Meet Wally Sparks (1997) featured a cast of 49 tracked actors. Of these, 33 (72%) are still alive today and 13 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Grover Dale, age 91. This film starred Rodney Dangerfield and Debi Mazar.
72% still with us· verified cast67% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 72% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.8 yrs
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Cast49 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rodney Dangerfield Wally Sparks | Wally Sparks | Deceased | 22/11/1921 | 82 | 05/10/2004 | 76 |
 Debi Mazar Sandy Gallo | Sandy Gallo | Living | 13/08/1964 | 62 | — | 33 |
 Burt Reynolds Lenny Spencer | Lenny Spencer | Deceased | 11/02/1936 | 82 | 06/09/2018 | 61 |
 David Ogden Stiers Floyd Preston | Floyd Preston | Deceased | 31/10/1942 | 75 | 03/03/2018 | 55 |
Rita McKenzie Helen Williams | Helen Williams | Deceased | — | — | 17/02/2024 | — |
Lisa Thornhill Priscilla Preston | Priscilla Preston | Living | 30/09/1966 | 59 | — | 31 |
 Mark L. Taylor Harvey Bishop | Harvey Bishop | Living | 25/10/1950 | 75 | — | 47 |
 Cindy Williams Emily Preston | Emily Preston | Deceased | 22/08/1947 | 75 | 25/01/2023 | 50 |
 Gilbert Gottfried Harry Karp | Harry Karp | Deceased | 28/02/1955 | 67 | 12/04/2022 | 42 |
 Tony Danza New York Cab Driver | New York Cab Driver | Living | 21/04/1951 | 75 | — | 46 |
 Sir Mix-a-Lot Rapper Announcer | Rapper Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Julia Sweeney Martha Karp | Martha Karp | Living | 10/10/1959 | 66 | — | 38 |
 Ron Jeremy Porn Actor | Porn Actor | Living | 12/03/1953 | 73 | — | 44 |
 Cindy Ambuehl Lola Larue | Lola Larue | Living | 31/01/1965 | 61 | — | 32 |
 Alan Rachins Randel Williams | Randel Williams | Deceased | 03/10/1942 | 82 | 02/11/2024 | 55 |
 Tim Allen Tim Allen | Tim Allen | Living | 13/06/1953 | 73 | — | 44 |
 Grover Dale Dancer | Dancer | Living | 22/07/1935 | 91 | — | 62 |
 Karen Duffy Reporter #3 | Reporter #3 | Living | 23/05/1962 | 64 | — | 35 |
 Michael Weatherly Dean Sparks | Dean Sparks | Living | 08/07/1968 | 58 | — | 29 |
Glenn Walker Harris Jr. Robby Preston | Robby Preston | Living | 05/03/1983 | 43 | — | 14 |
 Lenny Clarke Joey | Joey | Living | 16/09/1953 | 73 | — | 44 |
Ryan Tomlinson Robby's Friend | Robby's Friend | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sandy Helberg Commercial Director | Commercial Director | Living | 28/05/1949 | 77 | — | 48 |
 Carmen Filpi Bum | Bum | Deceased | 22/03/1923 | 80 | 09/05/2003 | 74 |
Al Eisenmann Butler | Butler | Living | 27/05/1965 | 61 | — | 32 |
 George Wallace Bartender | Bartender | Living | 21/07/1948 | 78 | — | 49 |
 Michael Bolton Michael Bolton | Michael Bolton | Living | 26/02/1953 | 73 | — | 44 |
 Barry Nolan Reporter #1 | Reporter #1 | Living | 17/06/1947 | 79 | — | 50 |
 John Melendez Reporter #2 | Reporter #2 | Living | 04/10/1965 | 60 | — | 32 |
 Bob Saget Reporter #4 | Reporter #4 | Deceased | 17/05/1956 | 65 | 09/01/2022 | 41 |
Harry Basil Stable Boy | Stable Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nils Allen Stewart American Wrestler #1 | American Wrestler #1 | Living | 19/07/1961 | 65 | — | 36 |
 Scott L. Schwartz American Wrestler #2 | American Wrestler #2 | Deceased | 16/03/1959 | 65 | 26/11/2024 | 38 |
 Lesley-Anne Down Hooker Nurse | Hooker Nurse | Living | 17/03/1954 | 72 | — | 43 |
 Lewis Arquette Cardinal | Cardinal | Deceased | 14/12/1935 | 65 | 10/02/2001 | 62 |
 Gabrielle Carteris Gabrielle Carteris | Gabrielle Carteris | Living | 02/01/1961 | 65 | — | 36 |
 George Hamilton George Hamilton | George Hamilton | Living | 12/08/1939 | 87 | — | 58 |
 John Henson John Henson | John Henson | Living | 11/07/1967 | 59 | — | 30 |
 Jay Leno Jay Leno | Jay Leno | Living | 28/04/1950 | 76 | — | 47 |
 Sally Jessy Raphael Sally Jessy Raphael | Sally Jessy Raphael | Living | 25/02/1935 | 91 | — | 62 |
 Geraldo Rivera Geraldo Rivera | Geraldo Rivera | Living | 04/07/1943 | 83 | — | 54 |
 Roseanne Barr Roseanne Barr | Roseanne Barr | Living | 03/11/1952 | 73 | — | 45 |
 Jerry Springer Jerry Springer | Jerry Springer | Deceased | 13/02/1944 | 79 | 27/04/2023 | 53 |
 Alana Stewart Alana Stewart | Alana Stewart | Living | 18/05/1945 | 81 | — | 52 |
 Rolonda Watts Rolanda Watts | Rolanda Watts | Living | 12/07/1959 | 67 | — | 38 |
 Morton Downey, Jr. Morton Downey, Jr. | Morton Downey, Jr. | Deceased | 09/12/1932 | 68 | 12/03/2001 | 65 |
 Michael Rooker Michael Rooker | Michael Rooker | Living | 06/04/1955 | 71 | — | 42 |
Scott McKinley Wally's Assistant | Wally's Assistant | Living | 05/10/1962 | 63 | — | 35 |
 Rochelle Swanson Dixie (uncredited) | Dixie (uncredited) | Living | 04/12/1963 | 62 | — | 34 |