{"id":292,"date":"2026-01-29T09:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/?p=292"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:37:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:37:32","slug":"hollywoods-immortals-10-oldest-actors-who-are-still-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/01\/29\/hollywoods-immortals-10-oldest-actors-who-are-still-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood’s Immortals! 10 Oldest Actors Who Are Still Alive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forget the Fountain of Youth\u2014the secret to a long life is clearly a standing ovation! While most of us are thinking about slowing down, a legendary group of Hollywood titans is still stealing scenes, breaking records, and teaching new generations how it\u2019s done. Grab your reading glasses and get ready to be schooled in true star power by Tinseltown\u2019s most senior – and spectacular – survivors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clint Eastwood, 95: The Unretired Gunslinger<\/span><\/h2>\n

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At 95, the original Man With No Name is still calling the shots! Clint Eastwood may have traded his poncho for a director\u2019s chair, but this tough-as-nails legend proved he\u2019s still ready for a showdown, saddling up for one more ride in front of the camera in 2021’s Cry Macho. Hollywood insiders whisper that if a script is gritty enough, this iconic cowboy will always answer the call.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dick Van Dyke, 99: The Forever Showman<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Who needs anti-aging cream when you\u2019ve got rhythm? At 99, Dick Van Dyke isn\u2019t just resting on his laurels from Mary Poppins; he\u2019s dancing in his bare feet for Coldplay! This ageless wonder, who hits the monumental 100 this December, is blowing up the internet and proving that a little “jolly holiday” attitude is the real key to eternal youth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Estelle Parsons, 97: The Unstoppable Force<\/span><\/h2>\n

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She shot to fame with an Oscar-winning scream in Bonnie and Clyde, but at 97, Estelle Parsons is making us laugh instead! This dynamo is still a regular on TV sitcoms and lending her iconic voice to new podcasts, showing the youngins that a true star never loses her spark\u2014or her comedic timing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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James Hong, 96: The Living Legend<\/span><\/h2>\n

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With a staggering 600+ roles to his name, James Hong isn’t just in the history books\u2014he’s still writing them! At 96, he\u2019s the beloved voice behind Kung Fu Panda’s Mr. Ping and stole scenes in the Oscar-sweeping Everything Everywhere All at Once. Talk about an actor who truly has\u2026 everything!<\/span><\/p>\n

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June Lockhart, 100: The Retired Royalty<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Hitting the incredible milestone of 100, June Lockhart may have stepped back from the spotlight, but her legacy shines on. With a career that began when she was just eight, she gifted us timeless classics from Lassie to Meet Me in St. Louis, leaving behind a treasure trove of cinematic gold.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lisa Lu, 98: The Record-Breaking Empress<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Age is just a number, and Lisa Lu\u2019s is record-breaking! This year, at 98, the formidable actress became the oldest person ever to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Fans will remember her as the intimidating matriarch in Crazy Rich Asians, proving that some stars only gain more power and presence with time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mel Brooks, 99: The Comedy Kingpin<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The force is still strong with this one! At 99, the mad genius behind Spaceballs is set to reprise his role as Yogurt in the upcoming sequel. Mel Brooks is officially putting the “gag” in “centenarian,” proving that his legendary sense of humor is truly immortal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sir Michael Caine, 91: The “Retired” Workhorse<\/span><\/h2>\n

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You can\u2019t keep a good Cockney legend down! Despite a much-publicized “retirement,” the legendary Sir Michael Caine is already lacing up his boots for his next big-screen adventure. With a role in The Last Witch Hunter 2 on the horizon, it seems this knight of the cinema just can\u2019t resist the call of “lights, camera, action!”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rosemary Harris, 98: The Graceful Grande Dame<\/span><\/h2>\n

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She taught Spider-Man about power and responsibility, and at 98, Rosemary Harris is still leading by example. While she\u2019s scaled back her schedule, this exquisite stage and screen veteran has never officially retired, reminding us all that true class and talent are timeless.<\/span><\/p>\n

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William Shatner, 94: The Final Frontier’s Fearless Captain<\/span><\/h2>\n

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He boldly went where no man had gone before, and at 94, William Shatner isn\u2019t done exploring! The original Captain Kirk has openly declared he\u2019d beam back to the Starship Enterprise in a heartbeat for the right script. In the meantime, he\u2019s living his own motto to the absolute fullest: to live long and most definitely prosper.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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