Defrosting the Fridge (1989) featured a cast of 23 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (69%) are still alive today and 5 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Togo Igawa, age 79. This film starred Joe Don Baker and Phyllis Logan.
69% still with us· verified cast48% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 69% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast23 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Joe Don Baker Hunter McCall | Hunter McCall | Deceased | 12/02/1936 | 89 | 07/05/2025 | 53 |
| Lee | Living | 11/01/1956 | 70 | — | 33 | |
 William Armstrong Rick Simmons | Rick Simmons | Living | 06/06/1954 | 72 | — | 35 |
 Maggie O'Neill Linda | Linda | Living | 15/11/1962 | 63 | — | 27 |
 Victor Maddern Barney | Barney | Deceased | 16/03/1926 | 67 | 22/06/1993 | 63 |
 Togo Igawa Mr. Hiroto | Mr. Hiroto | Living | 26/09/1946 | 79 | — | 43 |
 Emma Wray Minty | Minty | Living | 22/03/1965 | 61 | — | 24 |
David Redgrave Sales Manager | Sales Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William Ilkley Brian | Brian | Living | 20/04/1958 | 68 | — | 31 |
 Chris Walker Dave | Dave | Living | 01/01/1964 | 62 | — | 25 |
Mark Billingham Gary | Gary | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Russell Floyd Peter | Peter | Living | 29/05/1962 | 64 | — | 27 |
 Huw Higginson Phil | Phil | Living | 21/02/1964 | 62 | — | 25 |
Sean Gascoine Rodney | Rodney | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Crane Jabba | Jabba | Deceased | 01/01/1937 | 72 | 18/04/2009 | 52 |
 Joseph Mydell Clyde | Clyde | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robin Wright John | John | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard LeParmentier Eddie | Eddie | Deceased | 16/07/1946 | 66 | 15/04/2013 | 43 |
 Howell Evans Chief Buffalo Coach | Chief Buffalo Coach | Deceased | 03/03/1928 | 86 | 09/09/2014 | 61 |
 Gordon Kennedy Buffalo Player | Buffalo Player | Living | 22/02/1958 | 68 | — | 31 |
Gabrielle Dreyer Marika | Marika | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jan Smith Waitress | Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lou Hirsch USAF Commentator | USAF Commentator | Living | 27/02/1955 | 71 | — | 34 |
