Celebrity Who Are Still Alive and Kicking !

Eileen Atkins – Age 84

Eileen Atkins has been working in films, television, and theater since 1953. She took dancing classes as a child and by the time she was 12, she was already a pantomime professional. After a few years of stage work, Eileen began appearing on TV in series such as Upstairs, Downstairs which she helped create. For her supporting role on Cranford, Eileen won an Emmy and BAFTA awards, as her extensive career brought her much recognition. Eileen was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1990 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2001, and she recently appeared on Doc Martin and The Crown TV series.

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