Friends with Better Lives (2014) featured a cast of 71 tracked actors. Of these, 45 (96%) are still alive today and 2 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Annie Korzen, age 87. This TV series starred James Van Der Beek and Kevin Connolly.
96% still with us· verified cast63% of full cast · incl. 24 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 96% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
2026
Cast71 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Van Der Beek Will Stokes | Will Stokes | Deceased | 08/03/1977 | 48 | 11/02/2026 | 37 |
 Kevin Connolly Bobby Lutz | Bobby Lutz | Living | 05/03/1974 | 52 | — | 40 |
 Majandra Delfino Andi | Andi | Living | 20/02/1981 | 45 | — | 33 |
 Zoe Lister-Jones Kate | Kate | Living | 01/09/1982 | 44 | — | 32 |
 Brooklyn Decker Jules | Jules | Living | 12/04/1987 | 39 | — | 27 |
 Rick Donald Lowell | Lowell | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kristian Kordula Steve | Steve | Living | 01/05/1979 | 47 | — | 35 |
 Jason Pace Jimmy Bennina | Jimmy Bennina | Living | 24/01/1974 | 52 | — | 40 |
 Peter Spruyt Creepy Guy | Creepy Guy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jules Willcox Lowell's Fiancee | Lowell's Fiancee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Smith Cho Val | Val | Living | 25/12/1985 | 40 | — | 29 |
 Desi Lydic Jess | Jess | Living | 30/06/1981 | 45 | — | 33 |
 Tara Holt Janet | Janet | Living | 15/02/1988 | 38 | — | 26 |
Pamela Marie Sara | Sara | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Christina Murphy Blonde Woman | Blonde Woman | Living | 01/10/1981 | 44 | — | 33 |
| Jenny | Living | 17/01/1973 | 53 | — | 41 | |
 Amanda Lund Annika | Annika | Living | 11/05/1986 | 40 | — | 28 |
 Stephen Tobolowsky Dr. Adleman | Dr. Adleman | Living | 30/05/1951 | 75 | — | 63 |
 George Wyner Dr. Gunderson | Dr. Gunderson | Living | 20/10/1945 | 80 | — | 69 |
 Nick Zano Handy Randy | Handy Randy | Living | 08/03/1978 | 48 | — | 36 |
Jeanne Carr Two Stepper | Two Stepper | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stephanie Escajeda Sheri | Sheri | Living | 24/06/1976 | 50 | — | 38 |
 Rodney J. Hobbs Exterminator | Exterminator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anne Johnson Jane | Jane | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Max Napolitano Bar Patron | Bar Patron | Living | 24/11/1971 | 54 | — | 43 |
Jimmy C. Hong Doctor Tennis | Doctor Tennis | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jonathan Slavin Arthur | Arthur | Living | — | — | — | — |
| Kid | Living | 03/03/2003 | 23 | — | 11 | |
 Brice Fisher Kid | Kid | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Raquel Pomplun Self | Self | Living | 24/10/1987 | 38 | — | 27 |
 Chris Smith Cop | Cop | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Yolanda Snowball Wanda | Wanda | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Cop | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Shelley Hennig Molly | Molly | Living | 02/01/1987 | 39 | — | 27 |
 Kyle Howard Tom | Tom | Living | 13/04/1978 | 48 | — | 36 |
Michael B. Silver Kenneth | Kenneth | Living | 08/07/1967 | 59 | — | 47 |
 Aria Pullman Miss Lily | Miss Lily | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Adrianne Richards Celia | Celia | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stephanie Faracy Barbara | Barbara | Living | 01/01/1952 | 74 | — | 62 |
| Zac | Living | 16/04/1977 | 49 | — | 37 | |
| Sam | Living | 03/07/1975 | 51 | — | 39 | |
 Sarah Dumont Emma | Emma | Living | 10/04/1990 | 36 | — | 24 |
 Annie Korzen Seamstress | Seamstress | Living | 08/11/1938 | 87 | — | 76 |
 Mark Feuerstein Simon | Simon | Living | 08/06/1971 | 55 | — | 43 |
 Jackson Brundage Brandon | Brandon | Living | 21/01/2001 | 25 | — | 13 |
 Josh Casaubon Michael | Michael | Living | 16/08/1978 | 48 | — | 36 |
 Brooke Lyons Linda | Linda | Living | 08/11/1980 | 45 | — | 34 |
| Jim | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Beverly D'Angelo Gretchen | Gretchen | Living | 15/11/1951 | 74 | — | 63 |
Devin Hennessy Bartender | Bartender | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bunny Levine Estelle Markowitz | Estelle Markowitz | Deceased | 22/12/1928 | 97 | 20/08/2026 | 86 |
Lauren Rose Lewis Young Gretchen | Young Gretchen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Paul Mabon Russell | Russell | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Liz Olin Young Estelle Markowitz | Young Estelle Markowitz | Living | 21/12/1988 | 37 | — | 26 |
 Andy Ridings Jackson | Jackson | Living | 16/12/1984 | 41 | — | 30 |
 Meagen Fay Frances Bowmont | Frances Bowmont | Living | 01/01/1957 | 69 | — | 57 |
 Tommy Dewey Tim | Tim | Living | 03/08/1978 | 48 | — | 36 |
Megan McNulty Lila | Lila | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ben Lawson Doug | Doug | Living | 06/02/1980 | 46 | — | 34 |
 Horatio Sanz Craig | Craig | Living | 04/06/1969 | 57 | — | 45 |
 Billy Malone Mover | Mover | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wayne Alon Scott Mover | Mover | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cade Sutton Henry | Henry | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lauren Lapkus Deena | Deena | Living | 06/09/1985 | 41 | — | 29 |
 Fiona Gubelmann Kelly | Kelly | Living | 30/03/1980 | 46 | — | 34 |
 Maz Jobrani Henry | Henry | Living | 26/02/1972 | 54 | — | 42 |
 Steven Rozic Salesman | Salesman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Brad Benedict Jack | Jack | Living | 13/09/1985 | 41 | — | 29 |
 Lauren Benz Phillips Fiancee | Fiancee | Living | 19/10/1981 | 44 | — | 33 |
 John F. Schaffer Businessman | Businessman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mary Gallagher Lisa | Lisa | Living | 11/12/1967 | 58 | — | 47 |
