The Deer Hunter (1978) featured a cast of 51 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (55%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Robert De Niro, age 83. This film starred Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken.
55% still with us· verified cast22% of full cast · incl. 31 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 55% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 63.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast51 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Robert De Niro Michael Vronsky | Michael Vronsky | Living | 17/08/1943 | 83 | — | 35 |
 Christopher Walken Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich | Nikanor "Nick" Chevotarevich | Living | 31/03/1943 | 83 | — | 35 |
 John Cazale Stan | Stan | Deceased | 08/12/1935 | 42 | 13/03/1978 | 43 |
 John Savage Steven Pushkov | Steven Pushkov | Living | 25/08/1949 | 77 | — | 29 |
 Meryl Streep Linda | Linda | Living | 22/06/1949 | 77 | — | 29 |
 George Dzundza John | John | Living | 19/07/1945 | 81 | — | 33 |
 Rutanya Alda Angela | Angela | Living | 13/10/1942 | 83 | — | 36 |
 Pierre Segui Julien | Julien | Deceased | 14/02/1926 | 81 | 17/09/2007 | 52 |
 Amy Wright Bridesmaid | Bridesmaid | Living | 15/04/1950 | 76 | — | 28 |
 Richard Kuss Linda's Father | Linda's Father | Deceased | 17/07/1927 | 72 | 27/11/1999 | 51 |
 Joe Grifasi Bandleader | Bandleader | Living | 14/06/1944 | 82 | — | 34 |
 Dennis Watlington Cab Driver | Cab Driver | Living | 01/01/1952 | 74 | — | 26 |
 Shirley Stoler Steven's Mother | Steven's Mother | Deceased | 30/03/1929 | 69 | 17/02/1999 | 49 |
Chuck Aspegren Axel | Axel | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Mary Ann Haenel Stan's Girl | Stan's Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mady Kaplan Axel's Girl | Axel's Girl | Living | 06/08/1956 | 70 | — | 22 |
 Paul D'Amato Sergeant | Sergeant | Deceased | 02/10/1949 | 74 | 19/02/2024 | 29 |
Christopher Colombi Jr. Wedding Man | Wedding Man | Deceased | 01/01/1942 | 50 | 01/01/1992 | 36 |
Victoria Karnafel Sad Looking Girl | Sad Looking Girl | Deceased | 19/11/1956 | 47 | 22/03/2004 | 22 |
Jack Scardino Cold Old Man | Cold Old Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joe Strnad Bingo Caller | Bingo Caller | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Helen Tomko Helen | Helen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charlene Darrow Red Head | Red Head | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jane-Colette Disko Girl Checker | Girl Checker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Wollet Stock Boy | Stock Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Beard World War Veteran | World War Veteran | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joe Dzizmba World War Veteran | World War Veteran | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Stephen Kopestonsky Priest | Priest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John F. Buchmelter III Bar Patron | Bar Patron | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frank Devore Barman | Barman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tom Becker Doctor | Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lynn Kongkham Nurse | Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nongnuj Timruang Bar Girl | Bar Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Po Pao Pee Chinese Referee | Chinese Referee | Deceased | 23/11/1921 | 73 | 02/06/1995 | 57 |
Dale Burroughs Embassy Guard | Embassy Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Parris Hicks Sergeant | Sergeant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Samui Muang-Intata Chinese Bodyguard | Chinese Bodyguard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sapox Colisium Chinese Man | Chinese Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Vitoon Winwitoon NVA Officer | NVA Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Somsak Sengvilai V.C. Referee | V.C. Referee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charan Nusvanon Chinese Boss | Chinese Boss | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jiam Gongtongsmoot Chinese Man At Door | Chinese Man At Door | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chai Peyawan South Vietnamese Prisoner | South Vietnamese Prisoner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mana Hansa South Vietnamese Prisoner | South Vietnamese Prisoner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sombot Jumpanoi South Vietnamese Prisoner | South Vietnamese Prisoner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Phip Manee Woman In Village | Woman In Village | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ding Santos V.C. Guard | V.C. Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Krieng Chaiyapuk V.C. Guard | V.C. Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ot Palapoo V.C. Guard | V.C. Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chok Chai Mahasoke V.C. Guard | V.C. Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joel Thingvall Steel Worker (uncredited) | Steel Worker (uncredited) | Living | 29/05/1950 | 76 | — | 28 |