Celebrities You Thought Were Long Gone But Are Still Alive Today!

Max Baer Jr. | Age 83

Short for Max Baer, Maximilian Adalbert Baer Jr. is most famous for his role on The Beverly Hillbillies. The dumb portrayal of Jem Clampett got him type-casted for years to come. After a three years break from the show, he finally got to star in Macon County Line in 1974.

As of today, Max Baer, Jr is successfully venturing into business and building his empire. The typecast role in the Beverly Hillbillies resulted in him purchasing the franchise. This was the beginning of the installation of casino games and slot machines, making him a fortune.

 

Elinor Donahue | Age 84

Elinor Donahue was already tap dancing when she was just sixteen months old. She starred in American sitcom Father Knows Best in the 1950s. The actress has had a larger than life career of over sixty years. She made her place in fan’s hearts with her roles in The Unfinished Dance and Love Is Better Than Ever.

Donahue has also written books like The Cat Who Read the Mail: Sixteen Amazing Stories about Our Mysterious Bond with Animals. She also released an autobiography In the Kitchen with Elinor Donahue for people to get a glimpse of her life.

 

 

Terry Kilburn | Age 94

Beginning his career at the age of 10, Kilburn, got child roles in classic films like A Christmas Carol and Goodbye. To make it big in Hollywood, he moved to the U.S. from his birthplace London. The dreamy doe-eyed star also starred in A Yank at Eton, Black Beauty, and National Velvet.

He went on to direct Oakland University’s Meadow Brook Theatre from 1970–1994 with his artistic flair. His last film role was in Lolita, portraying a small part in the movie. Currently, he peacefully lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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