These Beloved Stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age Are Still Alive And Enjoying Life In Retirement
Jimmy Lydon — 1923
James J. Lydon is a television producer and an actor who needs no introduction. He made his debut in the entertainment industry as a teenager and continues to entertain his fans to this day. He is currently in his 90s and lives in Bonita, California. Jimmy Lydon started his career when he was a teenager. It was sheer fate though that forced him to embark on his journey as an actor. During the Great Depression, his father passed away and the entire family started struggling with the bills.
He auditioned for a Broadway play and got it. He starred in Tom Brown’s School Days later and also in and as Henry Aldrich. As an adult, he kept getting roles on the small screen. He even turned to production and helped create a detective series titled 77 Sunset Strip. He retired in 1987 and currently resides in his retirement home in Bonita, San Diego.
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