The Karate Kid (1984) featured a cast of 49 tracked actors. Of these, 18 (51%) are still alive today and 17 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Sharon Spelman, age 84. This film starred Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita.
51% still with us· verified cast37% of full cast · incl. 14 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 51% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast49 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ralph Macchio Daniel LaRusso | Daniel LaRusso | Living | 04/11/1961 | 64 | — | 23 |
 Pat Morita Mr. Miyagi | Mr. Miyagi | Deceased | 28/06/1932 | 73 | 24/11/2005 | 52 |
 Elisabeth Shue Ali Mills | Ali Mills | Living | 06/10/1963 | 62 | — | 21 |
 William Zabka Johnny Lawrence | Johnny Lawrence | Living | 20/10/1965 | 60 | — | 19 |
 Martin Kove John Kreese | John Kreese | Living | 06/03/1946 | 80 | — | 38 |
 Randee Heller Lucille LaRusso | Lucille LaRusso | Living | 10/06/1947 | 79 | — | 37 |
 Ron Thomas Bobby | Bobby | Living | 15/11/1961 | 64 | — | 23 |
 Rob Garrison Tommy | Tommy | Deceased | 23/01/1960 | 59 | 27/09/2019 | 24 |
 Chad McQueen Dutch | Dutch | Deceased | 28/12/1960 | 63 | 11/09/2024 | 24 |
 Tony O'Dell Jimmy | Jimmy | Living | 30/01/1960 | 66 | — | 24 |
 Israel Juarbe Freddy | Freddy | Living | 01/03/1963 | 63 | — | 21 |
 William Bassett Mr. Mills | Mr. Mills | Deceased | 28/12/1935 | 89 | 09/02/2025 | 49 |
 Larry B. Scott Jerry | Jerry | Living | 17/08/1961 | 65 | — | 23 |
 Juli Fields Susan | Susan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dana Andersen Barbara | Barbara | Deceased | 29/05/1963 | 59 | 26/05/2023 | 21 |
Frank Burt Avalon Chucky | Chucky | Living | 29/09/1963 | 62 | — | 21 |
Jeff Fishman Billy | Billy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ken Daly Chris | Chris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tom Fridley Alan | Alan | Living | 15/02/1965 | 61 | — | 19 |
 Pat E. Johnson Referee | Referee | Deceased | — | — | 05/11/2023 | — |
 Bruce Malmuth Ring Announcer | Ring Announcer | Deceased | 04/02/1934 | 71 | 29/06/2005 | 50 |
 Darryl Vidal Karate Semi-Finalist | Karate Semi-Finalist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Frances Bay Lady with Dog | Lady with Dog | Deceased | 23/01/1919 | 92 | 15/09/2011 | 65 |
 Christopher Kriesa Official | Official | Living | 01/01/1949 | 77 | — | 35 |
 Bernie Kuby Mr. Harris | Mr. Harris | Deceased | 06/09/1923 | 84 | 07/07/2008 | 61 |
 Joan Lemmo Restaurant Manager | Restaurant Manager | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Helen Siff Cashier | Cashier | Deceased | 01/01/1937 | 88 | 18/12/2025 | 47 |
 Larry Drake Yahoo #1 | Yahoo #1 | Deceased | 21/02/1949 | 67 | 17/03/2016 | 35 |
 David Abbott Yahoo #2 | Yahoo #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Molly Basler Cheerleading Coach | Cheerleading Coach | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Brian Davis Boy in Bathroom | Boy in Bathroom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David De Lange Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Erik Felix Karate Student | Karate Student | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Jason Soccer Coach | Soccer Coach | Deceased | 22/07/1944 | 80 | 20/02/2025 | 40 |
 Todd Lookinland Chicken Boy | Chicken Boy | Living | 01/03/1965 | 61 | — | 19 |
Clarence McGee Jr. Referee #2 | Referee #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William Norren Doctor | Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sam Scarber Referee #3 | Referee #3 | Deceased | 24/06/1949 | 76 | 08/03/2026 | 35 |
 Scott Strader Eddie | Eddie | Living | 12/01/1961 | 65 | — | 23 |
 Shannon Wilcox Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited) | Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/05/1943 | 80 | 02/09/2023 | 41 |
 Sharon Spelman Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited) | Mrs. Lawrence (Johnny's Mother) (uncredited) | Living | 01/05/1942 | 84 | — | 42 |
 Andrew Shue Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited) | Member of Cobra Kai (uncredited) | Living | 20/02/1967 | 59 | — | 17 |
Donald DeNoyer Karate Student (uncredited) | Karate Student (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David LeBell Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited) | Guy at Halloween Dance (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stan Rodarte Student at Dance (uncredited) | Student at Dance (uncredited) | Living | 18/12/1954 | 71 | — | 30 |
 Monty O'Grady Club Patron (uncredited) | Club Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/03/1916 | 84 | 08/03/2000 | 68 |
Robert Strong Club Patron (uncredited) | Club Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/02/1906 | 87 | 14/07/1993 | 78 |
 Chris Casamassa Tournament Guest (uncredited) | Tournament Guest (uncredited) | Living | 17/01/1963 | 63 | — | 21 |
Charles Gallant Karate Fan (uncredited) | Karate Fan (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |