Chinatown (1974) featured a cast of 64 tracked actors. Of these, 6 (12%) are still alive today and 45 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is James Hong, age 97. This film starred Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway.
12% still with us· verified cast9% of full cast · incl. 13 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 12% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast64 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jack Nicholson J.J. 'Jake' Gittes | J.J. 'Jake' Gittes | Living | 22/04/1937 | 89 | — | 37 |
 Faye Dunaway Evelyn Cross Mulwray | Evelyn Cross Mulwray | Living | 14/01/1941 | 85 | — | 33 |
 John Huston Noah Cross | Noah Cross | Deceased | 05/08/1906 | 81 | 28/08/1987 | 68 |
 Perry Lopez Lieutenant Lou Escobar | Lieutenant Lou Escobar | Deceased | 22/07/1929 | 78 | 14/02/2008 | 45 |
 John Hillerman Russ Yelburton | Russ Yelburton | Deceased | 20/12/1932 | 84 | 09/11/2017 | 42 |
 Darrell Zwerling Hollis I. Mulwray | Hollis I. Mulwray | Deceased | 09/09/1928 | 85 | 11/04/2014 | 46 |
 Diane Ladd Ida Sessions | Ida Sessions | Deceased | 29/11/1935 | 89 | 03/11/2025 | 39 |
 Roy Jenson Claude Mulvihill | Claude Mulvihill | Deceased | 09/02/1927 | 80 | 27/04/2007 | 47 |
 Roman Polanski Man with Knife | Man with Knife | Living | 18/08/1933 | 93 | — | 41 |
 Richard Bakalyan Detective Loach | Detective Loach | Deceased | 29/01/1931 | 84 | 27/02/2015 | 43 |
 Joe Mantell Lawrence Walsh | Lawrence Walsh | Deceased | 21/12/1915 | 94 | 29/09/2010 | 59 |
 Bruce Glover Duffy | Duffy | Deceased | 02/05/1932 | 92 | 12/03/2025 | 42 |
Nandu Hinds Sophie | Sophie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James O'Rear Lawyer | Lawyer | Deceased | 04/01/1914 | 86 | 14/06/2000 | 60 |
 James Hong Evelyn's Butler | Evelyn's Butler | Living | 22/02/1929 | 97 | — | 45 |
 Beulah Quo Maid | Maid | Deceased | 17/04/1923 | 79 | 23/10/2002 | 51 |
 Jerry Fujikawa Gardener | Gardener | Deceased | 18/02/1912 | 71 | 30/04/1983 | 62 |
Belinda Palmer Katherine | Katherine | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Roy Roberts Mayor Bagby | Mayor Bagby | Deceased | 19/03/1906 | 69 | 28/05/1975 | 68 |
 Noble Willingham Councilman | Councilman | Deceased | 31/08/1931 | 72 | 17/01/2004 | 43 |
Elliott Montgomery Councilman | Councilman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rance Howard Irate Farmer | Irate Farmer | Deceased | 17/11/1928 | 89 | 25/11/2017 | 46 |
George Justin Barber | Barber | Deceased | 07/07/1916 | 91 | 09/03/2008 | 58 |
 C.O. Erickson Customer | Customer | Deceased | 17/12/1923 | 93 | 28/06/2017 | 51 |
 Fritzi Burr Mulwray's Secreatry | Mulwray's Secreatry | Deceased | 31/05/1924 | 78 | 17/01/2003 | 50 |
 Charles Knapp Mortician | Mortician | Deceased | 10/11/1919 | 75 | 27/10/1995 | 55 |
Claudio Martínez Boy on Horseback | Boy on Horseback | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Freddie Roberto Cross' Butler | Cross' Butler | Deceased | 07/09/1906 | 92 | 03/02/1999 | 68 |
 Allan Warnick Clerk | Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Holland Farmer in the Valley | Farmer in the Valley | Deceased | 17/05/1908 | 85 | 21/05/1993 | 66 |
 Jesse Vint Farmer in the Valley | Farmer in the Valley | Living | 21/09/1940 | 86 | — | 34 |
 Jim Burk Farmer in the Valley | Farmer in the Valley | Deceased | 14/11/1932 | 76 | 10/03/2009 | 42 |
Denny Arnold Farmer in the Valley | Farmer in the Valley | Deceased | 24/10/1934 | 67 | 31/12/2001 | 40 |
 Burt Young Curly | Curly | Deceased | 30/04/1940 | 83 | 08/10/2023 | 34 |
Elizabeth Harding Curly's Wife | Curly's Wife | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Rogers Mr. Palmer | Mr. Palmer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cecil Elliott Emma Dill | Emma Dill | Deceased | 25/10/1887 | 94 | 08/04/1982 | 87 |
 Paul Jenkins Policeman | Policeman | Deceased | 02/08/1938 | 74 | 01/07/2013 | 36 |
 Lee de Broux Policeman | Policeman | Living | 07/05/1941 | 85 | — | 33 |
 Bob Golden Policeman | Policeman | Deceased | 14/05/1926 | 53 | 05/11/1979 | 48 |
Don Ames Townsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jack Berle Townsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/04/1904 | 80 | 21/01/1985 | 70 |
Duke Fishman Sign Painter on Door (uncredited) | Sign Painter on Door (uncredited) | Deceased | 15/07/1906 | 71 | 22/12/1977 | 68 |
 Charles Fogel Retirement Home Resident (uncredited) | Retirement Home Resident (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/06/1886 | 93 | 03/06/1980 | 88 |
 Bob Harks Policeman (uncredited) | Policeman (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/09/1927 | 83 | 08/12/2010 | 47 |
Robert Hitchcock Councilman (uncredited) | Councilman (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Jeffers Townsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/03/1898 | 92 | 08/05/1990 | 76 |
John Marlin Waiter (uncredited) | Waiter (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alan Marston Assistant (uncredited) | Assistant (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rose Michtom Retirement Home Resident (uncredited) | Retirement Home Resident (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Monty O'Grady Councilman (uncredited) | Councilman (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/03/1916 | 84 | 08/03/2000 | 58 |
Joe Pine Townsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Murray Pollack Councilman (uncredited) | Councilman (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/04/1918 | 61 | 10/05/1979 | 56 |
 Anthony Redondo Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/08/1912 | 94 | 10/08/2007 | 62 |
 Cosmo Sardo Barber (uncredited) | Barber (uncredited) | Deceased | 07/03/1909 | 80 | 14/07/1989 | 65 |
Jack Slate Townsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Owen Song Pedestrian (uncredited) | Pedestrian (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Norman Stevans Maitre D' (uncredited) | Maitre D' (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/12/1916 | 63 | 15/07/1980 | 58 |
 Paul Van Assistant (uncredited) | Assistant (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Richard Warren Driver (uncredited) | Driver (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wally West Townsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/10/1903 | 80 | 16/05/1984 | 71 |
 Chalky Williams Bailiff (uncredited) | Bailiff (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/07/1907 | 68 | 13/03/1976 | 67 |
Kai J. Wong Pedestrian (uncredited) | Pedestrian (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sally Yarnell Committee Reporter (uncredited) | Committee Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/04/1915 | 80 | 30/09/1995 | 59 |