillies? Max Baer Jr. is the last surviving member of the television show. Max rose to fame, thanks to this role and it turned out to be the highest point in his career. When the show was canceled in 1971, he didn’t have much success landing big roles so he focused on working behind the camera. In more recent years, Max had been trying to make money from opening a Beverly Hillbillies-themed hotel and casino but he was unsuccessful. The development of his casino has been suspended since 2017.

Sam Elliott, 74 – $10 million

When we hear the name of Sam Elliott, many of us first think of his recognizable mustache and his deep voice that have become his trademarks. Sam is known for his numerous roles as ranchers or cowboys. Some of his most notable parts include the ones on Road House, The Big Lebowski, Mask, Tombstone, and Ghost Rider. Elliott and his wife Katharine Ross live on his ranch in Malibu but he has no intention on withdrawing from the entertainment world just yet and he is still making money through acting. Elliott starred in 2018 A Star Is Born and received critical acclaim for his performance.

Ursula Andress, 82 – $25M

Ursula Andress’ career didn’t have a ceremonious blast off, to begin with, instead, her fame grew slow and steady, with a quiet start in fashion modeling. It was later when she was presented with the opportunity to act in British, Swiss, American, and Italian films that her name established itself in the entertainment industry. International fame became hers with the role of ‘Honey Ryder’ in the film Dr. No. which was the very first James Bond film. Ursula didn’t let her roles in high-grossing films stop her fashion modeling career, which kept going as a preventative measure against the prospect of bankruptcy perhaps! Andress retired in 2005.

Jack Nicholson – 81

Jack Nicholson wowed the world after portraying the role of George Hanson in the hit film, Easy Rider. It was then followed by tons of films, including Five Easy Pieces, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Terms of Endearment. Nicholson easily gained fans’ attention for his versatility in different genres, including comedy, romance, and even dark portrayals of anti-hero characters. It’s safe to say that Jack won’t be having problems after his retirement with his $400-million fortune – which could buy him even the priciest medical insurance there is! He was reportedly starring in the remake of Toni Erdmann, however, he dropped out of the project in 2018.

Mel Brooks, 92 – $100 million

Mel Brooks is many things – an actor, comedian, filmmaker, and producer. Starting his career as a writer for Your Show of Shows, Mel went on to create his own series with Buck Henry titled, Get Smart. The series aired for five years (1965-1970). In his later career, Mel’s movies brought him a lot of money, which explains his current wealth of $100 million. Despite being 92, Brooks is not yet slowing down. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of the series To Tell the Truth and he also provided the voice for Vlad in the animated movie Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.

Tippi Hedren, 88 – $20 million

Former fashion model, actress, and activist Tippi Hedren got discovered by Alfred Hitchcock in 1961 and she would go on to star in his movies like The Birds and Marnie. Tippi has appeared in more than 80 movies and TV shows and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hedren worked eleven years on the film Roar and later founded the Roar Foundation to protect wildlife. Due to severe headaches, Tippi has been unable to work. When she finally felt better and accepted a role on Fashion House, she was hurt and the headaches returned. She later sued her lawyer but never collected the money from the settlement.

Kirk Douglas, 101 – $60 million

One of the last surviving actors from Hollywood’s Golden Age turned 101 years old. Centenarian and legend Kirk Douglas needs no introduction. Douglas appeared in more than 90 movies in his career, including on Champion and Lust for Life. He is also credited for having helped break the Hollywood blacklist by having Trumbo write Spartacus. Kirk is also an author who has written ten novels and memoirs. He doesn’t act anymore but he is believed to be the world’s oldest blogger! He appeared at the 2018’s Golden Globe Awards in a wheelchair accompanied by Catherine-Zeta Jones.

Dick Van Dyke, 92 – $50 million

Dick Van Dyke is a living legend. He is a comedian, actor, and singer whose career spans 70 years. Van Dyke is known for his roles on Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, Night at the Museum and its sequel, and many more. He also had a lead role in The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1971 until 1974. The 92-year-old Van Dyke is not thinking about retiring yet and when he does, he would not have to worry about his personal finances since his assets are estimated at $50 million. In 2017, Van Dyke released an album, his first solo project since 1963.

Richard Dean Anderson, 68 – $20 million

Remember this star from the television series MacGayver? Actor and producer Richard Dean Anderson is now 68 years old. Anderson started his career as Dr. Jeff Webber on General Hospital but later appeared in a string of movies such as Through the Eyes of a Killer, Firehouse, and Pandora’s Clock. He also played the lead role in the series Stargate SG-1 from 1997 until 2005. Anderson hasn’t been active since 2013 when he entered retirement. He is also involved in charity work and has helped many environmental organizations around the world. Reportedly, he refused to take part in the 2016 MacGayver reboot which still runs in CBS.

Tina Turne, 78 – $250 million

If anyone is a living legend, it’s Tina Turner. Singer, dancer, songwriter, and actress, Tina is one of the best-selling artists ever with a $250-million fortune. With this amount of cash in her bank account, Turner doesn’t have to worry about her post-showbiz days, if she ever decides to retire, that is. Tina has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has won 12 Grammy Awards. The 78-year-old Turner announced that we can expect the release of her biographical musical titled simply Tina, sometime in 2019.

Paul Michael Glaser, 75 – $4 million

Paul Michael Glaser gained fame portraying Detective David Starsky in the ’70s television series, Starsky & Hutch. The show ran for four seasons and Paul even directed several episodes. After it ended, he continued to act as well as direct. Glaser has a Master’s degree in English and theater and a second master’s degree in acting and directing. He directed 1987’s The Running Man in which Arnold Schwarzenegger starred. He made a brief pause from making films until he appeared in 2003’s Something’s Gotta Give. He hasn’t been very active lately and his most recent television appearance was in a 2013 episode of Ray Donovan.

Conrad Janis, 90 – $15 million

Conrad Janis was born into a creative, artistic family. His parents were writers, and his father was also an art dealer. An actor and a jazz trombonist, Conrad has strived to keep the traditional jazz alive and he even formed a band with people we admire, including James P. Johnson, Pops Foster, Baby Dodds, and Edmond Hall. More than 20 years later, he put together another band called The Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band who appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Janis entered retirement in 2012 and does not make public appearances anymore.

Sidney Poitier, 91 – $25 million

When he was 16, Sidney Poitier worked as a dishwasher while a waiter helped him learn how to read. When he was finally accepted in the A.N. Theater, he was rejected by audiences so he made a decision to refine his acting skills. Today, Poitier is an Academy Award-winning actor, director, author, and diplomat. He is the first Bahamian-American actor to receive an Oscar for Best Actor and a Golden Globe in the same category for his performance Lilies of the Field. In 2016, Poitier received a BAFTA Fellowship for his achievements and he is the author of several books. He has eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

David Attenborough, 92 – $35 million

When we think of natural history documentaries, the name of Sir David Attenborough is the first that comes to mind. The man who has been referred to as a national treasure in Britain is the only person to win a BAFTA for programs in black and white, color, HD, 3D, 4K. David wrote and presented nine documentary series about animal and plant life from the Life series. If he ever needs it, the 92-year-old Attenborough can afford whatever elder care he wants with his $35-million fortune. Many species have been named by him, including most recently, a species of phytoplankton, in 2018.

Tony Bennett, 92 – $200 million

Anthony Dominick Benedetto or better known as Tony Bennett is a singer with a $200-million fortune. Tony released his first popular song titled Because of You in 1951 and hasn’t stopped making hits ever since. He recorded his most famous song I Left My Heart in San Francisco in 1962 and won 19 Grammy Awards throughout his career. After a brief hiatus and addiction-related issues, Bennett has made a comeback – reaching a new, younger audience with his gold record albums. He has sold over 50 million records so far and his album Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 was recognized as the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2018.

Loretta Lynn, 86 – $65 million

Country music singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn has been singing for over 60 years. And everyone knows her hits like Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind) or One’s on the Way. Loretta sold more than 45 million albums and has earned a net worth of $65 million. She announced her new album in 2017 but then suffered a series of health issues so the release was postponed until 2018. Her tour dates were canceled as well. Her 41st studio album, Wouldn’t It Be Great, came out earlier in 2018.

Angela Lansbury, 95 – $70 million

Actress Angela Lansbury boasts a career that spans over seven decades. The English-American-Irish star has worked in theater and appeared on television and film. Upon moving to the United States, Angela studied acting in New York and then signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, landing her first film roles. Her performances on Gaslight and The Picture of Dorian Gray got her a Golden Globe Award and two Academy Award nominations. She has won numerous awards throughout her career and was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2014. The 93-year-old Angela underwent two surgeries but she is not done with her portfolio yet. She stars in 2018’s Mary Poppins Returns.

Marsha Hunt, 101 – $8.5 million

Marsha Hunt was one of those actors who was blacklisted by Hollywood in the ’50s but nevertheless, her career spans more than 70 years. Hunt is known for her roles in movies like Pride and Prejudice, Kid Glove Killer, and Johnny Got This Gun. Former model and retired actress, Marsha is also a humanitarian who promoted peace in Third World countries. She helped open a homeless shelter in the San Fernando Valley and she has also raised funds for homeless children. She entered retirement in 2008 and has been residing in her Sherman Oaks real estate since 1946.