Original Gangstas (1996) featured a cast of 37 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (42%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Fred Williamson, age 88. This film starred Fred Williamson and Jim Brown.
42% still with us· verified cast22% of full cast · incl. 18 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 42% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast37 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fred Williamson John Bookman | John Bookman | Living | 05/03/1938 | 88 | — | 58 |
 Jim Brown Jake Trevor | Jake Trevor | Deceased | 17/02/1936 | 87 | 18/05/2023 | 60 |
 Pam Grier Laurie Thompson | Laurie Thompson | Living | 26/05/1949 | 77 | — | 47 |
 Paul Winfield Reverend Dorsey | Reverend Dorsey | Deceased | 22/05/1939 | 64 | 07/03/2004 | 57 |
 Isabel Sanford Gracie Bookman | Gracie Bookman | Deceased | 29/08/1917 | 86 | 09/07/2004 | 79 |
 Oscar Brown Jr. Marvin Bookman | Marvin Bookman | Deceased | 10/10/1926 | 78 | 29/05/2005 | 70 |
 Richard Roundtree Slick | Slick | Deceased | 09/07/1942 | 81 | 24/10/2023 | 54 |
 Ron O'Neal Bubba | Bubba | Deceased | 01/09/1937 | 66 | 14/01/2004 | 59 |
| Spyro | Living | 04/12/1964 | 61 | — | 32 | |
 Eddie Bo Smith Jr. Damien | Damien | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dru Down Kayo | Kayo | Living | 14/09/1969 | 57 | — | 27 |
 Shyheim Franklin Dink | Dink | Living | 14/11/1979 | 46 | — | 17 |
 Robert Forster Detective Slatten | Detective Slatten | Deceased | 13/07/1941 | 78 | 11/10/2019 | 55 |
 Charles Napier Mayor | Mayor | Deceased | 12/04/1936 | 75 | 05/10/2011 | 60 |
 Wings Hauser Michael Casey | Michael Casey | Deceased | 12/12/1947 | 77 | 15/03/2025 | 49 |
 Frank Pesce Detective Waits | Detective Waits | Deceased | 08/12/1946 | 75 | 06/02/2022 | 50 |
 Godfrey Marcus | Marcus | Living | 21/07/1969 | 57 | — | 27 |
 Tim Rhoze Blood | Blood | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Seraiah Carol Thelma Jones | Thelma Jones | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dawn Stern Princess | Princess | Living | 01/01/1966 | 60 | — | 30 |
Timothy Lewis Kenny Thompson | Kenny Thompson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Linda Bright Clay Lisa Bookman | Lisa Bookman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kevin Watson Bobby | Bobby | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anthony Snowden Doctor | Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nick Edenetti TV Announcer | TV Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jacqueline Swike TV News Reporter | TV News Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kimberly Shufford Lady in Gym | Lady in Gym | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Idella Haywood 2nd Lady in Gym | 2nd Lady in Gym | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Raymond Taylor Boy Left in Street | Boy Left in Street | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Scarface Rebel Guard at Party | Rebel Guard at Party | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bushwick Bill Party Cigar Smoker | Party Cigar Smoker | Deceased | — | — | 09/06/2019 | — |
Dani Girl Dancer at Party | Dancer at Party | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Luniz Customers at Thelma's Cafe | Customers at Thelma's Cafe | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
The Chi-Lites The Chi-Lites | The Chi-Lites | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bishop Don Magic Juan Big Brother (uncredited) | Big Brother (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Yukmouth Customer at Thelma's Cafe (uncredited) | Customer at Thelma's Cafe (uncredited) | Living | 18/10/1974 | 51 | — | 22 |
Numskull Customer at Thelma's Cafe (uncredited) | Customer at Thelma's Cafe (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
