5 Actors Who Achieved Success Later in Life Thanks to the Fountain of Youth

Feeling like you should be further along than you are? Years of dead-end day jobs got you down? Don’t worry! Many actors who are household names today didn't find success until after years of looking for the fountain of youth itself. But once they tasted its clear, ebullient waters, they were able to bank on the eternal fixedness of their young looks and truly focus on their acting careers! It might have taken them a couple hundred years to get there, but their performances are unforgettable, nonetheless. Check out our list of inspiring, literally immortal actors!

1. Jacob Tremblay, Age: 427 years old

Tremblay found the fountain at the tender age of 9 and has been working towards his big break ever since! After being nominated for multiple awards for his performance in “Room” last year, it’s safe to say that those 418 years of waiting tables finally paid off!

2. Amandla Stenberg, Age: 355 years old

We always thought Stenberg seemed wise for her age--until we found out that she’s actually been around for over 3 centuries! No wonder her instagram rants are so on point!

3. Quvenzhane Wallis, Age: 932 years old

Older actors have the benefit of real life experience that colors their performance. Born in 1076, Wallis said she drew on her memories of the St. Lucia Flood of 1287, for some of the flood scenes in Beasts of the Southern Wild.

4. Chloe Grace Moretz, Age: 244 years old

When Moretz burst onto the scene as the foul-mouthed, violence-loving “Hit-Girl” in Matthew Vaughn’s Kick Ass, people were shocked to hear four-letter words dropping from such a seemingly young girl! Moretz brushed off their commentary, telling EW, “You think that’s bad? You wouldn’t believe the things I saw in the war of 1812”

5. Kathy Bates, Age: 67 years old

Working steadily for many years in small roles, Bates only found her niche in the last two decades or so, after she famously starred in Misery. Although she may be truly ancient, Bates’ career continues to blossom. Last year, she starred in American Horror Story opposite Jessica Lange and Sarah Paulson.