How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980) featured a cast of 50 tracked actors. Of these, 9 (45%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Garrett Morris, age 89. This film starred Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin.
45% still with us· verified cast18% of full cast · incl. 30 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 45% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 85.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast50 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | Living | 14/08/1946 | 80 | — | 34 | |
 Jane Curtin Elaine | Elaine | Living | 06/09/1947 | 79 | — | 33 |
 Jessica Lange Louise | Louise | Living | 20/04/1949 | 77 | — | 31 |
 Richard Benjamin Albert | Albert | Living | 22/05/1938 | 88 | — | 42 |
 Eddie Albert Max | Max | Deceased | 22/04/1906 | 99 | 26/05/2005 | 74 |
 Cathryn Damon Natalie | Natalie | Deceased | 11/09/1930 | 56 | 04/05/1987 | 50 |
 Dabney Coleman Jack Heintzel | Jack Heintzel | Deceased | 03/01/1932 | 92 | 16/05/2024 | 48 |
 Fred Willard Robert | Robert | Deceased | 18/09/1933 | 86 | 15/05/2020 | 47 |
 Art Metrano Gas Station Attendant | Gas Station Attendant | Deceased | 22/09/1936 | 84 | 08/09/2021 | 44 |
 Ronnie Schell Bill Pike | Bill Pike | Deceased | 23/12/1931 | 94 | 12/06/2026 | 49 |
 Michael Bell Tom | Tom | Living | 30/07/1938 | 88 | — | 42 |
 Sybil Danning Charlotte | Charlotte | Living | 24/05/1952 | 74 | — | 28 |
 Al Checco Tim Lundy | Tim Lundy | Deceased | 21/07/1925 | 89 | 19/07/2015 | 55 |
 Susan Tolsky Patty | Patty | Deceased | 06/04/1943 | 79 | 09/10/2022 | 37 |
 Garrett Morris Power & Light Man | Power & Light Man | Living | 01/02/1937 | 89 | — | 43 |
David Lunney Leon - Stage Manager | Leon - Stage Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael K. Daly Sheriff - Antique Store | Sheriff - Antique Store | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Byron Morrow Charlie Goldring | Charlie Goldring | Deceased | 08/09/1911 | 94 | 11/05/2006 | 69 |
James 'Izzy' Whetstine Eddie - Bartender | Eddie - Bartender | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jack Krupnick Man in Chevy | Man in Chevy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James Aday Richard - Architects' Office | Richard - Architects' Office | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wesley Baldwin Billy | Billy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sarah Leonard Laurie | Laurie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Allan Warnick Steve | Steve | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robin Hickman Singing Salesman | Singing Salesman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Daniel Mayes Shoe Salesman | Shoe Salesman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tom Morrison Shoe Salesman | Shoe Salesman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jane Van Boskirk Woman in Vets' Office | Woman in Vets' Office | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jon Dickman Donald - Garage Sale | Donald - Garage Sale | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Ritchie Festive Young Man - Garage Sale | Festive Young Man - Garage Sale | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Canaga Man - Garage Sale | Man - Garage Sale | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Stan Boyd Card Cronie | Card Cronie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerry Zinnamon Card Cronie | Card Cronie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tom Gressler Card Cronie | Card Cronie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Pip Miller Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller) | Security Guard #1 (as Philip Miller) | Living | 01/01/1947 | 79 | — | 33 |
Ralph Garrett Security Guard #2 | Security Guard #2 | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Robert W. Talbot Security Guard #3 | Security Guard #3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harvey Lewis Process Server | Process Server | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nanci Westerland Woman Civilian | Woman Civilian | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joan Schumacher Woman Civilian on Stage | Woman Civilian on Stage | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Scott Barkhurst Man Civilian on Stage | Man Civilian on Stage | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Linda Hall Woman Civilian on Stage | Woman Civilian on Stage | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Craig Jackson Man Civilian on Stage | Man Civilian on Stage | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Larry Woodruff Man Civilian on Stage | Man Civilian on Stage | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Colleen Murff Lady at Garage Sale | Lady at Garage Sale | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jonathan Schwartz Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz) | Shoe Salesman (as Jonathan Schwarz) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wendy Shawn Assistant - Pageant | Assistant - Pageant | Living | 01/11/1955 | 70 | — | 25 |
Cindy Douglas High School Student | High School Student | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chris Strong Follow spot operator | Follow spot operator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Carmen Zapata Mama (uncredited) | Mama (uncredited) | Deceased | 15/07/1927 | 86 | 05/01/2014 | 53 |
