Celebrities You Thought Were Gone But Are Still Alive!

TrendingNovember 15, 2023

Bette Midler | Born in 1945, The Rose

When it comes to making successful films and music, Bette Midler has perfected the art. Her career is filled with hits, both cinematically and musically, and keeping up with her is almost an impossible task! With numerous awards to her name, the Hawaiian-born star remains an astounding force to this day.

While she still performs, Midler has further named herself a writer, director, and producer. Her work with charitable organizations like her very own ‘New York Restoration Project’ is just as respected as she is, and we reckon it’s safe to say that this legend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon!

Joan O’Brien | Born In 1936, The Bob Crosby Show

Born in the ’30s, the American singer and actress Joan O’Brien became a star acting in TV shows between the ’50s and ’60s. Her career, which lasted less than a decade, includes notable co-starring roles in films alongside great names like John Wayne, Jerry Lewis, and the king of pop Elvis Presley.

O’Brien first gained recognition for her singing ability before being introduced to acting. She got noticed by the Country Music Hall of Famer Cliffie Stone, who gave her a regular slot to perform on his TV show “Hometown Jamboree.” She later started acting as a regular on “The Bob Crosby Show” in 1954.

Carrot Top | Born in 1965, Carrot Top’s AM Mayhem

People would most likely refuse to take anyone with a name like Carrot Top seriously. And that seems to be the angle Scott Thompson was going for when he chose that moniker. When he was launching his career in the mid-’80s, it was customary for comedians to go by funny names professionally. And Carrot Top seems fitting, considering his flaming locks.

Thompson is skilled at live comedy, and most of his performances often involve props. But he’s also appeared in shows like “George Lopez,” “Scrubs” and “Gene Simmons’s Family Jewels.” Still active on the scene, he showed up during a Spotify episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” in 2022.

JOE PESCI | BORN IN 1943, RAGING BULL

Academy award winner Joe Pesci carved a name for himself in the entertainment industry as a tough and volatile character role player in several genres. In “Raging Bull,” “The Irishman,” “Casino,” and “Goodfellas,” he appeared alongside legends such as Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.

Although he was born in 1943, the golden age actor and musician seems in no hurry to leave the stage, even appearing in an episode of the 2022 TV series “Bupkis.” Pesci wasn’t all about hard-hitting roles, as he also showed his acting versatility in comedic roles in the first two issues of the “Home Alone” and “Lethal Weapon” franchises.

Christopher Walken | Born in 1943, The Deer Hunter

No wonder Christopher Walken’s awe-inspiring performances leave a lasting imprint in the audience’s minds! We don’t have to miss him longer, for the Pulp Fiction star will soon feature in the upcoming television series Severance and The Offenders. Despite his seniority in the business, Walken still has not decided on quitting his glorious on-screen journey, and that is indeed inspiring!

The New York-born actor is no stranger to global fame, with his films churning out over a billion dollars in the United States alone! Viewers would remember Christopher best for starring in first-rate movies like The Deer Hunter, Catch Me If You Can, and Vendetta.