Find Out What Happened To Hollywood’s Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive And Inspiring Fans
Max Baer Jr. – 83 Years Old – Retired But Still Doing Business
As an actor, Max Baer is best remembered for his role as the well-meaning Jethro Bodine in the ’60s series The Beverly Hillbillies. He was a crucial part of the show, acting in it for the entire nine-season run, before making a name for himself as an astute film businessman.
Baer made two successful films: the 1974 film Macon County Line, which made $25 million at the box office on a budget of $110, 000 and Ode To Billy Joel in 1976, which made $29.65 million off $1.1 million. He also bought the right to the Beverly Hillbillies brand and is building an empire on themed casino games and venues.
Cher – 76 Years Old – Still Appearing at LGBTQIA+ Events
More than an American singer/actress, the one and only Cherilyn Sarkisian (or Cher) is one of music’s ultimate divas and a prominent LBGTQIA+ symbol. In 2022, she collaborated with Donatella Versace for a Pride Month capsule collection, proving that she’s still as active (and relevant) as before. She’s been a central show-biz figure since the ’60s.

Even though Cher’s praised for her style and ongoing humanitarian projects, she’s best known for her successful music career. Thanks to songs as beloved as “Believe,” “After All,” and “Strong Enough,” she sold a reported 100 million records and landed one of the highest-grossing tours ever: the $250-million Living Proof: The Farewell Tour.
Jack Nicholson – 84 Years Old – Still Makes Appearances
Jack Nicholson called time on his 60-year career in 2013, after starring in his last film in 2010 called How Do You Know. He retired as the male with most Oscar nominations and one of only three men to win three Academy Awards Statuettes.

In his career, he was known to play outsiders but also held some iconic roles in films like a Few Good Men and One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Nicholson is also renowned as the original love action Joker in the Batman films and played Jack Torrance in the cult classic film The Shining, in which he dropped the iconic, unscripted line, “Heeeere’s Johnny.”
Loni Anderson – 75 Years Old – Still Active
After a small role in the 1966 film Nevada Smith opposite Steve McQueen, actress Loni Anderson went a decade without getting any acting roles. She slowly started getting small parts in shows like SWAT, Phyllis, and the popular show, Three’s Company. It wasn’t until 1978 that she got her big break.

That came on the show WKRP in Cincinnati, where she starred as receptionist Jennifer Marlowe. Her performances in the role earned her three Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy nominations. Anderson’s career fizzled out after the show was canceled. In 2020, she appeared in the TV series called My Sister Is So Gay in an episode titled Unsocial Distancing.
LORENZO LAMAS – 67 YEARS OLD – BUSY ON-SCREEN
Born in 1958 in Santa Monica, California, Lorenzo Lamas emerged from a family of Hollywood royalty, being the son of actors Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl. He catapulted to fame with his portrayal of Lance Cumson in the prime-time soap opera “Falcon Crest,” a role that earned him a Golden Globe nomination.

Demonstrating his versatility, he displayed his martial arts prowess in the action-packed series “Renegade,” further cementing his status as a television icon. Lorenzo holds black belts in Taekwondo, Shotokan Karate, Jujitsu, and Aikido. He’s a certified commercial helicopter pilot, offering aerial tours over New York City, providing passengers with unique perspectives of the city’s skyline.