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

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Robby Benson – 1956

Remember the 1977 sports movie “One on One?” Well, the hunky teen star Robby Benson is still around, and he’s made some bold moves in Hollywood ever since becoming famous. Still boasting a charming look, Benson has most famously portrayed the character of ‘Beast’ in the classic Disney animation “Beauty and the Beast.” He’s also appeared in the TV series “Disney Comics in Motion” and the 2022 video game “Disney Speedstorm.”

Apart from acting, Benson has also worked extensively as a director, and he even helped to give life to a few episodes of the hit sitcom “Friends!” In 1990, he directed and starred in “Modern Love.”

Lorenzo Lamas – 1958

American actor Lorenzo Lamas may never shake off the identity of an irresponsible grandson, a role he played in the ’80s soap opera “Falcon Crest.” For that role, though, he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

In the 21st century, however, he became known for his role as Dr. Hollywood in the Nickelodeon TV show “Big Time Rush” and starred in his own reality TV show “Leave It to Lamas.” After enjoying relative success in the entertainment industry, Lamas pursued another interest—flying helicopters. Since 2016, he has been working as a pilot and now works with HeliNY in New York City.

Max Baer Jr. – 1937

Max Baer Jr. might’ve gone to Santa Clara University to study business, but he found himself pursuing a career in show business. The most prominent role he had in his entire career was in the sitcom called The Beverly Hillbillies. His run on the show lasted for nine years, appearing in 273 episodes.

When his acting career slowed down, he attempted to put up a casino/hotel, but its development got suspended in 2012. Baer Jr., the last regular Beverly Hillbillies cast member who’s still alive today, is now living a peaceful life away from the limelight.

Victoria Principal – 1950

Victoria Principal found fame when she played the part of Pamela Barnes Ewing in the wildly popular series “Dallas.” Once she left the show in 1987, she settled into the production side of showbiz and launched Principal Productions. Her entrepreneurial spirit extended to establishing a collection of beauty products under the brand name Principal Skincare.

Her interest in all things beauty-related started in the ’80s, and in particular, Principal is passionate about natural therapies. In the years that she’s been involved in the business, she also had the honor of joining the Society of Cosmetic Chemists as a member. In 2019, she sold Principal Secret to business tycoon Guthy Renker.

Morgan Fairchild – 1950

Born in 1950, Morgan Fairchild’s film “Bonnie and Clyde” was released when she was only 17 years old, whereas she was first credited for acting in the soap opera “Search for Tomorrow” when she was 23. Following that, she started to get offers one after the other. She has been in about 160 titles since her debut.

The most popular characters from her five-decade career include Jamie Douglas in the film “The Seduction” and as Jordan Roberts in the TV series “Falcon Crest.” She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for her guest role in “Murphy Brown” while she has received five other award nominations.