Defending Your Life (1991) featured a cast of 75 tracked actors. Of these, 22 (50%) are still alive today and 22 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Lee Grant, age 100. This film starred Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep.
50% still with us· verified cast29% of full cast · incl. 31 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 50% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77.9 yrs
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Cast75 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albert Brooks Daniel Miller | Daniel Miller | Living | 22/07/1947 | 79 | — | 44 |
 Meryl Streep Julia | Julia | Living | 22/06/1949 | 77 | — | 42 |
 Rip Torn Bob Diamond | Bob Diamond | Deceased | 06/02/1931 | 88 | 09/07/2019 | 60 |
 Lee Grant Lena Foster | Lena Foster | Living | 31/10/1925 | 100 | — | 66 |
 Michael Durrell Agency Head | Agency Head | Living | 06/10/1943 | 82 | — | 48 |
 James Eckhouse Jeep Owner | Jeep Owner | Living | 14/02/1955 | 71 | — | 36 |
 Gary Beach Car Salesman | Car Salesman | Deceased | 10/10/1947 | 70 | 17/07/2018 | 44 |
 Julie Cobb Tram Guide | Tram Guide | Living | 29/05/1947 | 79 | — | 44 |
Peter Schuck Stan | Stan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Time Winters Porter | Porter | Living | 03/02/1956 | 70 | — | 35 |
Sharlie Stuart Susan | Susan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Beth Black Soap Opera Woman | Soap Opera Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Clayton Norcross Soap Opera Man | Soap Opera Man | Living | 08/09/1954 | 72 | — | 37 |
 Jim McKrell Game Show Moderator | Game Show Moderator | Living | 12/10/1937 | 88 | — | 54 |
 Wil Albert Game Show Contestant | Game Show Contestant | Deceased | 22/08/1930 | 96 | — | 61 |
 Sage Allen Game Show Contestant | Game Show Contestant | Deceased | 18/07/1936 | 77 | 19/02/2014 | 55 |
 Mary Pat Gleason Waitress | Waitress | Deceased | 23/02/1950 | 70 | 02/06/2020 | 41 |
 Maxine Elliott Hicks Elderly Woman on Tram | Elderly Woman on Tram | Deceased | 05/10/1904 | 95 | 10/01/2000 | 87 |
Marilyn Rockafellow Helen | Helen | Deceased | 22/01/1939 | 87 | — | 52 |
 Roger Behr Comedian | Comedian | Deceased | 14/01/1948 | 70 | 20/08/2018 | 43 |
Art Frankel Arthur | Arthur | Deceased | 04/01/1928 | 98 | — | 63 |
Ernie Brown Ernie | Ernie | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 George D. Wallace Daniel's Judge | Daniel's Judge | Deceased | 08/06/1917 | 88 | 22/07/2005 | 74 |
 Lillian Lehman Daniel's Judge | Daniel's Judge | Living | 12/02/1947 | 79 | — | 44 |
 Raffi Di Blasio Daniel as a Boy | Daniel as a Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kristopher Kent Hill Bully | Bully | Deceased | 03/08/1977 | 41 | 22/06/2019 | 14 |
Eric Ehasz Child in Schoolyard | Child in Schoolyard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Matthew Scharch Daniel as an Infant | Daniel as an Infant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 S. Scott Bullock Daniel's Father | Daniel's Father | Living | 07/05/1956 | 70 | — | 35 |
Carol Bivins Daniel's Mother | Daniel's Mother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ethan Embry Steve | Steve | Living | 13/06/1978 | 48 | — | 13 |
 Gary Ballard Mr. Wadworth | Mr. Wadworth | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mary Mukogawa Sushi Hostess | Sushi Hostess | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Toshio Shikami Head Sushi Chef | Head Sushi Chef | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Samee Park Sushi Chef | Sushi Chef | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kagko Shikami Sushi Chef | Sushi Chef | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tommy Inouye Sushi Chef | Sushi Chef | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ken Thorley Frank | Frank | Deceased | 01/01/2000 | 26 | — | 26 |
 Bob Braun Talk Show Host | Talk Show Host | Deceased | 20/04/1929 | 71 | 15/01/2001 | 62 |
Jennifer Barlow Grodsky Talk Show Guest | Talk Show Guest | Living | 17/10/1968 | 57 | — | 23 |
 Buck Henry Dick Stanley | Dick Stanley | Deceased | 09/12/1930 | 89 | 08/01/2020 | 61 |
 Joey Miyashima Casio Tipster | Casio Tipster | Living | 18/11/1957 | 68 | — | 34 |
Nurit Koppel Daniel's Date | Daniel's Date | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Susan Walters Daniel's Wife | Daniel's Wife | Living | 28/09/1963 | 62 | — | 28 |
 Sidney Chankin Used Car Salesman | Used Car Salesman | Deceased | 20/11/1913 | 87 | 03/05/2001 | 78 |
 Greg Finley Used Car Salesman | Used Car Salesman | Deceased | 08/05/1947 | 76 | 01/02/2024 | 44 |
| Sam | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Clifford Einstein Julia's Prosecutor | Julia's Prosecutor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rachel Bard Julia's Judge | Julia's Judge | Deceased | 10/02/1927 | 98 | 12/06/2025 | 64 |
 Newell Alexander Julia's Judge | Julia's Judge | Living | 20/09/1935 | 91 | — | 56 |
 Shirley MacLaine Shirley MacLaine | Shirley MacLaine | Living | 24/04/1934 | 92 | — | 57 |
 Hal Landon Jr. Man in Past Lives Pavilion | Man in Past Lives Pavilion | Living | 23/05/1941 | 85 | — | 50 |
Ida Lee Woman in Past Lives Pavilion | Woman in Past Lives Pavilion | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Noley Thornton Victorian Girl | Victorian Girl | Living | 30/12/1983 | 42 | — | 8 |
 Glen Chin Sumo Wrestler | Sumo Wrestler | Deceased | 27/01/1948 | 70 | 16/08/2018 | 43 |
James Ekim Native | Native | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Clarke Coleman Knight | Knight | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ronald L. Colby Majestic Doorman | Majestic Doorman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 David Purdham Peter | Peter | Living | 03/06/1951 | 75 | — | 40 |
 James Paradise Stage Manager | Stage Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerry Prell Banquet Manager | Banquet Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Arell Blanton Fire Marshall | Fire Marshall | Deceased | 02/11/1943 | 82 | — | 48 |
Shana Ballard Julia's Daughter | Julia's Daughter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chris Macris Julia's Son | Julia's Son | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joseph Darrell Maitre d' | Maitre d' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Manis Eduardo | Eduardo | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Alex Sheafe Martin | Martin | Living | 15/01/1937 | 89 | — | 54 |
Cathleen Chin Ticket Counter Agent | Ticket Counter Agent | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lisa Sears Tram Port Attendant | Tram Port Attendant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Dunlap Tram Port Attendant | Tram Port Attendant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Vernon Roguen Tram Port Attendant | Tram Port Attendant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dennis Germain Tram Driver | Tram Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jorga Caye Deceased Lady (uncredited) | Deceased Lady (uncredited) | Living | 17/12/1948 | 77 | — | 43 |
Robert Gatewood Afterlife Traveler (uncredited) | Afterlife Traveler (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Michael Quinn Man in Heaven (uncredited) | Man in Heaven (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |