Buck and the Preacher (1972) featured a cast of 36 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (22%) are still alive today and 18 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Nita Talbot, age 96. This film starred Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte.
22% still with us· verified cast14% of full cast · incl. 13 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 22% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 82.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast36 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sidney Poitier Buck | Buck | Deceased | 20/02/1927 | 94 | 06/01/2022 | 45 |
 Harry Belafonte Preacher | Preacher | Deceased | 01/03/1927 | 96 | 25/04/2023 | 45 |
 Ruby Dee Ruth | Ruth | Deceased | 27/10/1922 | 91 | 11/06/2014 | 50 |
 Cameron Mitchell Deshay | Deshay | Deceased | 04/11/1918 | 75 | 06/07/1994 | 54 |
 Denny Miller Floyd | Floyd | Deceased | 25/04/1934 | 80 | 09/09/2014 | 38 |
 Nita Talbot Madam Esther | Madam Esther | Living | 08/08/1930 | 96 | — | 42 |
John Kelly Sheriff | Sheriff | Deceased | — | — | 13/02/1973 | — |
 Tony Brubaker Headman | Headman | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Bobby Johnson Man Who is Shot | Man Who is Shot | Deceased | 24/01/1910 | 72 | 28/04/1982 | 62 |
 James McEachin Kingston | Kingston | Deceased | 20/05/1930 | 94 | 11/01/2025 | 42 |
 Clarence Muse Cudjo | Cudjo | Deceased | 13/10/1889 | 90 | 13/10/1979 | 83 |
 Lynn Hamilton Sarah | Sarah | Deceased | 25/04/1930 | 95 | 19/06/2025 | 42 |
Doug Johnson Sam | Sam | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Errol John Joshua | Joshua | Deceased | 20/12/1924 | 63 | 10/07/1988 | 48 |
Kenneth Menard Little Henry | Little Henry | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Pamela Jones Delilah | Delilah | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Drake Walker Elder | Elder | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dennis Hines Little Toby | Little Toby | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Fred Waugh Mizoo | Mizoo | Deceased | 15/06/1932 | 80 | 02/12/2012 | 40 |
Bill Shannon Tom | Tom | Deceased | 30/12/1934 | 46 | 03/07/1981 | 38 |
Phil Adams Frank | Frank | Living | 14/04/1935 | 91 | — | 37 |
 Walter Scott Earl | Earl | Living | 20/07/1940 | 86 | — | 32 |
 John Howard George | George | Deceased | 14/04/1913 | 81 | 19/02/1995 | 59 |
Shirleena Manchur Esther's Girl | Esther's Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
La Markova Esther's Girl | Esther's Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hannelore Richter Esther's Girl | Esther's Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Valerie Heckman Esther's Girl | Esther's Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Stephanie Lower Esther's Girl | Esther's Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Enrique Lucero Indian Chief | Indian Chief | Deceased | 09/10/1920 | 68 | 09/05/1989 | 52 |
Julie Robinson Sinsie | Sinsie | Deceased | 14/09/1928 | 95 | 09/03/2024 | 44 |
 José Carlos Ruiz Brave | Brave | Living | 17/11/1936 | 89 | — | 36 |
 Ron Fletcher Logan | Logan | Deceased | 29/05/1921 | 90 | 06/12/2011 | 51 |
 Jerry Gatlin Deputy | Deputy | Deceased | 15/11/1933 | 87 | 04/03/2021 | 39 |
Ivan Scott Express Agent | Express Agent | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Cook Man in Express Office | Man in Express Office | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Kennedy Bank Teller | Bank Teller | Unverified | — | — | — | — |