King Kong Lives (1986) featured a cast of 19 tracked actors. Of these, 13 (81%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Michael Forest, age 97. This film starred Linda Hamilton and Brian Kerwin.
81% still with us· verified cast68% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 81% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 53 yrs
Deaths by Year
1989
1990
2024
Cast19 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Linda Hamilton Amy Franklin | Amy Franklin | Living | 26/09/1956 | 69 | — | 30 |
 Brian Kerwin Hank Mitchell | Hank Mitchell | Living | 25/10/1949 | 76 | — | 37 |
Peter Elliott King Kong | King Kong | Living | 01/01/1956 | 70 | — | 30 |
 George Antoni Lady Kong | Lady Kong | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Ashton Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt | Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt | Deceased | 22/02/1948 | 76 | 26/09/2024 | 38 |
 Peter Michael Goetz Dr. Andrew Ingersoll | Dr. Andrew Ingersoll | Living | 10/12/1941 | 84 | — | 45 |
Frank Maraden Dr. Benson Hughes | Dr. Benson Hughes | Deceased | 09/08/1944 | 44 | 16/05/1989 | 42 |
Robin Cahall Mazlansky | Mazlansky | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jimmie Ray Weeks Major Peete | Major Peete | Living | 21/03/1942 | 84 | — | 44 |
 Michael Forest Vance | Vance | Living | 17/04/1929 | 97 | — | 57 |
 Marc Clement Crew Chief | Crew Chief | Deceased | 04/08/1950 | 39 | 17/02/1990 | 36 |
 Jim Grimshaw Sergeant | Sergeant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bernard Addison Captain #1 | Captain #1 | Living | 16/01/1963 | 63 | — | 23 |
 Michael McClendon Captain #2 | Captain #2 | Living | 01/07/1953 | 73 | — | 33 |
 Leon Rippy Hunter | Hunter | Living | 30/10/1949 | 76 | — | 37 |
Duke Ernsberger Cell Guard #1 | Cell Guard #1 | Living | 29/11/1950 | 75 | — | 36 |
 Mike Starr Cell Guard #2 | Cell Guard #2 | Living | 29/07/1950 | 76 | — | 36 |
 Jessica Lange Dwan (archive footage) | Dwan (archive footage) | Living | 20/04/1949 | 77 | — | 37 |
 Jeff Bridges Jack Prescott (archive footage) | Jack Prescott (archive footage) | Living | 04/12/1949 | 76 | — | 37 |