The Golden Age of Hollywood: Where Are They Now?

Robert Clary - 95

Robert Clary survived the Nazi concentration camps as a young boy, entertaining soldiers with his voice. His singing kept him alive and when he was released he became popular in France and the US. On Broadway, he starred in musicals before making a huge break in Hogan’s Heroes. Clary now lives out his retirement days painting and speaking to people about the Holocaust. With a net worth of $16 million, he is resting easy.

David Attenborough - 95

David Attenborough is a UK national broadcasting treasure. He always had a keen interest in nature and pursued his studies in Natural Sciences at Cambridge. After his military service, he started working for the BBC, primarily on their natural history shows. He is most famous for his own nature documentaries, in which he narrates amazing footage with his distinct voice. He's 95 now and has stated he doesn't plan to retire anytime soon.

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