Senior Celebrities That Continue To Prove Age Is Only A Number

BARBARA EDEN, 89 YEARS OLD

This well-known actress of 89 years of age earned fame with her role in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Barbara Eden was rated “One of America’s 200 Greatest Pop Icons of the 20th Century” by People Magazine and for good reason. Barbara Eden has starred in countless films and TV shows and in the year 2011, she released her memoir The Jeannie out of the Bottle. Despite retirement, Barbara Eden is still a living legend in the entertainment industry.

Kristy McNichol, 58 YEARS OLD

Christina ‘Kristy’ McNichol is probably best remembered for her portrayal of the teenager, Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence, in the TV drama Family, one of the most-watched television shows at the time, for which she actually won two Emmy Awards! Before McNichol had her career in full gear, she was in the limelight already by appearing in a number of commercials, where she did great work that led her to acting opportunities, as well as increasing her bank account. Kristy actually had guest appearances in series like Starsky and Hutch, The Bionic Woman, The Love Boat, amongst others, before she made a name for herself with Family. In 1980 McNichol got her first break in film with Little Darlings, where she made such a good impression that even the critics who didn’t like the film, gave her performance high acclaim. In 1981 she was again nominated for an award for her role as Polly in Only When I Laugh, this time for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. In 2001 she decided to give acting a rest, saying that she needed the time for her personal happiness and well-being.