Ghostbusters (1984) featured a cast of 73 tracked actors. Of these, 23 (40%) are still alive today and 34 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Jordan Charney, age 89. This film starred Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.
40% still with us· verified cast32% of full cast · incl. 16 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 40% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast73 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bill Murray Peter Venkman | Peter Venkman | Living | 21/09/1950 | 76 | — | 34 |
 Dan Aykroyd Ray Stantz | Ray Stantz | Living | 01/07/1952 | 74 | — | 32 |
 Sigourney Weaver Dana Barrett | Dana Barrett | Living | 08/10/1949 | 77 | — | 35 |
 Harold Ramis Egon Spengler | Egon Spengler | Deceased | 21/11/1944 | 69 | 24/02/2014 | 40 |
 Rick Moranis Louis Tully | Louis Tully | Living | 18/04/1953 | 73 | — | 31 |
 Annie Potts Janine Melnitz | Janine Melnitz | Living | 28/10/1952 | 74 | — | 32 |
 William Atherton Walter Peck | Walter Peck | Living | 30/07/1947 | 79 | — | 37 |
 Ernie Hudson Winston Zeddemore | Winston Zeddemore | Living | 17/12/1945 | 80 | — | 39 |
 Slavitza Jovan Gozer | Gozer | Living | 28/12/1954 | 71 | — | 30 |
 David Margulies Mayor | Mayor | Deceased | 19/02/1937 | 78 | 11/01/2016 | 47 |
 Steven Tash Male Student | Male Student | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jennifer Runyon Female Student | Female Student | Deceased | 01/04/1960 | 65 | 06/03/2026 | 24 |
 Michael Ensign Hotel Manager | Hotel Manager | Living | 13/02/1944 | 82 | — | 40 |
 Alice Drummond Librarian | Librarian | Deceased | 21/05/1928 | 88 | 30/11/2016 | 56 |
 Jordan Charney Dean Yager | Dean Yager | Living | 01/04/1937 | 89 | — | 47 |
 Timothy Carhart Violinist | Violinist | Living | 24/12/1953 | 72 | — | 31 |
 John Rothman Library Administrator | Library Administrator | Living | 03/06/1949 | 77 | — | 35 |
 Tom McDermott Archbishop | Archbishop | Deceased | 20/07/1912 | 83 | 06/03/1996 | 72 |
 Roger Grimsby Roger Grimsby | Roger Grimsby | Deceased | 23/09/1928 | 66 | 23/06/1995 | 56 |
 Larry King Larry King | Larry King | Deceased | 19/11/1933 | 87 | 23/01/2021 | 51 |
 Joe Franklin Joe Franklin | Joe Franklin | Deceased | 09/03/1926 | 88 | 24/01/2015 | 58 |
 Casey Kasem Casey Kasem (voice) | Casey Kasem (voice) | Deceased | 27/04/1932 | 82 | 15/06/2014 | 52 |
John Ring Fire Commissioner | Fire Commissioner | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Norman Matlock Police Commissioner | Police Commissioner | Deceased | 08/08/1925 | 90 | 30/09/2015 | 59 |
Joe Cirillo Police Captain | Police Captain | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joe Schmieg Police Seargeant | Police Seargeant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Reginald VelJohnson Jail Guard | Jail Guard | Living | 16/08/1952 | 74 | — | 32 |
 Rhoda Gemignani Real Estate Woman | Real Estate Woman | Living | 21/10/1940 | 86 | — | 44 |
 Murray Rubin Man at Elevator | Man at Elevator | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Larry Dilg Con Edison Man | Con Edison Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Danny Stone Coachman | Coachman | Deceased | 11/04/1956 | 59 | 24/04/2015 | 28 |
Patty Freedman Woman at Party | Woman at Party | Deceased | 09/05/1952 | 74 | — | 32 |
 Jean Kasem Tall Woman at Party | Tall Woman at Party | Living | 21/05/1954 | 72 | — | 30 |
Lenny Del Genio Doorman | Doorman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frances E. Nealy Chambermaid | Chambermaid | Deceased | 14/10/1918 | 78 | 23/05/1997 | 66 |
 Sam Moses Hot Dog Vendor | Hot Dog Vendor | Deceased | 19/03/1944 | 72 | 21/06/2016 | 40 |
 Christopher Wynkoop TV Reporter | TV Reporter | Deceased | 07/12/1943 | 76 | 04/05/2020 | 41 |
 Winston May Businessman in Cab | Businessman in Cab | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Tommy Hollis Mayor's Aide | Mayor's Aide | Deceased | 22/03/1954 | 47 | 09/09/2001 | 30 |
 Eda Reiss Merin Louis's Neighbor | Louis's Neighbor | Deceased | 31/07/1913 | 84 | 31/03/1998 | 71 |
Ric Mancini Policeman at Apartment | Policeman at Apartment | Deceased | 16/04/1933 | 73 | 26/05/2006 | 51 |
Kathryn Janssen Mrs. Van Hoffman | Mrs. Van Hoffman | Deceased | 09/07/1923 | 94 | 23/04/2018 | 61 |
 Stanley Grover Reporter | Reporter | Deceased | 28/03/1926 | 71 | 24/08/1997 | 58 |
Carol Ann Henry Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James Hardie Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Frantz Turner Reporter | Reporter | Deceased | 12/10/1956 | 70 | — | 28 |
Nancy Kelly Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paul Trafas Ted Fleming | Ted Fleming | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Cheryl Birchenfield Annette Fleming | Annette Fleming | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ruth Oliver Library Ghost | Library Ghost | Deceased | 16/04/1910 | 78 | 03/10/1988 | 74 |
 Kymberly Herrin Dream Ghost | Dream Ghost | Deceased | 02/10/1957 | 65 | 28/10/2022 | 27 |
Billy Bryan Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (uncredited) | Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (uncredited) | Living | 20/09/1954 | 72 | — | 30 |
Frankie Como T-Shirt Vendor (uncredited) | T-Shirt Vendor (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Costanza Man Fleeing Marshmallow Man (uncredited) | Man Fleeing Marshmallow Man (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 John De Bello Patrolman Matthews (uncredited) | Patrolman Matthews (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Paddi Edwards Gozer (voice) (uncredited) | Gozer (voice) (uncredited) | Deceased | 09/12/1931 | 67 | 18/10/1999 | 53 |
Eldo Ray Estes Redheaded Man (uncredited) | Redheaded Man (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Brute Force Hare Krishna acolyte (uncredited) | Hare Krishna acolyte (uncredited) | Living | 29/09/1940 | 86 | — | 44 |
 Debbie Gibson Birthday Girl in Tavern on the Green (uncredited) | Birthday Girl in Tavern on the Green (uncredited) | Living | 31/08/1970 | 56 | — | 14 |
 Willow Hale Student at Columbia University (uncredited) | Student at Columbia University (uncredited) | Living | 21/08/1951 | 75 | — | 33 |
 Jon Hayden Library Patron (uncredited) | Library Patron (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ron Jeremy Man Behind Barricade (uncredited) | Man Behind Barricade (uncredited) | Living | 12/03/1953 | 73 | — | 31 |
 Joseph Marzano Man in Taxi (uncredited) | Man in Taxi (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/01/1934 | 66 | 05/07/2000 | 50 |
 Joe Medjuck Man at Library (uncredited) | Man at Library (uncredited) | Living | 17/02/1943 | 83 | — | 41 |
 Danny Nero Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Living | 10/08/1952 | 74 | — | 32 |
 Frank Patton III City Hall Cop (uncredited) | City Hall Cop (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harrison Ray Terror Dog (uncredited) | Terror Dog (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ivan Reitman Zuul / Slimer (voice) (uncredited) | Zuul / Slimer (voice) (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/10/1946 | 75 | 12/02/2022 | 38 |
 Frank Rivers Prisoner (uncredited) | Prisoner (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mario Todisco Prisoner (uncredited) | Prisoner (uncredited) | Deceased | 08/10/1949 | 46 | 18/06/1996 | 35 |
 Bill Walton Bill Walton (uncredited) | Bill Walton (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/11/1952 | 71 | 27/05/2024 | 32 |
Mark Bryan Wilson Slimer (uncredited) | Slimer (uncredited) | Living | 10/09/1958 | 68 | — | 26 |
 George Sasaki Hotel Guest (uncredited) | Hotel Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/05/1931 | 89 | 10/11/2020 | 53 |