The Gangster (1947) featured a cast of 60 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (4%) are still alive today and 48 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Billy Gray, age 88. This film starred Barry Sullivan and Belita.
4% still with us· verified cast3% of full cast · incl. 9 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 4% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast60 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1947 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barry Sullivan Shubunka | Shubunka | Deceased | 29/08/1912 | 81 | 06/06/1994 | 35 |
 Belita Nancy Starr | Nancy Starr | Deceased | 21/10/1923 | 82 | 18/12/2005 | 24 |
 Joan Lorring Dorothy | Dorothy | Deceased | 17/04/1926 | 88 | 30/05/2014 | 21 |
 Akim Tamiroff Nick Jammey | Nick Jammey | Deceased | 27/10/1899 | 72 | 17/09/1972 | 48 |
 Harry Morgan Shorty | Shorty | Deceased | 10/04/1915 | 96 | 07/12/2011 | 32 |
 John Ireland Karty | Karty | Deceased | 31/01/1914 | 78 | 21/03/1992 | 33 |
 Sheldon Leonard Cornell | Cornell | Deceased | 22/02/1907 | 89 | 10/01/1997 | 40 |
 Fifi D'Orsay Mrs. Ostroleng | Mrs. Ostroleng | Deceased | 16/04/1904 | 79 | 02/12/1983 | 43 |
 Virginia Christine Mrs. Karty | Mrs. Karty | Deceased | 05/03/1920 | 76 | 24/07/1996 | 27 |
 Elisha Cook Jr. Oval | Oval | Deceased | 26/12/1903 | 91 | 18/05/1995 | 44 |
 Ted Hecht Swain | Swain | Deceased | 17/02/1908 | 61 | 24/06/1969 | 39 |
 Leif Erickson Beaumont | Beaumont | Deceased | 27/10/1911 | 74 | 29/01/1986 | 36 |
 Charles McGraw Dugas | Dugas | Deceased | 10/05/1914 | 66 | 29/07/1980 | 33 |
 John Kellogg Sterling | Sterling | Deceased | 03/06/1916 | 83 | 22/02/2000 | 31 |
 Edwin Maxwell Politician (uncredited) | Politician (uncredited) | Deceased | 09/02/1886 | 62 | 13/08/1948 | 61 |
 Dewey Robinson Pool Player (uncredited) | Pool Player (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/08/1898 | 52 | 11/12/1950 | 49 |
 Murray Alper Eddie (uncredited) | Eddie (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/01/1904 | 80 | 16/11/1984 | 43 |
 Shelley Winters Hazel (uncredited) | Hazel (uncredited) | Deceased | 18/08/1920 | 85 | 14/01/2006 | 27 |
 Larry Steers Headwaiter (uncredited) | Headwaiter (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/02/1888 | 63 | 15/02/1951 | 59 |
 Marie Blake House Mistress (uncredited) | House Mistress (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/08/1895 | 82 | 14/01/1978 | 52 |
 Griff Barnett Dorothy's father (uncredited) | Dorothy's father (uncredited) | Deceased | 12/11/1884 | 73 | 12/01/1958 | 63 |
 Sid Melton Nightclub Stage Manager (uncredited) | Nightclub Stage Manager (uncredited) | Deceased | 22/05/1917 | 94 | 02/11/2011 | 30 |
 Jeff Corey Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) | Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/08/1914 | 88 | 16/08/2002 | 33 |
 Peter Whitney Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) | Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/05/1916 | 55 | 30/03/1972 | 31 |
Ruth Allen Girl Singer (uncredited) | Girl Singer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Andy Andrews Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Phil Arnold Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Deceased | 15/09/1909 | 58 | 09/05/1968 | 38 |
 Leonard Bremen Shubunka's Hoodlum Buddy (uncredited) | Shubunka's Hoodlum Buddy (uncredited) | Deceased | 13/11/1915 | 70 | 21/03/1986 | 32 |
Irene Brooks Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jean Calhoun Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Deceased | 04/01/1891 | 67 | 25/08/1958 | 56 |
Dolores Castle Cigarette Girl (uncredited) | Cigarette Girl (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gene Collins Boy (uncredited) | Boy (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/04/1932 | 83 | 29/05/2015 | 15 |
 Mikel Conrad Thug (uncredited) | Thug (uncredited) | Deceased | 30/07/1919 | 63 | 11/09/1982 | 28 |
 Clancy Cooper Dan - Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) | Dan - Karty's Brother-in-Law (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/07/1906 | 68 | 14/06/1975 | 41 |
 Jimmy Dime Boardwalk Bottle Concessionaire (uncredited) | Boardwalk Bottle Concessionaire (uncredited) | Deceased | 18/12/1897 | 83 | 11/05/1981 | 50 |
 Rex Downing Boy with Note (uncredited) | Boy with Note (uncredited) | Presumed Deceased | 21/04/1925 | 95 | 18/11/2020 | 22 |
 Jay Eaton Man in Lobby (uncredited) | Man in Lobby (uncredited) | Deceased | 17/03/1899 | 70 | 05/02/1970 | 48 |
 Franklyn Farnum Passerby (uncredited) | Passerby (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/06/1878 | 83 | 04/07/1961 | 69 |
Michael Gaddis Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Parker Gee Man in Corridor (uncredited) | Man in Corridor (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Greta Granstedt Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/07/1907 | 80 | 07/10/1987 | 40 |
 Billy Gray Little Boy (uncredited) | Little Boy (uncredited) | Living | 13/01/1938 | 88 | — | 9 |
 Don Haggerty Thug Messenger (uncredited) | Thug Messenger (uncredited) | Deceased | 03/07/1914 | 74 | 19/08/1988 | 33 |
Jean Harrison Dancer (uncredited) | Dancer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bill Kennedy Thug (uncredited) | Thug (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/06/1908 | 88 | 27/01/1997 | 39 |
 Mike Lally Henchman (uncredited) | Henchman (uncredited) | Deceased | 01/06/1900 | 84 | 15/02/1985 | 47 |
 Norma Jean Nilsson Little Girl (uncredited) | Little Girl (uncredited) | Living | 01/01/1938 | 88 | — | 9 |
 Barry Norton Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/06/1905 | 51 | 24/08/1956 | 42 |
 Marguerita Padula Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/12/1890 | 66 | 22/02/1957 | 57 |
 Ralph Reed Teenager (uncredited) | Teenager (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Bob Reeves Hotel Doorman (uncredited) | Hotel Doorman (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/01/1892 | 68 | 12/04/1960 | 55 |
Tommy Reilly Piano Player (uncredited) | Piano Player (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/08/1919 | 81 | 25/09/2000 | 28 |
Jack Reynolds Thug (uncredited) | Thug (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/06/1909 | 81 | 30/09/1990 | 38 |
 Jeffrey Sayre Subway Passenger (uncredited) | Subway Passenger (uncredited) | Deceased | 03/12/1900 | 73 | 26/09/1974 | 47 |
Maxine Semon Hotel Maid (uncredited) | Hotel Maid (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sammy Shack Minor Role (uncredited) | Minor Role (uncredited) | Deceased | 31/03/1906 | 79 | 05/07/1985 | 41 |
Larry Thompson Thug (uncredited) | Thug (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anita Turner Essie - Nancy's Maid (uncredited) | Essie - Nancy's Maid (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Vallon Man on Boardwalk (uncredited) | Man on Boardwalk (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/07/1897 | 76 | 13/11/1973 | 50 |
 Jane Weeks Girl in Corridor (uncredited) | Girl in Corridor (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |