American Ninja (1985) featured a cast of 25 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (53%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Tadashi Yamashita, age 84. This film starred Michael Dudikoff and Steve James.
53% still with us· verified cast32% of full cast · incl. 10 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 53% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 69.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast25 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michael Dudikoff Pvt. Joe Armstrong | Pvt. Joe Armstrong | Living | 08/10/1954 | 71 | — | 31 |
 Steve James Cpl. Curtis Jackson | Cpl. Curtis Jackson | Deceased | 19/02/1952 | 41 | 18/12/1993 | 33 |
 Judie Aronson Patricia Hickock | Patricia Hickock | Living | 07/06/1964 | 62 | — | 21 |
 Guich Koock Col. William T. Hickock | Col. William T. Hickock | Living | 22/07/1944 | 82 | — | 41 |
 John Fujioka Shinyuki | Shinyuki | Deceased | 29/06/1925 | 93 | 13/12/2018 | 60 |
Don Stewart Victor Ortega | Victor Ortega | Deceased | 14/11/1935 | 70 | 09/01/2006 | 50 |
 John LaMotta MSgt. Rinaldo | MSgt. Rinaldo | Deceased | 08/01/1939 | 75 | 29/01/2014 | 46 |
 Tadashi Yamashita Black Star Ninja | Black Star Ninja | Living | 05/02/1942 | 84 | — | 43 |
 Phillip Brock Pvt. Charley Madison | Pvt. Charley Madison | Living | 25/12/1953 | 72 | — | 32 |
 Tony Carreon Older Colombian | Older Colombian | Deceased | 30/06/1926 | 76 | 27/05/2003 | 59 |
 Roi Vinzon Younger Colombian | Younger Colombian | Living | 20/09/1953 | 73 | — | 32 |
| MP | Deceased | 06/01/1950 | 75 | 28/03/2025 | 35 | |
 Henry Strzalkowski Bit Part (uncredited) | Bit Part (uncredited) | Living | 30/11/1954 | 71 | — | 31 |
 Nick Nicholson Duty Officer | Duty Officer | Deceased | 19/04/1952 | 58 | 11/08/2010 | 33 |
 Eric Hahn Supply Sergeant | Supply Sergeant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jim Gaines Trucker | Trucker | Living | 18/05/1955 | 71 | — | 30 |
Greg Rocero Bodyguard | Bodyguard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Berto Spoor Bodyguard | Bodyguard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerry Bailey Head Hijacker | Head Hijacker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rohy Batliwala Truck Driver | Truck Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Steve Cook Truck Driver | Truck Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Zenon Gil Truck Driver | Truck Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Willie Williams Barrack Soldier #1 | Barrack Soldier #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Christian Hoss Barrack Soldier #2 | Barrack Soldier #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joey Galvez MP Arresting Officer | MP Arresting Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
