Private Benjamin (1980) featured a cast of 55 tracked actors. Of these, 15 (43%) are still alive today and 20 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Alan Oppenheimer, age 96. This film starred Goldie Hawn and Eileen Brennan.
43% still with us· verified cast27% of full cast · incl. 20 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 43% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 83.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast55 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Goldie Hawn Judy Benjamin | Judy Benjamin | Living | 21/11/1945 | 80 | — | 35 |
 Eileen Brennan Capt. Doreen Lewis | Capt. Doreen Lewis | Deceased | 03/09/1932 | 80 | 28/07/2013 | 48 |
 Armand Assante Henrí Trémont | Henrí Trémont | Living | 04/10/1949 | 76 | — | 31 |
 Robert Webber Col. Clay Thornbush | Col. Clay Thornbush | Deceased | 14/10/1924 | 64 | 19/05/1989 | 56 |
 Sam Wanamaker Teddy Benjamin | Teddy Benjamin | Deceased | 14/06/1919 | 74 | 18/12/1993 | 61 |
 Barbara Barrie Harriet Benjamin | Harriet Benjamin | Living | 23/05/1931 | 95 | — | 49 |
 Mary Kay Place Pvt. Mary Lou Glass | Pvt. Mary Lou Glass | Living | 23/09/1947 | 79 | — | 33 |
 Harry Dean Stanton Sgt. Jim Ballard | Sgt. Jim Ballard | Deceased | 14/07/1926 | 91 | 15/09/2017 | 54 |
 Albert Brooks Yale Goodman | Yale Goodman | Living | 22/07/1947 | 79 | — | 33 |
 Alan Oppenheimer Rabbi | Rabbi | Living | 23/04/1930 | 96 | — | 50 |
Estelle Marlov Vocalist at Wedding | Vocalist at Wedding | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Everett Covin Bandleader | Bandleader | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Hanley Arnie | Arnie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lee Wallace Mr. Waxman | Mr. Waxman | Deceased | 15/07/1930 | 90 | 20/12/2020 | 50 |
 James Dybas Photographer | Photographer | Living | 07/02/1944 | 82 | — | 36 |
 Gretchen Wyler Aunt Kissy | Aunt Kissy | Deceased | 16/02/1932 | 75 | 27/05/2007 | 48 |
 Maxine Stuart Aunt Betty | Aunt Betty | Deceased | 28/06/1918 | 94 | 06/06/2013 | 62 |
 Lillian Adams Mrs. Goodman | Mrs. Goodman | Deceased | 13/05/1922 | 89 | 25/05/2011 | 58 |
Sandy Weintraub Harvey Goodman | Harvey Goodman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tim Haldeman Stanley Goodman | Stanley Goodman | Living | 10/01/1949 | 77 | — | 31 |
 Kopi Sotiropulos Limo Passerby | Limo Passerby | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stu Nahan Newscaster | Newscaster | Deceased | 23/06/1926 | 81 | 26/12/2007 | 54 |
J.P. Bumstead Induction Officer | Induction Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hal Williams Sgt. L.C. Ross | Sgt. L.C. Ross | Deceased | 14/12/1938 | 87 | 15/07/2026 | 42 |
 Toni Kalem Pvt. Tina Gianelli | Pvt. Tina Gianelli | Living | 29/08/1956 | 70 | — | 24 |
 Damita Jo Freeman Pvt. Gloria Moe | Pvt. Gloria Moe | Living | 26/02/1953 | 73 | — | 27 |
Alston Ahern Pvt. P.J. Soyer | Pvt. P.J. Soyer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 P. J. Soles Pvt. Wanda Winter | Pvt. Wanda Winter | Living | 17/07/1950 | 76 | — | 30 |
 Craig T. Nelson Capt. William Wooldridge | Capt. William Wooldridge | Living | 04/04/1944 | 82 | — | 36 |
James R. Barnett Drill Instructor | Drill Instructor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ray Oliver Red Team Soldier #1 | Red Team Soldier #1 | Deceased | 27/03/1909 | 81 | 05/11/1990 | 71 |
Robin Hoff Red Team Soldier #2 | Red Team Soldier #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eddie Lewis Red Team Soldier #3 | Red Team Soldier #3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carrol Davis Carson Referee | Referee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Clay Wright Helicopter Pilot | Helicopter Pilot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Danny Wells Slick Guy | Slick Guy | Deceased | 07/04/1941 | 72 | 28/11/2013 | 39 |
 Keone Young Kim Osaka | Kim Osaka | Living | 06/09/1947 | 79 | — | 33 |
George Roberts Johnny Rourke | Johnny Rourke | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Helen Baron Selma Lemish | Selma Lemish | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Paul Marin Leo Lemish | Leo Lemish | Deceased | 20/07/1927 | 88 | 11/06/2016 | 53 |
Mimi Maynard Liz Lemish | Liz Lemish | Living | 05/01/1949 | 77 | — | 31 |
 Alice Hirson Mrs. Thornbush | Mrs. Thornbush | Deceased | 10/03/1929 | 95 | 14/02/2025 | 51 |
 Wil Albert Lt. Rahmi | Lt. Rahmi | Deceased | 22/08/1930 | 96 | — | 50 |
 Richard Herd General Foley | General Foley | Deceased | 26/09/1932 | 87 | 26/05/2020 | 48 |
 Sally Kirkland Helga | Helga | Deceased | 31/10/1941 | 84 | 11/11/2025 | 39 |
Denise Halma Gabrielle | Gabrielle | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lilyan Chauvin Mrs. Trémont | Mrs. Trémont | Deceased | 06/08/1925 | 82 | 26/06/2008 | 55 |
David Olivier Jean Claude | Jean Claude | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Elie Liardet Mayor | Mayor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shirley Anthony Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stéphane Grappelli Wedding Violinist (uncredited) | Wedding Violinist (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/01/1908 | 89 | 01/12/1997 | 72 |
Jack Griffin Drill Sergeant (uncredited) | Drill Sergeant (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Heather Haase Young Judy (uncredited) | Young Judy (uncredited) | Living | 11/05/1972 | 54 | — | 8 |
David LeBell Dancing Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Dancing Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Martini Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |