LATE BLOOMERS: Thirty (30) People Who Found Fame and Fortune in Old Age

“To grasp the essence of time, one must first understand that it is not a spectator sport but a game of actively players.”

ASOYA RELATIONSHIP MUSINGS (ARM)

Prologue

The best advice I can give anyone is: Don’t be a spectator in the theatre of time; be an actor on the stage of your own destiny. The essence of time is found in active engagement, not in passive observation; we are the protagonists in this ongoing narrative that our life will be. The following people refused to allow time to prevent them from leaving their marks in the sands of time.

The KFC logo has the aged face of Col. Sanders who discovered wealth and purpose in an advanced age

Julia Child: found success in her 50’s

1. Colonel Harland Sanders: Founded Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in his 60s and became an iconic figure in the fast-food industry.
2. Ray Kroc: The man behind the global expansion of McDonald’s, Kroc joined the company at the age of 52 and turned it into a fast-food empire.
3. Vera Wang: Transitioned from figure skating and fashion journalism to become a renowned fashion designer in her 40s.
4. Julia Child: Her first cookbook was published when she was in her 50s, and she became a beloved TV chef.
5. Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses): Started painting in her late 70s and became a celebrated folk artist.
6. Laura Ingalls Wilder: Wrote the “Little House” series of books in her 60s, which became beloved children’s literature.
7. Stan Lee: Co-created many iconic Marvel superheroes and didn’t achieve fame until his 40s and 50s.
8. Alan Rickman: While he had some success in his youth, he achieved significant fame in his 40s as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series.
9. Taikichiro Mori: Became one of the wealthiest people in the world in his 80s through real estate investments.
10. Charles Darwin: His groundbreaking work on the theory of evolution was published when he was in his 50s.
11. Samuel L. Jackson: Achieved fame as an actor in his 40s and went on to become one of Hollywood’s most prolific and iconic actors.
12. Grandma Gatewood (Emma Gatewood): Became the first woman to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail at the age of 67 and inspired a new generation of hikers.
13. Peter Roget: Published “Roget’s Thesaurus” in his 70s, which became an essential reference for writers and speakers.
14. Charles Bukowski: Gained recognition as a prolific writer and poet in his 50s, known for his gritty and raw literary style.
15. Leo Tolstoy: Wrote “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina” in his 40s and 50s, becoming one of the most celebrated novelists in history.
16. H. Jon Benjamin: The voice actor achieved fame in his 40s as the voice of Archer in the animated series “Archer” and Bob in “Bob’s Burgers.”
17. Julia Child’s husband, Paul Cushing Child: Collaborated with Julia and co-authored her cookbooks, contributing to her culinary success.
18. Raymond Chandler: Transitioned from an oil executive to a renowned crime fiction writer, creating the character Philip Marlowe, in his 40s.
19. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s daughter, Rose Wilder Lane: Gained recognition as a writer and political thinker in her 60s, contributing to the libertarian movement.
20. Peter Mark Roget’s nephew, Samuel Romilly Roget: In his 70s, he published “Roget’s Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases.”
21. Alan Rickman’s contemporary, Maggie Smith: Gained worldwide recognition for her acting in her 60s, known for her roles in the Harry Potter series and “Downton Abbey.”
22. Ray Bradbury: His famous work, “Fahrenheit 451,” was published when he was in his 30s, but he continued to write and achieve success throughout his life.
23. Tim and Nina Zagat: Started the Zagat Survey restaurant guides in their 40s, becoming influential in the food and dining industry.
24. Andrea Bocelli: Became a world-renowned tenor in his 30s and 40s after starting his singing career later in life.
25. Taikichiro Mori’s contemporary, Jiro Ono: Gained international fame as a sushi chef in his 90s, the subject of the documentary “Jiro Dreams of Sushi.”
26. Henrietta Lacks: Achieved posthumous recognition for her contributions to medical science in her 30s, as her cells, known as HeLa cells, became invaluable in medical research.
27. Jack Cover: Invented the Taser in his 50s, which revolutionized law enforcement technology.
28. Nelson Mandela: Became South Africa’s first black president in his 70s after decades of activism and imprisonment.
29. George R. R. Martin: His “A Song of Ice and Fire” series, the basis for “Game of Thrones,” gained immense popularity when he was in his 60s.
30. Louise Bourgeois: Achieved international acclaim as a sculptor and artist in her later years, known for her avant-garde works.

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