Legendary Celebrities Who May Have Already Peaked But Are Still Alive Today
Richard Chamberlain – Born in 1934
Richard Chamberlain is an actor and singer who became a teen idol when he starred in the series “Dr. Kildare” from 1961 to 1966. After that, he appeared in other series like “Shōgun” and “The Thorn Birds” and also starred as Jason Bourne in the 1988 movie “The Bourne Identity.”
Chamberlain had some singing ability, and his song “Three Stars Will Shine Tonight” reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also appeared in theatre productions like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “My Fair Lady,” and “The Sound of Music,” and in 1969, he became the first American to play the title role in “Hamlet” since John Barrymore did in 1925.
Richard Chamberlain – Born in 1934
Richard Chamberlain is an actor and singer who became a teen idol when he starred in the series “Dr. Kildare” from 1961 to 1966. After that, he appeared in other series like “Shōgun” and “The Thorn Birds” and also starred as Jason Bourne in the 1988 movie “The Bourne Identity.”
Chamberlain had some singing ability, and his song “Three Stars Will Shine Tonight” reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. He also appeared in theatre productions like “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “My Fair Lady,” and “The Sound of Music,” and in 1969, he became the first American to play the title role in “Hamlet” since John Barrymore did in 1925.
Bruce Springsteen – Born in 1949
Bruce Springsteen has arguably been one of the world’s biggest and most well-known rock singers since he began his career in 1964 by playing at local venues. In 1973, he released two albums, which didn’t get much attention, but his 1975 album, “Born to Run,” pushed him to mainstream audiences, selling over seven million copies and peaking at number three on the Billboard 200.
Since then, Springsteen has released 18 more albums and has sold more than 140 million records worldwide. He has also received 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Special Tony Award.
Tony Bennett – Born in 1926
Tony Bennett is a retired singer who was launched into the limelight in 1951 when he released the song “Because of You.” He was at the peak of his powers in the late ’50s when he released albums like “The Beat of My Heart” and “Strike Up the Band,” which were very popular.
Throughout his seven-decade career, he has received numerous accolades, like 20 Grammy Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards, and he was praised for continuing to release critically acclaimed works. In 2014, Bennett and Lady Gaga created a joint album, “Cheek to Cheek,” which they promoted by touring various countries in 2014 and 2015.
Debbie Harry –Born in 1945
Debbie Harry is a singer, songwriter, and actress most recognizable for being the lead vocalist of the band “Blondie,” which she formed in 1974. She previously worked as a dancer and secretary before pursuing a musical career. In 1976, her band released its first album, “Blondie,” and it was certified Gold in the United Kingdom.
Their third album “Parallel Lines” was a global hit, and the single “Heart of Glass” became the second highest-selling single of 1979. The group split in 1982, and Harry began a solo career and combined it with acting by starring in the 1983 movie “Videodrome.” In 2019, she released a memoir, “Face It.”
Sandie Shaw – Born in 1947
Sandie Shaw was one of the most successful female British singers in the ’60s, and during that period, the singles “There’s Always Something to Remind Me,” “Long Live Love,” and “Puppet on a String” became the U.K. number one singles. The latter won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967.
Shaw began her career in 1964, and she appeared in various popular Television programs performing barefoot, which endeared her to the public audience. In 1968, she started a fashion label and sold her clothing and jewelry, and that same year, she hosted her T.V. show “The Sandie Shaw Supplement.” In 2013, she retired, and in 2017, she was awarded an M.B.E.
Ann-Margret – Born in 1941
Ann-Margret is a singer, dancer, and actress and is recognized for her roles in “Pocketful of Miracles,” “Carnal Knowledge,” “Taxi,” and “Going in Style,” and has won five Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award. In 1994, she released her autobiography, “Ann-Margret: My Story,” which detailed intimate and vulnerable moments from her life.
Ann-Margret’s music career has spanned over six decades since 1961, and in her younger days, she was noted for her sultry, contralto voice and was usually referred to as a female version of Elvis Presley. In 1962, she was nominated for a Grammy Award; in 2001, her gospel album “God is Love” was nominated for another Grammy.
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