How I Got Into College (1989) featured a cast of 62 tracked actors. Of these, 26 (63%) are still alive today and 15 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bill Raymond, age 88. This film starred Anthony Edwards and Corey Parker.
63% still with us· verified cast42% of full cast · incl. 21 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 63% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 71.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast62 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Anthony Edwards Kip Hammett | Kip Hammett | Living | 19/07/1962 | 64 | — | 27 |
 Corey Parker Marlon Browne | Marlon Browne | Deceased | 08/07/1965 | 60 | 05/03/2026 | 24 |
 Lara Flynn Boyle Jessica Kailo | Jessica Kailo | Living | 24/03/1970 | 56 | — | 19 |
 Finn Carter Nina Sachie | Nina Sachie | Living | 09/03/1960 | 66 | — | 29 |
 Charles Rocket Leo Whitman | Leo Whitman | Deceased | 24/08/1949 | 56 | 07/10/2005 | 40 |
 Christopher Rydell Oliver | Oliver | Living | 01/01/1963 | 63 | — | 26 |
 Gary Owens Sports Announcer | Sports Announcer | Deceased | 10/05/1934 | 80 | 12/02/2015 | 55 |
 Brian Doyle-Murray Coach Evans | Coach Evans | Living | 31/10/1945 | 80 | — | 44 |
 Tichina Arnold Vera Cook | Vera Cook | Living | 28/06/1969 | 57 | — | 20 |
 Bill Raymond Flutter | Flutter | Living | 09/09/1938 | 88 | — | 51 |
 Philip Baker Hall Dean Patterson | Dean Patterson | Deceased | 10/09/1931 | 90 | 12/06/2022 | 58 |
 Nicolas Coster Dr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr. | Dr. Phillip Jellinak, Sr. | Deceased | 03/12/1934 | 88 | 26/06/2023 | 55 |
 Micole Mercurio Betty Kailo | Betty Kailo | Deceased | 10/03/1938 | 77 | 19/01/2016 | 51 |
 Robert Ridgely George Kailo | George Kailo | Deceased | 24/12/1931 | 65 | 08/02/1997 | 58 |
 Richard Jenkins Bill Browne | Bill Browne | Living | 04/05/1947 | 79 | — | 42 |
 Bill Henderson Detroit High School Coach | Detroit High School Coach | Deceased | 09/08/1926 | 89 | 03/04/2016 | 63 |
Helen Lloyd Breed Chancellor Joanna Holbrook | Chancellor Joanna Holbrook | Deceased | 27/01/1911 | 94 | 16/04/2005 | 78 |
 Nora Dunn Francine Bauer, SAT Coach | Francine Bauer, SAT Coach | Living | 29/04/1952 | 74 | — | 37 |
 Phil Hartman Bennedict, SAT Coach | Bennedict, SAT Coach | Deceased | 24/09/1948 | 49 | 28/05/1998 | 41 |
 Bob Eubanks Himself | Himself | Living | 08/01/1938 | 88 | — | 51 |
 Susan Krebs Mrs. Wyler, Guidance Councilor | Mrs. Wyler, Guidance Councilor | Living | 01/01/1947 | 79 | — | 42 |
 O-Lan Jones Sally O'Connor | Sally O'Connor | Living | 23/05/1950 | 76 | — | 39 |
Maya Lebenzon Jessica's Friend #1 | Jessica's Friend #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Annie Oringer Jessica's Friend #2 | Jessica's Friend #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dee Booher Herself | Herself | Deceased | 06/08/1948 | 73 | 07/01/2022 | 41 |
 Diane Franklin Sharon Browne | Sharon Browne | Living | 11/02/1962 | 64 | — | 27 |
| A | Living | 22/03/1954 | 72 | — | 35 | |
| B | Living | 13/07/1962 | 64 | — | 27 | |
 Taylor Negron Mailman | Mailman | Deceased | 01/08/1957 | 57 | 10/01/2015 | 32 |
 Fran Bennett Mrs. Cook | Mrs. Cook | Deceased | 14/08/1937 | 84 | 12/09/2021 | 52 |
Duane Davis Ronny Rawlson | Ronny Rawlson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Adam Silbar Phillip Jellinak, Jr. | Phillip Jellinak, Jr. | Living | 30/11/1965 | 60 | — | 24 |
 Marlene Warfield Librarian | Librarian | Deceased | 19/06/1940 | 84 | 06/04/2025 | 49 |
 Edward Mehler Astonished Boy | Astonished Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Daniel William Carter Egghead | Egghead | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Marisa DeSimone Egghead | Egghead | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gregg Binkley Egghead | Egghead | Living | 20/03/1963 | 63 | — | 26 |
 Larry Spinak Startled Boy | Startled Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Willie Smith Willie Browne | Willie Browne | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Phill Lewis Earnest Boy | Earnest Boy | Living | 14/02/1968 | 58 | — | 21 |
 Stella Hall Woman with Lasso | Woman with Lasso | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Morris Wilkes Jr. Smart Aleck | Smart Aleck | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Leon Fan Asian Student | Asian Student | Deceased | 26/12/1970 | 31 | 01/05/2002 | 19 |
Emily Munson Laurie Thomas, Twin #1 | Laurie Thomas, Twin #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sara Munson Terry Thomas, Twin #2 | Terry Thomas, Twin #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Steven Horvitz Young Energizer | Young Energizer | Living | 29/07/1966 | 60 | — | 23 |
Vernetta R. Jenkins Cassandra | Cassandra | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James McIntire Army Recruiter | Army Recruiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jim Painter Lone Star State Recruiter | Lone Star State Recruiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tara Vessels Waitress | Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ashleigh Harris Kiddie Koral Girl #1 | Kiddie Koral Girl #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Juliet Sorci Kiddie Koral Girl #2 | Kiddie Koral Girl #2 | Living | 04/07/1979 | 47 | — | 10 |
David McCoy McDonald's Employee | McDonald's Employee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hope Marie Carlton Game Show Hostess | Game Show Hostess | Living | 03/03/1966 | 60 | — | 23 |
 Rebecca Ferratti Game Show Hostess | Game Show Hostess | Living | 27/11/1964 | 61 | — | 25 |
 Lisa Fuller Game Show Hostess | Game Show Hostess | Living | 06/11/1966 | 59 | — | 23 |
 Curtis Armstrong Arcadia Bible Academy Recruiter (uncredited) | Arcadia Bible Academy Recruiter (uncredited) | Living | 27/11/1953 | 72 | — | 36 |
Arthur Lamont Berger Princeton Graduate (uncredited) | Princeton Graduate (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Daniel Fitzpatrick Arcadia Bible Academy Student (uncredited) | Arcadia Bible Academy Student (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kris Hagerty Clone (uncredited) | Clone (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Aaron Michael Lacey High School Senior (uncredited) | High School Senior (uncredited) | Living | 26/05/1969 | 57 | — | 20 |
 Dan Schneider Pessimistic Boy (uncredited) | Pessimistic Boy (uncredited) | Living | 14/01/1966 | 60 | — | 23 |
