Check out actors and other notable folk who have made it deep into their golden years.
Retired actor Kirk Douglas was popular during the “golden age” of Hollywood and appeared in films such as “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” and “Seven Days in May.” Birthday: Dec. 9, 1916 (Steve Granitz / WireImage)
Known for her roles on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Golden Girls,” Betty White’s recent credits include starring in the series “Hot in Cleveland” as well as a guest spot on “Bones.” She has been acting in American movies and TV shows since 1939. Birthday: Jan. 17, 1922 (Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times)
Bob Barker was the host of the hit TV game show “The Price is Right” from 1972 to 2007. Birthday: Dec. 12, 1923 (David Livingston / Getty Images)
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Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 - 1981. Birthday: Oct. 1, 1924 (Pool / Getty Images)
David Attenborough worked with BBC to write and present the “Life” series. He most recently narraged the latest “Planet Earth” series. Birthday: May 8, 1926 (Fred Duval / Getty Images)
Ann Taylor Cook poses on Feb. 4, 2004 at her Tampa, Fla. home with a copy of her photo that is used on all Gerber baby food products. Gerber says Cook turned 90 on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. Birthday: Nov. 20, 1926 (Chris O’Meara / AP)
This handout picture released by the Vatican press office on March 23, 2013 shows “pope emeritus” Benedict XVI (R) greeting Pope Francis upon his arrival at the heliport in Castel Gandolfo. Pope Francis prepared to go face to face with his predecessor Benedict XVI on Saturday in a historic meeting between two men with very different styles but important core similarities. Birthday: April 16, 1927 (AFP/Getty Images)
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The actress is best known for playing Mrs. Cunningham in ‘Happy Days.’ Birthday: Oct. 25, 1928 (David Livingston / Getty Images)