American Graffiti (1973) featured a cast of 52 tracked actors. Of these, 16 (47%) are still alive today and 18 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Beau Gentry, age 85. This film starred Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard.
47% still with us· verified cast31% of full cast · incl. 18 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 47% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 64.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast52 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Richard Dreyfuss Curt Henderson | Curt Henderson | Living | 29/10/1947 | 79 | — | 26 |
 Ron Howard Steve Bolander | Steve Bolander | Living | 01/03/1954 | 72 | — | 19 |
 Paul Le Mat John Milner | John Milner | Living | 22/09/1945 | 81 | — | 28 |
 Charles Martin Smith Terry 'The Toad' Fields | Terry 'The Toad' Fields | Living | 30/10/1953 | 73 | — | 20 |
 Cindy Williams Laurie Henderson | Laurie Henderson | Deceased | 22/08/1947 | 75 | 25/01/2023 | 26 |
 Candy Clark Debbie Dunham | Debbie Dunham | Living | 20/06/1947 | 79 | — | 26 |
 Mackenzie Phillips Carol | Carol | Living | 10/11/1959 | 66 | — | 14 |
 Wolfman Jack XERB Disc Jockey | XERB Disc Jockey | Deceased | 21/01/1939 | 56 | 01/07/1995 | 34 |
 Bo Hopkins Joe Young | Joe Young | Deceased | 02/02/1938 | 84 | 28/05/2022 | 35 |
 Manuel Padilla Jr. Carlos | Carlos | Deceased | 13/07/1955 | 52 | 29/01/2008 | 18 |
Beau Gentry Ants | Ants | Living | 11/01/1941 | 85 | — | 32 |
 Harrison Ford Bob Falfa | Bob Falfa | Living | 13/07/1942 | 84 | — | 31 |
 Jim Bohan Holstein | Holstein | Deceased | 17/01/1946 | 52 | 29/01/1998 | 27 |
 Jana Bellan Budda | Budda | Living | 28/08/1951 | 75 | — | 22 |
Deby Celiz Wendy | Wendy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lynne Marie Stewart Bobbie | Bobbie | Deceased | 14/12/1946 | 78 | 21/02/2025 | 27 |
 Terence McGovern Mr. Wolfe | Mr. Wolfe | Living | 11/05/1942 | 84 | — | 31 |
| Peg | Living | 19/11/1954 | 71 | — | 19 | |
 Scott Beach Mr. Gordon | Mr. Gordon | Deceased | 13/01/1931 | 65 | 13/02/1996 | 42 |
 John Brent Car Salesman | Car Salesman | Deceased | 14/03/1938 | 47 | 16/08/1985 | 35 |
Gordon Analla Bozo | Bozo | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Bracci Station Attendant | Station Attendant | Living | 04/09/1947 | 79 | — | 26 |
 Jody Carlson Girl in Studebaker | Girl in Studebaker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Del Close Man at Bar (Guy) | Man at Bar (Guy) | Deceased | 09/03/1934 | 64 | 04/03/1999 | 39 |
Chuck Dorsett Man at Accident | Man at Accident | Deceased | 14/10/1927 | 99 | — | 46 |
Stephen Knox Kid at Accident | Kid at Accident | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Miksak Man at Liquor Store | Man at Liquor Store | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
George Meyer Bum at Liquor Store | Bum at Liquor Store | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Cranna Thief | Thief | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Johnny Weissmuller Jr. Badass #1 | Badass #1 | Deceased | 23/09/1940 | 65 | 27/07/2006 | 33 |
William Niven Clerk at Liquor Store | Clerk at Liquor Store | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Al Nalbandian Hank | Hank | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Bob Pasaak Dale | Dale | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Al | Deceased | 02/03/1946 | 72 | 16/02/2019 | 27 | |
 Susan Richardson Judy | Judy | Living | 11/03/1952 | 74 | — | 21 |
Jan Dunn Old Woman | Old Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charlie Murphy Old Man | Old Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ed Greenberg Kip | Kip | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lisa Herman Girl in Dodge | Girl in Dodge | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Anger Mr. Kroot | Mr. Kroot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kay Lenz Jane | Jane | Living | 04/03/1953 | 73 | — | 20 |
Caprice Schmidt Announcer at Dance | Announcer at Dance | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Spano Vic | Vic | Living | 07/07/1946 | 80 | — | 27 |
 Debralee Scott Falfa's Girl | Falfa's Girl | Deceased | 02/04/1953 | 52 | 05/04/2005 | 20 |
Ron Vincent Jeff | Jeff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Donna Wehr Carhop | Carhop | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cam Whitman Balloon Girl | Balloon Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jan Wilson Girl at Dance | Girl at Dance | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Suzanne Somers Blonde in T-Bird | Blonde in T-Bird | Deceased | 16/10/1946 | 76 | 15/10/2023 | 27 |
Fred Ross Ferber | Ferber | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George Lucas Pinkie’s Pizza Employee (voice) (uncredited) | Pinkie’s Pizza Employee (voice) (uncredited) | Living | 14/05/1944 | 82 | — | 29 |
Ty Crowley Eddie (as Tim Crowley) | Eddie (as Tim Crowley) | Deceased | 08/07/1953 | 67 | 22/09/2020 | 20 |
