Donnie Darko (2001) featured a cast of 41 tracked actors. Of these, 30 (88%) are still alive today and 4 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Katharine Ross, age 86. This film starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Jena Malone.
88% still with us· verified cast73% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 88% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 65 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast41 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jake Gyllenhaal Donnie Darko | Donnie Darko | Living | 19/12/1980 | 45 | — | 21 |
 Jena Malone Gretchen Ross | Gretchen Ross | Living | 21/11/1984 | 41 | — | 17 |
 James Duval Frank | Frank | Living | 10/09/1972 | 54 | — | 29 |
 Drew Barrymore Karen Pomeroy | Karen Pomeroy | Living | 22/02/1975 | 51 | — | 26 |
 Beth Grant Kitty Farmer | Kitty Farmer | Living | 18/09/1949 | 77 | — | 52 |
 Maggie Gyllenhaal Elizabeth Darko | Elizabeth Darko | Living | 16/11/1977 | 48 | — | 24 |
 Mary McDonnell Rose Darko | Rose Darko | Living | 28/04/1952 | 74 | — | 49 |
 Holmes Osborne Eddie Darko | Eddie Darko | Living | 07/11/1947 | 78 | — | 54 |
 Noah Wyle Prof. Kenneth Monnitoff | Prof. Kenneth Monnitoff | Living | 04/06/1971 | 55 | — | 30 |
 Katharine Ross Dr. Lilian Thurman | Dr. Lilian Thurman | Living | 29/01/1940 | 86 | — | 61 |
 Patrick Swayze Jim Cunningham | Jim Cunningham | Deceased | 18/08/1952 | 57 | 14/09/2009 | 49 |
 Daveigh Chase Samantha Darko | Samantha Darko | Deceased | 24/07/1990 | 35 | 16/06/2026 | 11 |
 Arthur Taxier Dr. Fisher | Dr. Fisher | Living | 19/01/1951 | 75 | — | 50 |
 David St. James Bob Garland | Bob Garland | Living | 04/09/1947 | 79 | — | 54 |
 Patience Cleveland Roberta Sparrow / Grandma Death | Roberta Sparrow / Grandma Death | Deceased | 23/05/1931 | 73 | 27/05/2004 | 70 |
Jazzie Mahannah Joanie James | Joanie James | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jolene Purdy Cherita Chen | Cherita Chen | Living | 09/12/1983 | 42 | — | 18 |
 David Moreland Principal Cole | Principal Cole | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kristina Malota Susie Bates | Susie Bates | Living | 22/01/1990 | 36 | — | 11 |
 Marina Malota Emily Bates | Emily Bates | Living | 07/02/1988 | 38 | — | 13 |
 Scotty Leavenworth David | David | Living | 21/05/1990 | 36 | — | 11 |
 Phyllis Lyons Anne Fisher | Anne Fisher | Living | 20/08/1960 | 66 | — | 41 |
 Gary Lundy Sean Smith | Sean Smith | Living | 01/01/1981 | 45 | — | 20 |
 Alex Greenwald Seth Devlin | Seth Devlin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stuart Stone Ronald Fisher | Ronald Fisher | Living | 17/11/1980 | 45 | — | 21 |
 Joan Blair Mystery Woman | Mystery Woman | Living | 24/08/1960 | 66 | — | 41 |
 Seth Rogen Ricky Danforth | Ricky Danforth | Living | 15/04/1982 | 44 | — | 19 |
Mark Hoffman Police Officer | Police Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jerry Trainor Lanky Kid | Lanky Kid | Living | 21/01/1977 | 49 | — | 24 |
 Tom Tangen Man in Red Jogging Suit | Man in Red Jogging Suit | Living | 08/09/1961 | 65 | — | 40 |
Carly Naples Suzy Bailey | Suzy Bailey | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lisa K. Wyatt Linda Connie | Linda Connie | Living | 23/09/1965 | 61 | — | 36 |
 Rachel Winfree Shanda Riesman | Shanda Riesman | Living | 01/01/1952 | 74 | — | 49 |
| Kim | Living | 02/07/1985 | 41 | — | 16 | |
 Tiler Peck Beth Farmer | Beth Farmer | Living | 12/01/1989 | 37 | — | 12 |
 Fran Kranz Passenger | Passenger | Living | 13/07/1981 | 45 | — | 20 |
 Sarah Hudson Friend | Friend | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alison Jones Dorky Half-Sister | Dorky Half-Sister | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lee Weaver Leroy | Leroy | Deceased | 10/04/1930 | 95 | 22/09/2025 | 71 |
 Jack Salvatore, Jr. Larry Riesman | Larry Riesman | Living | 16/10/1989 | 36 | — | 12 |
 Nancy Juvonen Flight Attendant (uncredited) | Flight Attendant (uncredited) | Living | 18/05/1967 | 59 | — | 34 |
