Bound for Glory (1976) featured a cast of 66 tracked actors. Of these, 16 (36%) are still alive today and 29 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is James Hong, age 97. This film starred David Carradine and Ronny Cox.
36% still with us· verified cast24% of full cast · incl. 21 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 36% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.4 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast66 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1976 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 David Carradine Woody Guthrie | Woody Guthrie | Deceased | 08/12/1936 | 72 | 03/06/2009 | 40 |
 Ronny Cox Ozark Bule | Ozark Bule | Living | 23/07/1938 | 88 | — | 38 |
 Melinda Dillon Mary / Memphis Sue | Mary / Memphis Sue | Deceased | 13/10/1939 | 83 | 09/01/2023 | 37 |
 Gail Strickland Pauline | Pauline | Living | 18/05/1945 | 81 | — | 31 |
 John Lehne Locke | Locke | Deceased | 27/10/1925 | 81 | 06/07/2007 | 51 |
 Ji-Tu Cumbuka Slim Snedeger | Slim Snedeger | Deceased | 04/03/1942 | 75 | 04/07/2017 | 34 |
 Randy Quaid Luther Johnson | Luther Johnson | Living | 01/10/1950 | 75 | — | 26 |
| Liz | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Susan Vaill Gwen Guthrie | Gwen Guthrie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sarah Vaill Gwen Guthrie | Gwen Guthrie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alexandra Mock Sue Guthrie | Sue Guthrie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kimberly Mock Sue Guthrie | Sue Guthrie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Miriam Byrd-Nethery Sick Woman | Sick Woman | Deceased | 17/05/1929 | 73 | 06/01/2003 | 47 |
 Jane Lambert Other Woman | Other Woman | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Jan Burrell Other Woman | Other Woman | Living | 02/12/1939 | 86 | — | 37 |
Lee McLaughlin Heavy Chandler | Heavy Chandler | Deceased | 04/05/1936 | 71 | 20/09/2007 | 40 |
 Ted Gehring Connors | Connors | Deceased | 06/04/1929 | 71 | 28/09/2000 | 47 |
 Robert Sorrells Charlie Guthrie | Charlie Guthrie | Deceased | 29/06/1930 | 88 | 11/06/2019 | 46 |
Guthrie Thomas George Guthrie | George Guthrie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wendy Schaal Mary Jo Guthrie | Mary Jo Guthrie | Living | 02/07/1954 | 72 | — | 22 |
 Delos V. Smith Jr. Old Man Jenkins | Old Man Jenkins | Deceased | 02/06/1906 | 91 | 13/09/1997 | 70 |
 David Clennon Carl | Carl | Living | 10/05/1943 | 83 | — | 33 |
Larry Luttrell Hank | Hank | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Beeson Carroll Collister | Collister | Deceased | 21/09/1934 | 83 | 15/03/2018 | 42 |
 Mary Kay Place Sue Ann | Sue Ann | Living | 23/09/1947 | 79 | — | 29 |
 Tani Guthrie Donna Jo | Donna Jo | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 James O'Connell Jesse | Jesse | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Bruce Johnson Jimmy | Jimmy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 R.A. Rondell Steve | Steve | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Jeter Crippled Whitey | Crippled Whitey | Deceased | 15/09/1921 | 85 | 04/03/2007 | 55 |
| Bill | Deceased | 13/11/1928 | 97 | — | 48 | |
 Tom Howard Railroad Harness Guard | Railroad Harness Guard | Living | 26/12/1969 | 56 | — | 7 |
Chuck Katzakian Railroad Harness Guard | Railroad Harness Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Harry Holcombe Minister | Minister | Deceased | 11/11/1906 | 80 | 15/09/1987 | 70 |
Evelyn Russell Wife | Wife | Deceased | 04/08/1926 | 49 | 04/02/1976 | 50 |
 M. Emmet Walsh Husband | Husband | Deceased | 22/03/1935 | 88 | 19/03/2024 | 41 |
 Sondra Blake Judy | Judy | Living | 17/08/1936 | 90 | — | 40 |
 Brion James Pick Up Truck Driver at the Border | Pick Up Truck Driver at the Border | Deceased | 20/02/1945 | 54 | 07/08/1999 | 31 |
 James Carroll Man at Border | Man at Border | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tom Peters Man at Border | Man at Border | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Raymond Guth Hobo | Hobo | Deceased | 29/05/1924 | 97 | 17/12/2021 | 52 |
 Buddy Joe Hooker Man Shot Off Train | Man Shot Off Train | Living | 30/05/1942 | 84 | — | 34 |
 James Hong Chili Joint Owner | Chili Joint Owner | Living | 22/02/1929 | 97 | — | 47 |
Cara Corren Girl Singer at Migrant Camp | Girl Singer at Migrant Camp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Susan Barnes Girl Singer at Migrant Camp | Girl Singer at Migrant Camp | Deceased | 17/12/1946 | 78 | 14/09/2025 | 30 |
Bobby Bass Head Goon at Migrant Camp | Head Goon at Migrant Camp | Deceased | 06/08/1936 | 65 | 07/11/2001 | 40 |
Harvey J. Newmark Musician | Musician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Thomas J. Sauber Musician | Musician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lyle Ritz Musician | Musician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jo De Winter Union Organizer | Union Organizer | Deceased | 05/03/1921 | 94 | 17/01/2016 | 55 |
Gary Downey Union Organizer | Union Organizer | Deceased | 21/12/1938 | 41 | 30/12/1979 | 38 |
Jama Tegeler Girl at Union Meeting | Girl at Union Meeting | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
G. Marie Haller Field School Teacher | Field School Teacher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Leanna Johnson Heath Girl at Stream | Girl at Stream | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Ginty Artichoke Picker | Artichoke Picker | Deceased | 14/11/1948 | 60 | 21/09/2009 | 28 |
 Tony Becker Tough Boy on Train | Tough Boy on Train | Living | 14/09/1963 | 63 | — | 13 |
Kip Addotta Cocoanut Grove Audition Singer | Cocoanut Grove Audition Singer | Deceased | 16/06/1944 | 75 | 13/08/2019 | 32 |
 Burke Byrnes Mr. Graham | Mr. Graham | Living | 09/12/1937 | 88 | — | 39 |
Samantha Harper Amy Martin | Amy Martin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eva-Marie Fredric Migrant Camp Kid (uncredited) | Migrant Camp Kid (uncredited) | Living | 19/06/1956 | 70 | — | 20 |
 Bob Harks Cameraman (uncredited) | Cameraman (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/09/1927 | 83 | 08/12/2010 | 49 |
 Bernie Kopell Woody's Agent (uncredited) | Woody's Agent (uncredited) | Living | 21/06/1933 | 93 | — | 43 |
 Allan Miller Woody Agent (uncredited) | Woody Agent (uncredited) | Living | 14/02/1929 | 97 | — | 47 |
Carl D. Parker Blind Man (uncredited) | Blind Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/02/1930 | 73 | 06/02/2004 | 46 |
 Bill Riddle Pimp on the Train (uncredited) | Pimp on the Train (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Klaus Wille Migrant Camp Worker (uncredited) | Migrant Camp Worker (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |