The Howling (1981) featured a cast of 36 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (35%) are still alive today and 20 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bill Sorrells, age 92. This film starred Dee Wallace and Patrick Macnee.
35% still with us· verified cast31% of full cast · incl. 5 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 35% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast36 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dee Wallace Karen White | Karen White | Living | 14/12/1948 | 77 | — | 33 |
 Patrick Macnee Dr. George Waggner | Dr. George Waggner | Deceased | 06/02/1922 | 93 | 25/06/2015 | 59 |
 Dennis Dugan Chris | Chris | Living | 05/09/1946 | 80 | — | 35 |
 Christopher Stone R. William 'Bill' Neill | R. William 'Bill' Neill | Deceased | 04/10/1942 | 53 | 20/10/1995 | 39 |
 Belinda Balaski Terry Fisher | Terry Fisher | Living | 08/12/1947 | 78 | — | 34 |
 Kevin McCarthy Fred Francis | Fred Francis | Deceased | 15/02/1914 | 96 | 11/09/2010 | 67 |
 John Carradine Erle Kenton | Erle Kenton | Deceased | 05/02/1906 | 82 | 27/11/1988 | 75 |
 Slim Pickens Sam Newfield | Sam Newfield | Deceased | 29/06/1919 | 64 | 08/12/1983 | 62 |
 Elisabeth Brooks Marsha Quist | Marsha Quist | Deceased | 02/07/1951 | 46 | 07/09/1997 | 30 |
 Robert Picardo Eddie Quist | Eddie Quist | Living | 27/10/1953 | 72 | — | 28 |
 Margie Impert Donna | Donna | Living | 04/06/1946 | 80 | — | 35 |
 Noble Willingham Charlie Barton | Charlie Barton | Deceased | 31/08/1931 | 72 | 17/01/2004 | 50 |
 James Murtaugh Jerry Warren | Jerry Warren | Living | 28/10/1942 | 83 | — | 39 |
 Jim McKrell Lew Landers | Lew Landers | Living | 12/10/1937 | 88 | — | 44 |
 Meshach Taylor Shantz | Shantz | Deceased | 11/04/1947 | 67 | 28/06/2014 | 34 |
 Robert A. Burns Porn Store Patron | Porn Store Patron | Deceased | 27/05/1944 | 60 | 31/05/2004 | 37 |
 Kenneth Tobey Older Cop | Older Cop | Deceased | 23/03/1917 | 85 | 22/12/2002 | 64 |
 Dick Miller Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner | Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner | Deceased | 25/12/1928 | 90 | 30/01/2019 | 53 |
Don McLeod T.C. Quist | T.C. Quist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bill Sorrells Kline | Kline | Living | 30/09/1933 | 92 | — | 48 |
Ivan Saric Jack Molina | Jack Molina | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Steve Nevil Young Cop | Young Cop | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sarina C. Grant Hooker | Hooker | Deceased | 24/02/1948 | 57 | 30/11/2005 | 33 |
 Wendell Wright Man at Bar | Man at Bar | Living | 01/12/1948 | 77 | — | 33 |
Herbie Braha Porno Cashier | Porno Cashier | Deceased | 18/09/1946 | 69 | 06/02/2016 | 35 |
Joe Bratcher Radio Man | Radio Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chico Martínez Man on Street | Man on Street | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Daniel Nunez Liquor Cashier | Liquor Cashier | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Michael O'Dwyer Drunk | Drunk | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Roger Corman Man in Phone Booth (uncredited) | Man in Phone Booth (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/04/1926 | 98 | 09/05/2024 | 55 |
 John Sayles Morgue Attendant (uncredited) | Morgue Attendant (uncredited) | Living | 28/09/1950 | 75 | — | 31 |
 Jonathan Kaplan Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) | Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) | Deceased | 25/11/1947 | 77 | 01/08/2025 | 34 |
 Forrest J. Ackerman Bookstore Customer (uncredited) | Bookstore Customer (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/11/1916 | 92 | 08/12/2008 | 65 |
Robert A. Burns Porn Store Patron (uncredited) | Porn Store Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/05/1944 | 60 | 31/05/2004 | 37 |
 Michael Chapman Man at End of Bar (uncredited) | Man at End of Bar (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/11/1935 | 84 | 20/09/2020 | 46 |
 Mick Garris Man with TV Guide (uncredited) | Man with TV Guide (uncredited) | Living | 04/12/1951 | 74 | — | 30 |