The Five Heartbeats (1991) featured a cast of 32 tracked actors. Of these, 13 (54%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Eugene Robert Glazer, age 83. This film starred Robert Townsend and Michael Wright.
54% still with us· verified cast41% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 54% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast32 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1991 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Robert Townsend Duck | Duck | Living | 06/02/1957 | 69 | — | 34 |
 Michael Wright Eddie | Eddie | Deceased | 30/04/1956 | 70 | 21/08/2026 | 35 |
 Leon J.T. | J.T. | Living | 08/03/1962 | 64 | — | 29 |
 Harry Lennix Dresser | Dresser | Living | 16/11/1964 | 61 | — | 27 |
 Tico Wells Choirboy | Choirboy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Diahann Carroll Eleanor Potter | Eleanor Potter | Deceased | 17/07/1935 | 84 | 04/10/2019 | 56 |
 Harold Nicholas Sarge | Sarge | Deceased | 27/03/1921 | 79 | 03/07/2000 | 70 |
 John Canada Terrell Michael 'Flash' Turner | Michael 'Flash' Turner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chuck Patterson Jimmy Potter | Jimmy Potter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hawthorne James Big Red | Big Red | Living | — | — | — | — |
Roy Fegan Bird | Bird | Living | 27/01/1961 | 65 | — | 30 |
 Troy Byer Baby Doll | Baby Doll | Living | 07/11/1964 | 61 | — | 27 |
 Carla Brothers Tanya Sawyer | Tanya Sawyer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Deborah Lacey Rose | Rose | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Theresa Randle Brenda | Brenda | Living | 27/12/1964 | 61 | — | 27 |
 John Witherspoon Wild Rudy | Wild Rudy | Deceased | 27/01/1942 | 77 | 29/10/2019 | 49 |
 Bobby McGee Leon | Leon | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 O.L. Duke Monroe | Monroe | Deceased | 12/08/1953 | 51 | 10/09/2004 | 38 |
 Kasi Lemmons Cookie | Cookie | Living | 24/02/1959 | 67 | — | 32 |
 Eugene Robert Glazer David Green | David Green | Living | 16/12/1942 | 83 | — | 49 |
 Timmie Rogers Buddy Lewis | Buddy Lewis | Deceased | — | — | 17/12/2006 | — |
 Tommy Redmond Hicks Pastor Blake | Pastor Blake | Living | 31/05/1962 | 64 | — | 29 |
Donnie Simpson Donnie Simpson | Donnie Simpson | Living | 30/01/1954 | 72 | — | 37 |
 Norma Donaldson Mrs. Sawyer | Mrs. Sawyer | Deceased | 08/07/1928 | 66 | 22/11/1994 | 63 |
 Roger Rose The Five Horsemen | The Five Horsemen | Living | 15/08/1958 | 68 | — | 33 |
James Anderson Big Red's Guys | Big Red's Guys | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Arnold Johnson Mr. Matthews | Mr. Matthews | Deceased | 15/11/1921 | 78 | 10/04/2000 | 70 |
Monique Mannen Sandra Tillman | Sandra Tillman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Paul Benjamin Mr. King | Mr. King | Deceased | 04/02/1935 | 84 | 28/06/2019 | 56 |
 Phyllis Applegate Myra Stone | Myra Stone | Deceased | 08/05/1944 | 82 | — | 47 |
 David McKnight Pastor Stone | Pastor Stone | Deceased | 02/07/1936 | 87 | 23/12/2023 | 55 |
 Veronica Redd Mrs. Matthews | Mrs. Matthews | Living | 28/08/1948 | 78 | — | 43 |