The Evil Dead (1981) featured a cast of 27 tracked actors. Of these, 10 (83%) are still alive today and 2 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bill Vincent, age 88. This film starred Bruce Campbell and Ellen Sandweiss.
83% still with us· verified cast37% of full cast · incl. 15 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 83% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76 yrs
Deaths by Year
2019
2025
Cast27 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | Living | 22/06/1958 | 68 | — | 23 | |
 Ellen Sandweiss Cheryl | Cheryl | Living | 30/12/1958 | 67 | — | 23 |
 Richard DeManincor Scott | Scott | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Betsy Baker Linda | Linda | Living | 08/05/1955 | 71 | — | 26 |
 Theresa Tilly Shelly | Shelly | Living | 06/11/1953 | 72 | — | 28 |
 Philip A. Gillis Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dorothy Tapert Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Cheryl Klam Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Barbara Carey Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Horton Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wendall Thomas Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Don Long Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Stu Smith Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kurt Rauf Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ted Raimi Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Living | 14/12/1965 | 60 | — | 16 |
 Ivan Raimi Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Living | 21/06/1956 | 70 | — | 25 |
 Bill Vincent Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Living | 22/03/1938 | 88 | — | 43 |
Mary Beth Tapert Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Scott Spiegel Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Deceased | 24/12/1957 | 67 | 20/08/2025 | 24 |
 John Cameron Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Living | 31/08/1985 | 41 | — | 41 |
Joanne Kruse Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gwen Cochanski Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Debie Jarczewski Fake Shemp | Fake Shemp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bob Dorian Person on Recorder (voice) (uncredited) | Person on Recorder (voice) (uncredited) | Deceased | 19/04/1934 | 85 | 15/06/2019 | 47 |
 Sam Raimi Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited) | Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited) | Living | 23/10/1959 | 66 | — | 22 |
 Tom Sullivan Demon Hands (uncredited) | Demon Hands (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Robert Tapert Local Yokel (uncredited) | Local Yokel (uncredited) | Living | 14/05/1955 | 71 | — | 26 |
