Adrienne Barbeau: Ageless Star Shines at 81

Adrienne Barbeau, who first rose to prominence in the 1970s sitcom 'Maude,' continues to impress audiences decades later. The 81-year-old actress, celebrated for her roles in iconic 1980s horror films like 'The Fog' and 'Escape from New York,' recently received the Houston Horror Film Festival Horror Icon Award.

Barbeau's career began with a Tony nomination for originating the role of Betty Rizzo in the original Broadway production of 'Grease' in 1971. Her television debut followed that same year on 'Maude.' Throughout the 90s, she expanded her work to voice acting and talk radio.

She later starred in the HBO series 'Carnivàle' from 2003 to 2005 and appeared in recent productions like 'X-Men '97.' Despite not being a devoted horror fan, Barbeau expressed gratitude for the genre that provided her with a lasting and successful career.