The Dark Backward (1991) featured a cast of 21 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (58%) are still alive today and 8 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Wayne Newton, age 84. This film starred Judd Nelson and Bill Paxton.
58% still with us· verified cast52% of full cast · incl. 2 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 58% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast21 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Judd Nelson Marty Malt | Marty Malt | Living | 28/11/1959 | 66 | — | 32 |
 Bill Paxton Gus | Gus | Deceased | 17/05/1955 | 61 | 25/02/2017 | 36 |
 Wayne Newton Jackie Chrome | Jackie Chrome | Living | 03/04/1942 | 84 | — | 49 |
 Lara Flynn Boyle Rosarita | Rosarita | Living | 24/03/1970 | 56 | — | 21 |
 James Caan Dr. Scurvy | Dr. Scurvy | Deceased | 26/03/1940 | 82 | 06/07/2022 | 51 |
 Rob Lowe Dirk Delta | Dirk Delta | Living | 17/03/1964 | 62 | — | 27 |
 Claudia Christian Kitty | Kitty | Living | 10/08/1965 | 61 | — | 26 |
 Billy Bob Thornton Patron at Sloppy's | Patron at Sloppy's | Living | 04/08/1955 | 71 | — | 36 |
 King Moody Twinkee Doodle | Twinkee Doodle | Deceased | 06/12/1929 | 71 | 07/02/2001 | 62 |
 Danny Dayton Syd | Syd | Deceased | 20/11/1923 | 75 | 06/02/1999 | 68 |
Carrie Lynn Nicolette | Nicolette | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Anna Berger Mrs. Malt | Mrs. Malt | Deceased | 26/07/1922 | 91 | 26/05/2014 | 69 |
Lydell M. Cheshier Dexter | Dexter | Living | 24/11/1963 | 62 | — | 28 |
 Tom Hodges Marjorie Zipp | Marjorie Zipp | Living | 01/07/1965 | 61 | — | 26 |
Theodocia Goodrich Mrs. Bielfuss | Mrs. Bielfuss | Deceased | 24/03/1904 | 98 | 30/07/2002 | 87 |
Laurianne Jameson Shirley | Shirley | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Charles Knapp Sloppy | Sloppy | Deceased | 10/11/1919 | 75 | 27/10/1995 | 72 |
 Adam Rifkin Rufus Bing | Rufus Bing | Living | 31/12/1966 | 59 | — | 25 |
 Tony Cox Human Xylophone | Human Xylophone | Living | 31/03/1958 | 68 | — | 33 |
 Tonya Reneé Banks Human Xylophone (as Tanya Banks) | Human Xylophone (as Tanya Banks) | Living | 06/07/1964 | 62 | — | 27 |
Michele Rifkin Seamstress | Seamstress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |