The Buddy System (1984) featured a cast of 24 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (61%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is F. William Parker, age 84. This film starred Richard Dreyfuss and Susan Sarandon.
61% still with us· verified cast46% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 61% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 82.4 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast24 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe | Living | 29/10/1947 | 79 | — | 37 | |
 Susan Sarandon Emily | Emily | Living | 04/10/1946 | 80 | — | 38 |
 Nancy Allen Carrie | Carrie | Living | 24/06/1950 | 76 | — | 34 |
 Jean Stapleton Mrs. Price | Mrs. Price | Deceased | 19/01/1923 | 90 | 31/05/2013 | 61 |
 Wil Wheaton Tim | Tim | Living | 29/07/1972 | 54 | — | 12 |
 Edward Winter Jim Parks | Jim Parks | Deceased | 03/06/1937 | 63 | 08/03/2001 | 47 |
 Keene Curtis Dr. Knitz | Dr. Knitz | Deceased | 15/02/1923 | 79 | 13/10/2002 | 61 |
 Tom Lacy The Man Who Gives Emily the Test | The Man Who Gives Emily the Test | Deceased | 30/08/1933 | 86 | 16/07/2020 | 51 |
 Lee Weaver Ray | Ray | Deceased | 10/04/1930 | 95 | 22/09/2025 | 54 |
 Carolyn Coates Teacher | Teacher | Deceased | 29/04/1927 | 77 | 28/03/2005 | 57 |
 Milton Selzer Landlord | Landlord | Deceased | 25/10/1918 | 87 | 21/10/2006 | 66 |
Todd Everett Frank | Frank | Living | 25/04/1946 | 80 | — | 38 |
 F. William Parker Lawyer | Lawyer | Living | 13/12/1941 | 84 | — | 43 |
 Bianca Taylor Woman Customer | Woman Customer | Living | 11/02/1955 | 71 | — | 29 |
 Lew Horn Pet Shop Owner | Pet Shop Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Frank Coppola Mr. Fleeze | Mr. Fleeze | Living | 16/05/1944 | 82 | — | 40 |
Brent Price Man Customer | Man Customer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jason Hervey Potato | Potato | Living | 06/04/1972 | 54 | — | 12 |
Scott Crow Indian #1 | Indian #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joshua Schulman Indian #2 | Indian #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mike Lawrence Pilgrim | Pilgrim | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Adam Carl Corn | Corn | Living | 27/01/1971 | 55 | — | 13 |
Jason Castellano Tree #1 | Tree #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jimmy Keegan Tree #2 | Tree #2 | Living | 03/11/1969 | 57 | — | 15 |
