Celebrities You Thought Were Gone But Are Still Alive!
Robby Benson | Born in 1956, Beauty and the Beast
Robby Benson is an actor and professor who rose to fame as a teen idol. He starred in many great films in the ’70s that took his career to new heights. He is known for his role in projects like “Ice Castle,” “Ode to Billy Joe,” and “One on One.”
He also did some voice acting work in the ’90s and ’00s and is known for his iconic work as The Beast in the movie “Beauty and the Beast.” He later became a professor and taught at UCLA and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. In 2019, he returned to acting with the film “A Feeling of Home.”
Robby Benson | Born in 1956, Beauty and the Beast
Robby Benson is an actor and professor who rose to fame as a teen idol. He starred in many great films in the ’70s that took his career to new heights. He is known for his role in projects like “Ice Castle,” “Ode to Billy Joe,” and “One on One.”
He also did some voice acting work in the ’90s and ’00s and is known for his iconic work as The Beast in the movie “Beauty and the Beast.” He later became a professor and taught at UCLA and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. In 2019, he returned to acting with the film “A Feeling of Home.”
Shaun Cassidy | Born in 1958, American Gothic
Not many know that Shaun Paul Cassidy is a Hollywood legacy. Yes, he’s produced shows like “American Gothic” and “Invasion,” and it’s also true that he signed a recording contract with Warner Bros in high school. But he’s also the son of Academy Award-winning actress Shirley Jones and his father is Jack Cassidy.
Even if Shaun had gotten a leg in thanks to his parent’s influence, his rise to the top has been nothing but a singular effort. And after adding recording artist and actor to his skillset, he returned to the stage in 2021 with the one-person show “The Magic of a Midnight Sky.”
Jamie Lee Curtis | Born In 1958, Halloween
Jamie Lee Curtis received a warm welcome to the film industry with her role in the 1978 horror film “Halloween.” After that success, Curtis went on to star in several other horror films. Now you know how she got the title “Scream Queen.”
Despite her initial start as a slasher film actress, Curtis soon made headway across several other genres. She received a BAFTA award for her role in the 1983 comedy “Trading Places” and a Golden Globe for her performance in the 1995 action thriller “True Lies.” After nearly five decades in the industry, she again lent her talents to the 2022 drama film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
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.
George Hamilton, Born in 1939 – Zorro: The Gay Blade
His career started in the late ‘50s and continues to the very day. George Hamilton played in some of the most memorable films of the past century, including Zorro: The Gay Blade. He was born in Memphis, back in 1939, and even today that he’s in his 80s, he still finds his way in front of a camera. He was playing a recurring role in the American Housewife series and is now going to play in the film called All Terrain. He has accumulated a fortune of around $20 million.
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.
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