The Death of Richie (1977) featured a cast of 42 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (34%) are still alive today and 21 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Richard Seff, age 98. This film starred Ben Gazzara and Eileen Brennan.
34% still with us· verified cast26% of full cast · incl. 10 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 34% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast42 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1977 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ben Gazzara George Werner | George Werner | Deceased | 28/08/1930 | 81 | 03/02/2012 | 47 |
 Eileen Brennan Carol Werner | Carol Werner | Deceased | 03/09/1932 | 80 | 28/07/2013 | 45 |
 Robby Benson Richie Werner | Richie Werner | Living | 21/01/1956 | 70 | — | 21 |
 Lance Kerwin Russell Werner | Russell Werner | Deceased | 06/11/1960 | 62 | 24/01/2023 | 17 |
 Shirley O'Hara Mrs. Norlon | Mrs. Norlon | Deceased | 15/08/1924 | 78 | 13/12/2002 | 53 |
 Jennifer Rhodes Elaine | Elaine | Living | 17/08/1947 | 79 | — | 30 |
 John Zaremba Mr. Norlon | Mr. Norlon | Deceased | 22/10/1908 | 78 | 15/12/1986 | 69 |
Jesse Emmett Eddie | Eddie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Charles Fleischer Brick | Brick | Living | 27/08/1950 | 76 | — | 27 |
 Clint Howard Peanuts | Peanuts | Living | 20/04/1959 | 67 | — | 18 |
Harry Gold Mark | Mark | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cindy Eilbacher Sheila | Sheila | Living | 07/07/1958 | 68 | — | 19 |
Susan Pratt Janie | Janie | Living | 29/04/1956 | 70 | — | 21 |
Sean Roche Pat | Pat | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Friedrich Kurt | Kurt | Living | 15/03/1958 | 68 | — | 19 |
Jane Marla Robbins Nancy | Nancy | Living | 02/11/1943 | 82 | — | 34 |
 Herb Voland Morris Polk | Morris Polk | Deceased | 02/10/1918 | 62 | 26/04/1981 | 59 |
Kathryn Ish Mrs. Sullivan | Mrs. Sullivan | Deceased | — | — | 31/12/2007 | — |
 Tom Tarpey Mr. Sullivan | Mr. Sullivan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Alice Hirson Mrs. Blair | Mrs. Blair | Deceased | 10/03/1929 | 95 | 14/02/2025 | 48 |
 Richard Stahl Arthur Edmunds | Arthur Edmunds | Deceased | 04/01/1932 | 74 | 18/06/2006 | 45 |
 Barry Miller Domenic | Domenic | Living | 06/02/1958 | 68 | — | 19 |
 William Bogert Ernie | Ernie | Deceased | 24/01/1936 | 83 | 12/01/2020 | 41 |
Al Dunlap Ken | Ken | Deceased | 16/09/1924 | 64 | 25/11/1988 | 53 |
 Richard Seff Mr. Perzik | Mr. Perzik | Living | 23/09/1927 | 98 | — | 50 |
 Carol Locatell The Nurse | The Nurse | Deceased | 13/12/1940 | 82 | 11/04/2023 | 37 |
 Jack Kosslyn The Principal | The Principal | Deceased | 28/12/1920 | 84 | 24/06/2005 | 57 |
Judith Searle Miss Franklin | Miss Franklin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Alan Haufrect Dr. Chekko | Dr. Chekko | Deceased | — | — | 17/08/2024 | — |
 Alan McRae Officer Cass | Officer Cass | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paul Larson Minister | Minister | Deceased | 22/12/1920 | 68 | 06/07/1989 | 57 |
 Robina Suwol Receptionist | Receptionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anne Newman Bacal Judge Feinberg | Judge Feinberg | Living | 01/09/1937 | 89 | — | 40 |
Edward Cross Policeman at Accident | Policeman at Accident | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 William Bronder Pinball Alley Manager | Pinball Alley Manager | Deceased | 12/06/1930 | 84 | 06/05/2015 | 47 |
 Buddy Lewis Man at Regal Burger | Man at Regal Burger | Deceased | 22/12/1916 | 69 | 22/11/1986 | 61 |
 Ivy Bethune Woman at Regal Burger | Woman at Regal Burger | Deceased | 01/06/1918 | 101 | 19/06/2019 | 59 |
Elinor Childs Waitress | Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sarah Jane Miller Woman Customer | Woman Customer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Fred Lerner Policeman | Policeman | Deceased | 02/02/1935 | 74 | 15/07/2009 | 42 |
 Rose Gregorio Betty Firmani | Betty Firmani | Deceased | 17/10/1925 | 97 | 17/08/2023 | 52 |
 Bob Harks Priest (uncredited) | Priest (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/09/1927 | 83 | 08/12/2010 | 50 |