The Independent (2000) featured a cast of 73 tracked actors. Of these, 35 (66%) are still alive today and 18 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Fred Williamson, age 88. This film starred Jerry Stiller and Janeane Garofalo.
66% still with us· verified cast48% of full cast · incl. 20 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 66% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast73 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jerry Stiller Morty Fineman | Morty Fineman | Deceased | 08/06/1927 | 92 | 11/05/2020 | 73 |
 Janeane Garofalo Paloma Fineman | Paloma Fineman | Living | 28/09/1964 | 62 | — | 36 |
 Max Perlich Ivan | Ivan | Living | 26/03/1968 | 58 | — | 32 |
 Ted Demme Ted Demme | Ted Demme | Deceased | 26/10/1963 | 38 | 13/01/2002 | 37 |
 Roger Corman Roger Corman | Roger Corman | Deceased | 05/04/1926 | 98 | 09/05/2024 | 74 |
 Ron Howard Ron Howard | Ron Howard | Living | 01/03/1954 | 72 | — | 46 |
 Karen Black Karen Black | Karen Black | Deceased | 01/07/1939 | 74 | 08/08/2013 | 61 |
 Peter Bogdanovich Peter Bogdanovich | Peter Bogdanovich | Deceased | 30/07/1939 | 82 | 06/01/2022 | 61 |
 Fred Williamson Fred Williamson | Fred Williamson | Living | 05/03/1938 | 88 | — | 62 |
 Nick Cassavetes Nick Cassavetes | Nick Cassavetes | Living | 21/05/1959 | 67 | — | 41 |
 Paul Logan Paul Logan | Paul Logan | Living | 15/10/1973 | 53 | — | 27 |
 Stacy Fuson Daughter | Daughter | Living | 30/08/1978 | 48 | — | 22 |
Herb Marcus Old Man / Mr. Witz | Old Man / Mr. Witz | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Julie Strain Ms. Kevorkian | Ms. Kevorkian | Deceased | 18/02/1962 | 58 | 10/01/2021 | 38 |
 Stephen Kessler Steve | Steve | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mike Wilkins Mike | Mike | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ethan Embry Bert | Bert | Living | 13/06/1978 | 48 | — | 22 |
| Rob | Living | 02/10/1975 | 51 | — | 25 | |
 Phil Proctor Rob's Dad | Rob's Dad | Living | 28/07/1940 | 86 | — | 60 |
Melinda Peterson Rob's Mom | Rob's Mom | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Louisa Moritz Sally / Receptionist | Sally / Receptionist | Deceased | 23/03/1936 | 82 | 03/01/2019 | 64 |
| Iris | Living | 15/08/1971 | 55 | — | 29 | |
 Greg Behrendt Redneck | Redneck | Living | 21/07/1963 | 63 | — | 37 |
 Victoria Silvstedt Blossom | Blossom | Living | 19/09/1974 | 52 | — | 26 |
Devon DeMaria Violet | Violet | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joseph Dubow Businessman #2 | Businessman #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Danielle Ciardi Daisy | Daisy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lisa McCullough Leather Girl | Leather Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jimmy Briscoe Morty's Actor-Friend | Morty's Actor-Friend | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Gary Friedkin Surfer Guy | Surfer Guy | Deceased | 23/11/1952 | 70 | 02/12/2022 | 48 |
 Debbie Lee Carrington Surfer Girl | Surfer Girl | Deceased | 14/12/1959 | 58 | 23/03/2018 | 41 |
Susan Rossitto Morty's Actress-Friend | Morty's Actress-Friend | Deceased | 15/12/1956 | 56 | 30/06/2013 | 44 |
 Jonathan Katz Todd | Todd | Living | 01/12/1946 | 79 | — | 54 |
Eric Schaefer R.F. Fineman | R.F. Fineman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Roy Kerry Beardo | Beardo | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Stifel Hairface | Hairface | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dennis McCullen President | President | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 S.A. Griffin Slate | Slate | Living | 16/03/1954 | 72 | — | 46 |
Omer Mohamed Mr. Singh | Mr. Singh | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Maria Cina Newscaster | Newscaster | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jennifer Elise Cox Telluride Booth Girl | Telluride Booth Girl | Living | 29/11/1969 | 56 | — | 31 |
 Billy Burke Dwayne | Dwayne | Living | 25/11/1966 | 59 | — | 34 |
 Penelope Pumpkins Actress #1 | Actress #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Brittany Andrews Actress #3 | Actress #3 | Living | 13/08/1973 | 53 | — | 27 |
 Amy Stiller Dr. Rosaria Mclesh | Dr. Rosaria Mclesh | Living | 08/09/1961 | 65 | — | 39 |
 John Finnegan Guard | Guard | Deceased | 18/08/1926 | 85 | 29/07/2012 | 74 |
 Larry Hankin William Henry Ellis | William Henry Ellis | Living | 07/12/1937 | 88 | — | 63 |
 Andy Dick Maitre d' | Maitre d' | Living | 21/12/1965 | 60 | — | 35 |
Joann Richter Tula | Tula | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Boy | Living | 31/08/1990 | 36 | — | 10 | |
 Ben Stiller Cop | Cop | Living | 30/11/1965 | 60 | — | 35 |
Ancel Cook Peter Worth | Peter Worth | Deceased | 24/08/1935 | 65 | 31/01/2001 | 65 |
 John Lydon Baruce | Baruce | Living | 31/01/1956 | 70 | — | 44 |
 Ginger Lynn Mayor Kitty Storm | Mayor Kitty Storm | Living | 14/12/1962 | 63 | — | 38 |
Michael Robbins Orthodontist | Orthodontist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ken Michelman Prosecutor | Prosecutor | Living | 23/05/1955 | 71 | — | 45 |
 Dana Gould Victim | Victim | Living | 24/08/1964 | 62 | — | 36 |
Rob Ingersoll Christ | Christ | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Anne Meara Rita | Rita | Deceased | 20/09/1929 | 85 | 23/05/2015 | 71 |
 Fred Dryer Jean Claude | Jean Claude | Living | 06/07/1946 | 80 | — | 54 |
 Richard Paul Jeffries | Jeffries | Deceased | 06/06/1940 | 58 | 25/12/1998 | 60 |
| Ed | Living | 02/04/1947 | 79 | — | 53 | |
 Bill Gerber Dennis | Dennis | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Laura Kightlinger Diana | Diana | Living | 13/06/1969 | 57 | — | 31 |
Risa Mickenberg Desk Clerk | Desk Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jay Johnston Soldier | Soldier | Living | 22/10/1968 | 58 | — | 32 |
 Joseph S. Griffo Beach Guy | Beach Guy | Living | 15/05/1952 | 74 | — | 48 |
 Bob Odenkirk Figure | Figure | Living | 22/10/1962 | 64 | — | 38 |
Melissa Daniels Lover | Lover | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Owen Bush VFW Old Man | VFW Old Man | Deceased | 10/11/1921 | 79 | 12/06/2001 | 79 |
 Aki Aleong Mr. Ko | Mr. Ko | Deceased | 19/12/1934 | 90 | 22/06/2025 | 66 |
 Maria Ford Poster Model | Poster Model | Living | 10/10/1966 | 60 | — | 34 |
 Michael Berryman Michael Berryman | Michael Berryman | Living | 04/09/1948 | 78 | — | 52 |
