Bruce Jones – Coronation Street – Age 68

If you’ve heard of Bruce Jones, then chances are that you became a fan after his role as the very outspoken taxi driver, Les Battersby in Coronation Street. He acted in the series for a long time, from 1997 to 2007 to be exact. Alongside the veteran actor Bob Hoskins, he also appeared in the movie Twenty Four Seven and The Full Monty.

Now in his late 60s, the actor is battling tough times. Though he acted in shows like Celebrity Wife Swap and also excelled as a stand-up comedian in the Spanish town of Benidorm, bankruptcy got the better off him and he was forced to live on benefits.

Thankfully, situations turned in his favor and he picked up few exciting roles like the Dark Ditties Presents stained. Also, he made an appearance in the true-crime documentary on Netflix called The Ripper.