Once Upon a Time in America (1984) featured a cast of 82 tracked actors. Of these, 23 (51%) are still alive today and 22 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Gerritt Debeer, age 91. This film starred Robert De Niro and James Woods.
51% still with us· verified cast28% of full cast · incl. 37 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 51% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast82 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Robert De Niro David 'Noodles' Aaronson | David 'Noodles' Aaronson | Living | 17/08/1943 | 83 | — | 41 |
 James Woods Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz | Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz | Living | 18/04/1947 | 79 | — | 37 |
 Elizabeth McGovern Deborah Gelly | Deborah Gelly | Living | 18/07/1961 | 65 | — | 23 |
 Treat Williams James Conway O'Donnell | James Conway O'Donnell | Deceased | 01/12/1951 | 71 | 12/06/2023 | 33 |
 Tuesday Weld Carol | Carol | Living | 27/08/1943 | 83 | — | 41 |
 Joe Pesci Frankie Monaldi | Frankie Monaldi | Living | 09/02/1943 | 83 | — | 41 |
 Burt Young Joe | Joe | Deceased | 30/04/1940 | 83 | 08/10/2023 | 44 |
 James Hayden Patrick 'Patsy' Goldberg | Patrick 'Patsy' Goldberg | Deceased | 25/11/1953 | 29 | 08/11/1983 | 31 |
 William Forsythe Philip 'Cockeye' Stein | Philip 'Cockeye' Stein | Living | 07/06/1955 | 71 | — | 29 |
Larry Rapp 'Fat' Moe Gelly | 'Fat' Moe Gelly | Living | 20/02/1948 | 78 | — | 36 |
Amy Ryder Peggy | Peggy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Scott Schutzman Tiler Young Noodles | Young Noodles | Living | 22/12/1967 | 58 | — | 17 |
 Rusty Jacobs Young Max / David Bailey | Young Max / David Bailey | Living | 10/07/1967 | 59 | — | 17 |
 Jennifer Connelly Young Deborah | Young Deborah | Living | 12/12/1970 | 55 | — | 14 |
 Brian Bloom Young Patsy | Young Patsy | Living | 30/06/1970 | 56 | — | 14 |
Adrian Curran Young Cockeye | Young Cockeye | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mike Monetti Young 'Fat' Moe Gelly | Young 'Fat' Moe Gelly | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Noah Moazezi Dominic | Dominic | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Russo Bugsy | Bugsy | Living | 23/04/1953 | 73 | — | 31 |
| Eve | Deceased | 25/11/1953 | 64 | 15/12/2017 | 31 | |
 Danny Aiello Police Chief Vincent Aiello | Police Chief Vincent Aiello | Deceased | 20/06/1933 | 86 | 12/12/2019 | 51 |
 Richard Bright Chicken Joe | Chicken Joe | Deceased | 28/06/1937 | 68 | 18/02/2006 | 47 |
 Frank Gio Beefy | Beefy | Deceased | 15/08/1929 | 97 | — | 55 |
 Ray Dittrich Trigger | Trigger | Deceased | — | — | 22/04/2008 | — |
 Mario Brega Mandy | Mandy | Deceased | 25/03/1923 | 71 | 23/07/1994 | 61 |
Julie Cohen Young Peggy | Young Peggy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Foronjy Officer Whitey | Officer Whitey | Deceased | 03/08/1937 | 86 | 19/05/2024 | 47 |
 Olga Karlatos Woman in the Puppet Theatre | Woman in the Puppet Theatre | Living | 20/04/1945 | 81 | — | 39 |
 Clem Caserta Al Capuano | Al Capuano | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frank Sisto Fred Capuano | Fred Capuano | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerry Strivelli Johnny Capuano | Johnny Capuano | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Mike Gendel Irving Gold | Irving Gold | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Sandra Solberg Friend of Young Deborah | Friend of Young Deborah | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Margherita Pace Young Deborah (Double) | Young Deborah (Double) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Paul Herman Monkey | Monkey | Deceased | 29/03/1946 | 76 | 29/03/2022 | 38 |
Bruno Iannone Thug | Thug | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bruno Bilotta Chinese Theater Spectator (uncredited) | Chinese Theater Spectator (uncredited) | Living | 19/12/1959 | 66 | — | 25 |
Angelo Florio Willie the Ape | Willie the Ape | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Marcia Jean Kurtz Max's Mother | Max's Mother | Living | 11/02/1942 | 84 | — | 42 |
Gerard Murphy Crowning | Crowning | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dutch Miller Van Linden | Van Linden | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Harper Sharkey | Sharkey | Deceased | 19/05/1951 | 68 | 23/01/2020 | 33 |
Karen Shallo Mrs. Aiello | Mrs. Aiello | Living | 28/09/1946 | 79 | — | 38 |
Frankie Caserta Bugsy's Gang | Bugsy's Gang | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joey Marzella Bugsy's Gang | Bugsy's Gang | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Marvin Scott Interviewer | Interviewer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ann Neville Girl in Coffin | Girl in Coffin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joey Faye Adorable Old Man | Adorable Old Man | Deceased | 12/07/1909 | 87 | 26/04/1997 | 75 |
Linda Ipanema Nurse Thompson | Nurse Thompson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tandy Cronyn Reporter 1 | Reporter 1 | Living | 20/11/1945 | 80 | — | 39 |
Richard Zobel Reporter 2 | Reporter 2 | Deceased | 05/06/1952 | 53 | 04/10/2005 | 32 |
Baxter Harris Reporter 3 | Reporter 3 | Living | 18/11/1940 | 85 | — | 44 |
 Arnon Milchan Chauffeur | Chauffeur | Living | 06/12/1944 | 81 | — | 40 |
Marty Licata Cemetery Caretaker | Cemetery Caretaker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Estelle Harris Peggy's Mother | Peggy's Mother | Deceased | 22/04/1928 | 93 | 02/04/2022 | 56 |
 Gerritt Debeer Drunk | Drunk | Living | 17/06/1935 | 91 | — | 49 |
Alexander Godfrey Newstand Man | Newstand Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cliff Cudney Mounted Policeman | Mounted Policeman | Deceased | 01/01/2000 | 26 | — | 26 |
Paul Farentino 2nd Mounted Policeman | 2nd Mounted Policeman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bruce Bahrenburg Sgt. P. Halloran | Sgt. P. Halloran | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mort Freeman Street Singer | Street Singer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Massimo Liti Young Macrò | Young Macrò | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jay Zeely Foreman | Foreman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Salvatore Billa One of Beefy's Thugs (uncredited) | One of Beefy's Thugs (uncredited) | Deceased | 31/03/1943 | 63 | 22/05/2006 | 41 |
 Scott Coffey Bugsy's Gang (uncredited) | Bugsy's Gang (uncredited) | Living | 01/05/1964 | 62 | — | 20 |
 Marco Stefanelli Bugsy's Gang (uncredited) | Bugsy's Gang (uncredited) | Living | 30/09/1955 | 70 | — | 29 |
Nunzio Giuliani Speakeasy Drum Player (uncredited) | Speakeasy Drum Player (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nelson Camp Newspaper Salesman (uncredited) | Newspaper Salesman (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dario Iori Speakeasy Banjo Player (uncredited) | Speakeasy Banjo Player (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ole Jorgensen Speakeasy Percussionist (uncredited) | Speakeasy Percussionist (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Francesca Leone David Bailey's Girlfriend (uncredited) | David Bailey's Girlfriend (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chuck Low Deborah Gelly's Father (uncredited) | Deborah Gelly's Father (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ron Nummi Waiter (uncredited) | Waiter (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ryan Paris Speakeasy Patron (uncredited) | Speakeasy Patron (uncredited) | Living | 12/03/1953 | 73 | — | 31 |
Nicola Roberto Speakeasy Trumpet Player (uncredited) | Speakeasy Trumpet Player (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gianni Sanjust Speakeasy Clarinet Player (uncredited) | Speakeasy Clarinet Player (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/06/1934 | 85 | 09/01/2020 | 50 |
Alex Serra Speakeasy Vocalist (uncredited) | Speakeasy Vocalist (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Susan Spafford Nurse (uncredited) | Nurse (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mark Frazer Pimp (uncredited) | Pimp (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Maria Pia Monicelli Prostitute (uncredited) | Prostitute (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Claudio Mancini Syndacalist (uncredited) | Syndacalist (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/03/1928 | 96 | 28/06/2024 | 56 |
 Rossana Canghiari Speakeasy Patron (uncredited) | Speakeasy Patron (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
