The Beat Generation (1959) featured a cast of 22 tracked actors. Of these, 3 (14%) are still alive today and 19 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ray Anthony, age 104. This film starred Steve Cochran and Mamie Van Doren.
14% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 14% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 69 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast22 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Steve Cochran Dave Culloran | Dave Culloran | Deceased | 25/05/1917 | 48 | 15/06/1965 | 42 |
 Mamie Van Doren Georgia Altera | Georgia Altera | Living | 06/02/1931 | 95 | — | 28 |
 Ray Danton Stanley Belmont | Stanley Belmont | Deceased | 19/09/1931 | 60 | 11/02/1992 | 28 |
 Fay Spain Francee Culloran | Francee Culloran | Deceased | 06/10/1932 | 50 | 08/05/1983 | 27 |
 Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong | Louis Armstrong | Deceased | 04/08/1901 | 69 | 06/07/1971 | 58 |
 Margaret Hayes Joyce Freenfield | Joyce Freenfield | Deceased | 05/12/1913 | 63 | 26/01/1977 | 46 |
 Jackie Coogan Jake Baron | Jake Baron | Deceased | 26/10/1914 | 69 | 01/03/1984 | 45 |
 James Mitchum Art Jester | Art Jester | Deceased | 08/05/1941 | 84 | 20/09/2025 | 18 |
Cathy Crosby Singer | Singer | Living | 24/11/1939 | 86 | — | 20 |
 Ray Anthony Harry Altera | Harry Altera | Living | 20/01/1922 | 104 | — | 37 |
 Dick Contino Singing Beatnik | Singing Beatnik | Deceased | 17/01/1930 | 87 | 19/04/2017 | 29 |
 Irish McCalla Marie Baron | Marie Baron | Deceased | 25/12/1929 | 72 | 01/02/2002 | 30 |
 Maila Nurmi Poetess | Poetess | Deceased | 11/12/1922 | 85 | 10/01/2008 | 37 |
 Billy Daniels Dr. Elcott | Dr. Elcott | Deceased | 12/09/1915 | 74 | 07/10/1989 | 44 |
 Maxie Rosenbloom Wrestling Beatnik | Wrestling Beatnik | Deceased | 01/11/1907 | 68 | 06/03/1976 | 52 |
 Charles Chaplin, Jr. Lover Boy | Lover Boy | Deceased | 05/05/1925 | 42 | 20/03/1968 | 34 |
 Regina Carrol Beatnik (as Regina Gelfan) | Beatnik (as Regina Gelfan) | Deceased | 02/05/1943 | 49 | 04/11/1992 | 16 |
 William Schallert Father Dinelli | Father Dinelli | Deceased | 06/07/1922 | 93 | 08/05/2016 | 37 |
 Larri Thomas Beatnik | Beatnik | Deceased | 23/01/1932 | 81 | 20/10/2013 | 27 |
Phyllis Douglas Beatnik | Beatnik | Deceased | 24/07/1936 | 73 | 12/05/2010 | 23 |
 Paul Genge Police Capt. Wilson | Police Capt. Wilson | Deceased | 29/03/1913 | 75 | 13/05/1988 | 46 |
| Meg | Deceased | 15/03/1937 | 89 | — | 22 |