Playing by Heart (1998) featured a cast of 42 tracked actors. Of these, 26 (87%) are still alive today and 4 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ellen Burstyn, age 93. This film starred Gillian Anderson and Ellen Burstyn.
87% still with us· verified cast62% of full cast · incl. 12 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 87% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast42 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gillian Anderson Meredith | Meredith | Living | 09/08/1968 | 58 | — | 30 |
 Ellen Burstyn Mildred | Mildred | Living | 07/12/1932 | 93 | — | 66 |
 Sean Connery Paul | Paul | Deceased | 25/08/1930 | 90 | 31/10/2020 | 68 |
 Anthony Edwards Roger | Roger | Living | 19/07/1962 | 64 | — | 36 |
 Angelina Jolie Joan | Joan | Living | 04/06/1975 | 51 | — | 23 |
 Jay Mohr Mark | Mark | Living | 23/08/1970 | 56 | — | 28 |
 Ryan Phillippe Keenan | Keenan | Living | 10/09/1974 | 52 | — | 24 |
 Dennis Quaid Hugh | Hugh | Living | 09/04/1954 | 72 | — | 44 |
 Gena Rowlands Hannah | Hannah | Deceased | 19/06/1930 | 94 | 14/08/2024 | 68 |
 Jon Stewart Trent | Trent | Living | 28/11/1962 | 63 | — | 36 |
 Madeleine Stowe Gracie | Gracie | Living | 18/08/1958 | 68 | — | 40 |
 Patricia Clarkson Allison | Allison | Living | 29/12/1959 | 66 | — | 39 |
 April Grace Valery | Valery | Living | 12/05/1962 | 64 | — | 36 |
 Alec Mapa Lana | Lana | Living | 10/07/1965 | 61 | — | 33 |
Christian Mills Phillip | Phillip | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kellie Waymire Jane | Jane | Deceased | 27/07/1967 | 36 | 13/11/2003 | 31 |
 Tim Halligan Cook Show Director | Cook Show Director | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Emerson Bosco | Bosco | Living | 07/09/1954 | 72 | — | 44 |
| Pete | Living | 27/09/1972 | 53 | — | 26 | |
 Amanda Peet Amber | Amber | Living | 11/01/1972 | 54 | — | 26 |
David Ferguson Drag Queen | Drag Queen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joel McCrary Drag Bar Bartender | Drag Bar Bartender | Living | 29/06/1967 | 59 | — | 31 |
Worthie Meacham Second Drag Queen | Second Drag Queen | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
| Max | Living | 08/07/1967 | 59 | — | 31 | |
 Hal Landon Jr. Actor 'Commissioner' | Actor 'Commissioner' | Living | 23/05/1941 | 85 | — | 57 |
Marc Allen Lewis Actor 'Harpagon' | Actor 'Harpagon' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ron Boussom Actor 'Jacques' | Actor 'Jacques' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Daniel Chodos Actor 'Anselme' | Actor 'Anselme' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mark Lewis Waiter | Waiter | Living | 03/12/1972 | 53 | — | 26 |
 Jim Abele Doctor | Doctor | Living | 13/11/1960 | 65 | — | 38 |
 Chris Conner Harry | Harry | Living | 04/04/1975 | 51 | — | 23 |
Marcus Printup Trumpet Player | Trumpet Player | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Larry Antonino Bass Player | Bass Player | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tom Chuchvara Drummer | Drummer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert English Saxophonist | Saxophonist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ryo Okumoto Pianist | Pianist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hilary Duff Extra (uncredited) | Extra (uncredited) | Living | 28/09/1987 | 38 | — | 11 |
 Nastassja Kinski The Lawyer (uncredited) | The Lawyer (uncredited) | Living | 24/01/1961 | 65 | — | 37 |
 Matt Malloy Desk Clerk (uncredited) | Desk Clerk (uncredited) | Living | 12/01/1963 | 63 | — | 35 |
 Marilyn Monrovia Goth Clubgoer (uncredited) | Goth Clubgoer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jeremy Sisto Malcolm (uncredited) | Malcolm (uncredited) | Living | 06/10/1974 | 51 | — | 24 |
 David Clennon Martin (uncredited) | Martin (uncredited) | Living | 10/05/1943 | 83 | — | 55 |