The entertainment industry has put some of the most remarkable and inspiring personalities before our eyes. From acting to singing, and philanthropy to a sheer abundance of charisma, there are certain stars out there who have managed to pique our interest throughout their careers. Everyone on this list is impressive in more than one way and has been wowing fans for a long time.
We’ve put together a list of the most enduring stars of our age, detailing the lives of these legends while showing you where they are today. You won’t be able to believe just how long some of your favorite celebs have been in the limelight.
Johnny Crawford, 75 Years Old
Famous for his role in the ABC Western series The Rifleman, for which he landed an Emmy Award nomination when he was only thirteen years old, Johnny Crawford made a name for himself in Hollywood since he was young, rising to become among the most sought-after actors in the business.
Throughout his long career, the star has taken up numerous roles, showing his versatile work ethic. Crawford is as talented as they come, with several chart-topping albums under his belt. While he took a hiatus from showbiz in 1999, the singer resumed performances in the mid-2010s before hanging his boots in 2019 after an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis.
Loni Anderson, 75 Years Old
Whether it’s at the start of her career as WKRP in Cincinnati’s Jennifer Marlowe or today as Frances in My Sister Is So Gay, Loni Anderson is always impressive. After earning two Emmy nominations playing aside Howard Hesseman, Anderson took a starring role in The Jayne Mansfield Story. Several classics like Easy Street Stroker Ace arrived in the early ’80s.
Across the ’90s, the Minnesota-born star continued to guest star in popular shows like Melrose Place, Clueless, and V.I.P. Recurring roles in The Mullets and So Notorious made sure Anderson was still growing in popularity during the ’00s. Today, the mother of two is still acting.
Linda Gray, 80 Years Old
Model turned actress Linda Gray got her start in the ’60s by playing in almost 400 TV commercials. However, when she landed Sue Ellen Ewing’s role in 1978, the Santa Monica-born star became famous. Dallas ran for 14 seasons, ending in 1989, and featured Gray in most of them.
Melrose Place and Models Inc. later arrived, and we loved her in The Bold and The Beautiful, where she played in the mid-’00s. In 2012, Gray reprised her role for the Dallas reboot, before playing in several shows. The last time we saw the Grand Daddy Day Care star was in the movie Intuitions in 2019.
