Shane (1953) featured a cast of 33 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (7%) are still alive today and 28 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Beverly Washburn, age 82. This film starred Alan Ladd and Jean Arthur.
7% still with us· verified cast6% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 7% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast33 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alan Ladd Shane | Shane | Deceased | 03/09/1913 | 50 | 29/01/1964 | 40 |
 Jean Arthur Marian Starrett | Marian Starrett | Deceased | 17/10/1900 | 90 | 19/06/1991 | 53 |
 Van Heflin Joe Starrett | Joe Starrett | Deceased | 13/12/1910 | 60 | 23/07/1971 | 43 |
 Brandon De Wilde Joey Starrett | Joey Starrett | Deceased | 09/04/1942 | 30 | 06/07/1972 | 11 |
 Jack Palance Jack Wilson | Jack Wilson | Deceased | 18/02/1919 | 87 | 10/11/2006 | 34 |
 Ben Johnson Chris Calloway | Chris Calloway | Deceased | 13/06/1918 | 77 | 08/04/1996 | 35 |
 Edgar Buchanan Fred Lewis | Fred Lewis | Deceased | 20/03/1903 | 76 | 04/04/1979 | 50 |
 Emile Meyer Rufus Ryker | Rufus Ryker | Deceased | 18/08/1910 | 76 | 19/03/1987 | 43 |
 Elisha Cook Jr. Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey | Frank 'Stonewall' Torrey | Deceased | 26/12/1903 | 91 | 18/05/1995 | 50 |
 Douglas Spencer Axel 'Swede' Shipstead | Axel 'Swede' Shipstead | Deceased | 10/02/1910 | 50 | 06/10/1960 | 43 |
 John Dierkes Morgan Ryker | Morgan Ryker | Deceased | 10/02/1905 | 69 | 08/01/1975 | 48 |
 Ellen Corby Liz Torrey | Liz Torrey | Deceased | 03/06/1911 | 87 | 14/04/1999 | 42 |
 Paul McVey Sam Grafton | Sam Grafton | Deceased | 17/03/1898 | 74 | 01/01/1973 | 55 |
John Miller Bartender Will Atkey | Bartender Will Atkey | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Edith Evanson Mrs. Shipstead | Mrs. Shipstead | Deceased | 26/04/1896 | 84 | 29/11/1980 | 57 |
 Leonard Strong Ernie Wright | Ernie Wright | Deceased | 12/08/1908 | 71 | 23/01/1980 | 45 |
 Ray Spiker Axel Johnson | Axel Johnson | Deceased | 06/01/1902 | 62 | 23/02/1964 | 51 |
 Janice Carroll Susan Lewis | Susan Lewis | Deceased | 19/02/1932 | 61 | 10/09/1993 | 21 |
Martin Mason Ed Howells | Ed Howells | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Helen Brown Martha Lewis | Martha Lewis | Deceased | 16/08/1901 | 96 | 24/12/1997 | 52 |
 Nancy Kulp Mrs. Howells | Mrs. Howells | Deceased | 28/08/1921 | 69 | 03/02/1991 | 32 |
 Ewing Miles Brown Ryker Man (uncredited) | Ryker Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/12/1921 | 97 | 27/05/2019 | 32 |
Bill Cartledge Ryker Man (uncredited) | Ryker Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 04/10/1914 | 60 | 11/07/1975 | 39 |
Chick Hannan Ryker Man (uncredited) | Ryker Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/05/1901 | 79 | 14/08/1980 | 52 |
 George J. Lewis Ryker Man (uncredited) | Ryker Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/12/1903 | 91 | 08/12/1995 | 50 |
Jack Sterling Ryker Man (uncredited) | Ryker Man (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Henry Wills Ryker Man (uncredited) | Ryker Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/09/1921 | 73 | 15/09/1994 | 32 |
 Alana Ladd Little Girl (uncredited) | Little Girl (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/04/1943 | 71 | 23/11/2014 | 10 |
 David Ladd Little Boy (uncredited) | Little Boy (uncredited) | Living | 05/02/1947 | 79 | — | 6 |
 Howard Negley Yank Potts (uncredited) | Yank Potts (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/04/1898 | 85 | 07/11/1983 | 55 |
Charles Quirk Clerk (uncredited) | Clerk (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George Stevens Knock Him Into That Pigpen, Chris! (voice) (uncredited) | Knock Him Into That Pigpen, Chris! (voice) (uncredited) | Deceased | 18/12/1904 | 70 | 08/03/1975 | 49 |
 Beverly Washburn Ruth Lewis (uncredited) | Ruth Lewis (uncredited) | Living | 25/11/1943 | 82 | — | 10 |