Hot Rod (1979) featured a cast of 22 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (47%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Gene Borkan, age 79. This film starred Gregg Henry and Pernell Roberts.
47% still with us· verified cast36% of full cast · incl. 5 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 47% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast22 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gregg Henry Brian Edison | Brian Edison | Living | 06/05/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
 Pernell Roberts Sheriff Marsden | Sheriff Marsden | Deceased | 18/05/1928 | 81 | 24/01/2010 | 51 |
 Robin Mattson Jenny | Jenny | Living | 01/06/1956 | 70 | — | 23 |
 Grant Goodeve Sonny Munn | Sonny Munn | Living | 06/07/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
 Robert Culp T.L. Munn | T.L. Munn | Deceased | 16/08/1930 | 79 | 24/03/2010 | 49 |
 Royce D. Applegate Johnny Hurricane | Johnny Hurricane | Deceased | 25/12/1939 | 63 | 01/01/2003 | 40 |
 Topo Swope Sprout | Sprout | Living | 14/02/1949 | 77 | — | 30 |
 Ed Begley Jr. Clay | Clay | Living | 16/09/1949 | 77 | — | 30 |
 Bruce M. Fischer Cannonball | Cannonball | Deceased | 20/03/1936 | 82 | 11/04/2018 | 43 |
Eric Holland Barry Hogue | Barry Hogue | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Julie Gibson Violet | Violet | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Carmen Argenziano Cameraman | Cameraman | Deceased | 27/10/1943 | 75 | 10/02/2019 | 36 |
 Gene Borkan Soundman | Soundman | Living | 18/02/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
Lisa Cori Sheila | Sheila | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Davis Engineer | Engineer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gary Goetzman Security Guard | Security Guard | Living | 06/11/1952 | 73 | — | 27 |
 Randy Gray Lefty | Lefty | Living | 30/03/1966 | 60 | — | 13 |
 Brian Libby Officer | Officer | Deceased | 20/04/1949 | 69 | 03/07/2018 | 30 |
 Bill McLean Old Starter | Old Starter | Deceased | 25/06/1917 | 77 | 18/11/1994 | 62 |
Ray Oliver Zacko | Zacko | Deceased | 27/03/1909 | 81 | 05/11/1990 | 70 |
Alexander Petale Inspector #1 | Inspector #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Arthur Space Norton Erdelatz | Norton Erdelatz | Deceased | 12/10/1908 | 74 | 13/01/1983 | 71 |