Celebrities You Thought Were Gone But Are Still Alive! – Master

TrendingAugust 30, 2022

Tina Louise | Born In 1934, Gilligan’s Island

Tina Louise began her acting career back in the ’50s and has enjoyed about seven decades of it. She began to achieve notable success after winning a Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year for her breakthrough performance in the 1958 film “God’s Little Acre.”

Her most famous role remains that of the movie star Ginger Grant in the ’60s CBS TV sitcom “Gilligan’s Island.” As of December 2020, she became the only original cast of that sitcom still alive. In her seven-decade career, she appeared in many other films and had starring roles in some, including “The Trap,” “Day of the Outlaw,” and “The Hangman.”

Tina Louise | Born In 1934, Gilligan’s Island

Paul Hogan | Born In 1939, The Paul Hogan Show

With his breakout comic performance in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ Paul Hogan cemented his reputation as the funniest man in show business. The film’s critical and financial success led the blue-eyed comic to create and host his TV series titled ‘The Paul Hogan Show.’

Continuing to work in television and commercials, the charming entertainer has stacked up an impressive body of work during his many decades, making audiences laugh. Though now ostensibly retired, Paul’s legacy in show business was honored in TV films on his 80th birthday, specially made to celebrate his life and contributions to the arts.

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.

Michelle Williams | Born In 1979, Destiny’s Child

Destiny’s Child was one of the best-selling music groups of all time. Among the famous former members of the R&B superband were the iconic American singer Beyoncé and the singer/actress Michelle Williams. The latter may not be as famous as Queen B, but she’s been successfully active in show business since the late ’90s.

Still boasting her youthful glow, Williams found success in TV and film productions while also working on Broadway and West End theater shows. Still active, she featured in the 2022 Lifetime drama flick “Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.” She also appeared in the American and British versions of “The Masked Singer.”

Ann-Margret | Born in 1941, Bye Bye Birdie

We have always heard that ‘old is gold,’ but Ann-Margret, the ‘Grumpy Old Men’ star manages to prove it. Her film and music career spans five decades commencing from 1971 onward and going strong till today!

Back in the days, Margret was known as the female version of Elvis Presley, thanks to her breathtaking voice. The undivided adoration she has for singing is evident, as nothing has stopped her from contributing to music even in her late seventies! We don’t want to sound selfish, but we look forward to seeing more of her on-screen!

Morris Chestnut | Born In 1969, Boyz n the Hood

The 1991 cult movie “Boyz n the Hood” was responsible for kickstarting the careers of two major Hollywood players: the Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and the ever-young Morris Chestnut. Chestnut never landed an Academy Award, but he went on to build a massively successful acting career with over 50 credits and appearances in many hit TV series.

Chestnut never lost his charm and willingness to succeed, and that shows! Still active today, he’s one of the stars of the TV series “Our Kind of People.” Before, he worked in productions such as “The Resident,” “The Enemy Within,” “Goliath,” “Rosewood,” and “Legends.”