Real Life (1979) featured a cast of 40 tracked actors. Of these, 6 (35%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is J.A. Preston, age 93. This film starred Albert Brooks and Charles Grodin.
35% still with us· verified cast15% of full cast · incl. 23 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 35% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast40 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albert Brooks Albert Brooks | Albert Brooks | Living | 22/07/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
 Charles Grodin Warren Yeager | Warren Yeager | Deceased | 21/04/1935 | 86 | 18/05/2021 | 44 |
 Frances Lee McCain Jeannette Yeager | Jeannette Yeager | Living | 28/07/1944 | 82 | — | 35 |
Lisa Urette Lisa Yeager | Lisa Yeager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Stirrat Eric Yeager | Eric Yeager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Matthew Tobin Dr. Howard Hill | Dr. Howard Hill | Deceased | — | — | 16/07/2008 | — |
 J.A. Preston Dr. Ted Cleary | Dr. Ted Cleary | Living | 13/11/1932 | 93 | — | 47 |
 Mort Lindsey Mort Lindsey | Mort Lindsey | Deceased | 21/03/1923 | 89 | 04/05/2012 | 56 |
Joseph Schaffler Paul Lowell - Realtor | Paul Lowell - Realtor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Phyllis Quinn Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner | Donna Stanley - Gift Shop Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Ritz Jack from Cincinnati | Jack from Cincinnati | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Clifford Einstein Role Reversal Family Father | Role Reversal Family Father | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harold Einstein Role Reversal Family Son | Role Reversal Family Son | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mandy Einstein Role Reversal Family Mother | Role Reversal Family Mother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Karen Einstein Role Reversal Family Daughter | Role Reversal Family Daughter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James L. Brooks Driving Evaluator | Driving Evaluator | Living | 09/05/1940 | 86 | — | 39 |
Zeke Manners Driver in Evaluation | Driver in Evaluation | Deceased | 10/10/1911 | 89 | 14/10/2000 | 68 |
Dudley DeZonia Andrew Felton - Alternate Family Father | Andrew Felton - Alternate Family Father | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Barbara DeZonia Felton Family Member | Felton Family Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carolyn Silas Felton Family Member | Felton Family Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Adam Grant Felton Family Member | Felton Family Member | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Belle Richter Jeanette's Mother | Jeanette's Mother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerry Jensen Jeanette's Father | Jeanette's Father | Deceased | 27/02/1915 | 87 | 03/12/2002 | 64 |
Michele Grace Dr. Rennert's Nurse | Dr. Rennert's Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Thelma Leeds Margaret - Dr. Rennert's Patient | Margaret - Dr. Rennert's Patient | Deceased | 18/12/1910 | 95 | 27/05/2006 | 69 |
 Johnny Haymer Dr. Maxwell Rennert | Dr. Maxwell Rennert | Deceased | 19/01/1920 | 69 | 18/11/1989 | 59 |
Nudie Horse Owner | Horse Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charles H. Reid Assistant Surgeon | Assistant Surgeon | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Susan Clark Veterinary Nurse | Veterinary Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ward Rodgers Minister | Minister | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 David Spielberg Dr. Jeremy Nolan | Dr. Jeremy Nolan | Deceased | 06/03/1939 | 77 | 01/06/2016 | 40 |
 Julie Payne Dr. Anne Kramer | Dr. Anne Kramer | Living | 11/09/1946 | 80 | — | 33 |
Jennings Lang Martin Brand (voice) | Martin Brand (voice) | Deceased | 28/05/1915 | 81 | 29/05/1996 | 64 |
Leo McElroy Jim Sanders - Channel 5 Reporter | Jim Sanders - Channel 5 Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carlos Jurado Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
S.W. Smith 2nd Reporter | 2nd Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Fred Wolfson 3rd Reporter | 3rd Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Norman Bartold Dr. Isaac Steven Hayward | Dr. Isaac Steven Hayward | Deceased | 06/08/1928 | 65 | 28/05/1994 | 51 |
 Harry Shearer Pete - Cameraman / Radio Announcer | Pete - Cameraman / Radio Announcer | Living | 23/12/1943 | 82 | — | 36 |
 Dick Haynes Councilman Edmund Harris | Councilman Edmund Harris | Deceased | 09/01/1911 | 69 | 25/11/1980 | 68 |