15 Iconic Stars from the 1970s Who Continue to Thrive

      Here are some stars from the 1970s who continue to thrive today.

      **Jacqueline Bisset**

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      British actress Jacqueline Bisset gained prominence in 1968 with her performances in The Detective, Bullitt, and The Sweet Ride, earning a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer.

      Throughout the 1970s, she delivered on that promise, appearing in notable films such as Airport — the second highest-grossing movie of 1970 — as well as Murder on the Orient Express, St. Ives, and The Deep.

      Bisset also received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for her role in Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe, and participated in the timeless classic Day for Night (1973), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and remains as captivating today as ever.

      She has consistently worked in both film and television. Her most recent project is the new Western Long Shadows, where she shares the screen with Dermot Mulroney.

      If you're a fan of The Deep (as mentioned above), you might find it interesting to see how it ranked among the best films of 1977, a pivotal year in cinema.

      **Diane Keaton**

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      Diane Keaton reached iconic status after her breakout role in The Godfather and solidified it with Annie Hall (above).

      Following a successful streak with films like Reds, Baby Boom, the Father of the Bride series, and Something’s Gotta Give, she returned in 2023 with the sequel Book Club: The Next Chapter. Keaton was also fantastic in Mack & Rita. Her talent shines in everything she does.

      Speaking of iconic roles, remember that actor who portrayed her husband in The Godfather films? What was his name again?

      **Al Pacino**

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      That's right, it's Al Pacino. He is celebrated as one of the greatest actors of the 1970s and all time. He made an impressive debut with The Panic of Needle Park in 1971 before starring in iconic films throughout the '70s, including both Godfather movies, Dog Day Afternoon (above), and Serpico.

      In the '80s, he carefully selected his roles, culminating in his iconic performance in Scarface. His remarkable run in the '90s featured an Oscar-winning role in Scent of a Woman — an award he won despite receiving nine nominations — followed by acclaimed performances in Heat, Donnie Brasco, The Devil's Advocate, and more.

      Recent work includes Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Irishman, and a comedic part in House of Gucci. He, like others on this list, has transitioned into television (or streaming), starring in Amazon’s Hunters.

      At 84, Pacino also appeared last year alongside Michael Keaton in Knox Goes Away, directed by Keaton, and in Modì, Three Days on the Wing of Madness, which was helmed by his Donnie Brasco co-star, Johnny Depp.

      He has also recently released a new autobiography.

      **Robert De Niro**

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      Robert De Niro, who has frequently co-starred with Pacino and rivals him for the title of best actor of the 1970s (and possibly all time), began his ascent with 1970s roles in The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight (above) and Bang the Drum Slowly. He became a film icon with Mean Streets, The Godfather Part II (for which he received his first Oscar), Taxi Driver, and The Deer Hunter. His second Oscar came with 1980’s Raging Bull.

      His extensive filmography since then includes Goodfellas, Casino, Awakenings, Silver Linings Playbook, Heat, Jackie Brown, Midnight Run, and the Meet the Parents series. He received his most recent Oscar nomination for The Irishman, reuniting him with Pacino and Martin Scorsese, marking the first time he had worked with both in the same film.

      Last year, he was also nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in Killers of the Flower Moon.

      **Jamie Lee Curtis**

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      Jamie Lee Curtis, the recent Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner for Everything Everywhere All at Once, will likely always be recognized for her portrayal of Laurie Strode in the 1978 film Halloween (above), a character she has returned to numerous times, including in the latest Halloween trilogy, despite stating she won’t reprise the role again.

      Her diverse career includes memorable performances in films such as Trading Places, A Fish Called Wanda, True Lies, and Knives Out.

      She received acclaim for her latest project, The Last Showgirl, alongside Pamela Anderson, and was among the first stars to contribute $1 million to support recovery efforts from the L.A. fires.

      **Sylvester