Big Names From The Past Blessed With Long Lives: Check Out What They’re Up To Today!

TrendingOctober 24, 2022

Bob Barker – 1923

Bob Barker was a member of the US Navy during the Second World War before he pursued a degree while working on radio. He decided to move to California in the ’50s so that he can get into broadcasting.

Barker’s life changed forever in the ’70s when he started hosting The Price Is Right. He officially retired in 2007 after hosting the program for more than three decades. Barker got hospitalized for severe back pain in 2018, but he made a full recovery and is still happily alive at 97 years old.

Ann Margret – 1941

Ann-Margret started making a name for herself in the acting scene during the ’60s. Some of her most memorable roles were in Carnal Knowledge, Viva Las Vegas, and Bye Bye Birdie. She even pursued singing, and people referred to her as the female counterpart of Elvis Presley.

It’s not hard to see why people loved the Sweden-born star because she’s a stunning woman, and aside from her talents, she had a superb fashion sense and a great personality. According to Ann-Margret’s IMDb page, she will make an appearance in an upcoming movie titled Queen Bees.

Tim Matheson – 1947

You might’ve first noticed actor Tim Matheson when he starred in National Lampoon’s Animal House. He then gained even more fame once he joined the cast of The West Wing. His performance in the series got him nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Matheson didn’t only do on-screen work, for he also generated earnings from voice acting. He was the lead voice actor in the show called Jonny Quest. Today, he isn’t turning his back on his acting career yet, and his last acting performance was on an episode of This Is Us in 2021.