The Great White Hope (1970) featured a cast of 17 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (6%) are still alive today and 15 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Jane Alexander, age 86. This film starred James Earl Jones and Jane Alexander.
6% still with us· verified cast6% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 6% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast17 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Earl Jones Jack Jefferson | Jack Jefferson | Deceased | 17/01/1931 | 93 | 09/09/2024 | 39 |
 Jane Alexander Eleanor | Eleanor | Living | 28/10/1939 | 86 | — | 31 |
 Lou Gilbert Goldie | Goldie | Deceased | 01/08/1909 | 69 | 06/11/1978 | 61 |
 Joel Fluellen Tick | Tick | Deceased | 02/12/1907 | 82 | 02/02/1990 | 63 |
 Chester Morris Pop Weaver | Pop Weaver | Deceased | 16/02/1901 | 69 | 11/09/1970 | 69 |
 Robert Webber Dixon | Dixon | Deceased | 14/10/1924 | 64 | 19/05/1989 | 46 |
 Marlene Warfield Clara | Clara | Deceased | 19/06/1940 | 84 | 06/04/2025 | 30 |
 Hal Holbrook Cameron | Cameron | Deceased | 17/02/1925 | 95 | 23/01/2021 | 45 |
 Beah Richards Mama Tiny | Mama Tiny | Deceased | 12/07/1920 | 80 | 14/09/2000 | 50 |
 Moses Gunn Scipio | Scipio | Deceased | 02/10/1929 | 64 | 16/12/1993 | 41 |
 Larry Pennell Brady | Brady | Deceased | 21/02/1928 | 85 | 28/08/2013 | 42 |
 Marcel Dalio French Promoter | French Promoter | Deceased | 23/11/1899 | 83 | 18/11/1983 | 71 |
| Paco | Deceased | 13/07/1955 | 52 | 29/01/2008 | 15 | |
 Scatman Crothers Carnival Barker (uncredited) | Carnival Barker (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/05/1910 | 76 | 22/11/1986 | 60 |
 R.G. Armstrong Captain Dan | Captain Dan | Deceased | 07/04/1917 | 95 | 27/07/2012 | 53 |
 Rodolfo Acosta El Jefe | El Jefe | Deceased | 29/07/1920 | 54 | 07/11/1974 | 50 |
Ernest Anderson Mrs. Jefferson's Friend (uncredited) | Mrs. Jefferson's Friend (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
