Punchline (1988) featured a cast of 69 tracked actors. Of these, 16 (48%) are still alive today and 17 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Sally Field, age 80. This film starred Sally Field and Tom Hanks.
48% still with us· verified cast23% of full cast · incl. 36 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 48% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.4 yrs
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Cast69 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sally Field Lilah Krytsick | Lilah Krytsick | Living | 06/11/1946 | 80 | — | 42 |
 Tom Hanks Steven Gold | Steven Gold | Living | 09/07/1956 | 70 | — | 32 |
 John Goodman John Krytsick | John Krytsick | Living | 20/06/1952 | 74 | — | 36 |
 Mark Rydell Romeo | Romeo | Deceased | 23/03/1929 | 97 | 13/08/2026 | 59 |
 Kim Greist Madeline Urie | Madeline Urie | Living | 12/05/1958 | 68 | — | 30 |
 Paul Mazursky Arnold | Arnold | Deceased | 25/04/1930 | 84 | 30/06/2014 | 58 |
 Damon Wayans Percy | Percy | Living | 04/09/1960 | 66 | — | 28 |
 Taylor Negron Albert Emperato | Albert Emperato | Deceased | 01/08/1957 | 57 | 10/01/2015 | 31 |
Pam Matteson Utica Blake | Utica Blake | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 George McGrath Brian, the Singing Nun | Brian, the Singing Nun | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Barry Neikrug Krug | Krug | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ángel Salazar Rico | Rico | Deceased | 02/03/1956 | 68 | 11/08/2024 | 32 |
Joycee Katz Joycee | Joycee | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Mac Robbins Billy Lane | Billy Lane | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Max Alexander Mister Ball | Mister Ball | Deceased | 20/08/1953 | 63 | 02/11/2016 | 35 |
Paul Kozlowski Jerry Petroviak | Jerry Petroviak | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Barry Sobel Robyn Green | Robyn Green | Living | 11/07/1964 | 62 | — | 24 |
Marty Pollio Juggling Comic | Juggling Comic | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Katie Rich Eve | Eve | Living | 15/05/1964 | 62 | — | 24 |
 Charles David Richards Maitre D' | Maitre D' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Casey Sander Ernie the Bartender | Ernie the Bartender | Living | 06/07/1956 | 70 | — | 32 |
Michael Pollock Piano Player | Piano Player | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wanda Balay Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tiffany Terry Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Christiane Eden Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Renna Bogdanowicz Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Susan Michael Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kimberly L. Ryusaki Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Living | 15/02/1960 | 66 | — | 28 |
Consuela Nance Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Barbara Collier Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Darunee Doa Hale Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Andrea Adams Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Marcy Del Campos Waitress of the Gas Station | Waitress of the Gas Station | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Candace Cameron Bure Carrie Krytsick | Carrie Krytsick | Living | 06/04/1976 | 50 | — | 12 |
 Laura Jacoby Jenny Krytsick | Jenny Krytsick | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bianca Rose Heidi Krytsick | Heidi Krytsick | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ron Ulstad Madeline's Boss | Madeline's Boss | Deceased | 09/08/1934 | 87 | 09/12/2021 | 54 |
Howard Weller Crew-Cut Talent Scout | Crew-Cut Talent Scout | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Parker Talent Scout with Glasses | Talent Scout with Glasses | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George Wallace Man with Arm in Cast | Man with Arm in Cast | Living | 21/07/1948 | 78 | — | 40 |
Andrew Parker Boy on Gurney | Boy on Gurney | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Randy Fechter Young Doctor | Young Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Angela Bennett Nurse | Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bob Zmuda Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Living | 12/12/1949 | 76 | — | 39 |
Mark Eric Charbonneau Audience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm) | Audience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Kirby Marketing Man | Marketing Man | Deceased | 01/01/1951 | 75 | 15/07/2026 | 37 |
 George D. Wallace Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace) | Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace) | Deceased | 08/06/1917 | 88 | 22/07/2005 | 71 |
 Sam H. Ginsburg Sam, The Laughing Patient | Sam, The Laughing Patient | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Cameron Thor Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Living | 17/03/1960 | 66 | — | 28 |
James C. Lewis Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
George Novogroder Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Suzanne Rains Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Susan Avants Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Scott Williams Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carin Badger Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sharon Stein Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eva Dunlap Audience Participants and Hecklers | Audience Participants and Hecklers | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robina Suwol Buffy | Buffy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Britton Murray | Murray | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Goldstein Mark | Mark | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Melissa Tufeld Mark's Wife | Mark's Wife | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dottie Archibald Mrs. Ball | Mrs. Ball | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Susie Essman Lilah's Hairdresser | Lilah's Hairdresser | Living | 31/05/1955 | 71 | — | 33 |
Joey Vega Waiter in Coffee Shop | Waiter in Coffee Shop | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ben Hartigan Older Clergyman | Older Clergyman | Deceased | — | — | 14/04/2009 | — |
 Jimmy Brogan Younger Clergyman | Younger Clergyman | Living | 18/09/1948 | 78 | — | 40 |
Crane Jackson Second Faculty Examiner | Second Faculty Examiner | Deceased | 21/03/1933 | 69 | 17/04/2002 | 55 |
Rich Ramirez Taxi Driver | Taxi Driver | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Mike Starr Man with Bullhorn | Man with Bullhorn | Living | 29/07/1950 | 76 | — | 38 |