There are many talented young stars in the modern Hollywood scene, but despite all the superb performances they give, you can't forget about all the older celebrities who had their own time to shine back in the day. Many of these icons have movies or shows that people love rewatching until today.

Such celebs lived different lifestyles because the technology wasn't advanced yet, and there were no social media yet. Let's reminisce about some of the biggest stars born before, during, or a few years after the Second World War. We're sure you'd get amazed by how many of them are still pursuing their careers.

Lee Majors (Born In 1939) - Michigan

Lee Majors first rose to fame when he started in the Western show called "The Big Valley," but his most prominent break in the acting scene was his lead role in the series, "The Six Million Dollar Man." He got an offer to pursue a football career after college, but he chose acting instead.

Talent agent Dick Clayton told him to get acting training, and he ultimately began his professional career when he turned 25 years old. Majors remained active all these years, and you might've seen him in a new film in 2021 called "Narco Sub."

Eva Marie Saint (Born In 1924) - New Jersey

Eva Marie Saint earned money through acting for more than seven decades. She was a TV and radio actress during the late'40s, and then she ultimately got into performing on stage and the big screen. She took home an Oscar for her performance in "On the Waterfront."

Her other notable roles were in movies like "A Hatful of Rain" and "North by Northwest." Saint isn't as busy as she used to be, but she hasn't fully retired yet. Since 2020, she has been the oldest living recipient of an Academy Award.

Loni Anderson (Born In 1945) - Minnesota

Loni Anderson kickstarted her acting career in 1966 through a part in the "Nevada Smith" film. She didn't achieve success right away, and she spent almost a decade not landing any gigs. In the late '70s, she finally got her big break, which was her starring role in "WKRP in Cincinnati."

Her performance in the series got her nominated for several Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. Anderson's personal life wasn't as fruitful as her acting career because she has gone through a divorce thrice before meeting her one true love and current husband, Bob Flick. She appeared in "My Sister Is So Gay" from 2016 until 2020.

Michael McKean (Born In 1947) - New York

Michael McKean started pursuing acting roles while still a student at Carnegie Mellon University. He first caught people's attention when he starred in "Laverne & Shirley." On top of his acting work, he also spent a brief period playing in a band called The Left Banke.

McKean showcased his musical talent in "This Is Spinal Tap." He wrote a song called "A Might Wind" for the film of the same name, and it won him a Grammy Award. He's still busy at work as of 2021, for he did voice work for "Rugrats."

Rob Reiner (Born In 1947) - New York

Rob Reiner has parents who were both actors, so it was inevitable for him to follow the same career path when he got older. He trained at the UCLA Film School and began landing acting gis by the late '60s. His performance in "All in the Family" gave him fame.

He later also got behind the camera and established himself as a director. He's best known for his work on "When Harry Met Sally...," "A Few Good Men," and "Stand By Me." Reiner made guest appearances in "Real Time with Bill Maher" and "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart" in 2021.

Victoria Principal (Born In 1950) - Japan

Victoria Principal comes from an American family, but she was born in Japan because her father was a U.S. Air Force member stationed in Fukuoka. She lived in many places growing up, but she ultimately settled down in Los Angeles during the '70s.

Her claim to fame was her lead role in "Dallas." She departed from the series in 1987 and focused on her production company and skincare brand, Principal Secret. Principal even pursued writing and had many best-selling publications. She sold Principal Secret in 2019 to focus on her philanthropic activities.

Francine Pascal (Born In 1938) - New York

Francine Pascal is an iconic author who's the brains behind the "Sweet Valley" franchise. Her "Sweet Valley High" novel was a massive success, and it even got its own TV adaptation. Most of her famous work got published during the '80s and '90s, but it maintained a decent following over the years.

She was married to a co-author named John Pascal, whom she met at New York University. Sadly, he passed away in 1981 at the age of 49. Sources claimed in 2015 that Pascal splits her time between the South of France and New York. She has never remarried since her husband John passed away.

Burt Bacharach (Born In 1928) - Missouri

Burt Bacharach must be proud of how far he has come as a songwriter and composer because he is responsible for 73 songs that made it into the Top 40 hits of the United States. He has won three Academy Awards and six Grammy Awards.

He worked with iconic artists like Tom Hones, The Carpenters, and Gene Pitney. Bacharach took great care of his health all these years, and it's why he still gets to work regularly. In 2020, he made a comeback with his collaboration with Daniel Tashian on an EP titled "Blue Umbrella."

Gene Hackman (Born in 1930) - California

Gene Hackman originally came from San Bernardino, California, but he grew up in Danville, Illinois. He didn't complete his TV production and journalism studies at the University of Illinois, for he decided to return to California and get into acting work.

The most notable performances in his career were in movies like "The French Connection" and "Unforgiven." As of 2021, Hackman officially retired from his Hollywood career and spent more time resting at home. His final film role was in 2004's "Welcome to Mooseport." He has since focused on a new career as a novelist.

Nehemiah Persoff (Born In 1919) - Jerusalem

After spending his early childhood in Jerusalem, Nehemiah Persoff moved to the United States with his family in the late '20s. During the Second World War, he served in the United States Army as a subway electrician. He ultimately shifted to acting and started as a theatre actor in New York.

After finishing his acting classes at the prestigious Actors Studio, his mainstream career took off. You might remember his parts in "Yentl" and "The Greatest Story Ever Told." Persoff retired in 199 and pursued painting instead. In 2021, he felt tremendous heartbreak after his wife Thia passed away.

Joyce DeWitt (Born In 1949) - West Virginia

Many of you undoubtedly remember actress Joyce DeWitt's performance in the sitcom "Three's Company." She wasn't always well-off, for she took on regular jobs like a secretary and ticket office employee at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She could've climbed the corporate ladder because she has a master's degree from UCLA.

She took a break from her acting career in the '80s, but she eventually returned in the '90s and appeared in shows like "Cybill" and "Living Single." DeWitt hasn't retired yet as of 2021, and you might've seen her in a new documentary titled "DeWitt."

Anne Byrne (Born In 1943) - New York

Anne Byrne doesn't have a lengthy acting portfolio like many others on this list, but she still had her fair share of fame. Her most memorable appearances were in movies like "A Night Full of Rain," "Why Would I Lie?," and "Manhattan."

She ended her acting career early during the '80s, but she still attracted attention from the media because of her personal life. Byrne was married to actor Dustin Hoffman, but they divorced in 1980. That same year, she married Ivan Kronenfeld and has remained with him.

Ali MacGraw (Born In 1939) - New York

Ali MacGraw had her first acting breakthrough in 1969 when her performance in the movie "Goodbye, Columbus" won her the Most Promising Newcomer award at the Golden Glove Awards. She then became well-known internationally after starring in "Love Story."

Her starring role in the movie made her win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. MacGraw stepped away from Hollywood after appearing in 1997's "Glam." She later became a Hatha Yoga devotee and released a bestselling yoga video. Sources say she lives a quiet life in her deluxe house in Tesuque, New Mexico.

June Lockhart (Born in 1925) - New York

June Lockhart was among the brightest stars in show business during the '50s through '60s. Most people would remember her roles in shows like "Lost In Space," "Petticoat Junction," and "Lassie." Her parents, Kathleen and Gene Lockhart were both actors.

Lockhart slowed down with accepting new acting roles over the years, but she never shut off any doors in her career entirely. In 2021, she participated in the new "Lost In Space" series through her voice role as Alpha Control. She was married twice in her life, but both marriages didn't last.

Shelley Duvall (Born In 1949) - Texas

Shelley Duvall's life changed once she got discovered by Robert Altman. He's a talented director, and he gave her a part in his movie called "Brewster McCloud" because he loved her upbeat presence. She became an even bigger break when she starred in "Nashville" and "The Shining."

One of her most prominent career achievements was winning the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1977 for her performance in "3 Women." Duvall ended her acting career after her appearance in "Manna from Heaven" in 2002. She has since lived away from the spotlight and kept her personal life private.

Ann Blyth (Born In 1928) - New York

Ann Blyth is among the last surviving actresses from Hollywood's Golden Age. She appeared in radio programs for children at an early age, and she eventually began appearing on Broadway as a young teenager. In 1944, she started her professional film career.

Her breakthrough performance was in the 1945 film "Mildred Pierce," which got her an Oscar nomination. Blyth stopped acting after appearing as a guest character on "Murder, She Wrote" in 1985, and she devoted most of her time to raising her children. She also performed in concerts, and Harper MacKay served as her music director and accompanist.

Tippi Hedren (Born In 1930) - Minnesota

Tippi Hedren peaked in her acting career in the '60s thanks to her performances in "Marnie" and "The Birds." She first achieved fame as a model, but she started acting once director Alfred Hitchcock discovered her in 1961. She wasn't only passionate about acting over the years, but she also became devoted to animal rescue.

Hedren is the brains behind the Roar Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps the Shambala Preserve. In 2018, she starred in a campaign for Gucci." She's the mother of actress Melanie Griffith and the grandmother of actress Dakota Johnson.

Suzanne Somers (Born In 1946) - California

Suzanne Somers' acting career began generating earnings for her in the late '60s, but it took many years before she became a mainstream star. Her breakthrough role throughout her entire career was in the series called "Three's Company." She portrayed Chrissy Snow from 1977 until 1981.

She also established herself as an author, focusing on self-help books. Somers hasn't acted since the early '00s, but she still appears as a guest in different programs. You might've seen her on shows like "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" and "The Dr. Oz Show" in 2021.

F. Murray Abraham (Born in 1939) - Pennsylvania

F. Murray Abraham had quite the story growing up. He was part of a gang in El Paso, Texas, and he experienced working for a clothing factory. He began acting in the '70s, but he only rose to fame a decade later when he gave an award-winning performance in the film "Amadeus."

You might also remember his roles in "Scarface" and "Star Trek: Insurrection." On TV, Abraham was well-recognized for appearing in "Homeland." He hasn't stopped making money in Hollywood, and he has been appearing on the "Mythic Quest" series since 2020.

Christopher Lloyd (Born In 1938) - Connecticut

When you hear Christopher Lloyd's name, you will instantly think of his starring role in the "Back to the Future" franchise. He first made a name for himself as a theatre actor during the '60s, but he transitioned to on-screen work in the '70s.

His other memorable performances were in "Taxi," "Twenty Bucks," and "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock." Lloyd has also earned paychecks for voice acting, working on "Anastasia" and "Over the Garden Wall." He starred in two new movies in 2021 called "Next Stop, Christmas" and "The Tender Bar."

Barbara Walters (Born In 1929) - Massachusetts

Barbara Walters' first job was for a small advertising agency in New York. She then got into PR work for WNBC (formerly WNBT-TV). In the '60s, she became a segment producer and writer in "The Today Show." She received more airtime on the program once her popularity rose.

She made history in 1974 when she became the first-ever anchor for a network evening news program that was a woman. Walters is well-known for creating the talk show "The View." She did her final on-air interview in 2015, and she withdrew from the public's eye a year later.

Johnny Mathis (Born In 1935) - California

Since high school, Johnny Mathis excelled in sports, and he continued pursuing it on a collegiate level. He later began leaning towards a music career after his dad advised him to. His first studio album, "Johnny Mathis," came out in July 1956.

Over the years, many of his songs made it into the Billboard charts, and he was a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. As of 2021, Mathis' most recent album was 2017's "Johnny Mathis Sings the Great New American Songbook." It's unclear if he still plans to release more new material.

Shirley Eaton (Born In 1937) - England

People first witnessed Shirley Eaton's acting talent when she appeared in a production of "Let's Make an Opera!." She then made a name for herself as a singer before gaining fame as an actress. Most people remember her for playing a Bond girl in 1964's "Goldfinger."

She had an early retirement in 1969 because she wanted to focus on raising her children. Eaton had a brief comeback when she appeared in a short film called "Everdream" in 2001, but she hasn't had any new roles since then. In 2016, she featured in a docu-series titled "Take Two."

Sue Ane Langdon (Born In 1936) - New Jersey

After going to the University of North Texas, Sue Ane Langdon became a singer at the Radio City Music Hall, and she embarked on a theatre acting career. She ultimately got cast in mainstream projects, appearing in films like "The Cheyenne Social Club" and "A Guide for the Married Man."

She also had parts in Elvis Presley's movies like "Frankie and Johnny" and "Roustabout." Langdon last appeared in "Zapped Again!" in 1990, and it looks like she chose to withdraw from the industry since then. She was married to Jack Emrek from 1959 until he passed away in 2010.

Barbara Mandrell (Born In 1948) - Texas

Barbara Mandrell became a notable country singer in the '70s. Her whole family was musically-inclined, so it's not a surprise she pursued a professional music career. Among her biggest hits were "Sleeping Single in a Double Bed" and "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right."

Her career remained a success until the '80s, but she began experiencing a decline a year later. Mandrell eventually retired for good in 1997. She has been married to musician Ken Dudney since 1967, and they have three kids together. Her property in Whites Creek, Tennessee, got turned into a tourist attraction over the years.

Richard Dean Anderson (Born In 1950) - Minnesota

Richard Dean Anderson first gained fame when he appeared in the TV series "General Hospital." It was a great stepping stone in his acting career, and he ultimately had his breakthrough when he got cast as the star of "MacGyver" in the mid-'80s.

His career continued to flourish in 1997 when he started starring in the show called "Stargate SG-1." Anderson hasn't done any acting work since his guest appearance in "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" in 2013. Sources say he spends a lot of his time supporting environmental organizations globally.

Tina Louise (Born In 1934) - New York

Tina Louise began her stage acting career in the mid-'50s. Once she dabbled in mainstream work, she gained fame for starring in a movie called "God's Little Acre." She then solidified her status as an A-list star through her performance in the sitcom called "Gilligan's Island."

She's the show's last surviving original cast member as of 2020. Louise doesn't get the same load of acting work anymore, but she still takes on occasional roles. In 2019, she appeared in "Tapestry." Louise was also a professional singer in the past, relating one album titled "It's Time for Tina."

Maggie Smith (Born In 1934) - England

At the early stages of her theatre career, Maggie Smith performed at the Oxford Playhouse. She began appearing on Broadway in 1956, and she's well-known for taking home a Tony Award for her performance in "Lettice and Lovage."

She was also a successful film star, for she won awards for her roles in "California Suite" and "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie." Smith also received praise for her work in the "Harry Potter" franchise. Her career still makes her net worth grow, and she appeared in a new movie titled "A Boy Called Christmas in 2021."

Loretta Lynn (Born In 1932) - Kentucky

Loretta Lynn received a guitar as a gift from her late husband when she was 21 years old. She didn't need to spend for guitar lessons because she taught herself how to play it. She began gaining popularity as a country singer in Nashville during the '60s.

She became an icon over the years, and her most prominent hits were "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)" and "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)." Lynn proved in 2021 that she could still achieve new heights in her career after releasing a new album called "Still Woman Enough."

Nancy Sinatra (Born 1940) - New Jersey

You could quickly tell that Nancy Sinatra comes from a famous family because of her last name. Her dad was the late Frank Sinatra, and it looks like she wanted to follow in his footsteps. She ultimately broke away from her famous father's shadow when she released her song, "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'."

Her other memorable hits were "Somethin' Stupid" and "Sugar Town." Sinatra also pursued acting, appearing in "Speedway" and "The Wild Angels. Her last studio album was 2013's "Shifting Gears," but she released a new compilation album in 2021 titled "Start Walkin' 1965–1976."

Connie Stevens (Born In 1938) - New York

Connie Stevens had parents who were both musicians, and even if she inherited their musical talent, it looks like she also wanted to make it big in Hollywood. She appeared in her first movie, "Young and Dangerous," in 1957, and she released her first album the year after.

Her international fame came in 1959 when she starred in the "Hawaiian Eyes" series. She also had a hot called "Sixteen Reasons" that placed her on the charts. Stevens gets less acting work in more recent times, but she hasn't retired yet. She was part of "By the Rivers of Babylon" in 2019.

Kim Novak (Born In 1933) - Illinois

Kim Novak launched a professional movie career in 1954 when she signed a contract with Columbia Picture. Her breakthrough performances were in films like "The Man with the Golden Arm" and "Picnic." The most notable role in her career was in 1958's "Vertigo."

Novak decided to slow down with all the acting work when she reached her mid-30s, but she still accepted new gigs sporadically. She ultimately entered retirement for good after appearing in "Lievestraum" in 1991. In 2020, she got featured on several episodes of "CBS News Sunday Morning."

Joni Mitchell (Born 1943) - Canada

Joni Mitchell is an established signer from Canada who won nine Grammy Awards throughout her entire career. She sang at Canadian nightclubs at the beginning of her career, but her career took off professionally when she started living in the United States in the '60s.

She had a significant impact in the music industry after relating hits like "Woodstock" and "Big Yellow Taxi." People recognize Mitchell's album titled "Blue" as among the best albums in history. Her new compilation album, "Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968–1971)," came out in 2021.

Christopher Walken (Born In 1943) - New York

Christopher Walken has impressed millions of people with his acting performances over the years. Becoming an actor wasn't always his main goal, for he once trained as a dancer. He even worked at a circus as a lion tamer when he was a teenager.

His professional acting career started in the '50s, but he only got his breakthrough in the late '70s when he starred in "The Deer Hunter" and "Annie Hall." Walken hasn't stopped growing his acting portfolio as of 2021, and you can catch him on shows like "The Outlaws" and "Severance."

Linda Gray (Born In 1940) - California

Many of you surely remember Linda Gray for playing Sue Ellen Ewing in the series called "Dallas." Her superb performance earned her Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations. She was initially a commercial model during the '60s.
Over the years, Gray remained consistent in landing new acting gigs, and her other notable parts were in "Moment of Truth:

Why My Daughter?" and "Oscar." As of 2021, she hasn't done any new roles since appearing in "Intuitions" in 2019, but she had a "Dallas" cast reunion in the "Stars in the House" series in 2020.

Joan Collins (Born In 1933) - England

During her teenage years, Joan Collins took formal acting classes at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She got signed to 20th Century Fox in the mid-'50s, and she caught people's attention with her performances in "Land of the Pharaohs" and "The Virgin Queen."

The most prominent break in her career happened in the '80s when she starred in the original "Dynasty" TV show. Collins' work on the series won her the Best Actress award at the Golden Glove Awards. In 2021, she was a guest on programs like "The Graham Norton Show" and "Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line-Up."

Pamela Bellwood (Born In 1951) - New York

Pamela Bellwood was another actress on this list who rose to fame after appearing on "Dynasty.”. She decided to pursue acting after she experienced being part of a play called "Our Town." She trained as an actress in London and New York.

By the '70s, she made it into broadway, starring in "Finishing Touches" and "Butterflies Are Free." Bellwood doesn't generate much earnings from her career anymore, and it looks like she decided to stop working after appearing in "Criminal Minds" in 2013. She lives a peaceful life with Nik Wheeler, the photographer she married in 1984.

Morgan Fairchild (Born In 1950) - Texas

Morgan Fairchild's first experience in show business was a gig as a body double for actress Faye Dunaway in "Bonnie and Clyde." She ultimately got her first credited role during the '70s, playing Jennifer Pace on "Search for Tomorrow."

She continued gaining popularity after appearing on "Dallas" and "Flamingo Road." Fairchild has also been making money as a voice actress over the years, and her IMDb page says she did voice work for "Rugrats" in 2021. She was also part of the "Stonewall Inn Safe Spaces Concert" TV special in the same year.

Linda Evans (Born In1942) - Connecticut

Linda Evans initially tried acting as a form of therapy for her shyness, but it later made her realize that she wanted to turn it into a whole professional career. She began landing roles in the '60s, and her first breakthrough was the series called "The Big Valley."

She experienced a new level of fame in the '80s when she joined the cast of "Dynasty." Evans isn't thinking about retiring yet because she's still open to new acting roles. She had a part in a new film in 2021 titled "Swan Song."

Sophia Loren (Born In 1934) - Rome

Sophia Loren joins the list of major Golden Age stars still alive in 2021. Entering a beauty pageant led to her undergoing acting training, and she eventually launched her movie career in 1950. She wasn’t an instant star, for she only gained massive fame when she starred in 1961’s “Two Women.”

Her performance in the film earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. Loren later won more awards for “Marriage Italian Style” and “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” She isn’t the busiest actress anymore, but she did appear in “The Life Ahead” in 2020.

Elle Macpherson (Born In 1964) - Australia

Elle Macpherson went to Sydney University to study law, but she began accepting modeling work in the United States to pay for her studying materials. She found herself landing campaigns left and right during the ‘80s, and many loved her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Macpherson didn’t limit herself to only one career, for she later became a businesswoman and TV host. She sells products for the skin and different pieces of lingerie. Her love life has been as fortunate as her career, for she separated from partner Andrew Wakefield in 2021.

Tony Bennett (Born 1926) - New York

Tony Bennett served in the United States Army during the Second World War. He then developed a passion for singing and gained fame in the early ‘50s with his hit called “Because of You.” His career peaked in the late ‘50s after releasing albums like “Basie Swings, Bennett Sings” and “The Beat of My Heart.”

His careers simmered down during the ‘70s, but he ultimately made a comeback in the late ‘80s. Bennett is well-known for his collaborations with Lady Gaga in more recent times, and the duo released a new album in 2021 titled “Love for Sale.”In August 2021, he officially announced his retirement from music.

Bo Derek (Born In 1956) - California

Bo Derek started receiving acting work in the ‘70s thanks to her first husband, director John Derek. Her debut role was in “Fantasies,” but she only got famous after starring in 1979’s “10.” She continued working with her husband in films like “Tarzan, the Ape Man” and “Ghosts Can't Do It.”

She remained married to him until he passed away in 1998. Derek still accepts occasional roles, but she considers herself semi-retired. In 2020, she had a beautiful wedding with actor John Corbett. The lovely couple has been in a romantic relationship since 2002.

Michael Caine (Born In 1933) - England

Michael Caine was about 20 years old when he started earning money as an actor. He took on stage roles for many years before establishing himself as a film star with memorable performances in “Alfie” and “Zulu.”

He experienced the most success in his career during the ‘80s, winning awards for his performances in “Educating Rita” and “Hannah and Her Sisters.” Caine is among the luckier older stars on this list because he still has a high demand in Hollywood as of 2021. He starred in new films like “Twist” and “Best Sellers.”

Julie Andrews (Born In 1935) - England

Julia Andrews is a multi-awarded actress who has been a legendary name in Hollywood for several decades already. She was initially a stage actress who thrived on Broadway, but she became garnered mainstream fame after giving award-winning performances in films like “Mary Poppins” and “The Sound of Music.”

Her career had a new revival in the ‘00s thanks to the success of the “Princess Diaries” movies. Andrews also did voice work and wrote several books. In 2020, people heard her as the voice behind Lady Whistledown in the hit Netflix series called “Bridgerton.”