Black Samson (1974) featured a cast of 23 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (31%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Terry Leonard, age 85. This film starred Rockne Tarkington and William Smith.
31% still with us· verified cast22% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 31% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast23 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockne Tarkington Samson | Samson | Deceased | 15/07/1931 | 83 | 05/04/2015 | 43 |
 William Smith Johnny Nappa | Johnny Nappa | Deceased | 24/03/1933 | 88 | 05/07/2021 | 41 |
| Tina | Living | 12/08/1953 | 73 | — | 21 | |
 Carol Speed Leslie | Leslie | Deceased | 14/03/1945 | 76 | 14/01/2022 | 29 |
Michael Payne Arthur | Arthur | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joe Tornatore Harry | Harry | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Titos Vandis Joseph Nappa | Joseph Nappa | Deceased | 06/11/1917 | 85 | 23/02/2003 | 57 |
 Napoleon Whiting Old Henry | Old Henry | Deceased | 21/09/1910 | 74 | 22/10/1984 | 64 |
 John Alderman Michael Briggs | Michael Briggs | Deceased | 06/06/1933 | 53 | 12/01/1987 | 41 |
Fred Scheiwiller Charlie Frisco | Charlie Frisco | Deceased | 18/08/1922 | 78 | 07/01/2001 | 52 |
Ernest Robinson Ragamuffin | Ragamuffin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nick Dimitri Milo | Milo | Deceased | 22/12/1932 | 88 | 20/10/2021 | 42 |
Ken Bell C.T. | C.T. | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Junero Jennings Shine | Shine | Living | 04/11/1941 | 84 | — | 33 |
Marvin Walters Junkie | Junkie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shelley St. Clair Nappa's Secretary | Nappa's Secretary | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Edgar Charles Bar Patron | Bar Patron | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Vic | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Marilyn Joi Widow | Widow | Living | 22/05/1945 | 81 | — | 29 |
 Gene LeBell Nappa's Gang | Nappa's Gang | Deceased | 09/10/1932 | 89 | 09/08/2022 | 42 |
 DeForest Covan Samson's Street People | Samson's Street People | Deceased | 09/09/1917 | 89 | 08/09/2007 | 57 |
 Bob Minor Samson's Street People | Samson's Street People | Living | 01/01/1944 | 82 | — | 30 |
 Terry Leonard Samson's Street People | Samson's Street People | Living | 01/01/1941 | 85 | — | 33 |
