Why Classic Television Actors Looked Older Than Actors of the Same Age Today
by Lori Dorn from Laughing Squid on (#6ZBER)
TV Guess-O-Matic took a look at why classic television actors from the 1960s and 1970s looked older than actors of the same or older age in the 21st century. He explained that the makeup and hairstyles of that time definitely aged a person, as did smoking, sun exposure, lack of exercise, and lots of stress.
Ever wonder why '60s-'70s TV stars seemed so world-weary compared to today's actors? From chain-smoking icons and sun-damaged faces to vintage fashion and post-war stress, we reveal the hidden factors behind their aged-on-screen look.
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