Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive & Kicking Hard

Barbara Knox, 87 – $1 Million

Of course, while speaking of timeless actresses and British TV series, we couldn’t possibly forget about Barbara Knox. The first time she was on Coronation Street was back in 1964. However, she didn’t join the show’s cast until the ‘70s. Today, she’s been on over 3,000 episodes of the series!Knox is 87 years old at the moment. Although her fortune is difficult to estimate, it’s said that she’s earning around $280K a year, portraying Rita Tanner. No wonder she’s never left the show! Knox is 87 years old right now. She’s been married and divorced twice, lastly to John Knox, with whom she separated in 1994.