Hollywood’s Veterans: The Beloved Stars of The Golden Age Still Alive & Enjoying Life In Retirement

Leo Rossi — 1946


Eminent actor Leo Rossi is famous for his character-based roles. He has over 100 credits to his name already and is still working with no signs of retiring. His best-known movies are Halloween II and Maniac Cop 2. He also appeared in television alongside Johnny Depp in 21 Jump Street, and later in ER, JAG, and In Cold Blood. Being active in his profession must have worked as the best anti-aging method for this prolific actor.

Jon Voight — 1938

 

Actor Jon Voight achieved fame when he starred in the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy. He’s won multiple accolades; among those are an Academy Award and four Golden Globes. He’s also the father of A-list actress and philanthropist Angelina Jolie and her brother James Haven. Voight made a comeback in the late 90s after being inactive for over 10 years. Some of his work during this time included films like Heat, Mission: Impossible, Enemy of the State, and Rainmaker. Currently, he stars in the crime drama TV show Ray Donovan and he’s working on the upcoming legal drama film Roe v. Wade, based on a landmark decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ernest Lee Thomas — 1949


Ernest Lee Thomas will always be known for his performances in the TV shows What’s Happening!! and Everybody Hates Chris. But before honing his skills for TV, his career actually started on Broadway. Despite his eye condition called amblyopia, he got tremendous success in the entertainment industry and continues to wow his fans even now. His career investments worked quite well, and it is safe to assume that if he plans to retire now, he can have a great lifestyle.

Vivian Pickles — 1931


After starting her career as a child artist, Vivian Pickles rose to fame with her performance as Alice in a BBC production of Alice In Wonderland. Unlike many child artists, Vivian bagged meaty roles even in her adulthood. Aside from that, she also acted a lot on stage, and then banking on her amazing acting skills, she ventured into the world fo films — Isadora Duncan and The Biggest Dancer In The World got her several awards. She has not retired officially and is perfect health even now at the age of 87.

Joe Turkel — 1927


Ninety-one-year-old Joe Turkel has had quite a career! Having acted in movies like The ShiningPaths of Glory, and The Killing, Joe Turkel became a well-known name in the industry. He also claimed fame with the character Dr. Eldon Tyrell from Blade Runner. He had started his career with the army, and when he came back from the war, he pursued a career in Hollywood. He wrote screenplays and acted in movies, finally left Hollywood in 1998. It is safe to assume that he is spending his days in his retirement home now, reminiscing about his golden past.