Adaptation. (2002) featured a cast of 39 tracked actors. Of these, 24 (77%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Sandra Lee Gimpel, age 86. This film starred Nicolas Cage and Meryl Streep.
77% still with us· verified cast62% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 77% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79.3 yrs
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Cast39 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nicolas Cage Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman | Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman | Living | 07/01/1964 | 62 | — | 38 |
 Meryl Streep Susan Orlean | Susan Orlean | Living | 22/06/1949 | 77 | — | 53 |
 Chris Cooper John Laroche | John Laroche | Living | 09/07/1951 | 75 | — | 51 |
 Tilda Swinton Valerie Thomas | Valerie Thomas | Living | 05/11/1960 | 66 | — | 42 |
 Jay Tavare Matthew Osceola | Matthew Osceola | Living | 18/06/1968 | 58 | — | 34 |
 Litefoot Russell | Russell | Living | 01/03/1969 | 57 | — | 33 |
 Roger Willie Randy | Randy | Living | 01/01/1964 | 62 | — | 38 |
 Jim Beaver Ranger Tony | Ranger Tony | Living | 12/08/1950 | 76 | — | 52 |
 Cara Seymour Amelia Kavan | Amelia Kavan | Living | 06/01/1964 | 62 | — | 38 |
 Doug Jones Augustus Margary | Augustus Margary | Living | 24/05/1960 | 66 | — | 42 |
 Gary Farmer Buster Baxley | Buster Baxley | Living | 12/06/1953 | 73 | — | 49 |
 Peter Jason Defense Attorney | Defense Attorney | Deceased | 22/07/1944 | 80 | 20/02/2025 | 58 |
 Gregory Itzin Prosecutor | Prosecutor | Deceased | 20/04/1948 | 74 | 08/07/2022 | 54 |
 Curtis Hanson Orlean's Husband | Orlean's Husband | Deceased | 24/03/1945 | 71 | 20/09/2016 | 57 |
Agnes NaDene Baddoo Orlean Dinner Guest | Orlean Dinner Guest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paul Fortune Orlean Dinner Guest | Orlean Dinner Guest | Deceased | 05/09/1950 | 69 | 15/06/2020 | 52 |
Paul Jasmin Orlean Dinner Guest | Orlean Dinner Guest | Deceased | 15/04/1935 | 90 | 24/05/2025 | 67 |
 Lisa Love Orlean Dinner Guest | Orlean Dinner Guest | Living | 10/02/1955 | 71 | — | 47 |
Wendy Mogel Orlean Dinner Guest | Orlean Dinner Guest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 David O. Russell Orlean Dinner Guest | Orlean Dinner Guest | Living | 20/08/1958 | 68 | — | 44 |
 Judy Greer Alice the Waitress | Alice the Waitress | Living | 20/07/1975 | 51 | — | 27 |
 Maggie Gyllenhaal Caroline Cunningham | Caroline Cunningham | Living | 16/11/1977 | 48 | — | 25 |
 Bob Stephenson David | David | Living | 18/05/1967 | 59 | — | 35 |
 Bob Yerkes Charles Darwin | Charles Darwin | Deceased | 11/02/1932 | 92 | 01/10/2024 | 70 |
Lynn Court Laroche’s Dad | Laroche’s Dad | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Roger E. Fanter Laroche’s Uncle | Laroche’s Uncle | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Sandra Lee Gimpel Laroche’s Mom | Laroche’s Mom | Living | 17/11/1939 | 86 | — | 63 |
Caron Colvett Laroche’s Wife | Laroche’s Wife | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Larry Krask EMT | EMT | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ron Livingston Marty Bowen | Marty Bowen | Living | 05/06/1967 | 59 | — | 35 |
 Brian Cox Robert McKee | Robert McKee | Living | 01/06/1946 | 80 | — | 56 |
John Etter McKee Lecture Attendee | McKee Lecture Attendee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ray Berrios Police Officer | Police Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nancy Lenehan Kaufman’s Mother | Kaufman’s Mother | Living | 26/04/1953 | 73 | — | 49 |
 John Cusack John Cusack (uncredited) | John Cusack (uncredited) | Living | 28/06/1966 | 60 | — | 36 |
 Catherine Keener Catherine Keener (uncredited) | Catherine Keener (uncredited) | Living | 26/03/1959 | 67 | — | 43 |
 John Malkovich John Malkovich (uncredited) | John Malkovich (uncredited) | Living | 09/12/1953 | 72 | — | 49 |
 Curt Clendenin Restaurant Customer (uncredited) | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) | Living | 24/11/1973 | 52 | — | 29 |
 Donald Dowd Cafe Customer (uncredited) | Cafe Customer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |