Lights, Camera, Ninety: Honoring Hollywood's Enduring Stars Across Decades

Hollywood's Golden Age was an unforgettable time in the entertainment industry, as it gave rise to many renowned movie stars whom fans love and cherish to this day.

These icons have enjoyed careers spanning over three decades, filled with numerous achievements and challenges that many are unaware of. Some continue to grace the big screen with their talent, defying time and proving that age cannot stop them from spreading joy around the world.

Alas, a few of these icons from the vibrant age of Hollywood have since joined the Hall of Legends in heaven. The list includes Oscar-winning Gene Hackman, who passed away on February 18, 2025, and sensational actress and singer Janis Paige, who died on June 2, 2024.

Carol Burnett and Dick Van Dyke are one of the most renowned stars known for their achievements on stage and screen.

Burnett has received numerous accolades, including seven Golden Globe Awards, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, among others.

At 92, with numerous credits under her name, Burnett remains famous for "The Carol Burnett Show" and TV specials with actress Julie Andrews, perWikipedia.

Similarly, Van Dyke's name commands respect for his work as an actor and comedian. The entertainer, who will become a centenarian in December, has garnered numerous accolades, including his inductions into the Television Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He became a Disney Legend in 1998 and was honored with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2013.

Van Dyke's most famous roles are his portrayal of Rob Petrie in the CBS sitcom "The Dick Van Dyke Show," Bert, the cockney chimney sweep in the Disney movie musical "Mary Poppins," its 2018 sequel "Mary Poppins Returns," and the "Night at the Museum" movies.

Mel Brooks is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and songwriter whose accolades made him an EGOT holder.

With over seven decades in the entertainment industry, he has been repeatedly honored with prestigious awards, including a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, the Kennedy Center Honor, the National Medal of Arts, the Honorary Academy Award, and more.

Some of Brooks' highest-grossing projects include 1974's "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." He also won three Tony Awards for the Broadway adaptation of his first movie, "The Producers," which ran from 2001 to 2007.

Meanwhile, Clint Eastwood remains a household name at 95 for his achievements in Western movies. Eastwood gained international recognition for his role as the "Man with No Name" in Sergio Leone's "Dollars" Trilogy.

He went on to star in more roles that embodied rugged male charm, making him an enduring cultural icon of masculinity. His highest-grossing movie is "American Sniper," which is also his highest-grossing film as a director.

"Star Trek" fans will never forget William Shatner's portrayal of James T. Kirk in the franchise from his 1966 debut as the captain of the beloved starship Enterprise. The 94-year-old Canadian entertainer began his acting career in Canadian films and TV productions before joining the science fiction series.

Outside of acting, he has authored a series of books detailing his experiences before, during, and after his time as Captain Kirk. Additionally, he became the oldest person to fly to space and one of the first 600 to do so after boarding the Blue Origin NS-18 sub-orbital capsule in 2021.

Meanwhile, Lisa Lu is the only person to become a member of both the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The 98-year-old Chinese-American actress began her acting career in Hong Kong before gaining recognition with English-speaking audiences for her roles in the 1988 "Noble House"series, "The Last Emperor," and 2018's "Crazy Rich Asians."

Rita Moreno is an actress, dancer, and singer with a career spanning over 60 years in the entertainment industry. The Puerto Rican-born entertainer has appeared in numerous movies and theater projects from Hollywood's Golden Age, including her highest-grossing film, the 1961 musical "West Side Story."

Her iconic performance made a splashy comeback in 2021 when she portrayed Valentina in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of the "West Side Story."

Like Moreno, Robert Duvall commands respect for his achievements as an actor with over 60 years of experience in the industry. Duvall is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time, with numerous achievements.

His accolades include an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, four Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He cemented his status as a household name with "The Godfather" movies, one of his highest-grossing projects.

Lee Grant is one of the last surviving entertainers from Hollywood's blacklist era, a time where several stars were banned for being suspected communists. In her 90s, the TV personality enjoyed a career spanning over five decades as an actress, documentarian, and director.

She rose to fame on Broadway and returned to acting after her 12-year ban in the TV series "Peyton Place," which earned her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series.

As for actress June Squibb, she began her stellar career as an entertainer on Broadway, making her debut in the 1959 musical "Gypsy." The actress finally made her movie debut in 1990, starring in Woody Allen's romantic comedy "Alice."

Although she achieved success for her supporting roles in popular movies like "The Age of Innocence," "About Schmidt," and "Nebraska," Squibb did not land her first leading role until 2024 in the action comedy movie "Thelma."

Which of these Hollywood stars are your evergreen picks?