Legendary Celebrities Who May Have Already Peaked But Are Still Alive Today
Victoria Principal – Born in 1950
Victoria Principal is an actress best known for portraying Pamela Barnes Ewing in the “Dallas” series from 1978-1987. She began her career in 1971, and the following year, she got her first role in “The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean,” which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
In addition to acting, Principal became the author of four books, “The Body Principal,” “The Beauty Principal,” “The Diet Principal,” and “Living Principal.” She also founded her own production company, which focused on television films, some of which she featured in. She was also a successful skincare business owner before another company acquired it.
Katharine Ross – Born in 1940
Katharine Ross is an actress who has appeared in numerous movies, theatre productions, and television series since she began her career in 1962. She received critical acclaim in 1967 when she starred in “The Graduate,” which saw her get nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and winning a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year.
In 1969, Ross starred in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here,” for which she won a BAFTA Award. She continued to star in other movies throughout the following decades and spent most of the ’90s semi-retirement before fully retiring in 2019.
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.”
Jacqueline Bisset – Born in 1944
Jacqueline Bisset began her career in 1965, but it wasn’t until three years later that she came to prominence by starring in “The Detective” and “The Sweet Ride,” the latter for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. She ended the year by portraying the character of Cathy in “Bullitt,” which was one of the year’s highest-grossing movies.
In 1973, Bisset starred in the French movie “La nuit americaine,” which translates to “Day for Night,” and the film won an Academy Award. She continued appearing in several other movies and series, and in 2010, she was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government.
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.
Kim Novak – Born in 1933
Retired actress Kim Novak began her career in 1954, and she quickly became one of Hollywood’s biggest box-office stars by appearing in movies like “Picnic,” and “The Man with the Golden Arm.” She also had a role in the 1958 movie “Vertigo,” which is recognized as one of the greatest movies ever made.
In 1966, Novak withdrew from acting and only sparingly appeared in movies before retiring in 1991 after the disappointing experience she experienced while filming “Liebestraum.” She has won two Golden Globe Awards and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and has since become a painter and visual artist.
Victoria Principal – Born in 1950
Victoria Principal is an actress best known for portraying Pamela Barnes Ewing in the “Dallas” series from 1978-1987. She began her career in 1971, and the following year, she got her first role in “The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean,” which earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
In addition to acting, Principal became the author of four books, “The Body Principal,” “The Beauty Principal,” “The Diet Principal,” and “Living Principal.” She also founded her own production company, which focused on television films, some of which she featured in. She was also a successful skincare business owner before another company acquired it.
Cindy Williams – Born in 1947
Cindy Williams became a television icon in the ’70s when she starred in two popular television series, “Happy Days” and “Laverne & Shirley.” She began her professional career by appearing in national commercials for Foster Grant sunglasses and Trans World Airlines, and her first role came in the series “Room 222.”
In 1973, Williams starred in “American Graffiti,” which earned her a BAFTA nomination, and she also appeared in stage productions of “Deathtrap,” “Grease,” and “Moon Over Buffalo.” She also made appearances in series like “Getting By” and “8 Simple Rules” in the ’90s, and she made her Broadway debut in 2007 by starring in “The Drowsy Chaperone.”
Stephanie Beacham – Born in 1947
Stephanie Beacham is best known for playing characters like Sable Colby in the series “The Colbys” and Dr. Kristin Westphalen in the science fiction series “seaQuest D.S.V.” She began her career in 1967 by appearing in British television. In 1970, she made her movie debut in “The Games.”
In the ’70s, Beacham gained a reputation for being a “scream queen” because she appeared in several horror movies like “Dracula A.D. 1972” and “Schizo.” In 2011, she released an autobiography, “Many Lives,” where she discussed her life and career, and she appeared on reality shows like “Strictly Come Dancing” and “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2007 and 2010, respectively.
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.
Tom Selleck – Born in 1945
Tom Selleck is instantly recognizable for his famous mustache. The actor had a breakout role in 1980 when he portrayed the character Thomas Magnum in the television series “Magnum P.I.,” for which he won an Emmy Award in 1985. He has also appeared in numerous movies and series like “Three Men and a Baby,” “Mr. Baseball,” “Lassiter,” “The Rockford Files,” and “Friends.”
Since 2005, Selleck has portrayed Jesse Stone’s character in nine movies adapted from the books of Robert B. Parker. He has also had the long-standing role of Frank Reagan in the series “Blue Bloods,” and in 2021, he was featured on Nicholas King’s album, “Act One.”
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