Brian's Song (1971) featured a cast of 26 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (11%) are still alive today and 17 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Billy Dee Williams, age 89. This film starred James Caan and Billy Dee Williams.
11% still with us· verified cast8% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 11% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast26 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Caan Brian Piccolo | Brian Piccolo | Deceased | 26/03/1940 | 82 | 06/07/2022 | 31 |
 Billy Dee Williams Gale Sayers | Gale Sayers | Living | 06/04/1937 | 89 | — | 34 |
 Jack Warden Coach Halas | Coach Halas | Deceased | 18/09/1920 | 85 | 19/07/2006 | 51 |
 Bernie Casey J.C. Caroline | J.C. Caroline | Deceased | 08/06/1939 | 78 | 20/09/2017 | 32 |
 Shelley Fabares Joy Piccolo | Joy Piccolo | Deceased | 19/01/1944 | 82 | 22/08/2026 | 27 |
 David Huddleston Ed McCaskey | Ed McCaskey | Deceased | 17/09/1930 | 85 | 02/08/2016 | 41 |
 Judy Pace Linda Sayers | Linda Sayers | Deceased | 15/06/1942 | 83 | 11/03/2026 | 29 |
Abe Gibron Abe Gibron | Abe Gibron | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jack Concannon Jack Concannon | Jack Concannon | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ed O'Bradovich Ed O'Bradovich | Ed O'Bradovich | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harold 'Happy' Hairston Veteran Player #1 | Veteran Player #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ron Feinberg Veteran Player #2 | Veteran Player #2 | Deceased | 10/10/1932 | 72 | 29/01/2005 | 39 |
 Ji-Tu Cumbuka Roommate | Roommate | Deceased | 04/03/1942 | 75 | 04/07/2017 | 29 |
Jim Boeke Veteran Player #3 | Veteran Player #3 | Deceased | 11/09/1938 | 76 | 26/09/2014 | 33 |
Larry Delaney Dr. Fox | Dr. Fox | Deceased | 24/09/1938 | 77 | 11/10/2015 | 33 |
Stephen Coit Mr. Eberle | Mr. Eberle | Deceased | 27/10/1920 | 84 | 21/01/2005 | 51 |
 Doreen Lang Nurse #1 | Nurse #1 | Deceased | 15/02/1915 | 84 | 21/04/1999 | 56 |
Jennifer Kulik Nurse #2 | Nurse #2 | Deceased | 03/07/1949 | 62 | 13/08/2011 | 22 |
Allen Secher Hotel Man | Hotel Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stu Nahan Speaker | Speaker | Deceased | 23/06/1926 | 81 | 26/12/2007 | 45 |
 Mario Machado Reporter #1 | Reporter #1 | Deceased | 22/04/1935 | 78 | 04/05/2013 | 36 |
Bud Furillo Reporter #2 | Reporter #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jack Wells Toastmaster | Toastmaster | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Dick Butkus Dick Butkus (uncredited) | Dick Butkus (uncredited) | Deceased | 09/12/1942 | 80 | 05/10/2023 | 29 |
 Mike Ditka Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited) | Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited) | Living | 18/10/1939 | 86 | — | 32 |
January L'Angelle Girl in Hospital (uncredited) | Girl in Hospital (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |