The Defenders (2010) featured a cast of 246 tracked actors. Of these, 142 (96%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is James Brolin, age 86. This TV series starred Jim Belushi and Jerry O'Connell.
96% still with us· verified cast58% of full cast · incl. 98 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 96% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.7 yrs
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Cast246 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jim Belushi Nick Morelli | Nick Morelli | Living | 15/06/1954 | 72 | — | 56 |
 Jerry O'Connell Pete Kaczmarek | Pete Kaczmarek | Living | 17/02/1974 | 52 | — | 36 |
 Jurnee Smollett Lisa Tyler | Lisa Tyler | Living | 01/10/1986 | 39 | — | 24 |
 Tanya Fischer Zoey Waters | Zoey Waters | Living | 03/08/1985 | 41 | — | 25 |
 Penn Jillette Reuben Charters | Reuben Charters | Living | 05/03/1955 | 71 | — | 55 |
 Milena Govich A.D.A. Tracy Hunt | A.D.A. Tracy Hunt | Living | 29/10/1976 | 49 | — | 34 |
 Teddy Sears ADA Thomas Cole | ADA Thomas Cole | Living | 06/04/1977 | 49 | — | 33 |
 Lois Atkins Lucy Cardell | Lucy Cardell | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Elisabeth Harmon-Haid Court Clerk | Court Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cole Jensen Sammy Morelli | Sammy Morelli | Living | 16/08/2001 | 25 | — | 9 |
 Nikki DeLoach Amanda | Amanda | Living | 09/09/1979 | 47 | — | 31 |
 Mark Sinacori Officer | Officer | Living | 16/08/1982 | 44 | — | 28 |
 James Bentley Ricky | Ricky | Living | 14/07/1992 | 34 | — | 18 |
 Andrew R. Shaw Steve Olsen | Steve Olsen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Austin Butler Cody Dennis | Cody Dennis | Living | 17/08/1991 | 35 | — | 19 |
 Tom Virtue Plainclothes Detective | Plainclothes Detective | Living | 19/11/1957 | 68 | — | 53 |
 Katherine LaNasa Linda Cole | Linda Cole | Living | 01/12/1966 | 59 | — | 44 |
 Gillian Vigman Jessica Morelli | Jessica Morelli | Living | 28/01/1972 | 54 | — | 38 |
 Natalie Zea ADA Meredith Kramer | ADA Meredith Kramer | Living | 17/03/1975 | 51 | — | 35 |
 Eric Ladin Dan Shepard | Dan Shepard | Living | 16/02/1978 | 48 | — | 32 |
 Bruce Jarchow Clyde | Clyde | Living | 19/05/1948 | 78 | — | 62 |
 Michael Adler Dr. Pitts | Dr. Pitts | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Helena Mattsson Tawney | Tawney | Living | 30/03/1984 | 42 | — | 26 |
 Stephen Root Judge Taylor | Judge Taylor | Living | 17/11/1951 | 74 | — | 59 |
| Self | Deceased | 10/01/1944 | 72 | 16/03/2016 | 66 | |
 Gizza Elizondo Ana Mendez | Ana Mendez | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nick Nordella Scott Shepard | Scott Shepard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rebecca Rose Phillips Kimberly Novak | Kimberly Novak | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Matthew Florida Edward Ford | Edward Ford | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Max Adler Robert Church | Robert Church | Living | 17/06/1986 | 40 | — | 24 |
Norma Michaels Eunice Brown | Eunice Brown | Deceased | 13/03/1924 | 95 | 11/01/2020 | 86 |
Laura Niles Eva Demoan | Eva Demoan | Living | 28/04/1978 | 48 | — | 32 |
Kim Yarbrough Clerk | Clerk | Living | 01/08/1961 | 65 | — | 49 |
Nate Reese Deputy Jerry | Deputy Jerry | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Susan May Pratt Laura Reid | Laura Reid | Living | 08/02/1974 | 52 | — | 36 |
 Raphael Sbarge Walter | Walter | Living | 12/02/1964 | 62 | — | 46 |
 Arye Gross Benny Hapwood | Benny Hapwood | Living | 17/03/1960 | 66 | — | 50 |
 Robert Pine Judge Bronson | Judge Bronson | Living | 10/07/1941 | 85 | — | 69 |
 Glynn Turman Judge Bob Owens | Judge Bob Owens | Living | 31/01/1947 | 79 | — | 63 |
 Pasha D. Lychnikoff Mr. Nicolec (Jewelry Store Owner) | Mr. Nicolec (Jewelry Store Owner) | Living | 16/02/1967 | 59 | — | 43 |
 Nealla Gordon Judge Susan White | Judge Susan White | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Wu ADA Gow | ADA Gow | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Alyssa Shafer Katie Reid | Katie Reid | Living | 10/07/1998 | 28 | — | 12 |
Amy Cale Peterson Ms. Edson | Ms. Edson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ambrit Millhouse Court Clerk | Court Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Leonard Kelly-Young Schneider | Schneider | Living | 29/09/1948 | 77 | — | 62 |
 Pete Pastore Company Rep | Company Rep | Living | 12/04/1960 | 66 | — | 50 |
 Alex Staggs Tech | Tech | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ryan Alvarez Jeff Philips | Jeff Philips | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joel Bryant Stander | Stander | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
