Cloris Leachman
By the 1970s, Cloris Leachman was already popular but during this decade, her career took off, owing to her Academy Award-winning performance in the film The Last Picture Show. She went on to play the character Phyllis on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, for which she won numerous awards. With more than 300 acting credits to her name, 90-year-old Leachman is among the most prolific and hardworking women in Hollywood!
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver got started in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall, but despite her playing only a minor role, the exposure aided her in landing her major role in the Alien franchise, which spanned several movies. She also starred in movies like Ghostbusters, Holes, and Avatar. She also performed on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony.