The Backbone of America (1953) featured a cast of 8 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (13%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Sammy Ogg, age 86. This film starred Wendell Corey and Yvonne De Carlo.
13% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 12% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
1957
1962
1968
1982
1991
2000
2007
Cast8 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wendell Corey Ben Bruce | Ben Bruce | Deceased | 20/03/1914 | 54 | 08/11/1968 | 39 |
 Yvonne De Carlo Victoria Johnson | Victoria Johnson | Deceased | 01/09/1922 | 84 | 08/01/2007 | 31 |
 Gene Lockhart Uncle Cedric | Uncle Cedric | Deceased | 18/07/1891 | 65 | 31/03/1957 | 62 |
 Thomas Mitchell Fred Tupple | Fred Tupple | Deceased | 10/07/1892 | 70 | 17/12/1962 | 61 |
Sammy Ogg Wallie | Wallie | Living | 30/10/1939 | 86 | — | 14 |
 Lee Patrick Ethel | Ethel | Deceased | 22/11/1901 | 80 | 21/11/1982 | 52 |
 Gloria Talbott Janet | Janet | Deceased | 07/02/1931 | 69 | 19/09/2000 | 22 |
 Regis Toomey Bill Carmody | Bill Carmody | Deceased | 13/08/1898 | 93 | 12/10/1991 | 55 |