Marilyn Knowlden – 94

Marilyn Knowlden started as a child actor and became famous back in the early ’30s. She then left the industry to focus on her education. Her last performance was in Broadway Rhythm back in 1944. She then attended Mills College to get a college degree in music and drama. We think this was a good move, especially that she turned out to be an accomplished playwright. She also took a lead role in the play My Fair Lady, even at the age of 70. In 2011, she published her memoir titled Little Girl in Big Pictures.

Her success gives Marilyn numerous achievements in her resume. One of which is a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cinecon Classic Movies Festival in 2010. Accordingly, the award’s presenter was Marsha Hunt, an actress who she worked and appeared in the 1936 film Easy to Take. She continues to be a part of projects, no matter how big or small, despite being well into her retirement. Today, Marilyn is 94 years old.