Red Dawn (1984) featured a cast of 48 tracked actors. Of these, 14 (48%) are still alive today and 15 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is George Fisher, age 89. This film starred Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen.
48% still with us· verified cast30% of full cast · incl. 18 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 48% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast48 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed | Deceased | 18/08/1952 | 57 | 14/09/2009 | 32 | |
 Charlie Sheen Matt | Matt | Living | 03/09/1965 | 61 | — | 19 |
 C. Thomas Howell Robert | Robert | Living | 07/12/1966 | 59 | — | 18 |
 Lea Thompson Erica | Erica | Living | 31/05/1961 | 65 | — | 23 |
 Darren Dalton Daryl | Daryl | Living | 09/02/1965 | 61 | — | 19 |
 Jennifer Grey Toni | Toni | Living | 26/03/1960 | 66 | — | 24 |
 Powers Boothe Andy | Andy | Deceased | 01/06/1948 | 68 | 14/05/2017 | 36 |
 Brad Savage Danny | Danny | Living | 09/12/1965 | 60 | — | 19 |
 Ben Johnson Mason | Mason | Deceased | 13/06/1918 | 77 | 08/04/1996 | 66 |
 Harry Dean Stanton Mr. Eckert | Mr. Eckert | Deceased | 14/07/1926 | 91 | 15/09/2017 | 58 |
 William Smith Strelnikov | Strelnikov | Deceased | 24/03/1933 | 88 | 05/07/2021 | 51 |
 Ron O'Neal Bella | Bella | Deceased | 01/09/1937 | 66 | 14/01/2004 | 47 |
 Vladek Sheybal Bratchenko | Bratchenko | Deceased | 12/03/1923 | 69 | 16/10/1992 | 61 |
 Frank McRae Mr. Teasdale | Mr. Teasdale | Deceased | 18/03/1941 | 80 | 29/04/2021 | 43 |
 Lane Smith Mayor Bates | Mayor Bates | Deceased | 29/04/1936 | 69 | 13/06/2005 | 48 |
 Roy Jenson Mr. Morris | Mr. Morris | Deceased | 09/02/1927 | 80 | 27/04/2007 | 57 |
 Pepe Serna Aardvark's Father | Aardvark's Father | Living | 23/07/1944 | 82 | — | 40 |
 Radames Pera Stepan Gorsky | Stepan Gorsky | Living | 14/09/1960 | 66 | — | 24 |
 Judd Omen The Nicaraguan Captain | The Nicaraguan Captain | Living | 04/02/1940 | 86 | — | 44 |
Zitto Kazann Political Officer | Political Officer | Deceased | 01/09/1944 | 76 | 05/02/2021 | 40 |
 Doug Toby Aardvark | Aardvark | Living | 13/07/1964 | 62 | — | 20 |
Michael D'Agosta Boy in Classroom | Boy in Classroom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Johelen Carleton Girl in Classroom | Girl in Classroom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
George Ganchev Soldier #1 | Soldier #1 | Deceased | 29/08/1939 | 79 | 19/08/2019 | 45 |
 Waldemar Kalinowski Soldier #2 | Soldier #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sam Slovick Yuri | Yuri | Living | 23/06/1964 | 62 | — | 20 |
Lois Kimbrell Mrs. Mason | Mrs. Mason | Presumed Deceased | 31/01/1921 | 96 | 30/05/2017 | 63 |
Elan Oberon Alicia | Alicia | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harley Christensen Man on Pole | Man on Pole | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tacy Norwood Rat Girl | Rat Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Fred Rexer Tank Survivor | Tank Survivor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Meisner Russian Tanker #1 | Russian Tanker #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Victor Meisner Russian Tanker #2 | Russian Tanker #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Raquel Provance Rachel | Rachel | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Vojislav Govedarica Russian Sergeant | Russian Sergeant | Deceased | 01/01/1940 | 83 | 05/12/2023 | 44 |
 Gene Scherer KGB #1 | KGB #1 | Deceased | 26/08/1937 | 77 | 28/02/2015 | 47 |
Tom Ireland KGB #2 | KGB #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Krzysztof Janczar Soviet Soldier | Soviet Soldier | Living | 07/01/1950 | 76 | — | 34 |
 Phil Mead Mr. Barnes | Mr. Barnes | Deceased | 15/01/1922 | 76 | 17/07/1998 | 62 |
Sam Dodge Man at Drive-In | Man at Drive-In | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ben Zeller Man #2 at Drive-In | Man #2 at Drive-In | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dan Sparks Man #3 at Drive-In | Man #3 at Drive-In | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Benjamin Schick Russian Sergeant | Russian Sergeant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George Fisher KGB Major | KGB Major | Living | 03/06/1937 | 89 | — | 47 |
Chuk Besher Door Gunner | Door Gunner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
J.D. Ruybal Cuban Crew Chief | Cuban Crew Chief | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Pacho Lane Firing Squad Officer | Firing Squad Officer | Living | 03/03/1938 | 88 | — | 46 |
Julius L. Meyer Latin Soldier | Latin Soldier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
