Famous Golden Celebrities Who Are Living a Good Life

Penelope Wilton – 75 Years

Penelope Wilton is no stranger to the TV industry, having played major roles in such wellknown shows as Ever Decreasing Circles, Doctor Who, and more recently Downton Abbey.

In between, she won the prestigious Olivier Award for Best Actress for her role in the play Taken at Midnight. She has also been busy filming for the sequel of the latter.

William Roache – 89 Years

William Roache has been a mainstay of British Television for six decades, having held the record in The Guinness Book of World Records as the longestserving male performer in a single role. His most wellknown part is in the popular soap opera Coronation Street, although he has also had appearances on Who Do You Think You Are? and Piers Morgan‘s Life StoriesHis work has been recognised with several awards, the most notable being a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Soap Awards.

Jennie Linden – 81 Years

Jennie Linden is a trailblazer in the realm of scream queens, acquiring worldwide acclaim for her role in the classic British horror flick Nightmare. She was even nominated for a BAFTA for her part in the romantic comedy Women in Love. Subsequently, she started securing top billing roles, such as the 1974 film Vampira, and her last appearance was in the 2020 documentary Surge of Power: Doctor Who Tribute. All this has earned her a place among the greats of the golden age‘s horror monsters, alongside Sir Christopher Lee.

Derek Jacobi – 82 Years

Sir Derek Jacobi is considered a great stage actor and was knighted for his contribution to the industry. He has performed in some of the most renowned theatre pieces, such as those by Shakespeare and Anton Chekhov. He was a founding member of the Royal National Theatre and has had a few successful TV and film roles, including in the 1978 movie, I, Claudius, based on Robert Gravess story, for which he received a BAFTA Award. More recently, he will be starring in 2021s The Martini Shot.

Eileen Atkins – 87 Years

Since 1953, Eileen Atkins has been a part of the industry, striving to receive the recognition her talent earned her. In 2008, her efforts were rewarded when she won a BAFTA TV Award and an Emmy Award for her part in Cranford. On the stage, she has been even more successful garnering three Oliver Awards for her performances in The Unexpected Man and Honour. As a screenwriter, her work can be seen in popular shows such as Upstairs, Downstairs. Atkins has also had roles in movies including Robin Hood, Gosford Park, and The Dresser.