Straight Talk (1992) featured a cast of 61 tracked actors. Of these, 19 (56%) are still alive today and 15 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Irma P. Hall, age 91. This film starred Dolly Parton and James Woods.
56% still with us· verified cast31% of full cast · incl. 27 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 56% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast61 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dolly Parton Shirlee Kenyon | Shirlee Kenyon | Deceased | 19/01/1946 | 80 | 25/08/2026 | 46 |
 James Woods Jack Russell | Jack Russell | Living | 18/04/1947 | 79 | — | 45 |
 Griffin Dunne Alan Riegert | Alan Riegert | Living | 08/06/1955 | 71 | — | 37 |
 Michael Madsen Steve | Steve | Deceased | 25/09/1957 | 67 | 03/07/2025 | 35 |
| Lily | Living | 30/12/1951 | 74 | — | 41 | |
 John Sayles Guy Girardi | Guy Girardi | Living | 28/09/1950 | 75 | — | 42 |
 Teri Hatcher Janice | Janice | Living | 08/12/1964 | 61 | — | 28 |
 Spalding Gray Dr. Erdman | Dr. Erdman | Deceased | 05/06/1941 | 62 | 11/01/2004 | 51 |
 Jerry Orbach Milo Jacoby | Milo Jacoby | Deceased | 20/10/1935 | 69 | 28/12/2004 | 57 |
 Philip Bosco Gene Perlman | Gene Perlman | Deceased | 26/09/1930 | 88 | 03/12/2018 | 62 |
| Tony | Living | 27/08/1950 | 76 | — | 42 | |
 Keith MacKechnie Gordon | Gordon | Living | 31/05/1955 | 71 | — | 37 |
 Jay Thomas Zim Zimmerman | Zim Zimmerman | Deceased | 12/07/1948 | 69 | 24/08/2017 | 44 |
 Amy Morton Ann | Ann | Living | 03/04/1959 | 67 | — | 33 |
 Paula Newsome Ellen | Ellen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ralph Foody Desk Clerk | Desk Clerk | Deceased | 13/11/1928 | 71 | 21/11/1999 | 64 |
Robin Eurich Bill | Bill | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jeff Garlin Bob | Bob | Living | 05/06/1962 | 64 | — | 30 |
 Paul Dinello Casey | Casey | Living | 28/11/1962 | 63 | — | 30 |
 Barnet Kellman TV Director | TV Director | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Kurcz Phil | Phil | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ray Toler Man at Strip Joint | Man at Strip Joint | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Oppenheimer Maitre D' | Maitre D' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Jeffrey Woods Photographer | Photographer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tom Amandes Waiter | Waiter | Living | 09/03/1959 | 67 | — | 33 |
John Gegenhuber Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Spinks Bartender | Bartender | Deceased | 15/10/1939 | 56 | 29/07/1996 | 53 |
Greg Sobieski Bartender | Bartender | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Scott Benjaminson Valet | Valet | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tom Webb Newscaster | Newscaster | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Sova Cabbie | Cabbie | Deceased | 25/09/1944 | 75 | 27/08/2020 | 48 |
 Roger Christiansen Technical Director | Technical Director | Deceased | 02/10/1952 | 72 | 08/07/2025 | 40 |
Mary Ann Thebus Waitress | Waitress | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
| Girl | Living | 06/09/1976 | 50 | — | 16 | |
Dana Lubotsky Girl | Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Becky Wahlstrom Girl | Girl | Living | 25/04/1975 | 51 | — | 17 |
Tony Judge Officer | Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Susan Philpot Librarian | Librarian | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| P.A. | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Kate Buddeke Tina (voice) | Tina (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tracy Letts Sean (voice) | Sean (voice) | Living | 04/07/1965 | 61 | — | 27 |
 Jane Lynch Gladys (voice) | Gladys (voice) | Living | 14/07/1960 | 66 | — | 32 |
 Anthony Cannata Bud (voice) | Bud (voice) | Deceased | 01/01/1950 | 76 | — | 42 |
Joyce Hiller Piven Joan (voice) | Joan (voice) | Deceased | 21/02/1930 | 94 | 19/01/2025 | 62 |
Lorenzo Clemons Mr. Isaacs | Mr. Isaacs | Living | 13/11/1946 | 79 | — | 46 |
 Ron Livingston Soldier | Soldier | Living | 05/06/1967 | 59 | — | 25 |
Ray Friedeck Mr. Polonsky | Mr. Polonsky | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Etel Billig Thelma | Thelma | Deceased | — | — | 28/03/2012 | — |
 Irma P. Hall Ethel | Ethel | Living | 03/06/1935 | 91 | — | 57 |
 Alan Wilder Snake Man | Snake Man | Living | 24/09/1953 | 72 | — | 39 |
| Fan | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Jack Walsh Guard | Guard | Deceased | 14/11/1933 | 80 | 25/07/2014 | 59 |
Susan Messing Makeup Girl | Makeup Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lisa Marie Ackel Dental Hygienist (uncredited) | Dental Hygienist (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Laura Bennecke Museum Patron (uncredited) | Museum Patron (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Suzy Brack Date at Restaurant (uncredited) | Date at Restaurant (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Simona Ferraro Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Megan McCarthy Upscale Shopper (uncredited) | Upscale Shopper (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Irene Michaels Host (uncredited) | Host (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Peter Alun Thomas Baseball Catcher (uncredited) | Baseball Catcher (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alberto Viruena Man (uncredited) | Man (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
