National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) featured a cast of 48 tracked actors. Of these, 15 (39%) are still alive today and 23 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is John Astin, age 96. This film starred Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo.
39% still with us· verified cast31% of full cast · incl. 10 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 39% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast48 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chevy Chase Clark Griswold | Clark Griswold | Living | 08/10/1943 | 82 | — | 42 |
 Beverly D'Angelo Ellen Griswold | Ellen Griswold | Living | 15/11/1951 | 74 | — | 34 |
 Dana Hill Audrey Griswold | Audrey Griswold | Deceased | 06/05/1964 | 32 | 15/07/1996 | 21 |
 Jason Lively Rusty Griswold | Rusty Griswold | Living | 12/03/1968 | 58 | — | 17 |
 Victor Lanoux Thief | Thief | Deceased | 18/06/1936 | 80 | 04/05/2017 | 49 |
 Eric Idle The Bike Rider | The Bike Rider | Living | 29/03/1943 | 83 | — | 42 |
 John Astin Kent | Kent | Living | 30/03/1930 | 96 | — | 55 |
 Paul Bartel Mr. Froeger | Mr. Froeger | Deceased | 06/08/1938 | 61 | 13/05/2000 | 47 |
 Maureen Lipman Lady in the Bed | Lady in the Bed | Living | 10/05/1946 | 80 | — | 39 |
 Willy Millowitsch Fritz Spritz | Fritz Spritz | Deceased | 08/01/1909 | 90 | 20/09/1999 | 76 |
 Mel Smith Hotel Manager | Hotel Manager | Deceased | 03/12/1952 | 60 | 19/07/2013 | 33 |
 Moon Unit Zappa Rusty's California Girl | Rusty's California Girl | Living | 28/09/1967 | 58 | — | 18 |
 Sheila Kennedy Game Show Hostess #1 | Game Show Hostess #1 | Living | 12/04/1962 | 64 | — | 23 |
 Cynthia Szigeti Mrs. Froeger | Mrs. Froeger | Deceased | 26/10/1949 | 66 | 10/08/2016 | 36 |
 Malcolm Danare The Froegers' Son | The Froegers' Son | Living | 15/06/1962 | 64 | — | 23 |
Kevi Kendall The Froegers' Daughter | The Froegers' Daughter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tricia Lange Game Show Hostess #2 | Game Show Hostess #2 | Living | 24/04/1957 | 69 | — | 28 |
 William Zabka Jack | Jack | Living | 20/10/1965 | 60 | — | 20 |
Wendy Goldman Stewardess | Stewardess | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Angus MacKay Announcer at Court | Announcer at Court | Deceased | 15/07/1926 | 86 | 08/06/2013 | 59 |
Julie Wooldridge Princess Di | Princess Di | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Peter Hugo Prince Charles | Prince Charles | Living | 01/08/1948 | 78 | — | 37 |
 Jeannette Charles Queen Elizabeth | Queen Elizabeth | Deceased | 15/10/1927 | 96 | 02/06/2024 | 58 |
 Derek Deadman Taxi Driver | Taxi Driver | Deceased | 11/03/1940 | 74 | 22/11/2014 | 45 |
Gwen Nelson Hotel Manager's Mother | Hotel Manager's Mother | Deceased | 30/06/1901 | 89 | 15/10/1990 | 84 |
 Robbie Coltrane Man in the Bathroom | Man in the Bathroom | Deceased | 30/03/1950 | 72 | 14/10/2022 | 35 |
 Paul McDowell English Motorist #1 | English Motorist #1 | Deceased | 15/08/1931 | 84 | 02/05/2016 | 54 |
 Ballard Berkeley English Motorist #2 | English Motorist #2 | Deceased | 06/08/1904 | 83 | 16/01/1988 | 81 |
 Elizabeth Arlen Mrs. Garland | Mrs. Garland | Living | 31/10/1964 | 61 | — | 21 |
David Gersh Mr. Garland | Mr. Garland | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jacques Herlin Hotel Desk Clerk | Hotel Desk Clerk | Deceased | 17/08/1927 | 86 | 07/06/2014 | 58 |
 Jacques Maury Hotel's Assistant Manager | Hotel's Assistant Manager | Deceased | 25/06/1937 | 47 | 20/03/1985 | 48 |
Philippe Sturbelle Cafe Waiter | Cafe Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Alice Sapritch Dowager on the Eiffel Tower | Dowager on the Eiffel Tower | Deceased | 29/07/1916 | 73 | 24/03/1990 | 69 |
Isa Carol Horio Blond Girl at Eiffel Tower | Blond Girl at Eiffel Tower | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Isabelle Massard Brunet Girl at Eiffel Tower | Brunet Girl at Eiffel Tower | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sylvie Badalati Rusty's French Girl | Rusty's French Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Didier Pain Video Camera Thief | Video Camera Thief | Deceased | 08/12/1947 | 71 | 10/02/2019 | 38 |
Erika Wackernagel Helga Spritz | Helga Spritz | Deceased | 19/06/1925 | 70 | 30/06/1995 | 60 |
 Claudia Neidig Rusty's German Girl | Rusty's German Girl | Living | 17/12/1960 | 65 | — | 25 |
 Massimo Sarchielli The Other Thief | The Other Thief | Deceased | 09/04/1931 | 79 | 11/05/2010 | 54 |
Jorge Krimer Unfortunate Express Agent | Unfortunate Express Agent | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gloria Charles Stewardess | Stewardess | Deceased | 03/03/1955 | 61 | 08/12/2016 | 30 |
 Gary Owens "Pig in a Poke" Announcer (uncredited) | "Pig in a Poke" Announcer (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/05/1934 | 80 | 12/02/2015 | 51 |
 Tom Willett "Pig in a Poke" Audience Member (uncredited) | "Pig in a Poke" Audience Member (uncredited) | Living | 19/07/1938 | 88 | — | 47 |
Peter Roy Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited) | Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Reg Thomason Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited) | Guest in Ellen's Dream (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/11/1918 | 84 | 30/08/2003 | 67 |
 Salvatore Billa Policeman (uncredited) | Policeman (uncredited) | Deceased | 31/03/1943 | 63 | 22/05/2006 | 42 |