Night of the Living Dead (1968) featured a cast of 39 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (20%) are still alive today and 20 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Richard France, age 88. This film starred Judith O'Dea and Duane Jones.
20% still with us· verified cast13% of full cast · incl. 14 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 20% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast39 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Judith O'Dea Barbra | Barbra | Living | 20/04/1945 | 81 | — | 23 |
 Duane Jones Ben | Ben | Deceased | 02/02/1936 | 52 | 22/07/1988 | 32 |
 Marilyn Eastman Helen Cooper | Helen Cooper | Deceased | 17/12/1933 | 87 | 22/08/2021 | 35 |
 Karl Hardman Harry Cooper | Harry Cooper | Deceased | 22/03/1927 | 80 | 22/09/2007 | 41 |
 Judith Ridley Judy | Judy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Keith Wayne Tom | Tom | Deceased | 16/01/1945 | 50 | 09/09/1995 | 23 |
 Kyra Schon Karen Cooper / Corpse in House | Karen Cooper / Corpse in House | Living | 04/10/1957 | 69 | — | 11 |
Charles Craig TV Newscaster / Zombie | TV Newscaster / Zombie | Deceased | 27/05/1932 | 86 | 23/02/2019 | 36 |
 S. William Hinzman Zombie | Zombie | Deceased | 24/10/1936 | 75 | 05/02/2012 | 32 |
 Bill Cardille Field Reporter | Field Reporter | Deceased | 10/12/1928 | 87 | 21/07/2016 | 40 |
John Simpson Zombie | Zombie | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 George Kosana Sheriff McClelland | Sheriff McClelland | Deceased | 22/12/1935 | 81 | 30/12/2016 | 33 |
Frank Doak Scientist | Scientist | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
A.C. McDonald Zombie / Posse Member | Zombie / Posse Member | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Samuel R. Solito Zombie / Posse Member | Zombie / Posse Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Ricci Washington Scientist | Washington Scientist | Deceased | 07/04/1943 | 59 | 09/01/2003 | 25 |
Lee Hartman Zombie / News Reporter | Zombie / News Reporter | Deceased | 21/02/1930 | 82 | 24/12/2012 | 38 |
Ross Harris Newscaster/Zombie | Newscaster/Zombie | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Steve Hutsko Cardille's Cameraman | Cardille's Cameraman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Phillip Smith Zombie / Posse Member | Zombie / Posse Member | Deceased | 03/07/1931 | 64 | 17/10/1995 | 37 |
Randy Burr Zombie / Posse Member | Zombie / Posse Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jack Givens Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Ricci Zombie | Zombie | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Rudy Ricci Zombie | Zombie | Deceased | 14/04/1940 | 71 | 08/03/2012 | 28 |
Paula Richards Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Herbert Summer Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William Burchinal Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Al Croft Zombie | Zombie | Deceased | 05/04/1926 | 87 | 19/06/2013 | 42 |
Jason Richards Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dave James Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sharon Carroll Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William Mogush Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joann Michaels Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ella Mae Smith Zombie | Zombie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George A. Romero Washington Reporter | Washington Reporter | Deceased | 04/02/1940 | 77 | 16/07/2017 | 28 |
 John A. Russo Washington Military Reporter | Washington Military Reporter | Living | 02/02/1939 | 87 | — | 29 |
 Russell Streiner Johnny | Johnny | Living | 06/02/1940 | 86 | — | 28 |
 Richard France Zombie | Zombie | Living | 05/05/1938 | 88 | — | 30 |
Roger McGovern Hospital Gown Ghoul (uncredited) | Hospital Gown Ghoul (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |