Big Shots (1987) featured a cast of 46 tracked actors. Of these, 10 (43%) are still alive today and 13 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Pauline Brailsford, age 97. This film starred Ricky Busker and Darius McCrary.
43% still with us· verified cast22% of full cast · incl. 23 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 43% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast46 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ricky Busker Obie | Obie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Darius McCrary Scam | Scam | Living | 01/05/1976 | 50 | — | 11 |
 Robert Joy Dickie | Dickie | Living | 17/08/1951 | 75 | — | 36 |
 Robert Prosky Keegan | Keegan | Deceased | 13/12/1930 | 77 | 08/12/2008 | 57 |
| Doc | Living | 05/05/1938 | 88 | — | 49 | |
 Paul Winfield Johnnie Red | Johnnie Red | Deceased | 22/05/1939 | 64 | 07/03/2004 | 48 |
 Brynn Thayer Mom | Mom | Living | 04/10/1949 | 76 | — | 38 |
 Bill Hudson Dad | Dad | Living | 17/10/1949 | 76 | — | 38 |
 Jim Antonio Uncle Harry | Uncle Harry | Living | 27/01/1931 | 95 | — | 56 |
Andrea Bebel Alley | Alley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hutton Cobb Bible Salesman | Bible Salesman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Seneca Ferryman | Ferryman | Deceased | 14/01/1919 | 77 | 15/08/1996 | 68 |
 Beah Richards Miss Hanks | Miss Hanks | Deceased | 12/07/1920 | 80 | 14/09/2000 | 67 |
 Olivia Cole Mrs. Newton | Mrs. Newton | Deceased | 26/11/1942 | 75 | 19/01/2018 | 45 |
Mitch Beasley Duane Henderson | Duane Henderson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Pauline Brailsford Science Teacher | Science Teacher | Living | 07/12/1928 | 97 | — | 59 |
Sherry Narens Teacher #2 | Teacher #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cedric Young Ghetto Bartender | Ghetto Bartender | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Timothy Scott Smiley | Smiley | Deceased | 20/07/1937 | 57 | 14/06/1995 | 50 |
Elise Langan Waitress | Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sephus Booker Policeman | Policeman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ron Dean Policeman #2 | Policeman #2 | Deceased | 15/08/1938 | 87 | 05/10/2025 | 49 |
 Tim Halligan Policeman #3 | Policeman #3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wilbert Bradley Social Service Man | Social Service Man | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Bernard Chestleigh Social Service Man #2 | Social Service Man #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shirley Spiegler Jacobs Social Service Woman | Social Service Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lorraine Matthews Social Service Woman #2 | Social Service Woman #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jeffrey Harris Teen #1 | Teen #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Antoine Roshell Teen #2 | Teen #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Stoyanov Teen #3 | Teen #3 | Living | 14/12/1970 | 55 | — | 17 |
 Oscar Jordan One of the Guys | One of the Guys | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Krawic Street Person | Street Person | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Maria McCrary Bank Teller | Bank Teller | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jack Orend Assistant Bank Manager | Assistant Bank Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frank Rice Counselor | Counselor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dick Sollenberger Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 James Spinks Bank Guard | Bank Guard | Deceased | 15/10/1939 | 56 | 29/07/1996 | 48 |
David Dunard Louisiana Policeman | Louisiana Policeman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kenneth White Sheriff | Sheriff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hank Underwood Bartender #2 | Bartender #2 | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Dave Adams Deputy | Deputy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ellen Geer Bar Waitress | Bar Waitress | Living | 29/08/1941 | 85 | — | 46 |
 Janet MacLachlan Welfare Worker | Welfare Worker | Deceased | 27/08/1933 | 77 | 11/10/2010 | 54 |
Richard Caine Policeman #4 | Policeman #4 | Deceased | 25/10/1940 | 85 | — | 47 |
 T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh Secretary (uncredited) | Secretary (uncredited) | Living | 13/10/1962 | 63 | — | 25 |
Tony Stengel Car Buyer (uncredited) | Car Buyer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
