Even in 2025, some of the world’s oldest living stars continue to inspire millions. Their careers shaped film, television,
and music for generations, and their legacies remain powerful today.
Elizabeth Waldo, born in 1918, is celebrated for preserving indigenous music and influencing cultural studies.
Karen Marsh Doll, one of Hollywood’s oldest surviving actresses, offers a rare link to the golden age of cinema, with connections to The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind.