Something Short of Paradise (1979) featured a cast of 36 tracked actors. Of these, 9 (50%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Marilyn Sokol, age 89. This film starred Susan Sarandon and David Steinberg.
50% still with us· verified cast25% of full cast · incl. 18 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 50% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 85.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast36 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Susan Sarandon Madeline Ross | Madeline Ross | Living | 04/10/1946 | 79 | — | 33 |
 David Steinberg Harris Sloane | Harris Sloane | Living | 09/08/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 Jean-Pierre Aumont Jean-Fidel Mileau | Jean-Fidel Mileau | Deceased | 05/01/1911 | 90 | 30/01/2001 | 68 |
 Marilyn Sokol Ruthie Miller | Ruthie Miller | Living | 02/06/1937 | 89 | — | 42 |
 Joe Grifasi Barney Collins | Barney Collins | Living | 14/06/1944 | 82 | — | 35 |
Robert Hitt Edgar Kent | Edgar Kent | Living | 11/09/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 David Rasche David Ritchie | David Ritchie | Living | 07/08/1944 | 82 | — | 35 |
Bob Kaliban George Pendleton | George Pendleton | Deceased | — | — | 12/12/2020 | — |
Ted Pugh Frank Barnett | Frank Barnett | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ann Robey Gail Barnett | Gail Barnett | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William Francis Hotel Manager | Hotel Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Adrienne Jalbert Fru-Fru | Fru-Fru | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terrence O'Hara Donny Conrad | Donny Conrad | Deceased | 25/12/1945 | 76 | 05/12/2022 | 34 |
Fred Nassif Desk Clerk | Desk Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sonya Jennings Beth | Beth | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ellen March Lisa | Lisa | Living | 18/08/1948 | 78 | — | 31 |
Loretta Tupper Alice Quine | Alice Quine | Deceased | 06/05/1906 | 84 | 16/09/1990 | 73 |
Martha Sherrill Mrs. Peel | Mrs. Peel | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joan Pape First Reporter | First Reporter | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Elizabeth Abassi Elderly Lady at Airport | Elderly Lady at Airport | Deceased | 17/08/1918 | 93 | 14/02/2012 | 61 |
 F.J. O'Neil Second Reporter | Second Reporter | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Miller Third Reporter | Third Reporter | Deceased | 21/10/1944 | 78 | 02/04/2023 | 35 |
Robert L. Horen Fourth Reporter | Fourth Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lawrence Lust Photographer | Photographer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bernie Passeltiner Elevator Operator | Elevator Operator | Deceased | 21/11/1931 | 90 | 08/06/2022 | 48 |
Eugene Blau Cabbie | Cabbie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paul Eichel Max | Max | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James York Swinger | Swinger | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Templon Jogger | Jogger | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Raynor Scheine Professor | Professor | Living | 19/01/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
Oliver Steindecker Bearded Man | Bearded Man | Living | 30/01/1940 | 86 | — | 39 |
 Steve Zettler Man at Party | Man at Party | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Debbie Staples 1st Woman at Party | 1st Woman at Party | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Marva Willis 2nd Woman at Party | 2nd Woman at Party | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Raymond Jeri 2nd Man at Party | 2nd Man at Party | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charles Johnston Other Man | Other Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |