Hairspray (2007) featured a cast of 152 tracked actors. Of these, 42 (93%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Paul Dooley, age 98. This film starred Nikki Blonsky and John Travolta.
93% still with us· verified cast28% of full cast · incl. 107 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 93% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 66 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast152 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nikki Blonsky Tracy Turnblad | Tracy Turnblad | Living | 09/11/1988 | 37 | — | 19 |
 John Travolta Edna Turnblad | Edna Turnblad | Living | 18/02/1954 | 72 | — | 53 |
 Michelle Pfeiffer Velma Von Tussle | Velma Von Tussle | Living | 29/04/1958 | 68 | — | 49 |
 Christopher Walken Wilbur Turnblad | Wilbur Turnblad | Living | 31/03/1943 | 83 | — | 64 |
 Amanda Bynes Penny Pingleton | Penny Pingleton | Living | 03/04/1986 | 40 | — | 21 |
 James Marsden Corny Collins | Corny Collins | Living | 18/09/1973 | 53 | — | 34 |
 Queen Latifah Motormouth Maybelle | Motormouth Maybelle | Living | 18/03/1970 | 56 | — | 37 |
 Brittany Snow Amber Von Tussle | Amber Von Tussle | Living | 09/03/1986 | 40 | — | 21 |
 Zac Efron Link Larkin | Link Larkin | Living | 18/10/1987 | 38 | — | 20 |
 Elijah Kelley Seaweed | Seaweed | Living | 01/08/1986 | 40 | — | 21 |
 Allison Janney Prudy Pringleton | Prudy Pringleton | Living | 19/11/1959 | 66 | — | 48 |
 Tayla Parx Little Inez | Little Inez | Living | 16/09/1993 | 33 | — | 14 |
 Jayne Eastwood Miss Wimsey | Miss Wimsey | Living | 17/12/1946 | 79 | — | 61 |
 Paul Dooley Mr. Spritzer | Mr. Spritzer | Living | 22/02/1928 | 98 | — | 79 |
 Jerry Stiller Mr. Pinky | Mr. Pinky | Deceased | 08/06/1927 | 92 | 11/05/2020 | 80 |
Darren Frost Cameraman | Cameraman | Living | 21/01/1971 | 55 | — | 36 |
 John Waters Flasher | Flasher | Living | 22/04/1946 | 80 | — | 61 |
Joe Parro Teacher | Teacher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nick Loren Cop Nick | Cop Nick | Living | 14/12/1970 | 55 | — | 37 |
Bryan Hindle Link's Backup Singer | Link's Backup Singer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sheldon Smith Link's Backup Singer | Link's Backup Singer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Greg Farkas Link's Backup Singer / Teen | Link's Backup Singer / Teen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bruce McFee Police Chief | Police Chief | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Christian Hagen Male TV Reporter | Male TV Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Andersen News Anchorman | News Anchorman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Neil Crone Cop at Protest | Cop at Protest | Living | 29/05/1960 | 66 | — | 47 |
George King Mr. Flak | Mr. Flak | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Kirchner Science Geek Teacher | Science Geek Teacher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Brendan Wall Male Cop on TV | Male Cop on TV | Living | 24/08/1972 | 54 | — | 35 |
 Ted Ludzik Police Sergeant at Protest | Police Sergeant at Protest | Living | 16/03/1966 | 60 | — | 41 |
 Ron Pardo Good Morning Baltimore Host | Good Morning Baltimore Host | Living | 15/05/1967 | 59 | — | 40 |
 Geri Hall Good Morning Baltimore Hostess | Good Morning Baltimore Hostess | Living | 02/05/1972 | 54 | — | 35 |
Seth Howard Stage Manager | Stage Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ricki Lake Talent Agent | Talent Agent | Living | 21/09/1968 | 58 | — | 39 |
 Adam Shankman Talent Agent | Talent Agent | Living | 27/11/1964 | 61 | — | 43 |
 Marc Shaiman Talent Agent | Talent Agent | Living | 22/10/1959 | 66 | — | 48 |
Scott Wittman Talent Agent | Talent Agent | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Anne Fletcher Nurse | Nurse | Living | 01/05/1966 | 60 | — | 41 |
 Joey Pizzi Driving Instructor | Driving Instructor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Zachary Woodlee Smoking Teacher | Smoking Teacher | Living | 27/04/1977 | 49 | — | 30 |
 Laura Edwards Vicky - Corny Collins Council | Vicky - Corny Collins Council | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Becca Sweitzer Darla - Corny Collins Council | Darla - Corny Collins Council | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cassie Silva Brenda - Corny Collins Council | Brenda - Corny Collins Council | Living | 27/11/1988 | 37 | — | 19 |
Tiffany Engen Noreen - Corny Collins Council | Noreen - Corny Collins Council | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Brooke Engen Doreen - Corny Collins Council | Doreen - Corny Collins Council | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sarah Jayne Jensen Shelley - Corny Collins Council | Shelley - Corny Collins Council | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hayley Podschun Tammy - Corny Collins Council | Tammy - Corny Collins Council | Living | 22/06/1986 | 40 | — | 21 |
 Nick Baga Sketch - Corny Collins Council | Sketch - Corny Collins Council | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Curtis Holbrook Brad - Corny Collins Council | Brad - Corny Collins Council | Living | 11/02/1982 | 44 | — | 25 |
J.P. Ferreri Joey - Corny Collins Council | Joey - Corny Collins Council | Unverified | — | — | — | — |