Breaking Away (1979) featured a cast of 42 tracked actors. Of these, 13 (93%) are still alive today and 1 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Paul Dooley, age 98. This film starred Dennis Christopher and Dennis Quaid.
93% still with us· verified cast31% of full cast · incl. 28 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 93% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76 yrs
Deaths by Year
2024
Cast42 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dennis Christopher Dave Stoller | Dave Stoller | Living | 02/12/1950 | 75 | — | 29 |
 Dennis Quaid Mike | Mike | Living | 09/04/1954 | 72 | — | 25 |
 Daniel Stern Cyril | Cyril | Living | 28/08/1957 | 69 | — | 22 |
 Jackie Earle Haley Moocher | Moocher | Living | 14/07/1961 | 65 | — | 18 |
 Barbara Barrie Evelyn Stoller | Evelyn Stoller | Living | 23/05/1931 | 95 | — | 48 |
 Paul Dooley Ray Stoller | Ray Stoller | Living | 22/02/1928 | 98 | — | 51 |
 Robyn Douglass Katherine | Katherine | Living | 21/06/1953 | 73 | — | 26 |
 Hart Bochner Rod | Rod | Living | 03/10/1956 | 70 | — | 23 |
 Amy Wright Nancy | Nancy | Living | 15/04/1950 | 76 | — | 29 |
 Peter Maloney Doctor | Doctor | Living | 30/12/1941 | 84 | — | 38 |
 John Ashton Mike's Brother | Mike's Brother | Deceased | 22/02/1948 | 76 | 26/09/2024 | 31 |
Lisa Shure French Girl | French Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 P. J. Soles Suzy | Suzy | Living | 17/07/1950 | 76 | — | 29 |
David K. Blase 500 Race Announcer | 500 Race Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William S. Armstrong 500 Race Official | 500 Race Official | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Howard S. Wilcox 500 Race Official | 500 Race Official | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
J.F. Brière Mr. York | Mr. York | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carlos Sintes Italian Rider | Italian Rider | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eddy Van Guyse Italian Rider | Italian Rider | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alvin E. Bailey Stone Cutter | Stone Cutter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harold Elgar Stone Cutter | Stone Cutter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Floyd E. Todd Stone Cutter | Stone Cutter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Woolery Stone Cutter | Stone Cutter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Russell E. Freeman Stone Cutter | Stone Cutter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jimmy Grant Black Student Leader | Black Student Leader | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gail L. Horton Fight Spectator | Fight Spectator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Woody Hueston Owner of Car Wash | Owner of Car Wash | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jennifer F. Nolan Anthem Singer | Anthem Singer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nora Owens Woman | Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Douglas Rafferty Sports Announcer | Sports Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Ringgenberg Race Starter | Race Starter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John W. Ryan University President | University President | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Morris Salzman Blond Guy | Blond Guy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tom Schwoegler Team Captain | Team Captain | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mike Silveus Homecoming Car Kid | Homecoming Car Kid | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gregg Forrest (uncredited) | (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dan Levinson Pedestrian (uncredited) | Pedestrian (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Steve Miner Student (uncredited) | Student (uncredited) | Living | 18/06/1951 | 75 | — | 28 |
 Tom Ohmer Fraternity Jock (uncredited) | Fraternity Jock (uncredited) | Living | 25/05/1956 | 70 | — | 23 |
Bart A. Reed Student (uncredited) | Student (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Vande Velde Italian Rider (uncredited) | Italian Rider (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |