Golden Age Icons Over 80 Who Are Still Going Strong

The Golden Age of Hollywood gets that nickname because it produced some of the most influential actors and actresses in cinema history. From Humphrey Bogart to Marilyn Monroe to Sidney Poitier, these artists made stories and characters come alive, cementing them into popular culture decades later.

Ali MacGraw – 82 Years Old

In the late sixties, Ali MacGraw rose to stardom and hit international fame in 1970 when she starred in “Love Story”. MacGraw became a fashion model first, posing for Vogue and working as a stylist for the magazine. She is also known for being married to pop culture icon Steve McQueen, although they divorced only two years later in 1978.

Dick Van Dyke – 95 Years Old

The charismatic Van Dyke first gained recognition on radio and Broadway, then he became known for his role on the CBS television sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show, which ran from 1961 to 1966. His most loved movie roles include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins. 

Van Dyke has cemented himself as a film and television legend after 70 years of working in the industry. Van Dyke is the recipient of five Primetime Emmys, a Tony, and a Grammy Award, and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995. He is now 92 years old and is still in good health.

Angela Lansbury – 95 Years Old, Aging With Grace

The English-American-Irish actress began her career in the 40’s with roles in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Gaslight. Now in her nineties, Lansbury has had a stellar acting career. She has won an honorary Oscar, five Tony Awards for her onstage work and six Golden Globes. In 2014, Lansbury was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II. She is a renowned icon who has truly aged with grace.

Bob Newhart – 91 Years Old

Bob Newhart was a standup comedian first and later, set his sights on working as an actor in Hollywood. Audiences loved his authentic delivery which often included a great deal of stammering and dead pan facial expressions. Newhart came to prominence in 1960 when his album of comedic monologues, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, which went on to top the Billboard Pop charts. Newhart’s career thrived over the last few decades. His most famous TV appearances were in two series which were based on the comedy of the actor, The Bob Newhart Show and the later sitcom Newhart.