12 Icons from the 1960s Who Continues to Shine

      These 12 stars from the 1960s continue to thrive after all these years.

      Ranging from comedy legends to action heroes, each has maintained their popularity over generations.

      What do you believe is the key to their longevity?

      Sally Field

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      Sally Field emerged in 1965 with her leading role in Gidget (above), which she followed with The Flying Nun, quickly becoming one of the biggest and youngest television stars of the 1960s. Since then, she won two Best Actress Oscars—one for 1979’s Norma Rae and another for 1984’s Places in the Heart—and showcased her empathy and versatility in films such as Sybil, Smokey and the Bandit, Mrs. Doubtfire, Forrest Gump, and Lincoln. Her iconic Oscars speech, “You like me, right now, you like me,” for Places in the Heart remains a benchmark for award speeches. Last year, she impressed in 80 for Brady, demonstrating she still has her comedic talent—although the film notes she is still a few years shy of 80. Next, she will appear in the upcoming Netflix film Remarkably Bright Creatures.

      Shirley MacLaine

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      Shirley MacLaine began her career as a teenager in Broadway musicals during the 1950s before making her film debut in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1955 The Trouble With Harry. She starred in Around the World in 80 Days (1956), Some Came Running (1958), and Ask Any Girl (1959) before delivering a memorable performance in the 1960 comedy The Apartment alongside Jack Lemmon.

      She solidified her status as a premier star of the 1960s with roles in The Children’s Hour (1961), Irma la Douce (1963), and Sweet Charity (1969).

      She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for 1983’s Terms of Endearment and received numerous accolades for her performances in films such as Steel Magnolias (1989), Postcards From the Edge (1990), and Bernie (2011).

      Most recently, the 91-year-old appeared prominently in the second season of Only Murders in the Building. She will next be seen in People Not Places.

      Warren Beatty

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      Good genetics: Shirley MacLaine’s younger brother Warren Beatty gained recognition through several guest roles on the beloved 1959-63 sitcom The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, quickly becoming a matinee idol with 1960’s Splendor in the Grass (above) alongside Natalie Wood, which propelled both to stardom in the 1960s.

      His legendary career continued with Bonnie and Clyde (1967), McCabe and Mrs. Miller (1971), The Parallax View (1974), and Shampoo (1975). He later turned to directing and starring in films like Heaven Can Wait (1978), Reds (1981), and the wonderfully unconventional Bulworth (1998). He won an Oscar for Best Director for Reds. He co-starred with Annette Bening in 1991’s Bugsy, and they have been married for over thirty years.

      Although Warren Beatty has not been very active since directing and starring in 2016’s Rules Don’t Apply, he remains vibrant: he recently made a charming appearance in the TCM special Tracy Zooms In.

      Dustin Hoffman

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      Dustin Hoffman rose to fame in 1967 with The Graduate (above) and has consistently delivered outstanding performances since. His notable films from the 1960s also include Midnight Cowboy, and he continued with acclaimed roles in Straw Dogs (1971), All the President’s Men (1976), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Tootsie (1982), and Rain Man (1988). He garnered two Best Actor Oscars for Kramer vs. Kramer and Rain Man.

      In more recent years, Hoffman’s work has remained compelling and unpredictable, with notable performances in Wag the Dog (1997), Runaway Jury (2003), I Heart Huckabees (2004), and The Meyerowitz Stories (2017).

      He continues to thrive, recently working on Francis Ford Coppola’s ambitious new project, Megalopolis.

      Ron Howard

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      Ron Howard first gained fame as the young Opie on the classic 1960s show The Andy Griffith Show (above) and appeared in The Music Man (1962) before becoming a movie star with American Graffiti (1973)—and later achieving further TV success with Happy Days.

      At 69, he is now perhaps even better known for his accomplishments behind the camera. He is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after directors and producers, recognized for Night Shift (1982), Splash (1984), Cocoon (1985), Backdraft (a