My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage (2006) featured a cast of 12 tracked actors. Of these, 4 (57%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ella Joyce, age 72. This film starred Cherrell and Kim Fields.
57% still with us· verified cast33% of full cast · incl. 5 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 57% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 56 yrs
Deaths by Year
1963
2025
Cast12 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cherrell Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kim Fields Self | Self | Living | 12/05/1969 | 57 | — | 37 |
 Vivica A. Fox Self | Self | Living | 30/07/1964 | 62 | — | 42 |
 Ed Gardner Self | Self | Deceased | 29/06/1901 | 62 | 17/08/1963 | 105 |
Gary Gardner Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lalah Hathaway Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ella Joyce Self | Self | Living | 12/06/1954 | 72 | — | 52 |
 Ananda Lewis Self | Self | Deceased | 21/03/1973 | 52 | 11/06/2025 | 33 |
Tre Major Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Elise Neal Self | Self | Living | 14/03/1966 | 60 | — | 40 |
Jeff Redd Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Self | Deceased | 18/08/1970 | 54 | 20/07/2025 | 36 |
