The Inspiration for 'Cars' (2006) featured a cast of 14 tracked actors. Of these, 4 (67%) are still alive today and 2 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Richard Petty, age 89. This film starred John Lasseter and Michael Wallis.
67% still with us· verified cast29% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 67% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 65.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
2005
2025
Cast14 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Lasseter Self - Director | Self - Director | Living | 12/01/1957 | 69 | — | 49 |
 Michael Wallis Self - Author, speaker | Self - Author, speaker | Living | 07/10/1945 | 80 | — | 61 |
 Joe Ranft Self - Co-director | Self - Co-director | Deceased | 13/03/1960 | 45 | 16/08/2005 | 46 |
 Ángel Delgadillo Self - Barber, Seligman, AZ | Self - Barber, Seligman, AZ | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paul James Lasseter Self - John's dad | Self - John's dad | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerry Nadeau Self - Racecar driver | Self - Racecar driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Steve Page Self - President, Gen. Mgr., Infineon Raceway, CA | Self - President, Gen. Mgr., Infineon Raceway, CA | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Artie Kempner Self - Fox Sports director | Self - Fox Sports director | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Darrell Waltrip Self - Fox broadcaster, racing legend | Self - Fox broadcaster, racing legend | Living | 05/02/1947 | 79 | — | 59 |
 Humpy Wheeler Self - President, Gen. Mgr., Lowe's Motor Speedway | Self - President, Gen. Mgr., Lowe's Motor Speedway | Deceased | 23/10/1938 | 86 | 20/08/2025 | 68 |
Don Flock Self - Son of racing legend Tim Flock | Self - Son of racing legend Tim Flock | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Zudell Self - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. | Self - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Randy Wray Self - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. | Self - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Petty Self - Racing legend | Self - Racing legend | Living | 02/07/1937 | 89 | — | 69 |