The Idolmaker (1980) featured a cast of 13 tracked actors. Of these, 4 (36%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Tovah Feldshuh, age 77. This film starred Ray Sharkey and Peter Gallagher.
36% still with us· verified cast31% of full cast · incl. 2 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 36% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 67.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast13 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ray Sharkey Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri | Vincent 'Vinnie' Vacarri | Deceased | 14/11/1952 | 40 | 11/06/1993 | 28 |
 Peter Gallagher Caesare | Caesare | Living | 19/08/1955 | 71 | — | 25 |
 Joe Pantoliano Gino Pilato | Gino Pilato | Living | 12/09/1951 | 75 | — | 29 |
Paul Land Tommy Dee | Tommy Dee | Deceased | 31/01/1956 | 51 | 30/12/2007 | 24 |
JoJo D'Amore Harmon | Harmon | Deceased | 11/10/1930 | 74 | 24/09/2005 | 50 |
 Maureen McCormick Ellen Fields | Ellen Fields | Living | 05/08/1956 | 70 | — | 24 |
 Olympia Dukakis Mrs. Vacarri | Mrs. Vacarri | Deceased | 20/06/1931 | 89 | 01/05/2021 | 49 |
Jimmy Carter Jimmy Ryan | Jimmy Ryan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tovah Feldshuh Brenda Roberts | Brenda Roberts | Living | 27/12/1948 | 77 | — | 32 |
 John Aprea Mario Vacarri | Mario Vacarri | Deceased | 04/03/1941 | 83 | 05/08/2024 | 39 |
 Richard Bright Uncle Tony | Uncle Tony | Deceased | 28/06/1937 | 68 | 18/02/2006 | 43 |
 Myrna Smith Sweet Inspirations | Sweet Inspirations | Deceased | 28/05/1941 | 69 | 24/12/2010 | 39 |
Jeanette Linne Spectator (uncredited) | Spectator (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |