Lean On Me (1989) featured a cast of 28 tracked actors. Of these, 15 (63%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Morgan Freeman, age 89. This film starred Morgan Freeman and Beverly Todd.
63% still with us· verified cast54% of full cast · incl. 4 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 62% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.6 yrs
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Cast28 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Morgan Freeman Principal Joe Clark | Principal Joe Clark | Living | 01/06/1937 | 89 | — | 52 |
 Beverly Todd Ms. Levias | Ms. Levias | Living | 11/07/1946 | 80 | — | 43 |
 Robert Guillaume Dr. Frank Napier | Dr. Frank Napier | Deceased | 30/11/1927 | 89 | 24/10/2017 | 62 |
 Ethan Phillips Mr. Rosenberg | Mr. Rosenberg | Living | 08/02/1955 | 71 | — | 34 |
 Lynne Thigpen Leonna Barrett | Leonna Barrett | Deceased | 22/12/1948 | 54 | 12/03/2003 | 41 |
 Michael Beach Mr. Darnell | Mr. Darnell | Living | 30/10/1963 | 62 | — | 26 |
 Tony Todd Mr. William Wright | Mr. William Wright | Deceased | 04/12/1954 | 69 | 06/11/2024 | 35 |
 Karen Malina White Kaneesha Carter | Kaneesha Carter | Living | 07/07/1965 | 61 | — | 24 |
 Alan North Mayor Don Bottman | Mayor Don Bottman | Deceased | 23/12/1920 | 79 | 19/01/2000 | 69 |
 Robin Bartlett Mrs. Elliott | Mrs. Elliott | Living | 22/04/1951 | 75 | — | 38 |
 Sandra Reaves-Phillips Mrs. Powers | Mrs. Powers | Deceased | 23/12/1944 | 79 | 29/12/2023 | 45 |
 Sloane Shelton Mrs. Hamilton | Mrs. Hamilton | Deceased | 15/03/1934 | 81 | 17/09/2015 | 55 |
 Jermaine Hopkins Thomas Sams | Thomas Sams | Living | 23/08/1973 | 53 | — | 16 |
 Karina Arroyave Maria | Maria | Living | 16/07/1969 | 57 | — | 20 |
 Ivonne Coll Mrs. Santos | Mrs. Santos | Living | 18/06/1947 | 79 | — | 42 |
 Regina Taylor Mrs. Carter | Mrs. Carter | Living | 22/08/1960 | 66 | — | 29 |
 Michael P. Moran Mr. O'Malley | Mr. O'Malley | Deceased | 08/02/1944 | 59 | 04/02/2004 | 45 |
John Ring Fire Chief Gaines | Fire Chief Gaines | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Mike Starr Mr. Zirella | Mr. Zirella | Living | 29/07/1950 | 76 | — | 39 |
 Michael Imperioli George | George | Living | 26/03/1966 | 60 | — | 23 |
 Jennifer McComb Ellen | Ellen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Delilah Cotto Chita | Chita | Living | 26/11/1970 | 55 | — | 19 |
Anthony Figueroa Hoodlum at Microphone | Hoodlum at Microphone | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jim Moody Mr. Lott | Mr. Lott | Living | 25/09/1949 | 76 | — | 40 |
 Johanna Tolentino Conchita | Conchita | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Markus Toure Boddie Markus | Markus | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bruce Malmuth Burger Joint Manager | Burger Joint Manager | Deceased | 04/02/1934 | 71 | 29/06/2005 | 55 |
 Ahmed Best Extra (uncredited) | Extra (uncredited) | Living | 19/08/1973 | 53 | — | 16 |