Staying Alive (1983) featured a cast of 77 tracked actors. Of these, 17 (63%) are still alive today and 10 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Kurtwood Smith, age 83. This film starred John Travolta and Cynthia Rhodes.
63% still with us· verified cast22% of full cast · incl. 50 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 63% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 57.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast77 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Travolta Tony Manero | Tony Manero | Living | 18/02/1954 | 72 | — | 29 |
 Cynthia Rhodes Jackie | Jackie | Living | 21/11/1956 | 69 | — | 27 |
 Finola Hughes Laura | Laura | Living | 29/10/1959 | 66 | — | 24 |
 Steve Inwood Jesse | Jesse | Deceased | 03/01/1947 | 78 | 15/05/2025 | 36 |
 Julie Bovasso Mrs. Manero | Mrs. Manero | Deceased | 01/08/1930 | 61 | 14/09/1991 | 53 |
Charles Ward Butler | Butler | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Steve Bickford Sound Technician | Sound Technician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Patrick Brady Derelict | Derelict | Deceased | 13/12/1960 | 33 | 29/05/1994 | 23 |
 Norma Donaldson Fatima | Fatima | Deceased | 08/07/1928 | 66 | 22/11/1994 | 55 |
 Jesse Doran Mark | Mark | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Joyce Hyser Linda | Linda | Living | 20/12/1957 | 68 | — | 26 |
Deborah Jenssen Margaret | Margaret | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Martini Fred | Fred | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Joy | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Tony Munafo Doorman | Doorman | Deceased | 05/10/1945 | 69 | 18/12/2014 | 38 |
Susan Olar Model | Model | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cindy Perlman Cathy | Cathy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ross St. Phillip Sound Man | Sound Man | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Kurtwood Smith Choreographer | Choreographer | Living | 03/07/1943 | 83 | — | 40 |
| Carl | Living | 30/07/1950 | 76 | — | 33 | |
Nell Alano Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Randy Allaire Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Audrey K. Baranishyn Dancer | Dancer | Living | 07/06/1956 | 70 | — | 27 |
Paula Beyers Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Melita Brock-Warner Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Karen Bryson Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Burns Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Chavez Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dennis Daniels Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Trac DiPonzio Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
LaLanya Fair Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Forrest Gardner Dancer | Dancer | Deceased | 27/12/1956 | 57 | 14/06/2014 | 27 |
Rhonda Hairston Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nanci L. Hammond Dancer | Dancer | Living | 15/06/1952 | 74 | — | 31 |
Michael Higgins Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michelle Johnston Dancer | Dancer | Living | 04/10/1964 | 61 | — | 19 |
 Janet Jones Dancer | Dancer | Living | 10/01/1961 | 65 | — | 22 |
Rochelle G. Jones Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Erica Jordan Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James Ko Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Reggie Leon Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ben Lokey Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lee Anne Loomis Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Daniel Lorenzo Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Viktor Manoel Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Valerie-Jean Miller Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anita Morales Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frances Morgan Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kevyn Morrow Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Reggie O'Gwin Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Polly O'Malley Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Francine O'Neill Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Smith Osbourne Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carolyn Poppert Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Reina Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Rooney Dancer | Dancer | Living | 30/03/1962 | 64 | — | 21 |
Kathy Shippen Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Karin Smith Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rick Sullivant Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nanette Tarpey Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jim Thompson Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Tramm Dancer | Dancer | Deceased | 26/12/1957 | 33 | 21/09/1991 | 26 |
Marvin Tunney Dancer | Dancer | Living | 30/07/1951 | 75 | — | 32 |
Kate Wright Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Derryl Yeager Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sylvester Stallone Man on Street (uncredited) | Man on Street (uncredited) | Living | 06/07/1946 | 80 | — | 37 |
David Daniel Dancer (uncredited) | Dancer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harris-Metter Flame Dancer (uncredited) | Dancer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Herrey Dancer (uncredited) | Dancer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Simmy Bow Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) | Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) | Deceased | 07/06/1921 | 66 | 21/12/1987 | 62 |
Rona Edwards Agent (uncredited) | Agent (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Helen Kelly Girl at the Theater (uncredited) | Girl at the Theater (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Mallory First Nighter (uncredited) | First Nighter (uncredited) | Living | 28/11/1955 | 70 | — | 28 |
 Danny Nero Audience Member (uncredited) | Audience Member (uncredited) | Living | 10/08/1952 | 74 | — | 31 |
 Stan Rodarte Bar Patron (uncredited) | Bar Patron (uncredited) | Living | 18/12/1954 | 71 | — | 29 |
 Richie Sambora Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited) | Music Club Band Guitarist (uncredited) | Living | 11/07/1959 | 67 | — | 24 |
Stewart Strauss Bar Patron (uncredited) | Bar Patron (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
