The Champ (1979) featured a cast of 48 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (25%) are still alive today and 21 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Allan Miller, age 97. This film starred Jon Voight and Faye Dunaway.
25% still with us· verified cast15% of full cast · incl. 20 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 25% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast48 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jon Voight Billy | Billy | Living | 29/12/1938 | 87 | — | 41 |
 Faye Dunaway Annie | Annie | Living | 14/01/1941 | 85 | — | 38 |
 Rick Schroder T.J. | T.J. | Living | 13/04/1970 | 56 | — | 9 |
 Jack Warden Jackie | Jackie | Deceased | 18/09/1920 | 85 | 19/07/2006 | 59 |
 Arthur Hill Mike | Mike | Deceased | 01/08/1922 | 84 | 22/10/2006 | 57 |
 Strother Martin Riley | Riley | Deceased | 26/03/1919 | 61 | 01/08/1980 | 60 |
 Joan Blondell Dolly Kenyon | Dolly Kenyon | Deceased | 30/08/1906 | 73 | 25/12/1979 | 73 |
 Mary Jo Catlett Josie | Josie | Living | 02/09/1938 | 88 | — | 41 |
 Elisha Cook Jr. Georgie | Georgie | Deceased | 26/12/1903 | 91 | 18/05/1995 | 76 |
 Stefan Gierasch Charlie Goodman | Charlie Goodman | Deceased | 05/02/1926 | 88 | 06/09/2014 | 53 |
 Allan Miller Whitey | Whitey | Living | 14/02/1929 | 97 | — | 50 |
Joe Tornatore Hesh | Hesh | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shirlee Kong Donna Mae | Donna Mae | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jeff Blum Jeffie | Jeffie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dana Elcar Hoffmaster | Hoffmaster | Deceased | 10/10/1927 | 77 | 06/06/2005 | 52 |
 Randall 'Tex' Cobb Bowers | Bowers | Living | 07/05/1950 | 76 | — | 29 |
 Kristoff St. John Sonny | Sonny | Deceased | 15/07/1966 | 52 | 03/02/2019 | 13 |
 Gina Gallego Cuban Girl | Cuban Girl | Living | 30/11/1955 | 70 | — | 24 |
 Jody Wilson Mrs. Riley | Mrs. Riley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Reginal M. Toussaint Groom | Groom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bob Gordon TV Reporter | TV Reporter | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Gene Picchi Dolly's Trainer | Dolly's Trainer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anne Logan Horse Owner | Horse Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bill Baldwin Race Track Announcer | Race Track Announcer | Deceased | 26/11/1913 | 68 | 17/11/1982 | 66 |
Rita Turner Lady at the Rail | Lady at the Rail | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dorothy Streisin Dolly's Guest | Dolly's Guest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lionel Dozier Hot Walker | Hot Walker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charles W. Camac Head Starter | Head Starter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Peden Ship's Captain | Ship's Captain | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 William Fuller Steward | Steward | Deceased | 21/06/1944 | 60 | 03/11/2004 | 35 |
Vanna Salviati Pitch Lady | Pitch Lady | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Maurice Pete Mitchell Gambler | Gambler | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ernesto Molinari Bar Patron | Bar Patron | Deceased | 03/06/1901 | 90 | 06/08/1991 | 78 |
Robert Sutton Second Gambler | Second Gambler | Deceased | 16/04/1935 | 82 | 11/01/2018 | 44 |
Philip Tuersky Bartender | Bartender | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Micki Varro Nikki | Nikki | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Geoff Marlowe Security Guard | Security Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
George Stidham Exercise Rider | Exercise Rider | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Willie White Willie | Willie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Curtis Jackson Sparring Partner | Sparring Partner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wally Rose Bowers' Manager | Bowers' Manager | Deceased | 18/05/1911 | 88 | 15/03/2000 | 68 |
Dick Young Referee | Referee | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Sonny Shields Bowers' Handler #1 | Bowers' Handler #1 | Deceased | 03/02/1936 | 80 | 15/06/2016 | 43 |
 Larry Duran Bowers' Handler #2 | Bowers' Handler #2 | Deceased | 26/07/1925 | 77 | 27/11/2002 | 54 |
 Lars Hensen Ring Doctor | Ring Doctor | Deceased | 24/06/1922 | 77 | 23/12/1999 | 57 |
 Jeff Temkin Ring Announcer | Ring Announcer | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez Boxer Corner Man | Boxer Corner Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ralph Gambina Timekeeper | Timekeeper | Deceased | 21/02/1907 | 74 | 11/07/1981 | 72 |