Living Celebrities from the Golden Age – What They Do Now and Why They’re Still Thriving

Clint Eastwood, 90, Born In 1930 – Cry Macho

It’s hard to forget Clint Eastwood’s impressive acting skills in his Western movies. The Man with No name was his debut role on the screen, and that’s precisely when his popularity takes root. Eastwood is now 90 years old, and you can hardly find a single movie-lover who doesn’t recognize his name.

Eastwood has acted in lots of award-winning movies such as Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven, The Mule, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. He has won Academy Awards 13 times and Golden Globes eight times. It seems like he’s still very strong and doesn’t plan to retire yet. In 2021, he will direct and star in a new Western movie called Cry Macho.

Robert De Niro, 77, Born In 1943 – The Comeback Trail

The chances are high that you’ve seen more than one movie starring Robert De Niro. Today he’s one of the most notable actors in Hollywood who has portrayed various characters of diverse personalities. The Oscar-winning film The Godfather Part II is just one of his many excellent movies, not to mention Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, and Casino.

After he started acting in 1965, he’s never stopped and continues taking part in new projects with great effort. De Niro has won two Academy Awards from eight nominations. Considering his successful career, it’s no wonder that he has a net worth of $500 million. Currently, he has three upcoming movies: Canterbury Glass, Wash Me in the River, and Killers of the Flower Moon.

Dick Van Dyke, 95, Born In 1925 – Kidding

Dick Van Dyke still manages to stand out with his exceptional humor even at the age of 95. He’s mainly known from CBS’s The Dick Van Dyke Show, which is already a legendary TV sitcom. He is a person of numerous talents and professions, and he’s usually considered as an actor, musician, writer, comedian, and dancer as well.

One of the most interesting facts about his life is that his parents revealed his actual birth date only when he became 18. The fact that he finished school at the age of 78 is even more exciting. Now he continues to act in movies and will appear in the upcoming comedy Capture the Flag.

Mel Brooks, 94, Born In 1926 – Grandma for President

Mel Brooks is a legendary director from the Golden Age who still often appears at the center of attention. Considering that he actively continues making movies even at the age of 94, no wonder why the public never forgets him. Brooks has created plenty of excellent films such as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and more.

Did you know that he also composed music for some of his movies? His musical talent is one of the reasons why Brooks often takes part in musical projects. As a result of his exemplary work, he has won an Academy Award, Emmys, Grammys, and Golden Globes. He will do voiceovers for the upcoming animation Blazing Samurai.

Ron Howard, 67, Born in 1954 – Matlock

Ron Howard is mainly known for his legendary roles in TV shows Happy Days and The Andy Griffith Show. But considering Howard inherited acting talent from his parents, his acting skills are not surprising at all. However, many people believe that Ron’s directing career is much more interesting.

Howard started directing in 1977 with the low-budget movie Grand Theft Auto. As a result of enormous effort, he received 41 nominations in Academy Awards and collected nine prizes. Now at the age of 67, he actively continues his career. This year he produced Netflix’s documentary Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel.