The Best of Times (1986) featured a cast of 37 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (43%) are still alive today and 16 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Donovan Scott, age 79. This film starred Robin Williams and Kurt Russell.
43% still with us· verified cast32% of full cast · incl. 9 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 43% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast37 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Robin Williams Jack Dundee | Jack Dundee | Deceased | 21/07/1951 | 63 | 11/08/2014 | 35 |
 Kurt Russell Reno Hightower | Reno Hightower | Living | 17/03/1951 | 75 | — | 35 |
 Pamela Reed Gigi Hightower | Gigi Hightower | Living | 02/04/1949 | 77 | — | 37 |
 Holly Palance Elly Dundee | Elly Dundee | Living | 05/08/1950 | 76 | — | 36 |
 Donald Moffat Herbert ("The Colonel") | Herbert ("The Colonel") | Deceased | 26/12/1930 | 87 | 20/12/2018 | 56 |
 Margaret Whitton Darla Robinson | Darla Robinson | Deceased | 30/11/1949 | 67 | 04/12/2016 | 37 |
 M. Emmet Walsh Charlie | Charlie | Deceased | 22/03/1935 | 88 | 19/03/2024 | 51 |
 Donovan Scott Eddie | Eddie | Living | 29/09/1946 | 79 | — | 40 |
 R.G. Armstrong Schutte | Schutte | Deceased | 07/04/1917 | 95 | 27/07/2012 | 69 |
 Dub Taylor Mac | Mac | Deceased | 26/02/1907 | 87 | 03/10/1994 | 79 |
 Carl Ballantine Arturo | Arturo | Deceased | 27/09/1917 | 92 | 03/11/2009 | 69 |
 Kathleen Freeman Rosie | Rosie | Deceased | 17/02/1919 | 82 | 23/08/2001 | 67 |
 Tony Plana Chico | Chico | Living | 19/04/1952 | 74 | — | 34 |
 Kirk Cameron Teddy Hightower | Teddy Hightower | Living | 12/10/1970 | 55 | — | 16 |
 Robyn Lively Jaki Dundee | Jaki Dundee | Living | 07/02/1972 | 54 | — | 14 |
 Eloy Casados Carlos | Carlos | Deceased | 28/09/1949 | 66 | 19/04/2016 | 37 |
 Jeff Doucette Olin | Olin | Living | 25/11/1947 | 78 | — | 39 |
 Anne Haney Marcy | Marcy | Deceased | 04/03/1934 | 67 | 26/05/2001 | 52 |
 Bill Overton Luther Jackson | Luther Jackson | Living | 26/02/1947 | 79 | — | 39 |
 Peter Van Norden Mando | Mando | Deceased | 16/12/1950 | 75 | 09/07/2026 | 36 |
 Patrick Brennan Ronny | Ronny | Living | 25/12/1972 | 53 | — | 14 |
Jeff Severson Johnny 'O' | Johnny 'O' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hap Lawrence Dickie Larue | Dickie Larue | Living | 29/10/1946 | 79 | — | 40 |
Nicholas Shields Bam Bam | Bam Bam | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hugo Stanger Old Man Lester | Old Man Lester | Deceased | 22/06/1901 | 88 | 29/01/1990 | 85 |
Wayne Montanio Felipe | Felipe | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Lopez Blade | Blade | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 William G. Schilling Caribou #1 | Caribou #1 | Deceased | 30/08/1939 | 79 | 28/02/2019 | 47 |
 Hugh Gillin Caribou #2 | Caribou #2 | Deceased | 14/07/1925 | 78 | 04/05/2004 | 61 |
 Jake Dengel Caribou #4 | Caribou #4 | Deceased | 19/06/1933 | 61 | 14/11/1994 | 53 |
 Linda Hart Blender #1 | Blender #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hilary Anderson Michelle | Michelle | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Marie Cain Blender #2 | Blender #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Christopher Mankiewicz Safari Room Security Guard | Safari Room Security Guard | Deceased | 08/10/1940 | 84 | 20/12/2024 | 46 |
| Cop | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Robert Dickman Taft Business Man | Taft Business Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tracey Gold Jaki's Friend (uncredited) | Jaki's Friend (uncredited) | Living | 16/05/1969 | 57 | — | 17 |