What do Harrison Ford, Jane Fonda, Al Pacino, Lily Tomlin and Robert De Niro have in common? These legends of Hollywood cinema continue to tour regularly despite crossing the 75 year milestone. Here are 15 high-profile actors and actresses who don’t look like they’re about to retire.
Clinton Eastwood
Age : 92 years old
Notable Movies: Inspector Harry, for a fistful of dollars, million dollar baby
A major figure in American cinema for nearly 70 years, Clint Eastwood gave up acting a few years ago to focus on his work as a director. The legendary Hollywood actor is still starring in his own films as well as in his last Cry Macho which was released a year and a half ago.
Rita Moreno
Age : 91 years old
Notable Movies: West Side Story, Singing in the Rain, Devil’s Garden
At 91, the 1962 Academy Award-winning actress for her role in West Side Story was the oldest of the quartet of legendary actresses who starred in the comedy 80 for Brady. She has also recently appeared in the new version of West Side Story directed by Steven Spielberg and in the television series Princess Power and Lopez vs. Lopez.
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Rita Moreno
Michael Cain
Age : 90 years old
Notable Movies: Hannah and her sisters, the Batman trilogy
Although he has slowed the pace in recent years, Sir Michael Caine remains active on film sets. We recently saw it in Tenet, Christopher Nolan’s latest action film released at the start of the pandemic. He even came to Montreal in the fall of 2019 to shoot in Best Sellers, a film in which he stars alongside actress Aubrey Plaza.
Dustin Hoffman
Age : 85 years old
Notable Movies: Tootsie the Graduate, Rain Man
It has been rumored for several months that Dustin Hoffman will announce his retirement from football shortly before his 86th birthday. But I last heard the Tootsie actor keeps filming occasionally, as evidenced by the film Sam & Kate, which was released last November and in which he stars alongside Sissy Spacek.
Jane Fonda
Age : 85 years old
Notable Movies: Barbarella, The Chinese Syndrome, The Lake House
Nothing seems to stop Jane Fonda. At 85, the actress and activist continues to tour regularly and campaigns for women’s rights, world peace and the environment. Alongside Lily Tomlin in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, the American film icon recently co-starred in 80’s Brady, a comedy about four longtime friends who travel to Houston to see their idol, Tom Brady, and star in the superbowl
Anthony Hopkins
Age : 85 years old
Notable Movies: The silence of the lambs, the remains of the day, the father
Announcing his retirement from football perhaps a few years ago, Anthony Hopkins continues to shine on the big screen at the venerable age of 85. The British-American actor even won an Oscar two years ago for his portrayal of a man with Alzheimer’s in the film The Father.
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Anthony Hopkins
Lili Tomlin
Age : 83 years old
Notable Movies: Nashville, The Late Show, short cuts
Like her friend Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin played an octogenarian die-hard Tom Brady fan in the ’80s comedy For Brady, which hits theaters in early February. Tomlin and Fonda also co-star in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie and the comedy Moving On, which hits theaters this year.
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Lili Tomlin
Al Pacino
Age : 82 years old
Notable Movies: The Godfather, Scarface, Serpico
He may be preparing to celebrate his 83rd birthday (April 25), but Al Pacino doesn’t seem ready to say goodbye. After playing Aldo Gucci in The Gucci Saga, the Godfather and Scarface actor is gearing up to take on the role of Vincent Hanna in the sequel to the cult action film Heat, directed by Michael Mann. The legendary actor continues to tell his story on stage in a solo show he’s been touring the world with for the past few years.
Martin Schein
Age : 82 years old
Notable Movies: Apocalypse Now, Wall Street, The Departed
Since 2014, he has co-starred in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. He also recently had a cameo appearance in the series Ramble On, which stars his son, Charlie Sheen.
Harrison Ford
Age : 80 years old
Notable Movies: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner
Who said octogenarians can’t play heroes in movies? At 80, the tireless Harrison Ford recently dusted off his whip and archaeologist’s hat to step into the footsteps of the famous Indiana Jones character for the fifth (and final) time. While waiting for the release of this new film, we can catch Ford in the comedy Truth Therapy on Apple TV+ at the end of June.
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Harrison Ford
Robert DeNiro
Age : 79 years old
Notable Movies: Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas
The Taxi Driver and Goodfellas actor, who will celebrate his 80th birthday next August, will helm Zero Day, a new series due out on Netflix later this year. We also recently saw him in the films Amsterdam (2022) and The Irishman (2019).
Danny DeVito
Age : 78 years old
Notable Movies: The Wars of the Roses, one flew over the cuckoo’s nest
Incidentally, Danny DeVito will be celebrating his 79th birthday next November. In addition to preparing for a return to Broadway next October, the actor will star alongside Chris Pine in thriller comedy Poolman.
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Danny DeVito
Helen Mirren
Age : 77 years old
Notable Movies: The Queen, Gosford Park, Excalibur
The amazing British actress has been starring in films and TV series for a number of years and she doesn’t seem to be slowing down. We’ll even see her in three new feature films this year, including comedy Barbie and action film Fast X.
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Helen Mirren
Diana Keaton
Age : 77 years old
Notable Movies: The Godfather, Annie Hall, Manhattan
Former Woody Allen’s muse and favorite actress, Diane Keaton has credited more than 70 credits since her debut in the 1970 film Lune de miel aux netles. She will soon find Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen in the movie sequel Book Club.
Sally Field
Age : 76 years old
Notable Movies: Forrest Gump, Norma Rae, Lincoln
In addition to her recent starring roles in several episodes of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Sally Field starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the comedy 80s for Brady.