Freedom Writers (2007) featured a cast of 48 tracked actors. Of these, 20 (87%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Scott Glenn, age 87. This film starred Hilary Swank and Patrick Dempsey.
87% still with us· verified cast42% of full cast · incl. 25 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 87% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 59.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
2006
2021
2022
Cast48 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hilary Swank Erin Gruwell | Erin Gruwell | Living | 30/07/1974 | 52 | — | 33 |
 Patrick Dempsey Scott Casey | Scott Casey | Living | 13/01/1966 | 60 | — | 41 |
 Scott Glenn Steve Gruwell | Steve Gruwell | Living | 26/01/1939 | 87 | — | 68 |
 Imelda Staunton Margaret Campbell | Margaret Campbell | Living | 09/01/1956 | 70 | — | 51 |
 April Hernandez Castillo Eva Benitez | Eva Benitez | Living | 31/01/1980 | 46 | — | 27 |
 Mario Andre Bryant | Andre Bryant | Living | 27/08/1986 | 40 | — | 21 |
 Kristin Herrera Gloria Munez | Gloria Munez | Living | 21/02/1989 | 37 | — | 18 |
 Jaclyn Ngan Sindy | Sindy | Living | 12/11/1986 | 39 | — | 21 |
Sergio Montalvo Alejandro Santiago | Alejandro Santiago | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jason Finn Marcus | Marcus | Living | 16/01/1986 | 40 | — | 21 |
Deance Wyatt Jamal Hill | Jamal Hill | Living | 19/07/1986 | 40 | — | 21 |
Vanetta Smith Brandy Ross | Brandy Ross | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Tito | Living | 29/04/1989 | 37 | — | 18 | |
| Ben | Living | 13/05/1987 | 39 | — | 20 | |
Antonio García Miguel | Miguel | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Giovonnie Samuels Victoria | Victoria | Living | 10/11/1985 | 40 | — | 22 |
 John Benjamin Hickey Brian Gelford | Brian Gelford | Living | 25/06/1963 | 63 | — | 44 |
 Robert Wisdom Dr. Carl Cohn | Dr. Carl Cohn | Living | 14/09/1953 | 73 | — | 54 |
 Pat Carroll Miep Gies | Miep Gies | Deceased | 05/05/1927 | 95 | 30/07/2022 | 80 |
Will Morales Paco | Paco | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Armand Jones Grant Rice | Grant Rice | Deceased | 20/08/1987 | 18 | 17/03/2006 | 20 |
 Ricardo Molina Eva's Father | Eva's Father | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Angela Alvarado Eva’s Mother | Eva’s Mother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Liisa Cohen Brandy's Mother | Brandy's Mother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tim Halligan Principal Banning | Principal Banning | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Brian Bennett Brandy's Father | Brandy's Father | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lisa Banes Karin Polachek | Karin Polachek | Deceased | 09/07/1955 | 65 | 14/06/2021 | 52 |
 Giselle Bonilla Young Eva | Young Eva | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Earl Williams Young Marcus | Young Marcus | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Blake Hightower Clive | Clive | Living | 02/09/1994 | 32 | — | 13 |
 Angela Sargeant Marcus' Mother | Marcus' Mother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robin Skye PTA Mom | PTA Mom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Chil Kong Store Owner | Store Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Juan Garcia Defense Attorney | Defense Attorney | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Larry Cahn Prosecutor | Prosecutor | Living | 19/12/1955 | 70 | — | 52 |
Abel Soto Gang Member | Gang Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dan Warner Cop #1 | Cop #1 | Living | 16/07/1965 | 61 | — | 42 |
 Randy Hall Cop #2 | Cop #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Carl Paoli Cop #3 | Cop #3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dominic Daniel Drug Dealer | Drug Dealer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cody Chappel Bookstore Clerk | Bookstore Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| DJ | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Renee Firestone Herself - Holocaust survivor | Herself - Holocaust survivor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eddie Ilam Himself - Holocaust Survivor | Himself - Holocaust Survivor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Elisabeth Mann Herself - Holocaust Survivor | Herself - Holocaust Survivor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gloria Ungar Herself - Holocaust Survivor | Herself - Holocaust Survivor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sonny Mario Ayon Eva's Hispanic Gang Member / Student (uncredited) | Eva's Hispanic Gang Member / Student (uncredited) | Living | 30/04/1982 | 44 | — | 25 |
 Joe Seo Student | Student | Living | 31/07/1980 | 46 | — | 27 |
