The China Syndrome (1979) featured a cast of 64 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (26%) are still alive today and 23 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Robert Buckingham, age 92. This film starred Jane Fonda and Michael Douglas.
26% still with us· verified cast13% of full cast · incl. 33 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 26% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast64 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jane Fonda Kimberly Wells | Kimberly Wells | Living | 21/12/1937 | 88 | — | 42 |
 Michael Douglas Richard Adams | Richard Adams | Living | 25/09/1944 | 81 | — | 35 |
 Jack Lemmon Jack Godell | Jack Godell | Deceased | 08/02/1925 | 76 | 27/06/2001 | 54 |
 Scott Brady Herman De Young | Herman De Young | Deceased | 13/09/1924 | 60 | 16/04/1985 | 55 |
 James Hampton Bill Gibson | Bill Gibson | Deceased | 09/07/1936 | 84 | 07/04/2021 | 43 |
 Peter Donat Don Jacovich | Don Jacovich | Deceased | 20/01/1928 | 90 | 10/09/2018 | 51 |
 Wilford Brimley Ted Spindler | Ted Spindler | Deceased | 27/09/1934 | 85 | 01/08/2020 | 45 |
 Richard Herd Evan McCormack | Evan McCormack | Deceased | 26/09/1932 | 87 | 26/05/2020 | 47 |
Daniel Valdez Hector Salas | Hector Salas | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stan Bohrman Pete Martin | Pete Martin | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 James Karen Mac Churchill | Mac Churchill | Deceased | 28/11/1923 | 94 | 23/10/2018 | 56 |
 Michael Alaimo Greg Minor | Greg Minor | Deceased | 19/11/1938 | 86 | 06/05/2025 | 41 |
 Donald Hotton Dr. Lowell | Dr. Lowell | Deceased | 29/03/1933 | 66 | 14/04/1999 | 46 |
Khalilah Ali Marge | Marge | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paul Larson D.B. Royce | D.B. Royce | Deceased | 22/12/1920 | 68 | 06/07/1989 | 59 |
Ron Lombard Barney | Barney | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tom Eure Tommy | Tommy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nick Pellegrino Borden | Borden | Deceased | 13/07/1945 | 81 | — | 34 |
Daniel Lewk Donny | Donny | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Allan Chinn Holt | Holt | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Martin Fiscoe Control Guard | Control Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alan Kaul TV Director | TV Director | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Mann TV Consultant | TV Consultant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Eisenbise Technical Director | Technical Director | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Frank Cavestani News Reporter | News Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Reuben Collins Sportscaster | Sportscaster | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Mort | Deceased | 27/03/1944 | 46 | 28/04/1990 | 35 | |
 David Pfeiffer David | David | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Lewis Arquette Hatcher | Hatcher | Deceased | 14/12/1935 | 65 | 10/02/2001 | 44 |
Dennis McMullen Robertson | Robertson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rita Taggart Rita Jacovich | Rita Jacovich | Living | 19/12/1947 | 78 | — | 32 |
James Hall Harmon | Harmon | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carol Schlanger Waitress | Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Trudy Lane Alma Spindler | Alma Spindler | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Tom | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
David Arnsen KXLA Cameraman | KXLA Cameraman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Betty Harford Woman at Demonstration | Woman at Demonstration | Deceased | 28/01/1927 | 98 | 02/11/2025 | 52 |
Donald Bishop Hearings Chairman | Hearings Chairman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Al Baietti Pro-Nuclear Witness | Pro-Nuclear Witness | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Diandra Morrell Sasha | Sasha | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Darrell Larson Young Demonstrator | Young Demonstrator | Living | 13/12/1950 | 75 | — | 29 |
Roger Pancake Gate Guard | Gate Guard | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Joe Lowry Security Agent | Security Agent | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harry M. Williams Fire Rescue | Fire Rescue | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dennis Barker Jaws of Life | Jaws of Life | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joseph Garcia Highway Patrolman | Highway Patrolman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James Kline Jim | Jim | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alan Beckwith Technician | Technician | Living | 02/01/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
Clay Hodges SWAT Squad Leader | SWAT Squad Leader | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Val Clenard Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert A. Bowen Camera Operator (uncredited) | Camera Operator (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Buckingham Party Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) | Living | 12/08/1934 | 92 | — | 45 |
John Philip Dayton Young Photographer (uncredited) | Young Photographer (uncredited) | Living | 13/05/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
Paul DeCeglie Man at Meeting (uncredited) | Man at Meeting (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Peter Eastman Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/09/1919 | 93 | 28/07/2013 | 60 |
Bart Greene Man at Meeting (uncredited) | Man at Meeting (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Jeffers Board Member (uncredited) | Board Member (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/03/1898 | 92 | 08/05/1990 | 81 |
Stephen M. Kienzle Swat Shooter (uncredited) | Swat Shooter (uncredited) | Living | 11/12/1951 | 74 | — | 28 |
 Paul LeClair Board Member (uncredited) | Board Member (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Monty O'Grady Party Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/03/1916 | 84 | 08/03/2000 | 63 |
Ray Pourchot Man at Meeting (uncredited) | Man at Meeting (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Hank Robinson Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/03/1923 | 89 | 07/04/2012 | 56 |
George Simmons Waiter (uncredited) | Waiter (uncredited) | Deceased | 12/04/1925 | 80 | 29/08/2005 | 54 |
Robert S. Woods Man (uncredited) | Man (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |