The Gambler (1974) featured a cast of 45 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (21%) are still alive today and 27 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Starletta DuPois, age 85. This film starred James Caan and Paul Sorvino.
21% still with us· verified cast16% of full cast · incl. 11 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 21% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast45 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Caan Axel | Axel | Deceased | 26/03/1940 | 82 | 06/07/2022 | 34 |
 Paul Sorvino Hips | Hips | Deceased | 13/04/1939 | 83 | 25/07/2022 | 35 |
 Lauren Hutton Billie | Billie | Living | 17/11/1943 | 82 | — | 31 |
 Morris Carnovsky A. R. Lowenthal | A. R. Lowenthal | Deceased | 04/09/1897 | 94 | 01/09/1992 | 77 |
 Jacqueline Brookes Naomi | Naomi | Deceased | 24/07/1930 | 82 | 26/04/2013 | 44 |
 Burt Young Carmine | Carmine | Deceased | 30/04/1940 | 83 | 08/10/2023 | 34 |
 Carmine Caridi Jimmy | Jimmy | Deceased | 23/01/1934 | 85 | 28/05/2019 | 40 |
 Carl W. Crudup Spencer | Spencer | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Stuart Margolin Cowboy | Cowboy | Deceased | 31/01/1940 | 82 | 12/12/2022 | 34 |
 Vic Tayback One | One | Deceased | 06/01/1930 | 60 | 25/05/1990 | 44 |
 Antonio Fargas Pimp | Pimp | Living | 14/08/1946 | 80 | — | 28 |
 William Andrews Basketball Coach | Basketball Coach | Deceased | 16/12/1925 | 93 | 22/12/2018 | 49 |
 Steven Keats Howie | Howie | Deceased | 06/02/1945 | 49 | 08/05/1994 | 29 |
 Starletta DuPois Monique | Monique | Living | 18/07/1941 | 85 | — | 33 |
 James Woods Bank Officer | Bank Officer | Living | 18/04/1947 | 79 | — | 27 |
 London Lee Monkey | Monkey | Deceased | 04/02/1935 | 80 | 29/09/2015 | 39 |
 M. Emmet Walsh Las Vegas Gambler | Las Vegas Gambler | Deceased | 22/03/1935 | 88 | 19/03/2024 | 39 |
 Allan Rich Bernie | Bernie | Deceased | 08/02/1926 | 94 | 22/08/2020 | 48 |
Ric Mancini Sal | Sal | Deceased | 16/04/1933 | 73 | 26/05/2006 | 41 |
Joel Wolfe Moe | Moe | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Raymond Serra Benny | Benny | Deceased | 13/08/1936 | 66 | 20/06/2003 | 38 |
Joseph Attles Singer in Park | Singer in Park | Deceased | 07/04/1903 | 87 | 29/10/1990 | 71 |
Ernest Butler Vernon | Vernon | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sully Boyar Uncle Hy | Uncle Hy | Deceased | 14/12/1923 | 77 | 23/03/2001 | 51 |
| Joe | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Lucille Patton Ricky's Wife | Ricky's Wife | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Ed Kovens Ricky | Ricky | Deceased | 26/06/1934 | 73 | 21/08/2007 | 40 |
Baron Wilson Basketball Janitor | Basketball Janitor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Foronjy Donny | Donny | Deceased | 03/08/1937 | 86 | 19/05/2024 | 37 |
 Frank Sivero Donny's Driver | Donny's Driver | Living | 06/01/1952 | 74 | — | 22 |
 Frank Adonis Man in Park with Donny | Man in Park with Donny | Deceased | 27/10/1935 | 83 | 26/12/2018 | 39 |
 Philip Sterling Sidney | Sidney | Deceased | 09/10/1922 | 76 | 30/11/1998 | 52 |
Patricia Fay Bank Teller | Bank Teller | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Beatrice Winde Hospital Receptionist | Hospital Receptionist | Deceased | 05/01/1924 | 79 | 03/01/2004 | 50 |
 Leon Pinkney Street Basketball Boy | Street Basketball Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alisha Fontaine Howie's Girl | Howie's Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Presley Caton Monkey's Girl | Monkey's Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mitch Stein College Announcer | College Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jonathan Koshner College Announcer | College Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charles Polk Harlem Bartender | Harlem Bartender | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dick Schaap Television Announcer | Television Announcer | Deceased | 27/09/1934 | 67 | 21/12/2001 | 40 |
 Chick Hearn Radio Announcer | Radio Announcer | Deceased | 27/11/1916 | 85 | 05/08/2002 | 58 |
 Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs Street Basketball Boy (uncredited) | Street Basketball Boy (uncredited) | Living | 04/09/1953 | 73 | — | 21 |
 Jerry Leon Harlem Bar Patron (uncredited) | Harlem Bar Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Melanie Mayron Student (uncredited) | Student (uncredited) | Living | 20/10/1952 | 73 | — | 22 |