Just the Way You Are (1984) featured a cast of 27 tracked actors. Of these, 10 (59%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Michael Ontkean, age 80. This film starred Kristy McNichol and Michael Ontkean.
59% still with us· verified cast37% of full cast · incl. 10 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 59% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast27 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kristy McNichol Susan Berlanger | Susan Berlanger | Living | 11/09/1962 | 64 | — | 22 |
 Michael Ontkean Peter Nichols | Peter Nichols | Living | 24/01/1946 | 80 | — | 38 |
 Kaki Hunter Lisa Elliott | Lisa Elliott | Living | 06/11/1955 | 70 | — | 29 |
 André Dussollier Francois Rossignol | Francois Rossignol | Living | 17/02/1946 | 80 | — | 38 |
 Catherine Salviat Nicole Schallon | Nicole Schallon | Living | 21/01/1947 | 79 | — | 37 |
 Robert Carradine Sam Carpenter | Sam Carpenter | Deceased | 24/03/1954 | 71 | 23/02/2026 | 30 |
 Alexandra Paul Bobbie | Bobbie | Living | 29/07/1963 | 63 | — | 21 |
 Lance Guest Jack | Jack | Living | 21/07/1960 | 66 | — | 24 |
 Tim Daly Frank Bantam | Frank Bantam | Living | 01/03/1956 | 70 | — | 28 |
 Patrick Cassidy Steve Haslachez | Steve Haslachez | Living | 04/01/1962 | 64 | — | 22 |
 Gérard Jugnot Desk Clerk | Desk Clerk | Living | 04/05/1951 | 75 | — | 33 |
 André Oumansky Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | 15/08/1933 | 92 | 26/09/2025 | 51 |
 Billy Kearns Earl Cooper | Earl Cooper | Deceased | 17/02/1923 | 69 | 28/11/1992 | 61 |
 Joyce Gordon Answering Service Lady | Answering Service Lady | Deceased | 28/08/1934 | 73 | 13/08/2008 | 50 |
 Wayne Robson Assistant Manager | Assistant Manager | Deceased | 29/04/1946 | 64 | 04/04/2011 | 38 |
Jean-Claude Ostrander Ski Instructor | Ski Instructor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Garrick Dowhen Bill Holland | Bill Holland | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Paul Soles Arthur | Arthur | Deceased | 11/08/1930 | 90 | 26/05/2021 | 54 |
Joanna Noyes Doris | Doris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gisella Witkowsky Prima Ballerina | Prima Ballerina | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Scott Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jefferson Mappin Cabbie | Cabbie | Deceased | — | — | 03/08/2026 | — |
Jim Fusco Conductor | Conductor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Madeleine Ganne Spectator | Spectator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frank Emmanuel Porter | Porter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Caroline Beaune Sophie | Sophie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Beatrice Masson Coat Check Girl | Coat Check Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |