Imitation of Life (1959) featured a cast of 54 tracked actors. Of these, 3 (6%) are still alive today and 44 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Peg Shirley, age 92. This film starred Lana Turner and John Gavin.
6% still with us· verified cast6% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 6% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.4 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast54 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lana Turner Lora Meredith | Lora Meredith | Deceased | 08/02/1921 | 74 | 29/06/1995 | 38 |
 John Gavin Steve Archer | Steve Archer | Deceased | 08/04/1931 | 86 | 09/02/2018 | 28 |
 Juanita Moore Annie Johnson | Annie Johnson | Deceased | 19/10/1914 | 99 | 01/01/2014 | 45 |
 Sandra Dee Susie (16) | Susie (16) | Deceased | 23/04/1942 | 62 | 20/02/2005 | 17 |
 Susan Kohner Sarah Jane (18) | Sarah Jane (18) | Living | 11/11/1936 | 89 | — | 23 |
 Robert Alda Allen Loomis | Allen Loomis | Deceased | 26/02/1914 | 72 | 03/05/1986 | 45 |
 Dan O'Herlihy David Edwards | David Edwards | Deceased | 01/05/1919 | 85 | 17/02/2005 | 40 |
Karin Dicker Sarah Jane (8) | Sarah Jane (8) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Terry Burnham Susie (6) | Susie (6) | Deceased | 08/08/1949 | 64 | 07/10/2013 | 10 |
 John Vivyan Young man | Young man | Deceased | 31/05/1916 | 67 | 20/12/1983 | 43 |
Lee Goodman Photographer | Photographer | Deceased | 24/09/1923 | 64 | 06/02/1988 | 36 |
 Ann Robinson Showgirl | Showgirl | Deceased | 25/05/1929 | 96 | 26/09/2025 | 30 |
 Troy Donahue Frankie | Frankie | Deceased | 27/01/1936 | 65 | 02/09/2001 | 23 |
 Sandra Gould Receptionist | Receptionist | Deceased | 23/07/1916 | 82 | 20/07/1999 | 43 |
 David Tomack Mr. McKenney | Mr. McKenney | Deceased | 16/10/1919 | 58 | 19/12/1977 | 40 |
 Joel Fluellen Minister | Minister | Deceased | 02/12/1907 | 82 | 02/02/1990 | 52 |
 Jack Weston Stage manager | Stage manager | Deceased | 21/08/1924 | 71 | 03/05/1996 | 35 |
 Billy House Fat Man on Beach | Fat Man on Beach | Deceased | 06/05/1889 | 72 | 23/09/1961 | 70 |
 Maida Severn Teacher | Teacher | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Than Wyenn Romano | Romano | Deceased | 02/05/1919 | 95 | 15/01/2015 | 40 |
 Peg Shirley Fay | Fay | Living | 06/10/1933 | 92 | — | 26 |
 Mahalia Jackson Choir Soloist | Choir Soloist | Deceased | 26/10/1911 | 60 | 27/01/1972 | 48 |
 Bess Flowers Geraldine Moore (uncredited) | Geraldine Moore (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/11/1898 | 85 | 28/07/1984 | 61 |
 Frank Baker Party Guest | Party Guest | Deceased | 10/10/1892 | 88 | 30/12/1980 | 67 |
 Alex Ball Audience Member | Audience Member | Deceased | 14/10/1912 | 71 | 01/03/1984 | 47 |
 George Barrows Furniture Mover | Furniture Mover | Deceased | 07/02/1914 | 80 | 17/10/1994 | 45 |
 Chet Brandenburg Man at Coney Island (uncredited) | Man at Coney Island (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/10/1897 | 76 | 17/07/1974 | 62 |
Teddy Buckner Marching Band Member | Marching Band Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George Calliga Security | Security | Deceased | 02/01/1897 | 79 | 18/01/1976 | 62 |
 Steve Carruthers Actor at Audition | Actor at Audition | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Collier McKinney | McKinney | Deceased | 13/06/1919 | 80 | 11/03/2000 | 40 |
 Paul Cristo Show Spectator | Show Spectator | Deceased | 25/10/1907 | 92 | 08/07/2000 | 52 |
Joe Darensbourg Marching Band Member | Marching Band Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Darin Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mike De Lay Marching Band Member | Marching Band Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Elinor Donahue Lora's Friend | Lora's Friend | Living | 19/04/1937 | 89 | — | 22 |
 Adolf Eichmann Himself (Archive Footage) | Himself (Archive Footage) | Deceased | 19/03/1906 | 56 | 31/05/1962 | 53 |
 Cicely Evans Louis Morton | Louis Morton | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Myrna Fahey Iris Dawn | Iris Dawn | Deceased | 12/03/1933 | 40 | 06/05/1973 | 26 |
George Ford Show Spectator (uncredited) | Show Spectator (uncredited) | Deceased | 31/03/1905 | 78 | 30/07/1983 | 54 |
| Cop | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Lynne Hunter Teacher | Teacher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nelson Leigh Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | 01/01/1905 | 80 | 03/07/1985 | 54 |
 Paul Levitt Waiter | Waiter | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 John McNamara Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | 24/07/1925 | 43 | 27/10/1968 | 34 |
 Joseph Mell Watchman | Watchman | Deceased | 23/06/1915 | 62 | 31/08/1977 | 44 |
 Eddie Parker Cop at Funeral | Cop at Funeral | Deceased | 12/12/1900 | 59 | 20/01/1960 | 59 |
Waclaw Rekwart Restaurant Patron | Restaurant Patron | Deceased | 08/09/1893 | 79 | 08/05/1973 | 66 |
 Cosmo Sardo Audience Member | Audience Member | Deceased | 07/03/1909 | 80 | 14/07/1989 | 50 |
 Jeffrey Sayre Audience Member | Audience Member | Deceased | 03/12/1900 | 73 | 26/09/1974 | 59 |
 Cap Somers Truck Driver | Truck Driver | Deceased | 27/04/1893 | 77 | 18/09/1970 | 66 |
Ted Thorpe Dog Owner | Dog Owner | Deceased | 04/05/1918 | 52 | 18/12/1970 | 41 |
 Napoleon Whiting Kenneth, Lora's Butler | Kenneth, Lora's Butler | Deceased | 21/09/1910 | 74 | 22/10/1984 | 49 |
Rodney Bieber Moulin Rouge Dancer | Moulin Rouge Dancer | Deceased | 12/12/1931 | 79 | 13/09/2011 | 28 |