Explorers (1985) featured a cast of 25 tracked actors. Of these, 13 (68%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is James Cromwell, age 86. This film starred Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix.
68% still with us· verified cast52% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 68% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 61.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast25 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ethan Hawke Ben Crandall | Ben Crandall | Living | 06/11/1970 | 55 | — | 15 |
 River Phoenix Wolfgang Müller | Wolfgang Müller | Deceased | 23/08/1970 | 23 | 31/10/1993 | 15 |
 Jason Presson Darren Woods | Darren Woods | Living | 31/08/1971 | 55 | — | 14 |
 Amanda Peterson Lori Swenson | Lori Swenson | Deceased | 08/07/1971 | 43 | 03/07/2015 | 14 |
 Bobby Fite Steve Jackson | Steve Jackson | Living | 22/10/1968 | 57 | — | 17 |
 Dana Ivey Mrs. Müller | Mrs. Müller | Living | 12/08/1941 | 85 | — | 44 |
 James Cromwell Mr. Müller | Mr. Müller | Living | 27/01/1940 | 86 | — | 45 |
 Dick Miller Charlie Drake | Charlie Drake | Deceased | 25/12/1928 | 90 | 30/01/2019 | 57 |
 Bradley Gregg Steve Jackson's Gang | Steve Jackson's Gang | Living | 08/11/1966 | 59 | — | 19 |
 Georg Olden Steve Jackson's Gang | Steve Jackson's Gang | Living | 14/01/1968 | 58 | — | 17 |
Chance Schwass Steve Jackson's Gang | Steve Jackson's Gang | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Meshach Taylor Gordon Miller | Gordon Miller | Deceased | 11/04/1947 | 67 | 28/06/2014 | 38 |
 Danny Nucci Nasty Kid at School | Nasty Kid at School | Living | 15/09/1968 | 58 | — | 17 |
 Taliesin Jaffe Ludwig Müller | Ludwig Müller | Living | 19/01/1977 | 49 | — | 8 |
 Brooke Bundy Science Teacher | Science Teacher | Living | 08/08/1943 | 83 | — | 42 |
Tricia Bartholome Girl in Classroom | Girl in Classroom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eric Luke Darren's Teacher | Darren's Teacher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Picardo Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father | Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father | Living | 27/10/1953 | 72 | — | 32 |
 Karen Mayo-Chandler Starkiller's Girlfriend | Starkiller's Girlfriend | Deceased | 18/04/1958 | 48 | 11/07/2006 | 27 |
 Robert F. Boyle Starkiller's Girlfriend's Father | Starkiller's Girlfriend's Father | Deceased | 10/10/1909 | 100 | 01/08/2010 | 76 |
 John P. Navin, Jr. Couple at Drive-In | Couple at Drive-In | Living | 24/07/1968 | 58 | — | 17 |
Mary Hillstead Couple at Drive-In | Couple at Drive-In | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Simone Blue Snack Bar Girl | Snack Bar Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Leslie Rickert Neek | Neek | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mary Kay Place Mrs. Crandall (uncredited) | Mrs. Crandall (uncredited) | Living | 23/09/1947 | 79 | — | 38 |