Hearts of the West (1975) featured a cast of 45 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (18%) are still alive today and 33 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Burton Gilliam, age 88. This film starred Jeff Bridges and Alan Arkin.
18% still with us· verified cast16% of full cast · incl. 5 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 18% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast45 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1975 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jeff Bridges Lewis Tater | Lewis Tater | Living | 04/12/1949 | 76 | — | 26 |
 Alan Arkin Bert Kessler | Bert Kessler | Deceased | 26/03/1934 | 89 | 29/06/2023 | 41 |
 Blythe Danner Miss Trout | Miss Trout | Living | 03/02/1943 | 83 | — | 32 |
 Andy Griffith Howard Pike | Howard Pike | Deceased | 01/06/1926 | 86 | 03/07/2012 | 49 |
 Alex Rocco Earl | Earl | Deceased | 29/02/1936 | 79 | 18/07/2015 | 39 |
 Richard B. Shull Stout Crook | Stout Crook | Deceased | 24/02/1929 | 70 | 14/10/1999 | 46 |
 Anthony James Lean Crook | Lean Crook | Deceased | 22/07/1942 | 77 | 26/05/2020 | 33 |
 Donald Pleasence A.J. Nietz | A.J. Nietz | Deceased | 05/10/1919 | 75 | 02/02/1995 | 56 |
 Frank Cady Pa Tater | Pa Tater | Deceased | 08/09/1915 | 96 | 08/06/2012 | 60 |
 Herb Edelman Polo | Polo | Deceased | 05/11/1933 | 62 | 21/07/1996 | 42 |
 Burton Gilliam Lester | Lester | Living | 09/08/1938 | 88 | — | 37 |
 Matt Clark Jackson | Jackson | Deceased | 25/11/1936 | 89 | 15/03/2026 | 39 |
 Dub Taylor Nevada Ticket Agent | Nevada Ticket Agent | Deceased | 26/02/1907 | 87 | 03/10/1994 | 68 |
 Marie Windsor Woman in Nevada | Woman in Nevada | Deceased | 11/12/1919 | 80 | 10/12/2000 | 56 |
 Thayer David Bank Manager | Bank Manager | Deceased | 04/03/1927 | 51 | 17/07/1978 | 48 |
 Raymond Guth Wally | Wally | Deceased | 29/05/1924 | 97 | 17/12/2021 | 51 |
 William Christopher Bank Teller | Bank Teller | Deceased | 20/10/1932 | 84 | 31/12/2016 | 43 |
 Richard Stahl Barber | Barber | Deceased | 04/01/1932 | 74 | 18/06/2006 | 43 |
 Candice Azzara Waitress | Waitress | Living | 18/05/1945 | 81 | — | 30 |
Wayne Storm Lyle | Lyle | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Anthony Holland Guest at Beach Party | Guest at Beach Party | Deceased | 03/03/1928 | 60 | 09/07/1988 | 47 |
 Herman Poppe Lowell | Lowell | Living | 23/10/1939 | 86 | — | 36 |
 Jane Dulo Mrs. Stern | Mrs. Stern | Deceased | — | — | 22/05/1994 | — |
 Dave Morick Cameraman | Cameraman | Deceased | 15/11/1934 | 62 | 05/01/1997 | 41 |
Jacques Foti Musical Director | Musical Director | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stuart Nisbet Lucky | Lucky | Deceased | 17/01/1934 | 82 | 23/06/2016 | 41 |
 Tucker Smith Noodle in Pith Helmet | Noodle in Pith Helmet | Deceased | 24/04/1936 | 52 | 22/12/1988 | 39 |
Titus Napoleon Native Drummer | Native Drummer | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Barbara Brownell Neitz' Girlfriend | Neitz' Girlfriend | Living | 06/04/1944 | 82 | — | 31 |
 Granville Van Dusen WWI Pilot | WWI Pilot | Living | 16/03/1944 | 82 | — | 31 |
 Frank Bonner Assistant Director at Musical Scene (uncredited) | Assistant Director at Musical Scene (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/02/1942 | 79 | 15/06/2021 | 33 |
Robert Cole Cameraman (uncredited) | Cameraman (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Bill Coontz Cowboy (uncredited) | Cowboy (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/08/1917 | 60 | 07/04/1978 | 58 |
Raven Grey Eagle Musician (uncredited) | Musician (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/05/1927 | 60 | 09/04/1988 | 48 |
 Chester Hayes Crew Member (uncredited) | Crew Member (uncredited) | Deceased | 17/11/1913 | 86 | 09/06/2000 | 62 |
Susan Hendershot Dancer at Stag Party (uncredited) | Dancer at Stag Party (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Monty Laird Cowboy (uncredited) | Cowboy (uncredited) | Deceased | 09/04/1929 | 75 | 16/04/2004 | 46 |
Ray Mace Piano Player (uncredited) | Piano Player (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Woodrow Parfrey Mr. Gates - Producer (uncredited) | Mr. Gates - Producer (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/10/1922 | 61 | 29/07/1984 | 53 |
 Bill Quinn Customer at Cafe Rio (uncredited) | Customer at Cafe Rio (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/05/1912 | 81 | 29/04/1994 | 63 |
Edna Ryan Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Anne Seymour Nietz' Housekeeper (uncredited) | Nietz' Housekeeper (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/09/1909 | 79 | 08/12/1988 | 66 |
Ted Smile Observer at Scene (uncredited) | Observer at Scene (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Fred Ward Sam (uncredited) | Sam (uncredited) | Deceased | 30/12/1942 | 79 | 08/05/2022 | 33 |
 Sally Yarnell Observer at Scene (uncredited) | Observer at Scene (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/04/1915 | 80 | 30/09/1995 | 60 |