Native Son (1986) featured a cast of 23 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (50%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Carroll Baker, age 95. This film starred Victor Love and Matt Dillon.
50% still with us· verified cast48% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 50% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 81 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast23 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Victor Love Bigger Thomas | Bigger Thomas | Living | 04/08/1957 | 69 | — | 29 |
 Matt Dillon Jan | Jan | Living | 18/02/1964 | 62 | — | 22 |
 Elizabeth McGovern Mary Dalton | Mary Dalton | Living | 18/07/1961 | 65 | — | 25 |
 Geraldine Page Peggy | Peggy | Deceased | 22/11/1924 | 62 | 13/06/1987 | 62 |
 Oprah Winfrey Mrs. Thomas | Mrs. Thomas | Living | 29/01/1954 | 72 | — | 32 |
 Akosua Busia Bessie | Bessie | Living | 30/12/1966 | 59 | — | 20 |
 Carroll Baker Mrs. Dalton | Mrs. Dalton | Living | 28/05/1931 | 95 | — | 55 |
 John McMartin Mr. Dalton | Mr. Dalton | Deceased | 21/08/1929 | 86 | 06/07/2016 | 57 |
 Art Evans Doc | Doc | Deceased | 27/03/1942 | 82 | 21/12/2024 | 44 |
 John Karlen Max | Max | Deceased | 28/05/1933 | 86 | 22/01/2020 | 53 |
| Gus | Living | 16/06/1959 | 67 | — | 27 | |
 David Rasche Buckley | Buckley | Living | 07/08/1944 | 82 | — | 42 |
 Ving Rhames Jack | Jack | Living | 12/05/1959 | 67 | — | 27 |
 Lane Smith Britton | Britton | Deceased | 29/04/1936 | 69 | 13/06/2005 | 50 |
 George D. Wallace Judge | Judge | Deceased | 08/06/1917 | 88 | 22/07/2005 | 69 |
 Chuck Hicks White Man #4 | White Man #4 | Deceased | 26/12/1927 | 93 | 05/05/2021 | 59 |
 Shavar Ross Buddy | Buddy | Living | 04/03/1971 | 55 | — | 15 |
 Richard Wesley Bartender | Bartender | Living | 11/07/1945 | 81 | — | 41 |
 John Otrin Reporter #1 | Reporter #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Adam Gregor Reporter #2 | Reporter #2 | Deceased | — | — | 27/10/2023 | — |
 William Boyett Reporter #3 | Reporter #3 | Deceased | 03/01/1927 | 77 | 20/12/2004 | 59 |
Robert Alan Browne Reporter #4 | Reporter #4 | Deceased | 02/06/1932 | 86 | 12/06/2018 | 54 |
Arell Blanton White Man #3 | White Man #3 | Deceased | 02/11/1943 | 83 | — | 43 |
