Senior Planet talks to…Lou Ferrigno
Global icon Lou Ferrigno, the very first Marvel superhero, talks about The Hulk, his hearing loss, and his new role starring in the Horror-thriller The Hermit.

“It’s shocking how long it takes you in life to learn stuff! And it really is true. You think: Oh, God, why didn’t I figure that out 30 years ago?”
At 74 years old, six-time Emmy winner Jean Smart is at the peak of her career. Currently starring as caustic comedienne Deborah Vance in the fourth season of hit comedy show Hacks, she also made her highly-anticipated return to Broadway in a one-woman show, Call Me Izzy. The Designing Women star tells Senior Planet how she’s “Aging with Attitude.”
Global icon Lou Ferrigno, the very first Marvel superhero, talks about The Hulk, his hearing loss, and his new role starring in the Horror-thriller The Hermit.
Oscar nominees, the Academy and the industry all agree: this is an extraordinary year for older actors in streaming films and series on Apple TV, Hulu and elsewhere.
Viva Verdi! celebrates the enduring power of music and resilience at Milan’s Casa Verdi, a retirement home founded by Giuseppe Verdi for elderly musicians.
Former Hollywood bad-boy Dennis Quaid, 71, talks about his new film – I Can Only Imagine 2 – his faith, and how he hopes to play golf when he’s 125.
Reginald Hudlin, 64, launched his career as a Harvard undergraduate; his short film thesis inspiring his iconic 1990 first feature, House Party, now being re-released.
For award-winning British TV writer Sally Wainwright, menopause provided a burst of inspiration for Riot Women, a hit show on BritBox.
Award-winning Sopranos star Lorraine Bracco, 71, talks about her family, her newest role and what gives her joy.
Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, 70, talks about life after Cheers, Frasier, and private tragedy, his happy marriage and his newest role.
Senior Planet talks to icon Glenn Close, 78, about her role in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and her very personal addition to her costume.
Legendary cartoonist Stan Mack, best known for his nonfiction comic strip Stan Mack’s Real Life Funnies, talks about cartooning, humor, aging and caretaking.
Music icon Judy Collins, 86, tells Senior Planet about her 7 decade career, her recent widowhood, why she still tours, and her favorite song.
Ed Begley Jr., 75, talks about his dad, the environment, his career, how he became a cat person and his role in the new black comedy, Don’t Tell Larry.
Oscar and Emmy winning actress Melissa Leo, 64, talks about playing a detective in The Knife, the new detective drama – and her love of pottery and the New York stage.
Mary-Louise Parker talks about her life, her dark new role in The Institute, Steven King’s new series — and why she’s been baking so many pies.
Terry Kennedy, 83, never expected to become a movie star – but his unlikely relationship with a giant manta ray led to the documentary The Last Dive.
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