Old Actors

[jimmyj]

Hi:
I am a fan of old movies and have wondered if there is a union/guild/organization that the actors belong to that has medical and pensions for these actors in their "Goldern Years"?
Jimmy

 

[The Last Standing Knight]

I believe the Screen Actors Guild does.

They run a retirement home for actors and actresses. Many spend their days there. Norman Fell (87th PCT, Three's Company, The Ropers) was in one until he passed away.

 

[feralmerril]

Yes, as the last standing knight said. I belive they even have a old peoples home somewhere. I had a close friend that did a lot of bit obscure roles. Later in his life he worked with me as a guard. Every once in awhile he would get a small royalty check when they would show some old movie or tv show he had a part in. Unlike most actors, this guy was probley the most right wing person I ever knew. He had never married and was a crankey old batchlor that lived in a trailer. He died about three years ago.

 

[jimmyj]

Thank you Last Standing Knight and Feralmerril for the information.
I was curious about the old actors and actresses welfare.
Jimmy