people who achieved success late in life

18 People Who Achieved Success Late in Life

It is easy to give up or settle for something less when all your attempts to achieve your dreams seem to fail. Here are some people who stuck to their guns and continued even as the going got tough and finally became famous, so what if it came a little late!

Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.
― Albert Einstein
They say "smooth sailing never makes a good sailor". Similarly, the only way we grow and evolve in life is by overcoming the difficulties that we face. No matter what you do, life is always going to throw you a curveball every now and then. The only way out is to way face them head on and swing hard. When you keep trying and trying and don't get anywhere, you're exhausted after the endless unsuccessful attempts you've made. These are the true testing times, it is at times like these that the words "I quit!" would come to you very easily. But these words are actually friendly-looking foes that could make you give up when success may be just around the corner. So what if you're thirty-something and still haven't settled down, you don't own a nice car, or have your own place? Everyone has their own time to shine; all that matters is you don't stop working hard for what you want. Success will definitely come to you, and believe us, when we say it's going to be that much sweeter! Don't believe us? That's fine, we come with back up! Here are some real-life stories of famous people who should've given up long before they achieved success (thank God they didn't).
People Who Became Famous Late in Life
VERA WANG
Success Started her own label of bridal wear at 40 Prior Success Figure skater Senior Editor at Vogue Design Director at Ralph Lauren (till 1989)
Wang realized the dire need for some obscenely fabulous gowns a bride might need on her wedding when she went shopping for her wedding dress, after that there was no stopping her! She has dressed celebs like Jennifer Garner, Alicia Keys, Victoria Beckham, basically anybody who's somebody, on their special day.
JULIA CHILD
Success Published her first cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking at 49Debuted The French Chef, very own television series at 51 Prior Success Worked at Office of Strategic services Was too tall to join the Women's Army or Navy Learned about French cuisine at the age of 40
Child can be singled-handedly credited for introducing the American public to the gastronomic wonders of French cuisine. Her first cookbook is considered a seminal culinary work.
ALAN RICKMAN
Success First grabbed attention in Broadway at the age of 41 Debuted in movies with Die Hard at the age of 42 Prior Success Owned a graphics design business, Graphiti
Rickman is well-known for his film performances in Robin Hood:Prince of Thieves as the Sheriff of Nottingham, and as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series.
HARRY BERNSTEIN
Success Published his first book, The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers at 96 Prior Success Retired at 62; worked as a magazine editor For a movie production company
Bernstein wrote other books like The Dream at the age of 97, The Golden Willow at the age of 98 and What Happened to Rose that was released posthumously. He took to writing after the death of his wife of 67 years.
KATHRYN JOOSTEN
Success Landed a recurring role in the television series Desperate Housewives at 56 Prior Success Began her career as a psychiatric nurse Street performer in Disney World, Orlando
She has guest appearances in television series such as Home Improvement, Picket Fences, Dharma & Greg, etc. Before her gig in Desperate Housewives, she played the role of Mrs. Landingman in The West Wing.
PETER ROGET
Success Published the first Thesaurus at 73 Prior Success Physician
Roget published the Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases,which was the first to contain classified collection of related words. In addition to this, Roget wrote numerous scientific papers on health and physiology and has a profound role in the establishment of the University of London.
LAURA INGALLS WILDER
Success Authored the Little House on the Prairie books at the age of 69 Prior Success Worked as a columnist and editor for Missouri Ruralist
With great encouragement by her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane who helped her edit and publish the book, Wilder wrote these novels based on her growing up in a settler family. This book later inspired a television series of the same name starring Melissa Gilbert.
STAN LEE
Success Became the publisher of Timely Comics (now Marvel) at 50 Prior Success Did odd jobs at Timely Comics Joined the US Army
The creator of characters like Hulk, Thor, Spiderman, etc., initially repaired telegraph poles in the army. Later on, he was given the post of playwright in the army, which according to Stan Lee himself only 8 others were offered.
CHARLES DARWIN
Success Published the book "On the Origin of Species" at 50 Prior Success His father sent him to learn Bachelor of Arts Was to be Priest
Darwin is hands down one of the most influential people in history. The father of evolution is known for his theory on Natural selection, commonly known as 'survival of the fittest' to the common man.
Anna Mary Robertson Moses
Success Became a professional painter at 78 Prior Success Worked on the field
Also known as Grandma Moses, Anna took her love of painting professional a year before she passed away. But in just a year, her artwork was well received by the masses. Her works have been sold the world over and have even graced a few greeting cards. Her work, 'Sugaring Off' sold for 1.2 million dollars in 2006, and her 'Fourth of July' painting is displayed in the White House.
SUSAN BOYLE
Success Shot to fame at 48, via the show Britain's Got Talent Prior Success Was misdiagnosed with learning disability, later found to be Asperger's syndrome Was a trainee cook Sang in her Church
In just a few minutes on the show, the singer's mezzo soprano voice mesmerized the audience! Within hours of her performance, the video of her singing went viral. Boyle came in second on the show.
F. MURRAY ABRAHAM
Success Came into the limelight at 45 with his Oscar-winning role in the movie Amadeus Prior Success Did a few commercials and voice-overs
Murray won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role of Antonio Salieri in Amadeus. He has appeared in movies like All the President's Men, Scarface, and The Grand Budapest Hotel. Of course, how could we skip his work in the award-winning television series Homeland.
DIANA NYAD
Success Was the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage at 64 Prior Success Attempted four times before succeeding Was expelled from Emory University for jumping off the fourth floor window with a parachute
She was the first to swim 110 miles to reach Florida from Havana, Cuba. She once ranked 13 among women squash player in America. She also happens to be a journalist, motivational speaker, and an author.
MORGAN FREEMAN
Success Was noticed for his performance in the movie Driving Miss Daisy at 52 Prior Success Short appearances in movies Appeared in television shows for kids
Freeman first wowed the audience and gained an Oscar nomination for his role in Street Smart. He finally won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Million Dollar Baby. He is known for his distinctive deep and smooth voice.
BRYAN CRANSTON
Success Got his first substantial role in the comedy series Malcolm in the Middle at 44 Prior Success Did a few commercials and voice-overs Small roles in movies
Best known for his role as Walter White in the television series Breaking Bad, for which he has won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in Drama four times (three consecutive wins) and five Golden Globe nominations and one win!
RICKY GERVIAS
Success Got his claim to fame with the television series The Office at 40 Prior Success Aspired to be a pop star
After a not-so-successful career in pop music, Gervais became the manager of the band Suede. Got his own comedy chat show Meet Ricky Gervais before achieving greater successes in The Office and Extras.
BILLY BOB THORNTON
Success Was noticed for his work in Single Blade Prior Success Played drums and sang before making it big (as an actor)
Thornton debuted in the thriller One False Move, which he co-wrote. He was noticed by the public for his work in Single Blade; this time Thornton didn't only just star and write the movie, but directed it as well. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
STEVE CARELL
Success Found fame via the American version of The Office Prior Success Worked as a mail carrier Did commercials and performed in theater
Carell received a Golden Globe Award for his role in The Office, he was also nominated as "America's funniest man" in Life magazine. He has starred in movies like The 40-Year-Old-Virgin, Get Smart, Crazy, Stupid, Love, etc. He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie Foxcatcher.
Did you know that Harland Sanders a.k.a Colonel Sanders sold the first franchise of KFC at the age of 62 and by the time of his death there were 6,000 outlets of of KFC in over 40 countries! If he could do it so can you, all you have to do is just not give up.

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