The '80s was a glorious era that brought us things like mobile phones, MTV, and Pac-Man. But it was also the era of iconic pop culture moments that produced some of the best Hollywood celebrities that have ever graced the screen.

Many of these celebs are still in action, while others have long disappeared, which is why we've put together this list to take a walk down memory lane and look back at some of the biggest celebrities from the decade who made fans spend so much money on movie tickets and bedroom posters. Care to know where they are now?

Lea Thompson - Age 60

Lea Thompson played the role of Lorraine Baines in Back to the Future (1985), and she instantly became famous. The movie went on to become the highest-grossing movie of that year, but that was only the beginning.

She appeared in two more Back to the Future sequels to cement her place in Hollywood, and she’s known for the iconic franchise today, but she’s been in more movies and series since then, including the series Caroline in the City. She’s been anything but away from the camera, and she’s even set to appear in an upcoming movie titled Unplugging.

Phoebe Cates - Age 57

She’s now 57 years old, but Phoebe Cates still reminds us of when she graced our screens with her good looks in the '80s. It’s only natural that she was a model before she decided to pursue acting. Her acting career led to her appearances in memorable movies like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Drop Dead Fred.

Contrary to what she might look like, Cates prefers the low-key life. She now manages her New York boutique, Blue Tree. In fact, she retired from acting as early as 1994, although, in 2015, she voiced a character in the video game Lego Dimensions.

Winona Ryder - Age 49

People faithful to Netflix will remember this face from the popular series Stranger things. She’s played the role of Joyce Byers in the series since 2016 and will resume that role in the upcoming season 4. But Winona Ryder was active in the industry long before then.

In fact, she’s been in famous classics like Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Heathers. So far in her career, she’s won a Golden Globe and has been nominated for an Oscar twice. She also earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000 for her incredible contribution to performance arts.

Rae Dawn Chong - Age 60

When we think of movies like Quest for Fire and Beast Street, Rae Dawn Chong always comes to mind. But perhaps the role that most people will remember her for was her role as Cindy in Commando, which also starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Chong has taken numerous roles over the years, even acting in as many as three movies per year on occasion. Retirement is probably the last thing on her mind as she’s scheduled to be in two upcoming projects, namely The Sleeping Negro and Street Signs: Homeless But Not Hopeless.

Morgan Fairchild - 71

Morgan Fairchild might just have found the secret to anti-aging because at 71; she looks like she could still take on the promiscuous role that made her famous in the early 1980s. She played the role of Constance Carlyle in the series Flamengo Road. Before that, she was the first actress to play the role of Jenna Wade in the legendary series called Dallas.

Since Flamingo Road, Fairchild has made several guest appearances in famous series like Two and a Half Men, Murphy Brown, Cybill, and Friends. She’s continued that trend up until 2020, when she voiced a character in an episode of The Simpsons.

Kirstie Alley - Age 70

Kirstie Alley played the role of Rebecca Howe in the NBC series Cheers, and she soon had the world at her feet. She won a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for her impressive take on the character. Her subsequent popularity enabled her to appear in movies like Madhouse and David’s Mother; the latter even won her another Emmy Award.

More recently, Alley became more involved with reality TV, and she contested on shows like Dancing With the Stars and Celebrity Big Brother 22. She’s still into movies, though, as her last seen appearance was in a 2020 film titled You Can't Take My Daughter.

Erin Gray - Age 71

Erin Gray must have known she was destined for fame when she won her first competition as a model at the young age of 14. Her modeling career was temporary, but it was no throw-off by any means. In fact, at some point, she was earning $100K a year, which made her one of the highest-paid models in the United States at the time.

Despite her modeling success, it was her roles in series like Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and Silver Spoons that made her truly famous. She’s not an early quitter, as she was still in a 2019 movie titled A Christmas Princess.

Teri Garr - Age 76

Teri Garr stopped acting in 2011, but she’s more than made her mark in the industry. Before her retirement, she’d been in movies like Tootsie, Young Frankenstein, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. She even played the role of Phoebe Abbott in three episodes of Friends and made a brief appearance in Star Trek.

Before her acting career started, then-teenager Garr worked as a dancer in six of Elvis Presley’s musicals. She didn’t quit acting for any trivial reason. Rather, she had a disease called multiple sclerosis, which largely affected her capacity and willingness to stay on-screen.

Jami Gertz - Age 55

Jami Gertz hasn’t been seen so much on-screen these days, but we suppose that’s what happens when you’re so busy managing your multi-million-dollar investments. She and her billionaire husband Tony Ressler invested in the baseball club, Milwaukee Brewers. They’re also the owners of the basketball team Atlanta Hawks.

Before her net worth skyrocketed, Gertz was seen in movies like The Lost Boys and Twister and series like The Neighbors and Still Standing. She still finds time to act, though, as she’s currently filming an upcoming movie titled I Want You Back.

Goldie Hawn - Age 75

For more than three decades, Goldie Hawn was highly sought-after in Hollywood. That’s quite an accomplishment for any entertainer, but Hawn is not just any entertainer. She was the star of movies like Cactus Flower, Private Benjamin, and The Sugarland Express, among many others.

She didn’t just pop out of nowhere, though; it was her role in the sketch series Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In that kickstarted her celebrity status. She proved to us she still got it in 2020 after she starred in The Christmas Chronicles 2. Hawn knows how to pass on her good looks and talent, as she’s the mother of Hollywood stars Kate Hudson, Oliver Hudson, and Wyat Russell.

Markie Post - Age 70

Markie Post never went to any law school, but she sure gave us that idea during the '80s. Her role as a bail bond agent in The Fall Guy and as a public defender on Night Court had many people thinking she had a degree in a legal field.

But it turns out Post never studied law. She actually studied in a liberal arts school, which is quite a different thing. But it might give a hint as to why she’s such a brilliant actress. She put her brilliant skills to use in 2018, where she appeared in an episode of the Santa Clarita Diet.

Heather Thomas - Age 63

Heather Thomas has had a bit of involvement in things like politics and environmental activism in recent years, but she’s come a long way in the entertainment industry before starting such ventures. She started her career at the age of 14, when she interviewed celebrities on the NBC series, Talking With a Giant.

She then went on to make a name for herself by playing the role of Jody Banks in the series The Fall Guy. Unfortunately, at some point in her career, Thomas suffered from cocaine addiction, and she had to go for rehabilitation. She last appeared in a 2014 web series called Girltrash: All Night Long.

Geena Davis - Age 65

Geena Davis is well respected for her achievements away from the camera, but what she’s done on-screen will make any actor proud. She’s won an Oscar and a Golden Globe along with several nominations, including a BAFTA and a Primetime Emmy Award. You would remember her for movies like Thelma & Louise, Stuart Little, The Fly, and Beetlejuice.

Off-screen, she was given the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2019 for her impactful work against gender bias in the industry. Netflix watchers might have seen her in the series GLOW, in which she appeared in 2019.

Catherine Mary Stewart - Age 62

Catherine Mary Stewart’s career appears to have been on a smooth trajectory. From a young age, she had devoted herself to the arts and dance lessons. As a teenager, she moved to London to further her education in performing arts and landed a film role with her very first audition.

That movie was the sci-fi cult film The Apple. After the stint, she went on to take a role in the series Days of Our Lives. Though Stewart cut back on her acting when she started raising her family, she’s never really left the camera. She was in a 2017 movie titled Imitation Girl.

Stepfanie Kramer - Age 64

Seeing Stepfanie Kramer will probably bring a smile to the faces of people who watched Hunter, a popular series in the '80s that gave Kramer the memorable role of Sgt. Dee Dee McCall. It even earned her an Emmy nomination.

Of course, that’s not her only stint on-screen, and she’s even worked behind the camera as a director at times. She reportedly left Hunter to focus on her singing career in 1990, but she settled to writing songs for movies. She still stayed active as an actress, and she appeared in several more movies. She last acted in a 2020 series titled 9-1-1.

Sela Ward - Age 64

There’s hardly any difference from Sela Ward in the '80s, and now, in appearance, that is. She remains gorgeous as ever, and there’s hardly a doubt she’ll be able to take on her former role as Teddy Reed in Sisters. She won her first Primetime Emmy Award in 1994, thanks to the role, and it served as her huge step to fame.

Since then, she’s continued to take on popular roles in popular series, such as Lily Manning in Once and Again, which won her her second Primetime Emmy and a Golden Globe. She also played Dana Mosier in FBI from 2018 to 2019.

Sigourney Weaver - Age 71

Sigourney Weaver is known as the female hero of sci-fi movies. Throughout her career, she’s made million-dollar appearances in blockbuster sci-fi movies like the Alien franchise and WALL-E. But perhaps her most expensive role will be in Avatar, which still remains the highest-grossing movie in the world.

It’s quite possible she would surpass her former paygrade twice in a row with the much-anticipated releases of the Avatar sequels scheduled for 2022 and 2024. There’s an expectation that both movies will smash previous records and perform well at the box office.

Jennifer Jason Leigh - Age 59

Fast Times at Ridgemont High was one of the best teen movies of the '80s, and its scenes were made all the more memorable by the appearance of the stunning Jennifer Jason Leigh. After her role in the movie, Leigh could have been stereotyped into taking girl-next-door roles, but she managed to circumvent that with impressive performances in movies like Backdraft and Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle.

She has remained relevant throughout the last two decades to recent times. Since 2017, she’s played the role of Elsa Gardner Atypical, a Netflix series which she also produced. The series is airing its final season in 2021.

Mia Sara - Age 54

Mia Sara made her acting debut as a teenager in the 1985 movie Legend. It was a respectable movie that starred Tom Cruise, but it wasn’t until her appearance in Ferris Bueller's Day Off that she tasted true Hollywood fame. She then starred alongside Van Damme in Timecop, which won her her first and only major award.

For reasons best known to her, Sara has been off the acting scene for a while. In fact, she last made an on-screen appearance in 2013 in a short film titled Pretty Pretty. Fans can only wonder as she’s made no official announcement on her retirement.

Jennifer Connelly - Age 50

Jennifer Connelly is one of those actresses that look like they’re hiding an anti-aging secret. It’s been four decades since she started her modeling career, but she looks like she could still take the job. Despite being a model, she’s had much of her success and fame as an actress.

Sci-fi and superhero movie fans will probably remember her for her role as Betty Ross in Hulk and as Dr. Chiren in Alita: Battle Angel. She also acted in A Beautiful Mind, for which she won her only Oscar and Golden Globe. She’s just been nominated for a new major award for her role in the ongoing series Snowpiercer.

Deborah Foreman - Age 58

A few actresses in Hollywood are referred to as scream queens for their ability to perform really well in horror movies. Deborah Foreman is one of them. Her best horror appearances include April Fool’s Day, Waxwork, and Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat.

Foreman has done more than horror movies in her time, though. In fact, her most popular movie is the romantic comedy Valley Girl which also starred Nicholas Cage. In something of a déjà vu moment, a new version of Valley Girl was released in 2020, and Foreman had a cameo in it.

Daphne Zuniga - Age 58

At the start of her career, Daphne Zuniga seemed like she was going in the direction of slasher movies until she started to appear in several comedy movies. She had roles in comedies like Modern Girls and Spaceballs. But it was her role as Jo Reynolds in Melrose Place that earned her major success.

Later on in her career, Zuniga became a prominent environmental activist. She worked with renowned non-profit organizations on environmental awareness. That didn’t affect her career, though, as she’s stayed active as an actress, even appearing in an episode of NCIS in 2020.

Linda Fiorentino - Age 61

Linda Fiorentino is looking better with age, or so some would say. She certainly looks more sophisticated than when she appeared in Men In Black in 1997. Men in Back might be her most famous movie, but it’s far from the only one. She also took on other successful projects like Jade and Dogma.

Jade showcased her expertise in erotic thrillers, and that expertise was finally proven in The Last Seduction, which won her two Critic’s Circle awards. Fiorentino hasn’t been so active since the turn of the century. She last acted in an independent 2009 movie titled Once More with Feeling.

Elisabeth Shue - Age 57

Elisabeth Shue delighted fans of the original Karate Kid movie when she appeared in Cobra Kai in 2021, a series remake of The Karate Kid, and Shue retook her famous role as Alli Mills for a few episodes. Of course, Shue has done more than just the Karate Kid.

Her portfolio includes memorable roles in Back to the Future parts II and III, Piranha 3D, Death Wish, and Leaving Las Vegas. She also played the character of Julie Finlay in CSI. It seems she’s had little rest in 2021 as she’s currently filming an upcoming movie titled On The Verge.

Kim Basinger - Age 67

Kim Basinger is one of those actresses that are famous for their names and not just their popular roles. This might be helped by the fact that she was already a stunning model early in her career.

Her gorgeous figure and alluring performances in famous movies like Never Say Never Again, and Batman made her a feminine symbol of the '80s and '90s. She starred in LA Confidential, for which she won her only Oscar and Golden Globe. She was also in 8 Mile, Cellular, and most recently, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed.

Bo Derek - Age  64

If you know Bo Derek, then the popular image of her in cornrow braids will quickly come to mind. Derek became internationally famous because of a popular beach scene in the 1979 movie 10. In the scene, she wore a flimsy swimsuit and had on a cornrow hairstyle.

With that level of exposure, her beauty landed her modeling gigs, and she went on to feature in Playboy magazine at least 4 times. Her acting career hasn’t attained that level of fame since then, but she’s still active. She was in a 2020 movie titled JL Family Ranch 2: The Wedding Gift.

Daryl Hannah - Age 60

Sci-fi fans will surely know Daryl Hannah from the 1982 movie Blade Runner. After all, it has been declared one of the best sci-fi action films of all time. But Hannah has more acting projects in her portfolio. She was in Steel Magnolias and then Kill Bill, which won her two of her three major cinematic awards.

We say “cinematic” because Hannah has also won major awards as an environmentalist. She has long been passionate about the cause, even getting arrested a few times for her activism. She’s set to appear in an upcoming series titled The Now.

Haviland Morris - Age 61

Haviland Morris seems to have moved on to other things as she is now a licensed associate real estate broker. But once upon a time, this woman was the star of movies like Sixteen Candles and Gremlins 2: The New Batch.

Later on in her career, as she started to become less active, she made a few guest appearances on TV series. She has appeared in three series of the Law and Order Franchise, including the original. She has also been in episodes of S*x and the City, Blue Bloods, and most recently, in 2019, City on a Hill.

Diane Franklin - Age 59

Few actresses in Hollywood can boast of truly preserving their natural, youthful looks. Diane Franklin is one of them. With her beauty, it’s not surprising she started appearing in commercials for Coca-Cola and Jell-O at the age of 17. These commercials helped her get exposure and kickstarted her acting career.

She went on to star in movies like The Last American Virgin and Second Time Lucky. At some point, she developed an entrepreneurial spirit and started producing short movies. She got back in front of the camera shortly and was last seen in the 2019 movie Wally Got Wasted.

Demi Moore - Age 58

Demi Moore’s influence in Hollywood extends beyond gracing the screen, as her quest for equal pay for Hollywood women has been well noticed. But on-screen, she remains one of the most prominent actresses of her generation. As a matter of fact, she was one of the highest-paid actresses in the '80s and '90s.

Off the screen, she is also famous for her affairs with Hollywood stars and is, in fact, a New York Times Bestselling author. She’s continued to remain relevant as an actress and will be acting in an upcoming film titled Please Baby Please.

Lori Singer - Age 63

It might be hard to believe, considering how ravishing she looked, but Lori Singer is as talented as she is beautiful. From the age of 13, she has played the cello. Later on, she decided to put her beauty to good use, so she became a model. She shifted her focus to acting, and that was the beginning of her Hollywood career.

Some of her memorable performances include Footloose, Warlock, and Short Cuts. She still occasionally plays the cello. In fact, she combined all of her skills in 2017 when she played the cello, narrated, and also acted in the documentary God Knows Where I Am.

Sean Young - Age 61

Sean Young was the main actress in the legendary Blade Runner. Two years later, she appeared in another famous sci-fi movie, Dune. But those appearances were only the beginning of a glorious career. She’s been in comedies like Stripes, dramas like Wall Street, and action movies like Firebirds.

She would have been in Batman had her arm not broken during rehearsals. She has since recovered from the incident and gone on to become incredibly active, especially in recent times. She’s set to appear in two upcoming movies, Hart Blvd. and Rain Beau's End.

P. J. Soles - Age 70

Pamela Jayne Soles is another one of Hollywood’s scream queens. Horror movie fans would have enjoyed her performances in movies like Carrie, Halloween, and The Devil’s Rejects. She didn’t base her career on the horror genre alone. She switched to the lighter side of things with comedy movies like Rock 'n' Roll High School, Sweet Dreams, and Private Benjamin.

Halloween is one of her most popular movies, and in 2018, she was involved in its remake, only this time, she had a voice role instead of an acting role. She last appeared in a 2019 film, Candy Corn.

Lisa Bonet - Age 53

Lisa Bonet is usually snapped by the paparazzi these days when she walks the red carpet with her husband, Jason Momoa. But earlier in her career, she was making red carpet appearances for her own movies. She was in movies like Angel Heart, High Fidelity, and Road to Paloma.

What Lisa Bonet is truly famous for, however, is her role as Denise Huxtable on the Cosby Show. After the series ended in 1992, she became a lot less active and only occasionally took acting roles. She isn’t exactly in retirement, though, at least not from the entertainment industry. She still directed a music video titled Freedom (TROY NōKA Remix) in 2019.

Olivia d'Abo - Age 52

The teen series, The Wonder Years, aired from 1988 to 1993, and Olivia d'Abo was one of its main stars. She played the role of Karen Arnold, the hippie sister of the main character. The series boosted d’Abo’s popularity, but it’s not her only call to fame. She had already been in Conan the Destroyer before that.

She’s voice acted in several popular animations in her career, including Mortal Kombat, Justice League, and The Legend of Tarzan. She has worked as a singer on occasion, even composing the soundtracks to some movies, but has stayed incredibly active as an actress and is currently filming two upcoming movies.

Beverly D'Angelo - Age 69

Beverly D'Angelo rocks it like she’s going to stay young forever. Just as well, as she doesn’t really look her age! Her good looks came to prominence in the popular comedy franchise National Lampoon’s Vacation. She has taken the role of Ellen Griswold in the franchise from when it started in 1983 up until 2015.

She’s certainly done more than that, and she has movies like Coal Miner’s Daughter and A Streetcar Named Desire in her portfolio. She’s stayed active in recent years and is set to appear in the upcoming movie The Good House.

Olivia Newton-John - Age 72

Olivia Newton-John is one of the few people on this list who aren’t major actresses. She’s done some acting work, but as far as fame and fortune are concerned, she has earned most of it from singing. In fact, she’s one of the best-selling artists of all time, having sold more than 120 million records worldwide in her career.

Her appearance in Grease saw her combine her skills to create one of the best musicals in history. Now, she’s well known for her charitable efforts and business ventures, but these haven’t distracted her from entertainment. She was in the 2020 movie The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee.

Michelle Pfeiffer - Age 63

Most actresses want to be famous at all costs and might not be bothered about being stereotyped into taking pretty girl roles. But Michelle Pfeiffer is not like most actresses. She is recognized as one the most brilliant actresses in Hollywood, especially during the 1980s and 1990s.

She got rewarded for her unusual and unbending approach, and she now has unique roles in Scarface, The Witches of Eastwick, and Batman Returns to her name. More recently, she’s been a popular favorite in the Marvel franchise, playing the Wasp. She’ll reprise the role in the upcoming movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Rebecca De Mornay - Age 61

Risky Business was one of the most popular teen movies of the '80s that introduced us to acting powerhouses like Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay. Both of them went on to star in other successful projects, and De Mornay's career is still going to this day.

She’s since been in movies like The Runaway Train, The Slugger’s Wife, and The Three Musketeers. She’s been busy with guest appearances in Hawaii Five-0 and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She was also in Jessica Jones and, very recently, Lucifer in 2021.

Helen Slater - Age 57

Helen Slater was the first actress to play Supergirl in the 1984 movie by the same name. It didn’t become successful as expected, but that barely affected her career trajectory. In fact, her talent was recognized, and she was nominated for a Saturn Award. She went on to star in successful movies later in her career, including The Legend of Billie Jean and Ruthless People.

Slater’s journey with Supergirl hasn’t ended, as she got a role in another Supergirl franchise in 2015. This time she’s playing the superheroine’s mother, Eliza Danvers. The final season of the series has been running since March 2021.

Andrea Elson - Age 52

Andrea Elson belongs to the class of celebs that started their journey from a very young age. As a child, she was already a model and had appeared in various commercials. She became a teen star at the age of 14 with her performance in the series Whiz Kids. After that, she became a regular on the popular comedy series ALF.

Some might argue that, like several Hollywood child stars, Elson didn’t sustain her fame into adulthood as she hasn’t starred in any movie since 1998. But she seems unbothered and truly happy with her current job as a yoga instructor.

Meredith Baxter - Age 74

Meredith Baxter has done enough in her career to be nominated for an Emmy Award five times. She didn’t win any of the nominations, but she’s cemented her place in Hollywood regardless. She’ll forever be remembered for her roles in series like Bridget Loves Bernie, Family, and Family Ties.

Her career was almost put to a stop when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. She conquered it eventually and has since come back in full swing. She’s been especially active on television since then, but she’s also made movie appearances too, like her most recent role in the 2019 movie Undateable John.

Justine Bateman - Age 55

Justine Bateman is the elder sister of Hollywood star Jason Bateman, but that’s not the most interesting thing about her. Far from it, she’s actually a quite established actress in her own right. She has credible and popular appearances in famous TV series like Family Ties, Desperate Housewives, and Men Behaving Badly.

More recently, she’s tried her hands at work behind the camera. She wrote, directed, and produced the 2021 movie Violet. The film premiered at the SXSW 2021 film festival, and it Bateman’s first attempt at taking full control over a feature film.

Adrienne Barbeau - Age 76

Long-time Batman fans may have heard Adrienne Barbeau’s voice on Batman: The Animated Series. She voiced the role of Catwoman in that series and a few other Batman cartoon series. But that’s just scratching the surface of what she’s done so far. She is, in fact, an author and has three books to her credit.

She was also in popular horror movies of the '80s like The Fog and Swamp Thing. Video game fanatics would have surely heard her voice somewhere as she’s been involved in famous video game franchises like God of War, Hitman, and several others. She was last seen in the 2020 movie Unearth.

Dee Wallace - Age 72

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial became one of the most popular sci-fi movies of the '80s. It also made Dee Wallace a Hollywood major. She played the role of Mary, the mother of the main character. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was exciting, but it wasn’t quite as scary as the horror movies Wallace has been in.

She has been called one of Hollywood’s scream queens for her performances in movies like The Howling, The Hills Have Eyes, and Critters. She has actually continued to star in horror movies up until very recently. Her last seen appearance was a 2020 short horror film titled Stay Home.

Maria Conchita Alonso - Age 64

Maria Conchita Alonso was one of the popular exotic beauty queens of the '80s. She first became exposed after winning the Miss Teenager World in 1971. She has as much talent as she has looks, as she went on to become a popular actress and platinum-winning artist. She has been nominated three times for the Grammys.

Now 64 years old, Alonso still has the gorgeous personality of a model. She’s also still got the singing and acting skills. She released a single titled Llename De Ti in 2020, and she’s set to be in an upcoming movie called Take Me to Tarzana.

Linda Hamilton - Age 64

The dangerous Sarah Connor from Terminator was first played by the lovely Linda Hamilton. Hamilton executed that role brilliantly, and that deadly image of hers will forever be imprinted in our memories. She showed more of her feminine side in the '80s series Beauty and the Beast when she played the role of Catherine Chandler.

Unknown to many, she has a twin sister named Leslie Hamilton. Unfortunately, she died in August 2020. This was almost a year after Hamilton retook her role as Sarah Connor in Terminator: Dark Fate. She was last seen in a 2021 series titled Resident Alien.

Jennifer Beals - Age 57

Not many teen models rise up the ranks to get nominated for a Golden Globe Award, but Jennifer Beals’s Hollywood journey has been one of pure ambition. She played a likable role as a young, pretty dancer in Flashdance, for which she earned her Golden Globe nomination. That movie gave her a chance to stake her claim in the industry, and she’s seized it.

She’ll probably be remembered more recently for her role as Bette Porter in The L Word. She left the series in 2009, but she returned to the sequel The L Word: Generation Q in 2019 and has been playing the same character since then.

Melanie Griffith - Age 63

Melanie Griffith has a massive portfolio, and it’s a bit unlucky that she hasn't won an Oscar or Golden Globe yet. Her roles in brilliant movies like Body Double, Something Wild, and Working Girl are the most memorable. She’s had a series of unpopular performances and has been nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress several times in her career.

Nevertheless, she keeps plugging on and hasn’t looked like she’s considering retirement anytime soon. Her daughter Dakota Johnson is also a Hollywood star; the mother-daughter duo starred in a 2020 movie called The High Note.

Heather Locklear - Age 59

Heather Locklear has often made the news for controversial reasons. She’s been arrested several times by the police and was even checked into a mental health facility in 2019. But none of these change the fact that she’s one of the most talented Hollywood actresses nominated for a Golden Globe five times in her career.

Her most popular role will be the character of Amanda Woodward in the popular series Melrose Place. She’s also made her money from series like Spin City and Dynasty. She’ll be looking to put her bad press behind her with her role in the upcoming movie Zombie Brothel.

Robert De Niro - Age 77

Can you name a more iconic actor than Robert De Niro? To call him an '80s star would be an understatement, as De Niro has managed to continue to be a critically acclaimed performer up until today. His latest masterpiece? The crime drama The Irishman, in which he was digitally modified to appear younger in certain scenes.

Speaking of The Irishman, it's impossible not to mention Martin Scorsese when speaking about De Niro's massive career in cinema. The two make for arguably the best director-leading actor partnership ever and have worked together in titles as memorable as Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, and Cape Fear.

Christopher Walken - Age 78

In the '80s, the American actor Christopher Walken was having a blast appearing in movies such as The Dead Zone, A View to a Kill, and King of New York (technically released in the '90s). Fast forward to today, and you'll find the same charismatic, easygoing, and unique actor.

At the age of 78, Walken has managed to do something most 40-year-old men can only dream of—stay cool. His unique way of talking has earned him a reputation in Hollywood and a place in movies as popular as Hairspray, Pulp Fiction, and Catch Me If You Can.

Mickey Rourke - Age 68

A boxer who fell in love with the glamorous world of Hollywood, Mickey Rourke was a bona fide '80s celebrity who landed a place in some of the best-known flicks of the decade, including Diner and Angel Heart. In the meantime, he performed with the late music icon David Bowie and was once called a greater phenomenon than James Dean!

Rourke's moment in the sun didn't last forever, but in true Hollywood style, he made a stirring comeback with the 2008 masterpiece The Wrestler. After his brutally honest rendition of a character that resembled himself in many ways, Rourke started working steadily as an actor once again.

Harrison Ford - Age 79

Legendary actor Harrison Ford started the '80s with the hit Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the Lost Ark. It's one of the many blockbusters of his filmography, as Ford has starred in franchises as popular as Star Wars, Blade Runner, and, of course, Indiana Jones. In total, his movies grossed over $9.3 billion worldwide.

Now working on a new, untitled Indiana Jones project, Ford has also appeared in one-off cinema hits such as The Fugitive and Witness. Always ready to make a comeback, the 79-year-old actor has most recently appeared in Blade Runner 2049, Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, and The Call of the Wild.

Michael Douglas - Age 76

When we think of the talented American actor/producer Michael Douglas, we still think of the powerful, ruthless man that starred in the '80s classic Wall Street. The Oliver Stone masterpiece rightfully earned him an Academy Award, but it's far from being his only hit. After all, Douglas was the star of other iconic movies such as Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct.

Married to the fellow actress Catherine Zeta-Jones since 2000, Douglas has continued to appear in important Hollywood productions over the years. Recently, he made it to the box-office hit Avengers: Endgame and the TV series The Kominsky Method.

Al Pacino - Age 81

A huge Hollywood A-lister since the early '70s, Al Pacino started the '80s with the wrong foot. The 1980 thriller Cruising was considered offensive by New York's gay community and the comedy Author! Author! was slammed by the critics. But when it looked like Pacino was losing his ability to pick up great scripts, he starred in what's arguably his most memorable work, the 1983 classic Scarface.

Appearing in The Godfather should be enough to make any actor happy, but Pacino never gave up show business and is still active today. Now 81, this outstanding award-winning performer is about to appear in the 2021 movie House of Gucci.

Jack Nicholson - Age 84

Name a decade, and you'll most likely find a Jack Nicholson masterpiece. After appearing in movies such as Chinatown and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Nicholson started the '80s with the Stanley Kubrick horror classic The Shining. The fact that he earned no Academy Award for his performance in the 1980 thriller is still a puzzling bit of Hollywood trivia.

But don't worry, because Nicholson was able to collect a whopping three Academy Awards and six Golden Globe Awards before stepping away from cinema in 2013. His last on-screen appearance was the 2010 comedy How Do You Know.

Anthony Hopkins - Age 83

When we think of an 83-year-old man, we don't think of a man in his prime. But we have to open an exception for Sir Anthony Hopkins, for he was great in the 2020 drama The Father, one of the most acclaimed movies of the 2021 award season, which earned him his second Academy Award for Best Actor.

In the '80s, Hopkins was still waiting to land his unforgettable part as Hannibal Lecter from Silence of the Lambs, but he was already a well-established name in Hollywood. During the Yuppie decade, he appeared in David Lynch's The Elephant Man, A Change of Seasons, and The Bounty.

Clint Eastwood - Age 91

Clint Eastwood had a lot of fun during the '80s. He starred and directed movies such as Honkytonk Man and the critically acclaimed Bronco Billy, making the most of this period to showcase his versatility as an actor and director. After the '80s, nobody thought of Eastwood as "that cowboy fellow" anymore.

What's most impressive, though, is that Eastwood never stopped working in Hollywood. Over the years, he landed hits such as Million Dollar Baby and Gran Torino. In 2021, at the unbelievable age of 91, Eastwood is about to release yet another movie where he is both the director and the star, the drama/western Cry Macho.

Richard Gere - Age 71

We don't know if the '80s would've ever been the same without Richard Gere. The American actor from Pennsylvania kick-started the decade by starring in American Gigolo and the 1980 movie that allowed him to become a male symbol worldwide. But Gere was more than a pretty boy; he was also an incredibly talented performer.

Retired in 2019, Gere made the most out of his '80s breakthrough role and built an impressive Hollywood career. He's best known for his romantic movies, including some phenomenal rom-coms such as Pretty Woman and Shall We Dance.

Kevin Costner - Age 66

It took a while for Kevin Costner to really hit it off. But his career skyrocketed after 1987, the year he landed his breakthrough role in the movie The Untouchables. The rest of the decade was perfect for the California native, who appeared in Bull Durham, No Way Out, and Field of Dreams.

He started the '90s with the epic Dances with Wolves, which earned him two Academy Awards. Not long after, he appeared in his best-known box-office hit movie, The Bodyguard. Still active today, Costner is the star/producer of the Yellowstone TV series and is producing a new show titled National Parks.

Jeff Bridges - Age 71

Yes, Jeff Bridges is about to appear in a new series titled The Old Man. But don't get fooled by the name; at the age of 71, the one-and-only Bridges is still a sharp Hollywood performer with a very cool reputation.

Active since 1951, Bridges is best known for his legendary late '90s role in The Big Lebowski. However, he was already sitting at the top of the world during the '80s. The Yuppie decade treated Bridges just right, and he was given a chance to appear in movies such as TRON, Against All Odds, 8 Million Ways to Die, and Nadine.

Ben Kingsley - Age 77

Sir Ben Kingsley landed what's arguably his most impressive role in 1982. He was given a chance to star in Gandhi, an inspiring three-hour biographical movie. While it's strange that a man from Yorkshire was chosen to portray one of India's greatest national heroes, his rendition of the nonviolent activist was simply flawless.

In fact, flawless is a word that describes Kingsley's career pretty accurately. You can see Kingsley doing all kinds of roles, but we bet you'll never see him doing a bad one! In recent years, the still-active English actor has been busy working in Spider in the Web and Locked Down.

Richard Dreyfuss - Age 73

The American actor Richard Dreyfuss became the youngest recipient of an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1978 and was only surpassed by a 30-year-old Adrien Brody in 2003. While he experienced some cocaine-related issues at the start of the '80s, he managed to continue to be one of Hollywood's most-wanted actors and appeared in movies such as Stand by Me, The Body, and Always.

Still active at the age of 73, Dreyfuss's been having a busy 2021 and is set to appear in three upcoming movies, including Crime Story. Married on three occasions, Dreyfuss is the father of three children, including the American actor/journalist Ben Dreyfuss.

William Hurt - Age 71

In 1980, the American actor William Hurt decided to leave the stage for the studio and made his film debut with the sci-fi flick Altered States. He had to wait a mere five years before getting an Academy Award, and he did so with the 1985 drama film Kiss of the Spider Woman.

From then on, Hurt became a well-established name in Hollywood. With over 100 credits in his filmography, the Washington, D.C. native still appears routinely in movies and TV series today. The latest? The hilarious sitcom Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet and the Marvel flick Black Widow, in which he portrayed Secretary Ross.

Mel Gibson - Age 65

It's a fact that the Braveheart superstar Mel Gibson has behaved very poorly on one or two occasions. But the American actor/director still needs to be praised for his fantastic career. During the '80s, Gibson was mainly known for his work in the Mad Max film series, which started in 1979 and ended with 1985's Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.

Ignored by the casting directors of the 2015 action epic Mad Max: Fury Road, Gibson has managed to operate a decent Hollywood comeback in recent years. Now more dedicated than ever to his off-camera work, Gibson has recently been announced as the director of the upcoming The Wild Bunch movie.

Gene Hackman - Age 91

The former American actor Gene Hackman has been enjoying his well-deserved retirement since 2004 (even though he made a brief 2016 comeback). Best known for the 1971 movie The French Connection, Hackman appeared in over 100 productions since the mid-'50s, remaining one of the most talented American actors of the 20th century.

Pretty much like the rest of Hackman's life, his '80s can be summed up in three words: work, work, work. Always a professional, Hackman appeared in over twenty movies throughout the Yuppie decade, including Uncommon Valor and Split Decisions.

John Malkovich - Age 67

John Malkovich loves to play foreign characters in movies and is known for his European-styled charm. But the remarkable 67-year-old actor is an Illinois native with plenty of Hollywood experience. He got his first major role with the 1984 drama The Killing Fields. Not long after, he worked with Steven Spielberg in Empire of the Sun and acted alongside Glenn Close in 1988's Dangerous Liaisons.

Still active, Malkovich is one of the few Hollywood superstars who doesn't mind getting a slimmer paycheck for a chance to work in a daring, artsy movie. The best example is perhaps the short 100 Years, which is set to be released in... 2115.

Robert Duvall - Age 90

At the start of the '80s, the American actor/filmmaker Robert Duvall was already a Hollywood legend. His filmography included To Kill a Mockingbird, MASH, and True Grit. But Duvall never missed an opportunity to appear in yet another great film and performed in many '80s movies, including Tender Mercies, Colors, and The Natural.

A man who's lived a full life, Duvall served in the U.S. Army before becoming a household name in the show biz world. Now 90 years old, the San Diego native is still doing what he loves the most. This year, he appeared in his first movie since 2018, the sports drama 12 Mighty Orphans.

Robin Williams - Died At Age 63

While Robin Williams started by making a name for himself as a comedian, he was so successful as an '80s actor that most people know him for his on-screen career. It all started with Popeye in 1980, and the follow-ups were even better: Moscow on the Hudson, Good Morning, Vietnam, and the unforgettable Dead Poets Society, in which he proved to be way more than just a funny actor!

Sadly, Williams was always better at making other people happy than at being happy himself. At the time of his death in 2014, he struggled with a type of dementia known as Lewy Body disease.

F. Murray Abraham - Age 81

The American actor F. Murray Abraham surely recalls the '80s with fondness. In 1984, he was at the peak of his acting abilities and made a splash with his portrayal of Antonio Salieri in the highly ambitious 161-minute masterpiece Amadeus. The iconic role earned him an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA nomination.

But Abraham is by no means a one-trick pony. From comedies to dramas, from blockbusters to TV series, he appeared in over 120 productions as an actor and is still doing it today! In 2021, he made it to the sitcom Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet and the horror-drama movie Things Heard & Seen.

Timothy Hutton - Age 60

The acting career of Timothy Hutton is hardly disappointing. But some fans were probably expecting more from the California native. After all, he did win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the precocious age of 20, making him the youngest person ever to land that particular accolade.

The '80s were arguably the best period of Hutton's career. He appeared in Ordinary People (the movie that earned him the Oscar record), Taps, The Falcon and the Snowman, and Made in Heaven. Hutton never stopped working until today and has most recently appeared in the TV series Almost Family.

Tom Cruise - Age 59

Can you think of a more popular actor than Tom Cruise? The perennial Hollywood A-lister got his start in the '80s with movies such as Risky Business, Rain Man, and, more crucially, the action drama hit Top Gun. Before the end of the decade, Cruise still found the time to appear in another unforgettable American classic: Oliver Stone's Born on the Fourth of July.

Cruise's films have grossed a whopping $10.1 billion (and counting) over the years. Known for performing his own stunts, Cruise has made it to a vast number of hit movies, including Mission: Impossible and its sequels, Jerry Maguire, Vanilla Sky, and War of the Worlds.

Ian Holm - Died At Age 88

The late Sir Ian Holm started his acting career in 1957, but he only made his film debut in 1968 with the British drama The Bofors Gun. At the start of the '80s, he was already a well-establish actor and managed to get a role in Brazil, a beautiful 1985 sci-fi drama starring Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, and Robert De Niro.

Retired in 2014, Holm passed away in 2020, at the age of 88. In his last years as an actor, he became popular for portraying Bilbo Baggins in the fan-favorite Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Willem Dafoe - Age 65

You don't need to take a second look at the poster of 1982's Loveless to realize that Willem Dafoe was one of the world's coolest actors back in the day. His one-of-a-kind charisma and terrific acting talent allowed him to build on top of Loveless's success and appear in movies such as  To Live and Die in L.A. and Streets of Fire.

Still a worldwide ambassador for coolness, the ever-stylish Dafoe looks great at the age of 65. He has over 140 acting credits in his filmography, including titles such as Spider-Man, Antichrist, The Florida Project, and the new 2021 Wes Anderson movie The French Dispatch.

Tom Berenger - Age 72

The American actor Tom Berenger lived some of his best years during the '80s. He appeared in 1983's comedy-drama The Big Chill and made it to the sports comedy film Major League. But 1986 marked his heyday: Berenger starred alongside Charlie Sheen and Willem Dafoe in Oliver Stone's Platoon and landed an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor!

While Platoon remains his best-known work, Berenger has remained active until today and appeared in a fair share of iconic flicks, including the puzzling 2010 science-fiction drama Inception. A father of six, Berenger was married to four different women and has most recently appeared in 2020's Battle of the Bulge: Winter War.

Bill Murray - Age 70

The American actor Bill Murray and the '80s make for a combination as delicious as chocolate and milk. After getting famous on SNL, Murray got a chance to fully showcase his talent in the hits Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II. He also appeared in Tootsie, Stripes, and Caddyshack.

Apart from Ghostbusters, Murray's most popular films include the perfect comedy Groundhog Day and the critically acclaimed dramedy Lost in Translation. A regular collaborator of the inventive director Wes Anderson, Murray is one of the stars of 2021's The French Dispatch, which also features Owen Wilson, Elisabeth Moss, Benicio Del Toro, and Tilda Swinton.

Morgan Freeman - Age 84

The beloved American actor Morgan Freeman landed his breakthrough role in 1987, with the thriller Street Smart. He was nominated for an Academy Award and never looked back since; his career skyrocketed and Freeman's roles only got better and better...

If the '80s were Freeman's breakthrough decade, the '90s allowed him to become a bonafide legend. He appeared in Se7en and The Shawshank Redemption, which has been voted one of the best films of all time by the IMDb reviewers. Besides being a great screen performer, Freeman also has one of Hollywood's most beautiful and recognizable speaking voices and is arguably the world's most popular movie/documentary narrator.

Nick Nolte - Age 80

The star of the 2020 TV series Paradise Lost, the American actor Nick Nolte has managed to stay relevant and active for over half a century. His best-known film is the '90s classic The Prince of Tides, but Nolte worked extensively during the '80s, appearing in Down and Out in Beverly Hills, 48 Hrs., and Teachers.

More than a talented screen performer, Nolte is also a bonafide male symbol. While he's given up his modeling career in the early '70s, he was named People magazine's steamiest man alive in 1992. He struggled with substance abusive for the majority of his life but has reportedly managed to stay clean since 2002.

John Belushi - Died At Age 33

It's impossible not to think of John Belushi when considering the '80s. In 1982, the up-and-coming actor/comedian passed away tragically at the young age of 33. He was popularized by his appearances on SNL and made it to a handful of Hollywood movies, including Neighbors, Continental Divide, 1941, and, most notably, The Blues Brothers.

Sadly, Belushi's possibly great career was cut short way too soon. He passed away after receiving an injection of combined drugs that caused him to overdose. While the matter's still controversial, it's possible Belushi's death was caused by the groupie/backup singer Cathy Smith, who passed away in 2020.

Danny Glover - Age 74

The Lethal Weapon film series is an indispensable part of '80s pop culture in the United States, and the fans of the comedy flicks have Danny Glover to thank. He was great in the role of Roger Murtaugh and made audiences laugh all over the world. During the '80s, he also appeared in Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple and Witness.

Still active at the age of 74, Glover has most recently appeared in Saint Paul. Besides being a hardworking show biz performer, Glover is very politically active. For his decades-long advocacy, Glover will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2021.

Eddie Murphy - Age 60

The ever-young Eddie Murphy was very busy during the '80s. He became famous as a comedian by appearing on SNL and still found the time to become one of the biggest movie stars in the United States. In the meantime, he released some classic stand-up comedy specials that will still make you laugh today.

Curiously enough, Murphy (and '80s movies in particular) have been getting a revival in recent years. Coming 2 America was released in 2021, and Murphy is set to appear in a new Beverly Hills Cop movie and Triplets, an upcoming sequel for the comedy film Twins, now featuring Murphy as a third, lost sibling.

Steve Martin - Age 75

Considered to be one of the greatest stand-up comedians ever, Steve Martin has been doing his thing since the '60s. But he only made it as a movie star in the '80s, with movies such as Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, Roxanne, and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Besides starring in some of these movies, Martin was also in charge of the screenplay.

A show biz do-it-all, Martin is still working at the age of 75. His new project is a TV series titled Only Murders in the Building. Besides being a great on-screen performer, Martin has also excelled as a Broadway creator and is known for being a great banjo player.

Michael J. Fox - Age 60

Michael J. Fox was practically a kid when he landed a spot in the casting of the Family Ties sitcom, where he met his lovely wife Tracy Pollan. But Fox's career just wouldn't have been the same without Marty McFly. The sci-fi film series Back to the Future was one of the most iconic of the Yuppie decade, and movie buffs have Fox to thank for it!

Fox worked extensively during the '80s but was never able to replicate his Back to the Future success in later years. Still, he used his recognizable name to advocate for a cure for Parkinson's disease. In 2020, he decided to retire from acting.

John Candy - Died At Age 43

The Canadian actor/comedian John Candy was pretty famous during the '80s. He appeared in many popular films, including National Lampoon's Vacation, Splash, Spaceballs, and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. The co-owner of a Canadian football team, Candy was also the star of Uncle Buck, a John Hughes comedy featuring a young Macaulay Culkin.

Sadly, Candy's Hollywood career was cut short in 1994, when he died from a heart attack. He was only 43 at the time, but he was the victim of his frantic, stressful lifestyle and unhealthy habits, which included chain-smoking, alcohol abuse, and binge-eating.

Rutger Hauer - Died At Age 75

The doors of the United States are always open for talented European actors, but Rutger Hauer's notable Hollywood career is still impressive. The late Dutch actor was born in a small town in the province of Utrecht but made it all the way to the mighty city of L.A. to appear in movies like Blade Runner, Ladyhawke, and Blind Fury.

Hauer worked in huge American blockbusters (including Sin City and Batman Begins) almost until the day he died. He passed away in 2019, following a short illness. One year later, he was honored with a ceremony that was attended by the likes of Sharon Stone and Miranda Richardson.

Kevin Kline - Age 73

Meryl Streep's performance in the 1982 romantic drama Sophie's Choice was so breathtaking that some people have ignored Kevin Kline's equally brilliant film debut. But the talented actor from Missouri was still able to make a name for himself in Hollywood, and the '80s were undoubtedly his heyday: he appeared in many movies, including The Big Chill, Silverado, and A Fish Called Wanda.

Now 73, Kline's been mainly busy working in the animated series Bob's Burgers (he voices the character of Mr. Fischoeder). Earlier in 2021, he played a fictionalized version of himself in the Billy Crystal comedy-drama movie Here Today.

Matt Dillon - Age 57

Teenagers can be annoying, but is there anything more popular than a bona fide teen icon? The American actor Matt Dillon was a young sensation during the '80s, and he knew exactly how to deliver on the big screen! He appeared in My Bodyguard, Little Darlings, and Tex, just to name a few.

Unlike other teen icons of the '80s, Dillon proved to be a responsible fellow and managed to keep his career on the right track. Still active and popular today, the 57-year-old New York native has already appeared in over 60 movies. The latest? The 2020 biopic Capone.

Chevy Chase - Age 77

When you think of the style of comedy of the National Lampoon magazine and movies, Chevy Chase's the face that comes to mind. The American comedian/actor was big during the Yuppie decade and made it to flicks as hilarious as Fletch and Three Amigos. Not to mention, of course, the National Lampoon's Vacation film series!

While it's been a while since we've last heard of National Lampoon, the same can't be said about Chase. Still working hard at the age of 77, he has most recently appeared in The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee and the animation Panda vs. Aliens.

Robert Redford - Age 84

When the '80s started, Robert Redford decided to embrace a new project. He was a major Hollywood actor already, but he wanted to try his luck as a director. Surprisingly enough, the first movie he ever made was one of the best of the entire decade. It was the powerful drama Ordinary People, which landed Redford an Academy Award for Best Director.

It should be impossible to do better than that, but Redford still managed to get the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016! It was a worthy distinction, honoring a highly influential acting career that's been going on for over 6 decades.

Kurt Russell - Age 70

Kurt Russell landed his acting debut at the incredibly precocious age of 12. Now 70 years old, the Massachusetts native is still working in the industry and has just appeared in the 2021 blockbuster F9. In the '80s, Russell did some of his best work, with the highlight being Silkwood, a terrific drama also starring Meryl Streep and Cher.

But it would be rude to talk about Russell in the '80s without mentioning the amazing action flick Escape from New York. The futuristic John Carpenter movie was as crazy as it was fun, and Russell was simply perfect in the role of Bob "Snake" Plissken.

Arnold Schwarzenegger - Age 73

In the late '70s, the great Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared in the documentary Pumping Iron. He was such a likable figure that it didn't take him long to get his first big shot in Hollywood. His breakthrough role? A dreamy leading part in the Conan the Barbarian box-office hit. The follow-up was even better: a presence in the cast of the '80s action/sci-fi classic The Terminator!

From an Austrian bodybuilder to an American A-list actor, Schwarzenegger's story was already a fairly impressive one. But he went even further and became the governor of California. Now back to acting, Schwarzenegger has most recently appeared in the TV series Superhero Kindergarten.

James Woods - Age 74

With 145 credits on his filmography, the ever-busy American actor/producer James Woods has quite the reputation in Hollywood! But the '80s were arguably his best decade yet. He got a chance to work with some of the best directors of the time, including David Cronenberg (Videodrome), Oliver Stone (Salvador), and Sergio Leone (Once Upon a Time in America).

Later on, he starred in the 1998 horror classic Vampires and the cult film The Virgin Suicides. Now 74, Woods is also famous for reportedly being America's smartest actor. Besides acing his SATs, Woods is said to have a whopping IQ of 180.

Martin Short - Age 71

His name is Martin Short, but he's a huge Canadian-American actor. During the '80s, Short was standing taller than ever and making a name for himself in Hollywood. A recurring SNL superstar, he landed roles in movies as acclaimed as Innerspace, Three Fugitives, and Three Amigos.

Over the years, Short continued to act in SNL and even managed to get some important roles in a couple of Broadway productions! A truly versatile performer, Short has most recently appeared in the TV movie Good People and is currently working alongside Steve Martin in the upcoming TV series Only Murders in the Building.

Sylvester Stallone - Age 75

When movie buffs thought Sylvester Stallone was never going to be able to find success outside of Rocky, he surprised everybody by becoming Rambo. Stallone was cinema's most famous boxer in the '70s, but he still managed to become one of Hollywood's most beloved action figures during the '80s.

While most actors dream of leading a popular film franchise, Stallone got a chance to do it twice! Needless to say, he's still active and popular today. In 2021, he'll be voicing the CGI character of King Shark in the new superhero flick The Suicide Squad.

Emilio Estevez - Age 59

The Sheen family was huge during the '80s, but some people tend to forget about Emilio Estevez. While his father Martin and brother Charlie (yes, that Charlie!) were major Hollywood A-listers during the Yuppie decade, Estevez was best known for being a member of the Brat Pack, a group of young Generation X actors that was featured in many coming-of-age movies.

The most popular title of the Brat Pack is, by far, the 1985 teen classic The Breakfast Club. But The Outsiders and St. Elmo's Fire also make for very good examples. Still acting at the age of 59, Estevez has just appeared in Disney's The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.

Rick Moranis - Age 68

The Canadian actor Rick Moranis may look more like an accountant than a Hollywood superstar, but don't be fooled by his glasses and likable personality... In the '80s, Moranis was taking Hollywood by storm and making it to movies as iconic as Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, Parenthood, Spaceballs, and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.

Not long after Ghostbusters was recreated with an all-female cast, Moranis is now about to see another one of his classic flicks get a modern-day adaptation. A new movie based on Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is currently being produced and Moranis will be reprising his role as Wayne Szalinski.

Carl Weathers - Age 73

The American actor Carl Weathers saw his professional football career get cut short after just 4 years and decided to embrace a new life in Hollywood. While he missed his chance to make a name for himself in sports, he did manage to build a brilliant career as an actor.

Weathers' true calling has kept him busy for the last five decades, and the New Orleans native was at his prime during the '80s. He appeared in Rocky III and IV, Predator, and Action Jackson, where he was given the lead. More recently, Weathers has worked in Toy Story 4 and the hit series The Mandalorian.

Don Johnson - Age 71

After getting to know so many '80s movie stars, it's refreshing to find a TV legend on the list. The American actor Don Johnson has surely made it to a lot of movies, but he's still best known for his iconic role as James "Sonny" Crockett in Miami Vice, which was undoubtedly one of the biggest small-screen phenomenon of the Yuppie decade.

Johnson was later given the lead in Nash Bridges, yet another popular cop series. But while it doesn't sound like it, Johnson is a very versatile Hollywood actor, and his most recent role makes it obvious. He's the aging father-in-law Rick Noble in the 2021 sitcom Kenan.

Dan Aykroyd - Age 69

During the '80s, the Canadian-American actor Dan Aykroyd got a chance to work with some of the best performers of his generation. He shared the SNL stage with multiple talented comedians, starred in The Blues Brothers alongside the late John Belushi, played Dr. Stantz in Bill Murray's Ghostbusters, and worked alongside Morgan Freeman in Driving Miss Daisy.

Aykroyd's legacy is enviable, and it looks like he knows it! In recent years, Aykroyd's been busy reviving some of his most popular projects. He's working on a new film titled Ghostbusters: Afterlife and is one of the creators/writers of a newly-announced Blues Brothers TV series.