The Choice (1981) featured a cast of 32 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (55%) are still alive today and 10 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Vernon Weddle, age 91. This film starred Susan Clark and Mitchell Ryan.
55% still with us· verified cast39% of full cast · incl. 9 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 55% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 71.6 yrs
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Cast32 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Susan Clark Kay Clements | Kay Clements | Living | 08/03/1943 | 83 | — | 38 |
 Mitchell Ryan Jerry Clements | Jerry Clements | Deceased | 11/01/1934 | 88 | 04/03/2022 | 47 |
 Largo Woodruff Lisa Clements | Lisa Clements | Living | 18/07/1955 | 71 | — | 26 |
 Paul Regina Michael Vitela | Michael Vitela | Deceased | 25/10/1956 | 49 | 31/01/2006 | 25 |
 Kathleen Lloyd Elaine | Elaine | Living | 13/09/1948 | 78 | — | 33 |
 Lisa Jane Persky Emmy Soames | Emmy Soames | Living | 05/05/1955 | 71 | — | 26 |
 Joanne Nail Tina | Tina | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Justin Lord Robert | Robert | Living | 15/06/1949 | 77 | — | 32 |
 Jennifer Warren Marsha Taylor | Marsha Taylor | Living | 12/08/1941 | 85 | — | 40 |
Karen Machon Janice Marker | Janice Marker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Chappell Dr. Newsome | Dr. Newsome | Deceased | 09/03/1939 | 75 | 02/03/2015 | 42 |
 Jack Rader Elaine's Husband | Elaine's Husband | Presumed Deceased | 23/02/1921 | 100 | 01/01/2022 | 60 |
 Vernon Weddle Dr. Nathanson | Dr. Nathanson | Living | 23/08/1935 | 91 | — | 46 |
 Cindy Grover Joan | Joan | Living | 15/10/1958 | 67 | — | 23 |
Mary Ellen O'Neill Lady in the Park | Lady in the Park | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alexandra Johnson Nervous Girl | Nervous Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cheryl Smith Chris | Chris | Deceased | 06/06/1955 | 47 | 25/10/2002 | 26 |
 Elise Caitlin Night Nurse | Night Nurse | Deceased | 18/05/1949 | 76 | 18/06/2025 | 32 |
 Darlene Conley Marilyn | Marilyn | Deceased | 18/07/1934 | 72 | 14/01/2007 | 47 |
 Eloise Hardt Andrea | Andrea | Deceased | 17/09/1917 | 99 | 25/06/2017 | 64 |
 Charles Howerton Dr. Rhoemer | Dr. Rhoemer | Living | 24/06/1938 | 88 | — | 43 |
 Barbara Pilavin Clerk | Clerk | Deceased | 27/09/1923 | 81 | 02/01/2005 | 58 |
Jan Stratton Desk Nurse | Desk Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cheryl Carter Sandy | Sandy | Deceased | 29/07/1948 | 64 | 03/02/2013 | 33 |
Dolores Aguirre Girl on Phone | Girl on Phone | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Teri Foster Brooks Receptionist | Receptionist | Living | 06/05/1951 | 75 | — | 30 |
 Kari Michaelsen Teenager | Teenager | Living | 03/11/1961 | 64 | — | 20 |
Cherie Effron Debby | Debby | Living | 03/12/1956 | 69 | — | 25 |
 Denece Ryland Mother with Child | Mother with Child | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nancy St. Marie Nurse | Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Marti Stevens Marie | Marie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Gallery Leisure Suit | Leisure Suit | Deceased | 24/03/1935 | 65 | 05/02/2001 | 46 |