Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999) featured a cast of 49 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (46%) are still alive today and 14 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Harry Shearer, age 82. This film starred Forest Whitaker and John Tormey.
46% still with us· verified cast24% of full cast · incl. 23 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 46% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast49 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Forest Whitaker Ghost Dog | Ghost Dog | Living | 15/07/1961 | 65 | — | 38 |
 John Tormey Louie | Louie | Deceased | 04/08/1937 | 84 | 03/03/2022 | 62 |
 Cliff Gorman Sonny Valerio | Sonny Valerio | Deceased | 13/10/1936 | 65 | 05/09/2002 | 63 |
 Frank Minucci Big Angie | Big Angie | Deceased | 17/09/1943 | 70 | 20/08/2014 | 56 |
 Richard Portnow Handsome Frank | Handsome Frank | Living | 26/01/1947 | 79 | — | 52 |
 Tricia Vessey Louise Vargo | Louise Vargo | Living | 08/10/1972 | 53 | — | 27 |
 Henry Silva Ray Vargo | Ray Vargo | Deceased | 23/09/1926 | 95 | 14/09/2022 | 73 |
 Gene Ruffini Old Consigliere | Old Consigliere | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Frank Adonis Valerio's Bodyguard | Valerio's Bodyguard | Deceased | 27/10/1935 | 83 | 26/12/2018 | 64 |
 Victor Argo Vinny | Vinny | Deceased | 05/11/1934 | 69 | 07/04/2004 | 65 |
 Isaach de Bankolé Raymond | Raymond | Living | 12/08/1957 | 69 | — | 42 |
 Camille Winbush Pearline | Pearline | Living | 09/02/1990 | 36 | — | 9 |
 Damon Whitaker Young Ghost Dog | Young Ghost Dog | Living | 21/10/1970 | 55 | — | 29 |
Vince Viverito Johnny Morini | Johnny Morini | Deceased | 18/02/1943 | 62 | 16/05/2005 | 56 |
 Chuck Jeffreys Mugger | Mugger | Living | 23/07/1958 | 68 | — | 41 |
Dennis Liu Chinese Restaurant Owner | Chinese Restaurant Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kenny Guay Boy in Window | Boy in Window | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gano Grills Gangsta in Red | Gangsta in Red | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Touché Cornel Gangsta in Red | Gangsta in Red | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jamie Hector Gangsta in Red | Gangsta in Red | Living | 07/10/1975 | 50 | — | 24 |
Yan Ming Shi Kung Fu Master | Kung Fu Master | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Vinny Vella Sammy the Snake | Sammy the Snake | Deceased | 11/01/1947 | 72 | 20/02/2019 | 52 |
 Joseph Rigano Joe Rags | Joe Rags | Deceased | 01/01/1933 | 81 | 27/03/2014 | 66 |
 Roberto Lopez Punk in Alley | Punk in Alley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Salvatore Alagna Punk in Alley | Punk in Alley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerry Todisco Punk in Alley | Punk in Alley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dreddy Kruger MC in Blue | MC in Blue | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Timbo King MC in Blue | MC in Blue | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Clay Da Raider MC in Blue | MC in Blue | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dead and Stinking MC in Blue | MC in Blue | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Deflon Sallahr MC in Blue | MC in Blue | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gary Farmer Nobody | Nobody | Living | 12/06/1953 | 73 | — | 46 |
Clebert Ford Pigeonkeeper | Pigeonkeeper | Deceased | 29/01/1932 | 79 | 22/07/2011 | 67 |
José Rabelo Rooftop Boatbuilder | Rooftop Boatbuilder | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jerry Sturiano Lefty | Lefty | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tony Rigo Tony | Tony | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
| Al | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Angel Caban Social Club Landlord | Social Club Landlord | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Luz Valentin Girl in Silver | Girl in Silver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Renee Bluestone Club Couple | Club Couple | Deceased | 06/04/1958 | 53 | 11/06/2011 | 41 |
Jordan Peck Club Couple | Club Couple | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jonathan Teague Cook Bear Hunter | Bear Hunter | Deceased | 02/03/1938 | 74 | 29/11/2012 | 61 |
 Tracy Howe Bear Hunter | Bear Hunter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Harry Shearer Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage) | Voice of Scratchy (voice) (archive footage) | Living | 23/12/1943 | 82 | — | 56 |
Vanessa Hollingshead Female Sheriff | Female Sheriff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sharon Angela Blonde with Jaguar | Blonde with Jaguar | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 RZA Samurai in Camouflage | Samurai in Camouflage | Living | 05/07/1969 | 57 | — | 30 |
 Scott Bryce Accountant (scenes deleted) | Accountant (scenes deleted) | Deceased | 06/01/1958 | 68 | 12/07/2026 | 41 |
 Paul Diomede Young Gangster (uncredited) | Young Gangster (uncredited) | Living | 21/02/1970 | 56 | — | 29 |