Emperor of the North (1973) featured a cast of 37 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (6%) are still alive today and 29 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Lance Henriksen, age 86. This film starred Lee Marvin and Ernest Borgnine.
6% still with us· verified cast5% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 6% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast37 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lee Marvin A No. 1 | A No. 1 | Deceased | 19/02/1924 | 63 | 29/08/1987 | 49 |
 Ernest Borgnine Shack | Shack | Deceased | 24/01/1917 | 95 | 08/07/2012 | 56 |
 Keith Carradine Cigaret | Cigaret | Living | 08/08/1949 | 77 | — | 24 |
 Charles Tyner Cracker | Cracker | Deceased | 08/06/1923 | 94 | 08/11/2017 | 50 |
 Malcolm Atterbury Hogger | Hogger | Deceased | 20/02/1907 | 85 | 16/08/1992 | 66 |
 Simon Oakland Policeman | Policeman | Deceased | 28/08/1915 | 68 | 29/08/1983 | 58 |
 Harry Caesar Coaly | Coaly | Deceased | 18/02/1928 | 66 | 12/06/1994 | 45 |
 Hal Baylor Yardman's Helper | Yardman's Helper | Deceased | 10/12/1918 | 79 | 05/01/1998 | 55 |
 Matt Clark Yardlet | Yardlet | Deceased | 25/11/1936 | 89 | 15/03/2026 | 37 |
 Elisha Cook Jr. Gray Cat | Gray Cat | Deceased | 26/12/1903 | 91 | 18/05/1995 | 70 |
 Joe Di Reda Dinger | Dinger | Deceased | 16/09/1928 | 78 | 16/06/2007 | 45 |
 Liam Dunn Smile | Smile | Deceased | 12/11/1916 | 59 | 11/04/1976 | 57 |
Diane Dye Girl in Water | Girl in Water | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Foulk Conductor | Conductor | Deceased | 05/05/1908 | 80 | 25/02/1989 | 65 |
 Jim Goodwin Fakir | Fakir | Deceased | 21/05/1929 | 50 | 18/05/1980 | 44 |
 Raymond Guth Preacher | Preacher | Deceased | 29/05/1924 | 97 | 17/12/2021 | 49 |
 Sid Haig Grease Tail | Grease Tail | Deceased | 14/07/1939 | 80 | 21/09/2019 | 34 |
 Karl Lukas Pokey Stiff | Pokey Stiff | Deceased | 21/08/1919 | 75 | 16/01/1995 | 54 |
Edward McNally Yard Clerk | Yard Clerk | Deceased | 20/06/1923 | 63 | 20/02/1987 | 50 |
 John Steadman Stew Bum | Stew Bum | Deceased | 20/07/1909 | 83 | 28/01/1993 | 64 |
 Vic Tayback Yardman | Yardman | Deceased | 06/01/1930 | 60 | 25/05/1990 | 43 |
 Dave Willock Groundhog | Groundhog | Deceased | 13/08/1909 | 81 | 12/11/1990 | 64 |
 Don Blackman Old Shine (uncredited) | Old Shine (uncredited) | Deceased | 12/05/1912 | 65 | 11/09/1977 | 61 |
 Jack Collins Dispatcher (uncredited) | Dispatcher (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/08/1918 | 86 | 31/01/2005 | 55 |
Richard Daughty The Cub (uncredited) | The Cub (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bennie E. Dobbins Mechanic (uncredited) | Mechanic (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/11/1932 | 55 | 05/02/1988 | 41 |
Dennis Falt Hobo Camp Occupant (uncredited) | Hobo Camp Occupant (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Haworth Ash Eater (uncredited) | Ash Eater (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/10/1914 | 85 | 02/07/2000 | 59 |
 Lance Henriksen Railroad Worker (uncredited) | Railroad Worker (uncredited) | Living | 05/05/1940 | 86 | — | 33 |
 Harry Hickox Elder (uncredited) | Elder (uncredited) | Deceased | 22/10/1910 | 83 | 03/06/1994 | 63 |
 Bern Hoffman Halfy (uncredited) | Halfy (uncredited) | Deceased | 17/02/1913 | 66 | 15/12/1979 | 60 |
James Kingsley Machinist (uncredited) | Machinist (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ralph Montgomery Alkee Stiff (uncredited) | Alkee Stiff (uncredited) | Deceased | 04/07/1911 | 68 | 10/05/1980 | 62 |
 Hal Jon Norman Hobo (uncredited) | Hobo (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/08/1911 | 99 | 14/07/2011 | 62 |
Danny 'Big Black' Rey Hobo (uncredited) | Hobo (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wayne Sutherlin Gink (uncredited) | Gink (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Forrest Wood Station Agent (uncredited) | Station Agent (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |