Buddy Buddy (1981) featured a cast of 42 tracked actors. Of these, 9 (31%) are still alive today and 20 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Frank Farmer, age 94. This film starred Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
31% still with us· verified cast21% of full cast · incl. 13 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 31% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast42 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jack Lemmon Victor Clooney | Victor Clooney | Deceased | 08/02/1925 | 76 | 27/06/2001 | 56 |
 Walter Matthau Trabucco | Trabucco | Deceased | 01/10/1920 | 79 | 01/07/2000 | 61 |
 Paula Prentiss Celia Clooney | Celia Clooney | Living | 04/03/1938 | 88 | — | 43 |
 Klaus Kinski Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot | Dr. Hugo Zuckerbrot | Deceased | 18/10/1926 | 65 | 23/11/1991 | 55 |
 Dana Elcar Capt. Hubris | Capt. Hubris | Deceased | 10/10/1927 | 77 | 06/06/2005 | 54 |
 Miles Chapin Eddie, the Bellhop | Eddie, the Bellhop | Living | 06/12/1954 | 71 | — | 27 |
 Michael Ensign Assistant Manager | Assistant Manager | Living | 13/02/1944 | 82 | — | 37 |
 Joan Shawlee Receptionist | Receptionist | Deceased | 05/03/1926 | 61 | 22/03/1987 | 55 |
Fil Formicola Rudy 'Disco' Gambola | Rudy 'Disco' Gambola | Living | 22/02/1946 | 80 | — | 35 |
C.J. Hunt Kowalski | Kowalski | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bette Raya Mexican Maid | Mexican Maid | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ronnie Sperling Hippy Husband | Hippy Husband | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Suzie Galler Pregnant Wife | Pregnant Wife | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Schubeck Newscaster | Newscaster | Deceased | 18/03/1936 | 61 | 26/09/1997 | 45 |
 Ed Begley Jr. Lieutenant #1 | Lieutenant #1 | Living | 16/09/1949 | 77 | — | 32 |
Frank Farmer Lieutenant #2 | Lieutenant #2 | Living | 05/09/1932 | 94 | — | 49 |
 Tom Kindle Highway Patrolman #1 | Highway Patrolman #1 | Deceased | 30/12/1948 | 47 | 12/02/1996 | 33 |
Biff Manard Highway Patrolman #2 | Highway Patrolman #2 | Deceased | 01/01/1943 | 71 | 19/05/2014 | 38 |
 Charlotte Stewart Nurse | Nurse | Living | 27/02/1941 | 85 | — | 40 |
 Neile Adams Saleswoman | Saleswoman | Living | 10/07/1932 | 94 | — | 49 |
 Myrna Dell Cashier | Cashier | Deceased | 05/03/1924 | 86 | 11/02/2011 | 57 |
Gene Price News Announcer | News Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ben Lessy Barney Pritzig | Barney Pritzig | Deceased | 29/04/1902 | 90 | 30/10/1992 | 79 |
 Patti Jerome Matron | Matron | Deceased | 05/08/1925 | 75 | 24/09/2000 | 56 |
Gary Allen Man in Robe | Man in Robe | Deceased | 04/09/1942 | 77 | 06/06/2020 | 39 |
 Frances Bay Female Patient | Female Patient | Deceased | 23/01/1919 | 92 | 15/09/2011 | 62 |
Dean Bruce Policeman | Policeman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rod Gist Policeman | Policeman | Deceased | 11/11/1947 | 43 | 29/09/1991 | 34 |
Steve Hershon Policeman | Policeman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Cutler Orderly | Orderly | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Billy Beck Gentleman | Gentleman | Deceased | 26/05/1920 | 91 | 29/06/2011 | 61 |
 David Carlile Reporter #1 | Reporter #1 | Deceased | 09/02/1931 | 75 | 01/04/2006 | 50 |
Archie Lang Reporter #2 | Reporter #2 | Deceased | 14/07/1920 | 95 | 17/02/2016 | 61 |
Regina Leeds Reporter #3 | Reporter #3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Frank Dent Reporter #4 | Reporter #4 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Timothy Sullivan SWAT Team Member | SWAT Team Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Troy Melton Leopold Schuster | Leopold Schuster | Deceased | 03/03/1921 | 74 | 15/11/1995 | 60 |
 June Smaney Housewife | Housewife | Deceased | 24/05/1922 | 71 | 24/05/1993 | 59 |
 Lorna Thayer Lady | Lady | Deceased | 10/03/1919 | 86 | 04/06/2005 | 62 |
Jennifer Fajardo Polynesian Girl | Polynesian Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Patrick Bishop Native | Native | Living | 11/04/1958 | 68 | — | 23 |
Wendell Titcomb Native | Native | Unverified | — | — | — | — |