In 1990, she received one of the most prominent honors when the Queen made her a Dame. However, they couldn’t play the leading lady forever, because a fact of life is that we all age. Take our quiz and see how you stack up! Lucille Ball became a household name through her classic sitcom I Love Lucy, which debuted in 1951. She rounded out the decade with a strong performance in 1979’s “Kramer v Kramer”. She has been the voice of Marlena in the ‘Despicable Me’ films! He later switched over to straight X-rated movies and began directing as well. He was the star … At first, she recorded albums, but then she quickly moved on to the big golden screen. Her making history continued the following year when she became the first African-American woman to appear on the cover of the French edition of Elle. John Conlee. Keith Richards4. In the 1960’s she was famous for playing Catwoman in the television version of Batman. Dawn Wells is best known for being stranded on Gilligan’s Island from 1964-1967. She has two children from her marriages and continues to be synonymous with Hollywood glamor and talent. Lorraine Gary helped bring the everyone’s underwater nightmare come to life in the Jaws films. One way to gauge a singer's or group's popularity is measuring how many records they've sold. Faye Dunaway began her acting career on the Broadway stage. While the sixties were amazing for Christie, in the eighties she took more of a backseat, but always remained in the spotlight. She even had a three-year romance with Gene Simmons of Kiss in the eighties. Her career has never wavered, and her most recent role was in the 2017 thriller film Inconceivable. In 1967, she married fellow Hollywood star, Roger Smith, and stayed with him until he passed away in 2017. Maureen McCormick is best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the TV sitcom The Brady Bunch. Spacek is the first person to act in an Academy Award-nominated film in each of the four most recent decades: Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980), Missing (1982), JFK (1991),In the Bedroom (2001) and The Help (2011). Films began causing controversy and fascination, which naturally led to curiosity. In 1960 she even won the Award for Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival for her role in Seven Days… Seven Nights. After portraying Lucy, Charlene dabbled in music and began singing pop music. Unlike anything prior, movies began to break social taboos involving sex, violence as well as other cultural norms. In 1986, she was front and center in her final series, Life with Lucy. Andrews is 81 years old and is a full-time grandmother to nine grandchildren. Her most recent part was in 2016, as Ingrid Hoffel, on the satirical thriller series Scream Queens. Patsy Ann McClenny, better known as Morgan Fairchild, became a household name after landing the role of Jennifer Pace on the TV series Search For Tomorrow, playing the role of Pace from 1973-1977. After playing Daisy, she landed roles in several films. But these shows are decades old now, so you might not remember as many as you think you do. She also became a member of the Actors Studio. Linda Gray. The French icon sadly passed away in July 2017, leaving us with years of her talent on screen. She starred in movies like ‘Lady for a Day, and ‘State Fair.’ In 1963 she played her – arguably – most famous role of Kim, in the musical ‘Bye Bye Birdie.’ From then on, Ann-Margret was a star. She continued to land roles and has appeared in films such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) and Tootsie (1982). Knight has been married twice throughout her life. Ranking the top oldies artists of all time is no easy task because there were so many great singers in the '50s, '60s, and '70s—from Elvis and Barbra to a few rockers who've since been knighted by the Queen. Sigourney Weaver made her film debut in 1977’s Annie Hall. North began his career as a star of gay porn films in the mid-1980s. It was her roles in her movies from that earned her international fame. The young Sinatra made her singing debut when she appeared on her famous dad’s television special of The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: Welcome Home Elvis in 1960. Along with appearing on several Merv Griffin shows in the 1970s, she was also given a variety series with country singer Mel Tillis. Samantha Fox got her first record deal when she was only 16-years-old. For years she was the muse for Yves Saint Laurent, who was also in charge of many of her outfits in several films. Her most recent part was in the 2017 rom-com Hampstead. Her two most recent on-screen roles were 2017’s Being Rose, where she was top billed along with the fantastic James Brolin and Pam Grier! She landed her first film role after she signed with MGM in 1942 and from that pint on she was unstoppable. Teri Garr’s breakthrough role was as Igna in 1974’s “Young Frankenstein”. By the end of the decade, she landed her first starring role, as Ripley in Alien. Mary Tyler Moore’s roles on both shows broke those stereotypical portrayals of women on television and in a sense, Moore changed American television by showing a stronger, more feminist image on television. Her most recent role was as Annette Kulina in the 2017 TV series Kingdom. Riding on a huge success, she quickly released her second album, Anticipation, only a few months later. She later moved to San Francisco to continue with her acting studies until she was cast as Cordelia by John Houseman in 1964 for the stage production of King Lear. Joan has been married a record five times and has three children from her relationships. Ross has been married a total of five times, each time coming out on top. Jayne Mansfield, who became one of Hollywood’s original blonde bombshells, also played up the “dumb blonde” image and… Cher7. One of her most recent roles from 2015-2017 was as Lillian Kaushtupper in the Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Catherine Bach is best known for playing Daisy Duke, from 1979-1985, on The Dukes of Hazzard. Linda Ronstadt began her music career by playing shows at the Troubadour, a famous nightclub in West Hollywood. When Shirley MacLaine was born, her parents were probably foreseeing their daughter’s bright future, as she was named after actress, Shirley Temple. She continued to land big roles throughout the 1970s and appeared in 17 films by the end of the decade. The Velvet Underground 60. Her movie debut, 1979’s Goldengirl, was supposed to turn her into a superstar … it didn’t. Her most recent role was as the voice of Gru’s mom in the animated film Despicable Me 3. The aspiring ballerina began her acting career on 1952 but it was in 1957 that she gained world-wide recognition with the film And God Created Woman. She has not acted since 2015 but we have a feeling it has more to do with her wanting a vacation than anything else. However, she returned in 2017, appearing alongside Amy Schumer in Snatched. Anissa Jones. The 72 year old British beauty began her professional film career in 1965 and she rose to fame with her roles in The Detective and The Sweet Ride, which she was nominated for most promising newcomer Golden Globe. One of her most famous roles was in the sitcom from the 60’s, Get Smart where she played Agent 99. At the beginning she used to play boys roles until she landed the stage role of Cinderella’s godmother. The actress and singer who has inherited almost everything from her famous father, the talents and the looks, is mostly recognized for her 1996 hit song,’These Boots Are Made for Walkin’. In 1991, she won a Golden Globe award for her performance in the role. The 80-year-old actress has been named one of ‘100 Hottest Stars in Film History’. Barbara’s acting career started when she attended City College of San Francisco where she studied theater. She is expected to feature in two films this year. A year later, the British actress was already featured in a couple of comedies. in the late 1960s, Barbra Streisand’s career flourished in the 1970s. Lesley Gore 71. In 2017, she appeared in two films, 9/11 and The Double Lover. The Swedish pop group ABBA was formed in 1972. They released multiple number-one hits such as “Stop! Early 1980s country-music performers. Ursula’s love life was one of the more dynamic ones. Bruce Springsteen has been a rock star since the 1970s. She later went on to appear in many movies including the 1993 film, My Favorite Season, 8 Women in 2002 and Potiche in 2010. He soon after cast her in his Oscar-winning film, Annie Hall. She keeps busy with her music on a daily basis but doesn’t actually have to work for a living, she is Barbara Streisand after all! She also had roles in hit films like Ghostbusters, Hole and Avatar. For as long as we can be remembered, Welch has been recognized not only for her beauty but for her performances. Her story was recently immortalized in a film starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, appropriately called Battle of the Sexes. Her career in comedic films continued and today has many well-known performances on her resume, such as in Death Becomes Her (1992) and The First Wives Club (1996). She still regularly tours with her music. Sissy Spacek burst onto the Hollywood scene in the 1970s. Loren, who began acting in the early fifties when she was only 15 years old, went on to appear in notable films such as The Pride and the Passion, Started in Naples and Houseboat. she continued to appear in other films of the same director such as the 1963 film, 8½. Lynda Carter starred in Wonder Woman from 1975-1979. She marred her second husband, Arne Naess (who was tragically killed in 2004) in 1986, and although this marriage lasted longer, the two divorced in 2000. She has truly succeeded in the spotlight and today has added titles to her name such as Producer, Director, Composer and Writer. In 2012, she scored the recurring part of Anita Lawson in the hit soap opera The Young and the Restless. Later in her career, Mary went on to appear in Ordinary People. The Academy Award-winner is in her mid 30s these days and besides the Academy Award she has won, she has also been honored with several Golden Globes, a BAFTA and a Grammy. She won two Emmy awards for her performance as Houlihan. Burt Reynolds was a heart throb back in the late 70's til 80's and really was the essence of the 70's macho man complete with extremely hairy chest, big moustache and medallion. The singer is 77 years old these days and has two daughters from her second husband and one granddaughter. Her most recent role was in the 2016 TV mini-series The People v. O.J. She was married to Steve Parker for almost thirty years until they separated in 1982. In 1969 she won her first Oscar for Best Actress for her role in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Moore is survived by one child and third husband, Robert Levine. The following year she released her first single, “Think It Over,” which peaked at #34 on the Top 100 Billboard chart. Today, Ann-Margret is still acting, although definitely not as much as she used to. Best Female Vocalists of the '70s - Top Ten List - TheTopTens Since the release of “Touch Me,” she recorded six more studio albums. Junior Walker & The All-Stars 61. Diana Ross rose to musical fame as the lead singer of The Supremes in the 1960s, still considered one of the most successful vocal groups in the United States. She is always remembered for her Playboy days which were a very heated topic for those conservatives out there. She had two series in the 1960s, The Lucy Show (1962 to 1968) and Here’s Lucy (1968 to 1974). She went on to have over 30 gold and platinum records and won 10 Grammys. Rigg won great success when she appeared on shows like The Avengers where she played for three years secret agent, Emma Peel. Her most recent role was as Annie Santori in the 2017 film Going in Style, which also featured actors such as Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. She dated actor, Harry Hamin for a few years and even dated James Dean briefly before his tragic death. With a career that spanned over six decades, Jones was one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood. In 1992, Newmar appeared in the late George Michael’s music video, ‘Too Funky’ and has returned to the Batman sensation, only from behind the cameras, where she did some voice over work. Her role in the Game of Thrones seasons has added an extra layer of Hollywood legend to the super successful show. The British actress who was born in west London, attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art where she acquired her acting skills. After that film, her career continued to soar. Confidential (1997). Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs 72. The actress has been divorced four times and she has been with her latest husband, actor, Sam Elliott since 1984. Bisset received Légion d’honneur in 2010 which placed her once again in the spotlight. till finally he hit pay dirt of sorts, by winning the role of lawyer turned private eye, Eddie Capra in The Eddie Capra Mysteries.The series ran for one season beginning on September 8, 1978 and ending on January 5, 1979 with 12 … The counterculture movement of the 60’s had a quite an impact on films. Five years later, at age 18, she died of a drug overdose. In 1960, she even co-starred alongside The King, Elvis Presley in ‘Flaming Star.’ When Eden was chosen in 1965 to play the leas role in the fantasy sitcom, ‘I Dream of Jeannie,’ that was definitely the biggest turning point in her career. Throughout her career, Sandrelli has won several awards including the 1980, Nastro d’Argento award, for Best Supporting Actress for her role in La Terrazza. She met Elliott when they were co-starring in the 1978 film, The Legacy. She began the decade strong and received her first Oscar nomination, in 1971, for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The Last Picture Show”. She went on to appear in many movies and had won many awards including the Nastro d’Argento Award for Best Actress and Actress Award at the 47th Antalya “Golden Orange” International Film Festival. Angela is also a knighted woman in England, being given the honor by the Queen. Younger generations may know Cohn not as Natalie, but rather as Velma. She reprised her role in the show’s continuation from 2012-2014. Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention 70. Moreau, the Parisian actress and singer had her first stage debut in 1947 until she later turned to the big screen to play small roles. In fact, the whole family was in show business and were drawn to acting. Although her career has remained steady, she has not appeared in any lead roles for many years. Although she is 92-years-old, Tyson doesn’t seem like she’ll be slowing down anytime soon. She reprised the role of Ellen Brody in Jaws 2 (1978), and although she said she was going to retire from acting after appearing in Steven Spielberg’s 1941 (1979), she came out of retirement to reprise the character yet again in the franchise’s final installment, Jaws: The Revenge (1987). She has been married and divorced three times and has one son. Best Female Singers of the '60s - Top Ten List - TheTopTens Goldie Hawn rose to fame by becoming a regular on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. She is very involved in organizations that help foster children. Stéphane Audran Actress | Le charme discret de la bourgeoisie Stéphane Audran was born on November 8, 1932 in Versailles, Seine-et-Oise [now Yvelines], France as Colette Suzanne Jeannine Dacheville. Tom Jones2. She has appeared in a total of 70 films since beginning her career in 1947. 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