June Brown – 94-Years-Old, $43 Million Net Worth

Does actress June Brown even need an introduction at this point? After all, she’s starred on one of the world’s longest lasting soap operas, EastEnders, for more than 30 years. Of course, as any British soap opera fans can tell you, from 1985 to 1993 and then again from 1997 to 2020, Brown portrayed the tragicomic Dot Cotton. Sadly for fans, Brown announced that she had left EastEnders permanently as a result of her deteriorating eyesight.

These days, Brown spends her days enjoying her $43 million net worth and spending time with her five children and numerous grandchildren at her home in Surrey.

Prunella Scales – 89-Years-Old, $2 Million Net Worth

If you grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, then you almost certainly remember actress Prunella Scales. After all, she has one of the most lengthy acting resumes ever! Of course, she first became famous in the late ‘70s, on the hit sitcom Fawlty Towers. From there, Scales quickly made the jump to film and over the next two decades she starred in a string of hits including Escape from the Dark, Wolf, and The Boys from Brazil.

While Scales would have likely continued acting forever, a Alzheimer’s diagnosis made her transition to television. Until last year, she hosted the show Great Canal Journeys. She is now retired and continues traveling with her husband, actor Timothy West.

Maggie Smith – 85-Years-Old, $20 Million Net Worth

Many of you would recognize actress Maggie Smith for the role she had in the Harry Potter franchise. She achieved significant stardom as a Broadway actress during the ’50s, and some of her most memorable performances were in Lettice and Lovage and The Private Ear.

She was later fortunate enough to become successful in show business, for she won awards for her performances in California Suite and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. It might still take a while before Smith settles down in retirement. She has an upcoming movie called A Boy Called Christmas.

Julie Andrews – 85-Years-Old, $30 Million Net Worth

Of course, iconic actress Julie Andrews needs no introduction. The real question is: do you prefer her in The Sound of Music or Mary Poppins? Or maybe a more modern hit, like her role as the Queen in The Princess Diaries, alongside Anne Hathaway? Thanks to endless contributions as a singer, actress, author, producer, and dancer, make Andrews one of the greatest pop culture icons of all time.

Unfortunately, following throat surgery in the late ’90s, Andrews does not sing as much as she once did. However, she still lends her acting talents to recent hits like Despicable Me and the Netflix hit Bridgerton. Behind the scenes, the 85-year-old has a great handle on her money, unlike many celebrities, so she can retire whenever she chooses, thanks to a net worth of $30 million.

Dolores Hart – 82-Years-Old, $1 Million Net Worth, Estimated

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In case you don’t remember, Dolores Hart was a prominent actress back in the late 1950s, capturing the hearts of hundreds of fans in her youth. Incredibly, Hart’s made her film debut in Loving You, alongside the King of Rock’ n’ Roll himself – Elvis Presley! Shortly afterward, she made ten movies in five years, co-starring with stars like George Hamilton and Stephen Boyd.

Despite all of her success as an actress, Hart stunned Hollywood in the 1960s after announcing she would leave the film industry to join the Abbey of Regina Laudis Monastery in Connecticut. After all these years, Hart still feels she is right where she is supposed to be, and that’s great!

Elinor Donahue – 83-Years-Old, $3 Million Net Worth

If you love classic TV, then you almost certainly know actress Elinor Donahue for her role as Betty Anderson on Father Knows Best, a squeaky-clean sitcom that ran from 1954 to 1960, gaining millions of fans along the way. Unfortunately, like many other clean sitcoms, including Leave It To Beaver, audiences became bored with Father Knows Best in the 1960s and wanted more adult humor.

Thankfully, Donahue always managed to find work! From the 1980s through the 2000s, the actress starred in everything from The Golden Girls to the Princess Diaries II. While the 83-year-old actress retired in 2011, she recently published an autobiography and still enjoys an impressive net worth of $3 million.

Jacklyn Smith – 75-Years-Old, $90 Million Net Worth

When the new Charlie’s Angels reboot hit theaters, many couldn’t help but wonder what happened to the original TV show’s cast. Most still remember Jacklyn Smith best for her role as Kelly Garrett on Charlie’s Angels’ last six seasons. The show launched Smith’s career, which led to big hits like Nightkill.

However, before long, Smith grew tired of the entertainment industry. In the late 80s, she entered the fashion industry, creating her own clothing lines. It all seems like it worked out, as Smith is now worth $90 million today, one of the highest net worths of any of the original Charlie’s Angels cast members.

Liza Minnelli – 75-Years-Old, $50 Million Net Worth

The daughter of famous film director Vincente Minnelli and iconic actress Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli seemed destined to become a star herself. So it should come as no surprise that just two years after beginning her career in 1963 on Broadways, Liza won her first tony for starring in Flora the Red Menace. From there, she quickly became one of the most famous actresses ever, starring in hits like Cabaret and Rent-A-Cop.

These days, like many older celebrities who are still alive, Liza Minnelli only elects to come out of semi-retirement for roles that really call to her. While she hasn’t starred in a theatrical stage show since the 2000s, Liza has recently starred in major television shows like Law & Order Criminal Intent.

John Astin – 91-Years-Old, $5 Million Net Worth

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Is it hard for you to tell where you have seen actor John Austin before? Well, that’s because you’re used to seeing him with a ton of makeup on! After all, Austin first became a household name for his role as Gomez Adams on the Addams Family. Afterward, he went on to star in big movies like Teen Wolf Too, West Side Story, and Freaky Friday.

Today, the 91-year-old actor spends most of his time teaching the craft of acting at universities like John Hopkins and Columbia. While teaching certainly does not pay the same big bucks as acting, Astin still enjoys a sizable net worth of $5 million!

Gavin MacLeod – 90-Years-Old, $10 Million Net Worth

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Very few actors manage to enjoy a career that lasts six decades – but Gavin McLeod is one of the few! For those that don’t remember – or weren’t around – McLeod started his career as a sideman in a number of ’50s movies. However, it wasn’t until the 1970 movie Kelly’s Heroes, which he starred in alongside Clint Eastwood and Telly Savalas, that MacLeod became a household name.

Thanks to his role in Heroes, MacLeod quickly earned roles on hit ’70s shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Love Boat. Sadly, after the ’70s, the actor’s career never gained the same heights. In 2017, MacLeod retired. Today, the 90-year-old quietly enjoys his $10 million net worth, occasionally doing interviews.

Harry Belafonte – 94-Years-Old, $28 Million Net Worth

Don’t remember Harry Belafonte? Time to break out the old Calypso records! Belafonte became a massive hit in the ’50s, thanks mainly to the song “The Banana Boat Song.” However, there’s something that most people don’t know: he only started singing in order to pay for his acting classes. That’s right!

Sadly, while Belafonte never did make a massive splash as an actor, he did star in films like Against Tomorrow and Carmen Jones. Outside of his singing career, the singer has also been a highly active activist, most notably working with UNICEF. Today, the 94-year-old legend still sings, acts, and raises money for children in need – that’s pretty impressive!

Cybill Shepherd – 71-Years-Old, $40 Million Net Worth

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In the ’70s, actress Cybill Shepherd became one of the biggest names in the world, thanks to roles in hit movies like The Last Picture Show, The Heartbreak Kid, Alice, and of course, Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver.

In the late ’80s, Shepherd made the transition to television in the smash series Moonlighting. Since then, the actress has remained on T.V., never looking back. Since moving to the small screen, Shepherd has starred in many fan favorites, including HBO’s The L Word, U.S.A.’s Psych, and Lifetime’s The Client List. Television seems to be treating the 71-year-old just fine, as she enjoys a net worth of $40 million.

Pamela Sue Martin – 68-Years-Old, $4 Million Net Worth

Despite the fact that Pamela Sue Martin’s role as Nancy Drew only lasted two seasons on ABC in the 1970s, she quickly became a household name thanks to The Nancy Drew Mysteries. Of course, the fact that she followed that up with an infamous Playboy shoot and a follow-up role on the hit soap Dynasty did not hurt her fame!

Unfortunately, since the late 1980s, the actress has failed to find fruitful parts. These days, Martin instead focuses on raising money for causes she cares deeply about. Most notably, she raised money for interstitial cystitis, a chronic pain disease that affects the bladder, which Martin suffers.

Linda Evans – 78-Years-Old, $30 Million Net Worth

Like many others who came to fame in the ’60s, actress Linda Evan’s breakthrough part came on a western show, The Big Valley. However, her most prominent role came in the ’80s, when she earned a lead role in the hit family-themed soap opera Dynasty.

While on Dynasty, one of the biggest shows of the ’80s, Evans won a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Krystle Carrington. After Dynasty, Evans went into semi-retirement, electing to pursue her own interests. An avowed health nut, Evans opened a line of fitness centers, became an investor and spokesperson for Rejuvenique, a mask for toning muscles, and even wrote various exercise books. It must have worked out: the 78-year-old enjoys a $30 million net worth today!

Christopher Lloyd – 82-Years-Old, $40 Million Net Worth

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Are there any Christopher Lloyd movies and shows that did not do well? From his early days on shows like Taxi to his performances in films like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and, of course, the Back to the Future franchise, Lloyd has enjoyed one of the most prolific careers of all time.

Today, like many older celebrities who still choose to work, Lloyd now focuses on voice acting. Most recently, he appeared in the hit animated series Over the Garden Wall and Cyberchase. Will Lloyd ever return to the big screen? Only time will tell! But with a net worth of $40 million, the actor can do whatever he wants!

Sue Ane Langdon – 85-Years-Old, $3 Million Net Worth

On paper, at least, actress Sue Ane Langdon should have become one of the most famous Hollywood stars of all time. She started on film, starring in several massive westerns like The Great Impostor with Tony Curtis and The Rounders, opposite Henry Fonda and Glenn Ford. Meanwhile, the actress also co-starred with Elvis Presley in two of his biggest musical films, Roustabout and Frankie and Johnny.

After a long string of hit films, Langdon transitioned to television, where she guest-starred in nearly every hit of the ’60s and ’70s. Following roles on everything from Gunsmoke and Three’s Company to The Love Boat and Arnie, for which she won a Golden Globe, Langdon away from Hollywood ’80s. Since then, she’s remained a very private person, which might be why few remember her today.

Sophia Loren – 86-Year-Old, $75 Million Net Worth

Today, actress and singer Sophia Loren remains one of the last surviving icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Loren first became a hit thanks to roles in films like Two Women Houseboat, earning an Academy Award, BAFTA, and five Golden Globes along the way. Then, she became a hit singer. Between 1958 and 1972, Loren released five albums, also earning herself a Grammy. Talk about a resume!

While Loren retired in the 1990s, the actress still does some parts in her home country of Italy. She and her husband, Carlo Ponti Sr., a successful film producer who sadly died in 2007, did a great job of managing their incredible wealth. Today, Loren is worth $75 million.

Sidney Poitier – 94-Year-Old, $25 Million Net Worth

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In the ’60s, when black actors were trying to forge their way into Hollywood, Sidney Poitier became one of the first to break out of the stereotypical roles for men of color. Along the way, the actor also became the first black male actor to win an Academy Award for his outstanding performance in the 1965 drama Lilies of the Field. After that, Poitier continued to enjoy massive success by starring in classics like With Love, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and In the Heat of the Night, just to mention a few of the greats.

For his significant contributions to his home country, The Bahamas honored him by making him Ambassador to Japan from 1997 to 2007. Poitier also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. What a list of achievements!

Angela Lansbury – 95-Years-Old, $70 Million Net Worth

Actress Dame Angela Lansbury is the earliest surviving Academy Award nominee and one of the last surviving stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood. These days, Dame Angela Lansbury recently turned 95-years-old. From films like The Manchurian Candidate and Beauty and the Beast to television hits like Murder, She Wrote, Lansbury did it all – and continue working even today!

While Lansbury certainly works a little less at her age, she doesn’t view it as a bad thing. “I’ve never been particularly aware of my age,” she said recently. “It’s like being on a bicycle – I just put my foot down and keep going.”

Robert Fuller – 87-Years-Old, $5 Million Net Worth

When actor Robert Fuller started his career in the 1950s, he initially earned bit parts in western television shows. However, when audiences saw him, he quickly became one of the brightest stars in Hollywood. From there, Fuller earned much better roles in westerns like The Hard Ride and strange B-movies like The Brain from Planet Arous.

After years of working incredibly hard, Fuller’s major breakthrough came in popular ’60s series like Laramie and Wagon Trail. He then continued his fame into the ’70s with a lead role on the medical drama Emergency! These days, with a current net worth of $5 million, Fuller has earned some peace and quiet at 87-years-old, retiring a few years ago.

Bob Newhart – 91-Years-Old, $65 Million Net Worth

At one point America’s favorite comedian, Bob Newhart, became incredibly popular thanks to his dead-pan delivery comedy routines. He rose to fame in the 1960s after his debut comedy album, The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart, became a worldwide bestseller, one of the first comedy albums to do so. Newhart’s album did so well that it even ended up number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Later, Newhart also ventured into the world of acting, creating the Bob Newhart Show in the ’70s. Today, he is still working, most recently starring as Professor Proton in the hit series The Big Bang Theory, for which Newhart earned his first Primetime Emmy Award in 2013.

Ron Howard – 67-Years-Old, $150 Million Net Worth

Actor-turned-director Ron Howard first hit it big as Opie on the beloved ’60s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. He continued acting in his younger years, starring in major films like The Shootist and American Grafitti. Then, in the 1970s, Howard somehow gained even more fame as Richie Cunningham in the sitcom Happy Days.

However, these days, Howard is best known for directing many successful feature films, like The Da Vinci Code. In 2001, he won his first two Academy Awards for the biological dram A Beautiful Mind. Today, unlike many other older celebrities, Howard shows no signs of slowing down. He most recently directed Hillbilly Elegy for Netflix.

Estelle Harris – 93-Years-Old, $5 Million Net Worth

Of course, many remember actress Estelle Harris best as none other than George’s mom, Estelle Costanza, on the hit sitcom Seinfeld. Despite already being an older actress at that point, she managed to star in an impressive 180 episodes of the iconic sitcom. Along the way, Estelle became a fan favorite of the show, catapulting Harris to stardom.

Meanwhile, younger readers probably remember Harris’ recognizable voice best from another role: that of Mrs. Potato Head in Toy Story. Today, the 93-year-old only works when she wants to. Hey, with a resume like that, we hope she’s enjoying her well-deserved time off.

George Lucas – 77-Years-Old, $7.3 Billion Net Worth

Widely regarded as one of the most famous movie writers, directors, and producers in history, George Lucas has helped create some of the biggest movie franchises of all time, including Indiana Jones and Star Wars. Along the way, Lucas became one of the richest men in all of Hollywood. Today, the 76-year-old is worth a whopping 7.3 billion dollars. That’s right!

Of course, most of that came when Lucas sold his company, Lucasfilm, to Disney for $4.05 billion in 2012. Upon leaving, the Hollywood legend said, “I’m moving away from the business …from the company, from all this kind of stuff.” Today, Lucas remains hard at work at his forthcoming film museum in Chicago.

Barbara Walters – 91-Years-Old, $170 Million Net Worth

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The world of television took a hit a few years ago when, after more than five decades on television, iconic journalist Barbara Walters decided to retire from the small screen. Now fully enjoying the retired life at 91-years-old, the former journalist accomplished more than most could ever dream of in her time on TV. From 20/20 and ABC Evening News to The View, she did it all!

Even though she says she loves retirement, Walters says she could come back, if the conditions were right. “I don’t want to say I will never come back,” she told Variety before retiring. “If the president came on, I might come back. If Fidel Castro said I will do an interview with you, which he has not in 25 years, I would go off and do it.”

Chuck Norris – 81-Years-Old, $70 Million Net Worth

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As hard as it is to believe, action star Chuck Norris recently turned 81-years-old. That’s right! However, these days, it’s hard to know what Norris is more famous for: his roles in movies and shows like Walker, Texas Ranger, or the jokes that have been born from his tough-guy persona.

Here’s something you might not know: Norris never wanted to become an actor. He wanted to be a martial artist, even training under Bruce Lee. However, when Lee told him to consider acting, Norris did – and it’s a good thing too! Now, thanks to movies like Good Guys Wear Black and even two New York Times Best Selling books under his black bet (get it?), it’s no wonder the star enjoys a net worth of just over $70 million!

Jerry Lee Lewis – 85-Years-Old, $15 Million Net Worth

Given his nickname, “The Killer,” it’s really no wonder Jerry Lee Lewis has been described as “rock ‘n’ roll’s first great wild man.” If you love rock music, you already know all of Lewis’ pioneering singles including “Crazy Arms,” “Great Balls of Fire,” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.” Without Jerry Lee Lewis, there is no Elvis Presley, Guns N’ Roses, or Imagine Dragons!

Although Lewis’ legacy will last forever, his career lasted a relatively short time. After hitting it big in 1956, Lewis had stopped charting by 1960. Despite his small window of fame, Jerry Lee Lewis still enjoys a net worth of $15 million.

Bob Barker – 97-Years-Old, $70 Million Net Worth

With a whopping net worth of just over $70 million, Bob Barker is not only one of the wealthiest retired celebrities, but also one of the richest over 75-years-old. The famous TV host got his start in the entertainment industry by hosting Truth or Consequences after serving in World War II.

However, Barker’s next gig would make him a household name forever: host of CBS’ The Price Is Right. Barker hosted the hit game show from 1972 to 2007, the record for any game show host. Throughout his career, the host used his platform to speak about the cause closest to him: animal rights. Unfortunately for fans, Barker retired from showbiz in 2007. However, he has popped up on the famous game show a couple of times since then!

Tony Bennett – 94-Years-Old, $200 Million Net Worth

Pop and jazz star Tony Bennett became one of the biggest stars in the world thanks to massive albums like Basie Swings, Bennett Sings, and The Beat of My Heart, along with his 1962 signature song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Over the years, he managed to make over $200 million and sold 50 million records worldwide. In short, Bennett is one of the most successful older celebrities of all time.

Today, the 94-year-old singer continues to work as hard as ever. He’s even managed to stay relevant with the younger generations by teaming up with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, and others in recent years.

Pamela Bellwood – 69-Years-Old, $3 Million Net Worth

In case you didn’t know, actress Pamela Bellwood has basically been riding the fame of one role for five decades. While she enjoyed plenty of small parts in the ’70s, her career did not truly take off until the 1980s. That’s when ABC finally gave Bellwood the lead role she always dreamed of in the hit nighttime soap opera Dynasty.

After Bellwood debuted as character Claudia Carrington, she instantly became a household name and a forever fan favorite. Although the show ended in 1986, and Bellwood has failed to earn another lead role since Dynasty. Despite that, she still enjoys fame and fortune with a net worth of nearly $3 million!

Ed Asner – 91-Years-Old, $10 Million Net Worth

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Most know actor Ed Asner best from his role on the hit ’70s and ’80s on the sitcom The Mary Tyler Moore Show, as well as its successful spin-off drama Lou Grant. Fun fact: Asner is one of the few T.V. actors to portray the same character in both a comedy and drama. So, it’s no wonder that, afterward, he quickly earned roles in movies like Rich Man, Poor Man and even the millennial hit Elf.

Today, Asner only takes on the roles he wants. After all, when you’re 91-years-old and have a net worth of $10 million, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to!

William Shatner – 90-Years-Old, $100 Million Net Worth

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Even today, most remember actor William Shatner as the man who brought Captain Kirk to life in the first version of Star Trek. Later, Shatner managed to continue his fame on the ’80s show T.J. Hooker and then on the ’90s legal smash, Boston Legal. Can you name another actor who managed to earn a starring role in three of the biggest shows of three different eras? We thought not!

So what has this actor learned during his 90 years on planet Earth? Easy: there’s simply nothing more important than family and friends. “The longer I go about living, I see it’s the relationship that is most meaningful,” Shatner said recently.