The Great Gatsby (1974) featured a cast of 36 tracked actors. Of these, 10 (32%) are still alive today and 21 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bruce Dern, age 90. This film starred Robert Redford and Mia Farrow.
32% still with us· verified cast29% of full cast · incl. 4 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 32% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast36 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Robert Redford Jay Gatsby | Jay Gatsby | Deceased | 18/08/1936 | 89 | 16/09/2025 | 38 |
 Mia Farrow Daisy Buchanan | Daisy Buchanan | Living | 09/02/1945 | 81 | — | 29 |
 Bruce Dern Tom Buchanan | Tom Buchanan | Living | 04/06/1936 | 90 | — | 38 |
 Karen Black Myrtle Wilson | Myrtle Wilson | Deceased | 01/07/1939 | 74 | 08/08/2013 | 35 |
 Scott Wilson George Wilson | George Wilson | Deceased | 29/03/1942 | 76 | 06/10/2018 | 32 |
 Sam Waterston Nick Carraway | Nick Carraway | Living | 15/11/1940 | 85 | — | 34 |
 Lois Chiles Jordan Baker | Jordan Baker | Living | 15/04/1947 | 79 | — | 27 |
 Howard Da Silva Meyer Wolfsheim | Meyer Wolfsheim | Deceased | 04/05/1909 | 76 | 16/02/1986 | 65 |
 Roberts Blossom Mr. Gatz | Mr. Gatz | Deceased | 25/03/1924 | 87 | 08/07/2011 | 50 |
 Edward Herrmann Klipspringer | Klipspringer | Deceased | 21/07/1943 | 71 | 31/12/2014 | 31 |
 Elliott Sullivan Wilson's Friend | Wilson's Friend | Presumed Deceased | 04/07/1907 | 66 | 02/06/1974 | 67 |
Arthur Hughes Dog Vendor | Dog Vendor | Deceased | — | — | 28/12/1982 | — |
 Kathryn Leigh Scott Catherine | Catherine | Living | 26/01/1943 | 83 | — | 31 |
 Beth Porter Mrs. McKee | Mrs. McKee | Deceased | 23/05/1942 | 81 | 01/08/2023 | 32 |
 Paul Tamarin Mr. McKee | Mr. McKee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Devlin Gatsby's Bodyguard | Gatsby's Bodyguard | Deceased | 26/01/1937 | 48 | 10/06/1985 | 37 |
 Patsy Kensit Pamela Buchanan | Pamela Buchanan | Living | 04/03/1968 | 58 | — | 6 |
Marjorie Wildes Pamela's Nurse | Pamela's Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Blain Fairman Policeman | Policeman | Living | 26/12/1941 | 84 | — | 33 |
 Norman Chancer Detective at Pool | Detective at Pool | Deceased | 27/04/1934 | 85 | 29/05/2019 | 40 |
Bob Sherman Detective at Pool | Detective at Pool | Deceased | 16/11/1940 | 63 | 30/08/2004 | 34 |
 Regina Baff Miss Baedeker | Miss Baedeker | Living | 31/03/1949 | 77 | — | 25 |
Janet Arters A Twin at Gatsby Party | A Twin at Gatsby Party | Living | 26/05/1945 | 81 | — | 29 |
 Louise Arters A Twin at Gatsby Party | A Twin at Gatsby Party | Deceased | 26/05/1945 | 67 | 08/12/2012 | 29 |
 John Franchi Photographer (uncredited) | Photographer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sammy Smith Comic | Comic | Deceased | 03/03/1904 | 93 | 23/04/1997 | 70 |
 Franklin Cover Senator Evans (uncredited) | Senator Evans (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/11/1928 | 77 | 05/02/2006 | 46 |
 Brooke Adams Party Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) | Living | 08/02/1949 | 77 | — | 25 |
 Ramon Gordon Party Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Duncan Inches Party Staffer (uncredited) | Party Staffer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mildred Shay Party Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/09/1911 | 94 | 15/10/2005 | 63 |
 Nick Lucas Singer (uncredited) | Singer (uncredited) | Deceased | 22/08/1897 | 84 | 28/07/1982 | 77 |
James Berwick Reverend (uncredited) | Reverend (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/07/1929 | 71 | 17/08/2000 | 45 |
 Tom Ewell Mourner (uncredited) | Mourner (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/04/1909 | 85 | 12/09/1994 | 65 |
Jerry Mayer New York Journal Reporter (uncredited) | New York Journal Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 12/05/1941 | 61 | 03/02/2003 | 33 |
 Vincent Schiavelli Thin Man (uncredited) | Thin Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/11/1948 | 57 | 26/12/2005 | 26 |