Tom Selleck – Age 76
We’re starting off with an easy one. Why? Because most people don’t wonder if Tom Selleck is still alive as he looks great for his age and is also very much active on the screens. For instance, he has been playing New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods since 2010.
Now aged 76, the Magnum, P.I. star resides in an avocado ranch in Hidden Valley and also enjoys the occasional ice hockey game as an avid fan of the sport. He has been happily married to Jillie Mack since 1987. It has been announced that he would play Jesse Stone’s character in a new television movie.
Jacqueline Ray – Age 76
Tom Selleck may have been married to Jillie Mack for a long time, but it was Jacqueline Ray’s hand that he first took in marriage back in 1971. Their marriage lasted 11 years, during which time he adopted Ray’s son from a previous relationship, Kevin Shepard.
Ray, who is now reportedly 76 years old as per IMDb, has been away from the radar for a while. She has successfully kept herself away from the spotlight by not being active on social media. Between 1967 and 2007, she took on a few acting gigs, including Magnum, P.I., Dallas, and Unfabulous.
Richard Thomas – 73
Richard Thomas became a household name as John-Boy Walton on the beloved television series “The Waltons,” a role that earned him an Emmy Award in 1973. His earnest portrayal of the aspiring writer resonated with audiences, making him an iconic figure in American television during the 1970s.
In 2017, he returned to the Broadway stage, earning a Tony nomination for his performance in “The Little Foxes” alongside Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon. He also embraced the role of Atticus Finch in the national tour of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” bringing fresh depth to the classic character. Offstage, he mirrors his on-screen family life, being the proud father of seven children.
Len Carioun – Age 81
Len Cariou is someone who has been in the acting scene since as early as 1959. Over six decades later, at the age of 81, he is still a busy man in the industry who has been playing Henry Reagan in Blue Bloods since 2010.
A native Canadian, Cariou is currently also working on a new project named Wake, in which he is scheduled to play Richard Moore’s character. He has won several accolades during his lengthy career, and in 2018, he became one of the 103 people to become an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Elliott Gould – Age 82
Elliott Gould’s work in show business is so extensive that he currently has 190 acting credits under his name, as per his IMDb page. While he is undoubtedly remembered for projects like M*A*S*H and California Split, the younger generations know him better for playing Ross and Monica Geller’s father in Friends, Reuben Tishkoff in the Ocean’s films, and Ezra Goldman in Ray Donovan.
Despite being 82 years old and worth $20 million, Gould is still pretty active as an actor, having had roles in Grace and Frankie and Dangerous Lies in 2020. Furthermore, Friends fans got to see him on the Friends: The Reunion in 2021.
Roger E. Mosley – Age 82
Roger Earl Mosley is an American actor best known for his portrayal of helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin in the ’80s CBS series Magnum, P.I. A new version of the series with the same name came out in 2019, and Mosley has played John Booky in two of its episodes. It was his first screen appearance after almost a decade.
Even though he has borne the titles of director and writer, they were each only for a single episode of Magnum, P.I. The now 82-year-old has been with Toni Laudermick since 1976 and is a father of three.
Larry Manetti – Age 73
Speaking of Magnum, P.I. stars, let’s also look at Larry Manetti, who gave life to one of the show’s leading characters, Orville Wilbur Richard “Rick” Wright. Among his other noteworthy roles are Robert A. “Bobby” Boyle in Baa Baa Black Sheep and Nicky ‘The Kid’ Demarco in Hawaii Five-0.
Now aged 73, Manetti is married to Nancy DeCarl and is a father of one. The Manetti couple used to host a weekly radio show about one decade ago. Manetti’s other work includes a book titled Aloha Magnum: Larry Manetti’s Magnum, P.I. Memories, which was released in 1999.
Christina Pickles – Age 86
From playing Nurse Helen Rosenthal in St. Elsewhere to Judy Geller in Friends, Christina Pickles has more than 90 acting credits under her name, as per IMDb. If that gets you wondering, yes, she was Elliott Gould’s on-screen wife on Friends. She sat right next to him during their appearance on Friends: The Reunion in 2021, giving fans all the nostalgic vibes.
Pickles is now 86 years old, and as she hasn’t decided to retire just yet, we can hope to see her on Finding Hannah pretty soon. She has been married to her second husband, Ian Masters, since 2005.
Betty White – Age 99
Betty White built a reputation in the entertainment industry through many hardships during a time when women weren’t so much accepted in show business. She has proven herself time and time again, currently boasting a career spanning nine decades. If that gets you wondering, White is now 99 years old and is only a few months away from hitting a century.
Seeing as she still looks great, always wearing a joyful smile, we hope and wish her a healthier and longer life. Known for her work in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot in Cleveland, White still contributes as a voice actress occasionally.
Terry Moore – Age 92
As one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Helen Luella Koford, professionally known as Terry Moore, continues to make her contributions to American cinema, as well as television. Not to forget that she does so being 92 years of age.
Moore has worked with Columbia Pictures and 20th Century Fox, during which time she’s appeared in productions like He’s a Cockeyed Wonder and Man on a Tightrope. She hasn’t had much luck when it comes to marriage, having gone through five of them. Nevertheless, the mother of two continues to deliver more work, among which Silent Life, Merrily, and American Superman are upcoming.
Mel Brooks – Age 95
Always seen with a cheerful smile on his face, Mel Brooks is one with many titles in show business. He is a director, producer, writer, comedian, and actor, and also a father of four in his life away from the cameras.
Credited for co-creating The 2000 Year Old Man, Brooks is among the small list of EGOT winners who continues to do what he loves, defying his age. The 95-year-old is currently producing and voice acting on Blazing Samurai, which is scheduled to release later in 2021. Brooks is a fortunate man to have been loved by his soulmate, actress Anne Bancroft until she took her last breath in 2005.
