Anthem (1997) featured a cast of 14 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (57%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Willie Nelson, age 93. This film starred Hunter S. Thompson and Michael Stipe.
57% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 57% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 84.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast14 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self | Deceased | 18/07/1937 | 67 | 20/02/2005 | 60 | |
 Michael Stipe Self | Self | Living | 04/01/1960 | 66 | — | 37 |
 Willie Nelson Self | Self | Living | 30/04/1933 | 93 | — | 64 |
 Studs Terkel Self | Self | Deceased | 16/05/1912 | 96 | 31/10/2008 | 85 |
 Rita Dove Self | Self | Living | 28/08/1952 | 74 | — | 45 |
 Winona LaDuke Self | Self | Living | 18/08/1959 | 67 | — | 38 |
 Robert Redford Self | Self | Deceased | 18/08/1936 | 89 | 16/09/2025 | 61 |
 George McGovern Self | Self | Deceased | 19/07/1922 | 90 | 21/10/2012 | 75 |
 John Waters Self | Self | Living | 22/04/1946 | 80 | — | 51 |
| Self | Deceased | 26/08/1935 | 75 | 26/03/2011 | 62 | |
| Self | Living | 10/02/1961 | 65 | — | 36 | |
 Chuck D Self | Self | Living | 01/08/1960 | 66 | — | 37 |
 Andrei Codrescu Self | Self | Living | 20/12/1946 | 79 | — | 51 |
 Tom Robbins Self | Self | Deceased | 22/07/1932 | 92 | 09/02/2025 | 65 |
