20 actors for whom, age is just a number 

Acting is an art that transcends the age factor. No matter how old actors are, once they are adept at it, they will always excel. Hollywood has several actors as a testament to this fact. These actors have established quite a successful career for themselves, not letting the age factor deter their stardom. They may be 70, 80, or even 90, yet they work dedicatedly and continue to shine on the big screen. Here is a list of 20 actors for whom, age is just a number.

20) Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett has been a part of many successful endeavors in the past. These include - The Four Seasons, Annie, and others. She is great at comedy and has also been a part of shows like - The Garrymore Show and musicals like - Once Upon a Mattress. In fact, in 1967, she even started her own comedy show, The Carol Burnett Show, which won about 25 Emmys. The actress has now crossed the threshold of 90 and continues to work. Some of her recent works include those in hit shows like - Glee and Better Call Saul.

19) William Shatner

William Shatner made a name for himself by portraying Captain Kirk in Star Trek Series. Presently, he is 93 and continues working not only in the sphere of acting but also in directing, comedy, and screenwriting. He recently produced a documentary titled You Can Call Me Bill, which went on to be a success.

18) George Takei

George Takei is another actor who emerged with the Star Trek series. He portrayed the role of Hikaru Sulu and is a known activist for LGBTQ+ rights. Presently, he is 87 and continues to work whenever he gets a chance. Recently, he did voice acting for projects like Avatar: The Last Airbender spinoffs and Star Wars: Visions. He has even expanded his career to theatre.

17) Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno has been a part of successful hits like - West Side Story, Fast X, and The King and I. She is especially popular for being among the few chosen to win the EGOT - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Her acting is not only limited to versatility but also extends to longevity. Presently, she is 92 and still active in the acting sphere. One of her recent works includes the comedy - 80 for Brady.

16) Sissy Spacek

Sissy Spacek is most well known for her role as Carrie White in the 1975 movie - Carrie. Since then, her career has continued to expand. She is 74 now and has worked in acting for about 50 years. She continues to work on her latest projects, including the Amazon Prime series, Night Sky, and the movie The Old Man & The Gun.

15) Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton is a name well-known in Hollywood. She rose to fame with her iconic roles in The Godfather franchise and Annie Hall. She is elegant and stylish and just what a star needs to be. At 78, she is still a vibrant force in the industry. Her recent works include the movie - Book Club and Mack and Rita.

14) Judi Dench

Dame Judi Dench is another incredible actor that Hollywood has produced. She has been a part of movies like - Murder on the Orient Express, Shakespeare in Love and Pride and Prejudice. She is 89 and still energetic and enthusiastic about her work. Recently, she starred in the films Belfast and Allelujah, which turned out to be quite successful.

13) Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates's career has been quite versatile. She rose to fame with her work in projects like Misery, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Dolores Claiborne. The actress is 76 now and has expanded her already successful career into television. She has recently been a significant part of successful television series like - American Horror Story, The Office, and Harry's Law.

12) Richard Gere

Richard Gere used to be one of Hollywood’s leading stars. His posh and poised acting style earned him many successful roles, like those in the movies - Pretty Woman, Chicago, An Officer and a Gentleman. With age, although he has moved on from mainstream roles to deep and mature ones, he continues to act. 75 now, he has done wonders in movies like - Three Christs and Maybe I Do.

11) Hellen Mirren

Hellen Mirren is another one of Hollywood’s famous stars from the 1980s. She has been a part of movies like - Excalibur, The Long Good Friday, and The Madness of King George. She has, to date, managed to stay relevant in the dynamic Hollywood industry at the age of 79. Some of her notable recent works include 1923, when, along with Harrison Ford, she will be working on this sequel of the hit series - Yellowstone. Her other recent appearances include - Trumbo, Hitchcock, and The Fast and Furious Franchise.

10) Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda is 86 now and every bit as resilient as she was when she first started acting. Barbell and Klute are some of her successful works. Recently, along with Rita Moreno, she starred in the comedy movie - 80 for Brady. She also evolved to television and has worked in the Netflix Series - Grace and Frankie for about half a decade.

9) Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews has remained a relevant name for many different generations. For the older audience, she has established her supremacy with roles in iconic movies like - The Sound of the Music and Mary Poppins. For the younger ones, she is known for her work in The Princess Diaries and Aquaman. Being 88 hasn’t deterred her from the acting path, and she plans to continue working for as long as she can.

8) Anthony Hopkins

When Anthony Hopkins won an Oscar for his role in The Silence of the Lambs, he solidified his name in the Hall of Fame in Hollywood. He has had a successful career a few decades back and now, too, being 86, continues to thrive in the industry. He has recently been a part of the movie The Father and the television show Westworld.

7) Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley is another famous actor who, at 80, continues to be a leading name. He was loved in the 90s, and he is loved even now. Recently, he expanded his successful acting career, including movies like Gandhi and Schindler's List, into much newer projects. Some of his projects include TV series like - Anne Frank and Perpetual Grace.

6) Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford used to be one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He has been a part of some of the most successful projects, such as Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Star Wars, and many more. He is known for his charisma and captivating acting style. He is 82 and still delivers successful movies. One such is the 2020 movie - Call of the Wild. He is versatile, dedicated, and, in the true sense - timeless.

5) Al Pacino

Al Pacino established himself in the 90s with films like - The Godfather, Scarface, Scent of a Woman, Heat, The Devil’s Advocate, and a dozen others. His movies do great creatively as well as commercially. After such a successful run, now that he has crossed 80, his charm in cinema still has not diminished. He has recently been a part of other hits like - The Irishman and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

4) Meryl Streep

Merely Streep is another timeless actress. She is respected in Hollywood for her successful career. She has had her career skyrocket since Sophie's Choice. She has been a part of many loved projects, such as The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia, and The Iron Lady. Her determination and dedication towards her work can be seen even now, in her 70s. She has recently worked in the 2019 film Little Women and the 2017 film The Post. She has even appeared in television series, like the 2020 series The Prom.

3) Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman is an actor who found success late, so it's only fair he gets to keep that success alive till late. So far, that has been the case. He has crossed 85 but still gets iconic roles. Some of these works include the 2021 movie The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard and the 2019 movie Angel Has Fallen. He has even started his own National Geographic series, The Story of God with Morgan Freeman.

2) Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro is a very well-known figure in Hollywood. After his super successful career for several decades, the light of this star still hasn’t dimmed. He is 81 now and still every bit as relevant as he was back in his days. He proved this with his work in The Irishman, Joker, The War with Grandpa, and Killers of the Flower Moon.

1) Michael Caine

Michael has managed to prove rightly that age is, in fact, just a number. He began his career with roles in movies like - Zulu, Alfie, The Italian Job, and Ipcress Files. He has won many Oscars and BAFTA awards and has been bestowed Knighthood. The actor is 91 now and, at such an age, is still working on successful projects. Some of his recent phenomenal works include - The Dark Knight Trilogy, Inception, The Great Escaper, and Tenet.