Bombers B-52 (1957) featured a cast of 49 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (4%) are still alive today and 44 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Steve Hayes, age 95. This film starred Natalie Wood and Karl Malden.
4% still with us· verified cast4% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 4% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast49 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Natalie Wood Lois Brennan | Lois Brennan | Deceased | 20/07/1938 | 43 | 29/11/1981 | 19 |
 Karl Malden MSgt. Chuck V. Brennan | MSgt. Chuck V. Brennan | Deceased | 22/03/1912 | 97 | 01/07/2009 | 45 |
 Marsha Hunt Edith Brennan | Edith Brennan | Deceased | 17/10/1917 | 104 | 07/09/2022 | 40 |
 Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Col. Jim Herlihy | Col. Jim Herlihy | Deceased | 30/11/1918 | 95 | 02/05/2014 | 39 |
 Don Kelly MSgt. Darren McKine | MSgt. Darren McKine | Deceased | 17/03/1924 | 42 | 02/10/1966 | 33 |
 Nelson Leigh Brig. Gen. Wayne Action | Brig. Gen. Wayne Action | Deceased | 01/01/1905 | 80 | 03/07/1985 | 52 |
 Robert Nichols Wilbur "Brooklyn" Stuart | Wilbur "Brooklyn" Stuart | Deceased | 20/07/1924 | 88 | 21/03/2013 | 33 |
 Ray Montgomery Barnes | Barnes | Deceased | 27/05/1922 | 76 | 04/06/1998 | 35 |
 Robert Hover Simpson | Simpson | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Paul Baxley Crewman in Korea (uncredited) | Crewman in Korea (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/09/1923 | 87 | 04/03/2011 | 34 |
Nicky Blair Pasquali (uncredited) | Pasquali (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/07/1926 | 72 | 22/11/1998 | 31 |
 Jack Chefe Nightclub Waiter (uncredited) | Nightclub Waiter (uncredited) | Deceased | 01/04/1894 | 81 | 01/12/1975 | 63 |
 Russ Conway Gen. Tyler (uncredited) | Gen. Tyler (uncredited) | Deceased | 25/04/1913 | 95 | 12/01/2009 | 44 |
 Ann Doran Sylvia Slater (uncredited) | Sylvia Slater (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/07/1911 | 89 | 19/09/2000 | 46 |
 John Doucette Nielson (uncredited) | Nielson (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/01/1921 | 73 | 16/08/1994 | 36 |
 Chris Drake Control Tower Radioman (uncredited) | Control Tower Radioman (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/12/1923 | 82 | 09/07/2006 | 34 |
 Dick Elliott Mr. Sampton (uncredited) | Mr. Sampton (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/04/1886 | 75 | 22/12/1961 | 71 |
Michael Emmet Capt. Dickson (uncredited) | Capt. Dickson (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | 01/01/2009 | — |
Ethel Greenwood Slater's Party Guest (uncredited) | Slater's Party Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/06/1888 | 82 | 08/12/1970 | 69 |
Steve Hayes Fireman (uncredited) | Fireman (uncredited) | Living | 31/01/1931 | 95 | — | 26 |
 Jimmie Horan Tall Thin Man (uncredited) | Tall Thin Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/10/1907 | 59 | 04/05/1967 | 50 |
 Jean Howell Betty McKine (uncredited) | Betty McKine (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/11/1927 | 68 | 23/07/1996 | 30 |
 Olin Howland Joe (uncredited) | Joe (uncredited) | Deceased | 09/02/1886 | 73 | 20/09/1959 | 71 |
 Will Hutchins Roberts - B-52 Navigator (uncredited) | Roberts - B-52 Navigator (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/05/1930 | 94 | 21/04/2025 | 27 |
 Bill Idelson Tail Gunner (uncredited) | Tail Gunner (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/08/1919 | 88 | 31/12/2007 | 38 |
Beverly Ruth Jordan Young Girl (uncredited) | Young Girl (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Henry Kulky Calvin (uncredited) | Calvin (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/08/1911 | 53 | 12/02/1965 | 46 |
 Peter Leeds TV Quiz Show Director (uncredited) | TV Quiz Show Director (uncredited) | Deceased | 30/05/1917 | 79 | 12/11/1996 | 40 |
 Art Lewis Radar Observer (uncredited) | Radar Observer (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/09/1917 | 87 | 19/02/2005 | 40 |
 Leon Lontoc Cook in Korea (uncredited) | Cook in Korea (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/02/1908 | 65 | 22/01/1974 | 49 |
 Kathy Marlowe Blonde (uncredited) | Blonde (uncredited) | Deceased | 31/12/1934 | 87 | 02/07/2022 | 23 |
 George Milan Quiz Show Emcee (uncredited) | Quiz Show Emcee (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Harold Miller Harold (uncredited) | Harold (uncredited) | Deceased | 31/05/1894 | 78 | 18/07/1972 | 63 |
 Mort Mills Sgt. Addressing Flyers (uncredited) | Sgt. Addressing Flyers (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/01/1919 | 74 | 06/06/1993 | 38 |
 Juanita Moore Clarissa (uncredited) | Clarissa (uncredited) | Deceased | 19/10/1914 | 99 | 01/01/2014 | 43 |
 Tracy Morgan Redhead (uncredited) | Redhead (uncredited) | Living | 27/02/1943 | 83 | — | 14 |
 William H. O'Brien Nightclub Bartender (uncredited) | Nightclub Bartender (uncredited) | Deceased | 19/07/1891 | 89 | 18/04/1981 | 66 |
Joan Patti Slater's Party Guest (uncredited) | Slater's Party Guest (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Steve Pendleton Lt. Col. Graham (uncredited) | Lt. Col. Graham (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/09/1908 | 76 | 03/10/1984 | 49 |
 Bing Russell Operator (uncredited) | Operator (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/05/1926 | 76 | 08/04/2003 | 31 |
 Jeffrey Sayre Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 03/12/1900 | 73 | 26/09/1974 | 57 |
 James Seay B-52 School Instructor (uncredited) | B-52 School Instructor (uncredited) | Deceased | 09/09/1914 | 78 | 10/10/1992 | 43 |
 Fred Stromsoe Quiz Show Cowboy (uncredited) | Quiz Show Cowboy (uncredited) | Deceased | 15/06/1930 | 64 | 30/09/1994 | 27 |
 William Swan Crewman in Korea (uncredited) | Crewman in Korea (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/02/1928 | 90 | 20/01/2019 | 29 |
Beverly Thomas 49er Girl (uncredited) | 49er Girl (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Harlan Warde Col. John Baker (uncredited) | Col. John Baker (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/11/1917 | 62 | 13/03/1980 | 40 |
Robert Whiteside Crewman in Korea (uncredited) | Crewman in Korea (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stuart Whitman Maj. Sam Weisberg (uncredited) | Maj. Sam Weisberg (uncredited) | Deceased | 01/02/1928 | 92 | 16/03/2020 | 29 |
 Robert B. Williams Bud Slater (uncredited) | Bud Slater (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/09/1904 | 73 | 17/06/1978 | 53 |