Hero and the Terror (1988) featured a cast of 45 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (55%) are still alive today and 10 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Murphy Dunne, age 84. This film starred Chuck Norris and Brynn Thayer.
55% still with us· verified cast27% of full cast · incl. 23 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 55% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast45 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chuck Norris Danny O'Brien | Danny O'Brien | Deceased | 10/03/1940 | 86 | 19/03/2026 | 48 |
 Brynn Thayer Kay | Kay | Living | 04/10/1949 | 76 | — | 39 |
 Steve James Robinson | Robinson | Deceased | 19/02/1952 | 41 | 18/12/1993 | 36 |
 Jack O'Halloran Simon Moon | Simon Moon | Living | 08/04/1943 | 83 | — | 45 |
 Jeffrey Kramer Dwight | Dwight | Living | 15/07/1945 | 81 | — | 43 |
 Ron O'Neal Mayor | Mayor | Deceased | 01/09/1937 | 66 | 14/01/2004 | 51 |
 Murphy Dunne Theater Manager | Theater Manager | Living | 22/06/1942 | 84 | — | 46 |
Heather Blodgett Betsy | Betsy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tony DiBenedetto Dobeny | Dobeny | Deceased | 01/07/1944 | 82 | — | 44 |
 Billy Drago Dr. Highwater | Dr. Highwater | Deceased | 30/11/1945 | 73 | 24/06/2019 | 43 |
 Karen Lorre Ginger | Ginger | Living | 13/12/1961 | 64 | — | 27 |
 Branscombe Richmond Victor | Victor | Living | 08/08/1955 | 71 | — | 33 |
 Lucy Lee Flippin Media Person | Media Person | Living | 23/07/1943 | 83 | — | 45 |
 Michele Michaels Businesswoman | Businesswoman | Living | 07/03/1956 | 70 | — | 32 |
 William Tannen Civil Engineer | Civil Engineer | Living | 31/08/1942 | 84 | — | 46 |
 Joe Guzaldo Copelli | Copelli | Living | 29/04/1960 | 66 | — | 28 |
 Peter Miller Chief Bridges | Chief Bridges | Deceased | 02/01/1930 | 73 | 07/10/2003 | 58 |
 Lorry Goldman Ginger's Manager | Ginger's Manager | Living | 18/06/1947 | 79 | — | 41 |
Tiiu Leek TV Announcer | TV Announcer | Living | 11/02/1950 | 76 | — | 38 |
John Solari Media Person | Media Person | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Wall Wall (as Bob Wall) | Wall (as Bob Wall) | Deceased | 22/08/1939 | 82 | 30/01/2022 | 49 |
 Ron Shipp Intern | Intern | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John David Yarborough Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Staff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 William Tannen Civil Engineer | Civil Engineer | Deceased | 17/11/1911 | 65 | 02/12/1976 | 77 |
| Gina | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Gary Rooney Cop | Cop | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Phil Shipko Cop | Cop | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Christine Wagner Doctor | Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Francette Mace Boutique Owner | Boutique Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Harris Interviewer | Interviewer | Deceased | 07/10/1945 | 73 | 05/09/2019 | 43 |
Melanie Noble Harriet | Harriet | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shelley Pogoda Receptionist | Receptionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Deborah Chesher Nurse | Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Saladin James Maitre D' | Maitre D' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Beans Morocco Priest | Priest | Deceased | 08/06/1934 | 90 | 29/05/2025 | 54 |
Leona Mills Media Person | Media Person | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jamison Shea Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Staff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cynthia Wilde Restaurant Staff | Restaurant Staff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Theodore J. Mehous Parking Attendant | Parking Attendant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael King Doctor | Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Antonio Canale Baby | Baby | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cherie Sassoon Baby | Baby | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Henry O. Watson Police Sergeant | Police Sergeant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Diane Robinson Policewoman | Policewoman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Benny Podda Trainer | Trainer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
