In Defense of a Married Man (1990) featured a cast of 24 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (44%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Michael Ontkean, age 80. This film starred Judith Light and Michael Ontkean.
44% still with us· verified cast29% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 44% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.2 yrs
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Cast24 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Judith Light Laura Simmons | Laura Simmons | Living | 09/02/1949 | 77 | — | 41 |
 Michael Ontkean Robert | Robert | Living | 24/01/1946 | 80 | — | 44 |
 Jerry Orbach Alan Michelson | Alan Michelson | Deceased | 20/10/1935 | 69 | 28/12/2004 | 55 |
 Johnny Galecki Eric | Eric | Living | 30/04/1975 | 51 | — | 15 |
 Cynthia Sikes Claudia | Claudia | Living | 02/01/1954 | 72 | — | 36 |
 Gema Zamprogna Amanda Simmons | Amanda Simmons | Living | 24/05/1976 | 50 | — | 14 |
 Patricia Hamilton Eileen Lloyd | Eileen Lloyd | Deceased | 27/04/1937 | 86 | 30/04/2023 | 53 |
 Pat Corley Det. Brendan Bradley | Det. Brendan Bradley | Deceased | 01/06/1930 | 76 | 11/09/2006 | 60 |
 Nicholas Campbell Ben Gardner | Ben Gardner | Living | 24/03/1952 | 74 | — | 38 |
 John Colicos Charles Evers | Charles Evers | Deceased | 10/12/1928 | 71 | 06/03/2000 | 62 |
 Tony Rosato Frank Ticelli | Frank Ticelli | Deceased | 26/12/1954 | 62 | 10/01/2017 | 36 |
 Colin Fox Brad Monroe | Brad Monroe | Deceased | 20/11/1938 | 86 | 05/04/2025 | 52 |
 David Hemblen Collin Barrie | Collin Barrie | Deceased | 16/09/1941 | 79 | 16/11/2020 | 49 |
 Errol Slue Judge Bruce | Judge Bruce | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Jonathan Welsh D.A. Papernow | D.A. Papernow | Deceased | 03/04/1947 | 57 | 27/01/2005 | 43 |
 Frank Adamson Judge Perini | Judge Perini | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Karen Kennedy Joan | Joan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Elizabeth Lennie Iris | Iris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Marc Gomes Bruce Holloway | Bruce Holloway | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Allan Aarons Smitty | Smitty | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Matt Birman Policeman Keefe | Policeman Keefe | Living | 13/08/1961 | 65 | — | 29 |
Bob Zidel Mr. Saperstein | Mr. Saperstein | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frank Canino Cambrio Morales | Cambrio Morales | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Scott Wickware Clerk / Baliff | Clerk / Baliff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |