Kids Don't Tell (1985) featured a cast of 39 tracked actors. Of these, 21 (70%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Jordan Charney, age 89. This film starred Michael Ontkean and JoBeth Williams.
70% still with us· verified cast54% of full cast · incl. 9 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 70% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 66.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast39 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michael Ontkean John Ryan | John Ryan | Living | 24/01/1946 | 80 | — | 39 |
 JoBeth Williams Claudia Ryan | Claudia Ryan | Living | 06/12/1948 | 77 | — | 37 |
 Leo Rossi Detective Rastelli | Detective Rastelli | Living | 26/06/1946 | 80 | — | 39 |
 John Sanderford Eli Davis | Eli Davis | Deceased | 06/02/1952 | 74 | — | 33 |
 Ari Meyers Nicky Ryan | Nicky Ryan | Living | 06/04/1968 | 58 | — | 17 |
 Jordan Charney Tatum | Tatum | Living | 01/04/1937 | 89 | — | 48 |
 Robin Gammell Dr. Houghton | Dr. Houghton | Living | 22/09/1936 | 89 | — | 49 |
 Shelley Morrison Carol | Carol | Deceased | 26/10/1936 | 83 | 01/12/2019 | 49 |
 Jean Bruce Scott Clare | Clare | Living | 25/02/1956 | 70 | — | 29 |
 Matthew Faison Evan Harris | Evan Harris | Living | 13/01/1944 | 82 | — | 41 |
David S. Aaron Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Roger Askin Man at Wedding | Man at Wedding | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Judith Barsi Jennifer Ryan | Jennifer Ryan | Deceased | 06/06/1978 | 10 | 25/07/1988 | 7 |
 Gary Bayer Speaker at Meeting | Speaker at Meeting | Deceased | 25/06/1944 | 72 | 06/01/2017 | 41 |
 Earl Billings Terry | Terry | Living | 04/07/1945 | 81 | — | 40 |
 Dennis Bowen Ted | Ted | Deceased | 09/09/1950 | 61 | 09/03/2012 | 35 |
Sally Brown Jill | Jill | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Victor Campos Dale | Dale | Deceased | 15/01/1935 | 83 | 04/12/2018 | 50 |
Diane Cary Sandra Luce | Sandra Luce | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eva-Marie Fredric Cocktail Waitress | Cocktail Waitress | Living | 19/06/1956 | 70 | — | 29 |
Kristin Gamboa Linda | Linda | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mari Gorman Macy | Macy | Living | 01/09/1944 | 82 | — | 41 |
 Nancy Lee Grahn Puppet Lady | Puppet Lady | Living | 28/04/1956 | 70 | — | 29 |
 Natalie Gregory Girl with Puppet Lady | Girl with Puppet Lady | Living | 20/10/1975 | 50 | — | 10 |
 David Kaufman Kenny | Kenny | Living | 23/07/1961 | 65 | — | 24 |
 Charles Lanyer Scotty | Scotty | Deceased | 10/07/1942 | 77 | 11/02/2020 | 43 |
 Michael Laskin Man at Park | Man at Park | Living | 03/04/1951 | 75 | — | 34 |
 Christopher Lofton Charles | Charles | Deceased | 23/06/1939 | 62 | 11/05/2002 | 46 |
Oceana Marr Mildred | Mildred | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bob Minor Pool Player | Pool Player | Living | 01/01/1944 | 82 | — | 41 |
 Milton Murrill Detective Timmy | Detective Timmy | Deceased | 07/05/1924 | 87 | 24/01/2012 | 61 |
John Napierala David | David | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Lyle | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Steve Pershing Officer at Desk | Officer at Desk | Living | 29/05/1949 | 77 | — | 36 |
 Joaquin Phoenix Frankie | Frankie | Living | 28/10/1974 | 51 | — | 11 |
 Branscombe Richmond Pool Player | Pool Player | Living | 08/08/1955 | 71 | — | 30 |
 Jack Thibeau Donny | Donny | Living | 12/06/1946 | 80 | — | 39 |
 Cori Wellins Lisa | Lisa | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jaleel White Christofer | Christofer | Living | 27/11/1976 | 49 | — | 9 |