Piranha (1978) featured a cast of 34 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (52%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Barbara Steele, age 88. This film starred Bradford Dillman and Heather Menzies.
52% still with us· verified cast35% of full cast · incl. 11 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 52% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast34 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bradford Dillman Paul Grogan | Paul Grogan | Deceased | 14/04/1930 | 87 | 16/01/2018 | 48 |
 Heather Menzies Maggie McKeown | Maggie McKeown | Deceased | 03/12/1949 | 68 | 24/12/2017 | 29 |
 Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Hoak | Dr. Robert Hoak | Deceased | 15/02/1914 | 96 | 11/09/2010 | 64 |
 Keenan Wynn Jack | Jack | Deceased | 27/07/1916 | 70 | 14/10/1986 | 62 |
 Dick Miller Buck Gardner | Buck Gardner | Deceased | 25/12/1928 | 90 | 30/01/2019 | 50 |
 Barbara Steele Dr. Mengers | Dr. Mengers | Living | 29/12/1937 | 88 | — | 41 |
 Belinda Balaski Betsy | Betsy | Living | 08/12/1947 | 78 | — | 31 |
 Melody Thomas Scott Laura Dickinson | Laura Dickinson | Living | 18/04/1956 | 70 | — | 22 |
 Bruce Gordon Colonel Waxman | Colonel Waxman | Deceased | 01/02/1916 | 94 | 20/01/2011 | 62 |
 Barry Brown Trooper | Trooper | Deceased | 19/04/1951 | 27 | 27/06/1978 | 27 |
 Paul Bartel Mr. Dumont | Mr. Dumont | Deceased | 06/08/1938 | 61 | 13/05/2000 | 40 |
Shannon Collins Suzie Grogan | Suzie Grogan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shawn Nelson Whitney | Whitney | Living | 24/10/1953 | 72 | — | 25 |
 Richard Deacon Earl Lyon | Earl Lyon | Deceased | 14/05/1922 | 62 | 08/08/1984 | 56 |
Janie Squire Barbara Randolph | Barbara Randolph | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Roger Richman David | David | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Smillie Jailer | Jailer | Deceased | 09/07/1922 | 81 | 12/11/2003 | 56 |
 Guich Koock TV Pitchman | TV Pitchman | Living | 22/07/1944 | 82 | — | 34 |
Jack Pauleson Boy in Canoe | Boy in Canoe | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eric Henshaw Father in Canoe | Father in Canoe | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Vinson Soldier | Soldier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Virginia Dunnam Girl | Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Diamond Farnsworth Water-skier | Water-skier | Living | 07/10/1949 | 76 | — | 29 |
 Bruce Paul Barbour Man in Boat | Man in Boat | Living | 22/04/1949 | 77 | — | 29 |
Robyn Ray Screaming Woman | Screaming Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mike Sullivan Dam Guard | Dam Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jack Cardwell Brandy | Brandy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sally Bondi Swimming Deb (uncredited) | Swimming Deb (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eric Braeden Dr. Robert Hoak (swimming double) (uncredited) | Dr. Robert Hoak (swimming double) (uncredited) | Living | 03/04/1941 | 85 | — | 37 |
 Joe Dante Scuba Diver #2 (uncredited) | Scuba Diver #2 (uncredited) | Living | 28/11/1946 | 79 | — | 32 |
 Amy Holden Jones Hertz Clerk (uncredited) | Hertz Clerk (uncredited) | Living | 17/09/1955 | 71 | — | 23 |
Andrew G. La Marca Scuba Diver #1 (uncredited) | Scuba Diver #1 (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/05/1954 | 57 | 30/12/2011 | 24 |
 John Sayles Army Sentry (uncredited) | Army Sentry (uncredited) | Living | 28/09/1950 | 75 | — | 28 |
 Phil Tippett Scuba Diver (uncredited) | Scuba Diver (uncredited) | Living | 27/09/1951 | 74 | — | 27 |