Bang the Drum Slowly (1956) featured a cast of 12 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (9%) are still alive today and 10 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Barbara Babcock, age 89. This film starred Paul Newman and Albert Salmi.
9% still with us· verified cast8% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 9% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast12 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1956 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paul Newman Henry "Author" Wiggen | Henry "Author" Wiggen | Deceased | 26/01/1925 | 83 | 26/09/2008 | 31 |
 Albert Salmi Bruce Pierson | Bruce Pierson | Deceased | 11/03/1928 | 62 | 22/04/1990 | 28 |
 Rudy Bond Dutch | Dutch | Deceased | 10/10/1912 | 69 | 29/03/1982 | 44 |
 Clu Gulager Coker | Coker | Deceased | 16/11/1928 | 93 | 05/08/2022 | 28 |
 Arch Johnson Goose | Goose | Deceased | 14/03/1922 | 75 | 09/10/1997 | 34 |
 Georgann Johnson Holly | Holly | Deceased | 15/08/1926 | 91 | 04/06/2018 | 30 |
Allen Leaf Mick | Mick | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John McGovern Mr. Moors | Mr. Moors | Deceased | 22/02/1902 | 83 | 28/07/1985 | 54 |
 George Peppard Piney Woods | Piney Woods | Deceased | 01/10/1928 | 65 | 08/05/1994 | 28 |
 Bert Remsen Horse | Horse | Deceased | 25/02/1925 | 74 | 22/04/1999 | 31 |
Ann Thomas Telephone Operator | Telephone Operator | Deceased | 08/07/1913 | 75 | 28/04/1989 | 43 |
| Living | 27/02/1937 | 89 | — | 19 |
