The Main Event (1979) featured a cast of 55 tracked actors. Of these, 13 (30%) are still alive today and 30 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Paul Sand, age 91. This film starred Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal.
30% still with us· verified cast24% of full cast · incl. 12 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 30% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast55 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barbra Streisand Hillary Kramer | Hillary Kramer | Living | 24/04/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 Ryan O'Neal Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon | Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon | Deceased | 20/04/1941 | 82 | 08/12/2023 | 38 |
 Paul Sand David | David | Living | 05/03/1935 | 91 | — | 44 |
 Whitman Mayo Percy | Percy | Deceased | 15/11/1930 | 70 | 22/05/2001 | 49 |
 Patti D'Arbanville Donna | Donna | Living | 25/05/1951 | 75 | — | 28 |
 Chu Chu Malave Luis | Luis | Living | 04/08/1950 | 76 | — | 29 |
 Richard Lawson Hector Mantilla | Hector Mantilla | Living | 07/03/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
 James Gregory Gough | Gough | Deceased | 23/12/1911 | 90 | 16/09/2002 | 68 |
Richard Altman Tour Guide | Tour Guide | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Seth Banks Newsman | Newsman | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Lindsay Bloom Girl In Bed | Girl In Bed | Living | 28/08/1950 | 76 | — | 29 |
 Earl Boen Nose - Kline | Nose - Kline | Deceased | 08/08/1941 | 81 | 05/01/2023 | 38 |
 Roger Bowen Owner Sinthia Cosmetics | Owner Sinthia Cosmetics | Deceased | 25/05/1932 | 63 | 16/02/1996 | 47 |
 Badja Djola Heavyweight In Gym | Heavyweight In Gym | Deceased | 09/04/1948 | 56 | 08/01/2005 | 31 |
 Rory Calhoun Fighter In Kid's Camp | Fighter In Kid's Camp | Deceased | 08/08/1922 | 76 | 28/04/1999 | 57 |
 Sue Casey Brenda | Brenda | Deceased | 08/04/1926 | 92 | 21/02/2019 | 53 |
 Alvin Childress Man In Gym | Man In Gym | Deceased | 14/09/1907 | 78 | 19/04/1986 | 72 |
 Kristine DeBell Lucy | Lucy | Living | 10/12/1954 | 71 | — | 25 |
Al Denava Gomez | Gomez | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rene Dijon Nose - Moss | Nose - Moss | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Shay Duffin Fight Announcer | Fight Announcer | Deceased | 26/02/1931 | 79 | 23/04/2010 | 48 |
 Murphy Dunne Mario | Mario | Living | 22/06/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 Art Evans Fighter | Fighter | Deceased | 27/03/1942 | 82 | 21/12/2024 | 37 |
Ron Henriquez Fighter | Fighter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anthony Renya Fighter | Fighter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Maurice Sneed Fighter | Fighter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lee Harman Newsman | Newsman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Vic Heutschy Newsman | Newsman | Deceased | — | — | 11/09/2011 | — |
 Ernie Hudson Killer | Killer | Living | 17/12/1945 | 80 | — | 34 |
 David Ketchum Photographer | Photographer | Deceased | 04/02/1928 | 97 | 10/08/2025 | 51 |
 Jimmy Lennon Sr. Announcer | Announcer | Deceased | 12/04/1913 | 79 | 20/04/1992 | 66 |
 Len Lesser Trainer At Big Bear | Trainer At Big Bear | Deceased | 03/12/1922 | 88 | 16/02/2011 | 57 |
Eddie 'El Annimal' Lopez Boxer At Kid's Camp | Boxer At Kid's Camp | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gilda Marx Exercise Teacher | Exercise Teacher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Denver Mattson Referee | Referee | Deceased | 12/07/1937 | 68 | 24/09/2005 | 42 |
Bill Phillips Murry Mantilla's Cornerman | Mantilla's Cornerman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Brent Musburger T. V. Show Host | T. V. Show Host | Living | 25/05/1939 | 87 | — | 40 |
Robert Nadder Nose - Bean | Nose - Bean | Deceased | 15/02/1935 | 60 | 13/12/1995 | 44 |
 Harvey Parry Referee In Long Beach | Referee In Long Beach | Deceased | 23/04/1900 | 85 | 18/09/1985 | 79 |
 John Reilly Alan Crane | Alan Crane | Deceased | 11/11/1934 | 86 | 09/01/2021 | 45 |
 Tim Rossovich Cannibal | Cannibal | Deceased | 14/03/1946 | 72 | 06/12/2018 | 33 |
 Jack Somack Murry | Murry | Deceased | 14/09/1918 | 64 | 24/08/1983 | 61 |
 Richard Steele Boxer In Kid's Camp | Boxer In Kid's Camp | Living | 13/10/1954 | 71 | — | 25 |
Karen Hale Wookey Newswoman | Newswoman | Deceased | 04/02/1924 | 74 | 09/09/1998 | 55 |
 Darrell Zwerling Sheldon | Sheldon | Deceased | 09/09/1928 | 85 | 11/04/2014 | 51 |
Dennis Falt Ringside Reporter (uncredited) | Ringside Reporter (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Luther Fear Fight Fan (uncredited) | Fight Fan (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ralph Gambina Trainer (uncredited) | Trainer (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/02/1907 | 74 | 11/07/1981 | 72 |
Raven Grey Eagle Man (uncredited) | Man (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/05/1927 | 60 | 09/04/1988 | 52 |
Jack Griffin Boxing Coach (uncredited) | Boxing Coach (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Roslyn Kind Aerobics Class Dancer (uncredited) | Aerobics Class Dancer (uncredited) | Living | 09/01/1951 | 75 | — | 28 |
 Monty O'Grady Party Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/03/1916 | 84 | 08/03/2000 | 63 |
 Leoda Richards Party Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | 15/03/1907 | 90 | 07/02/1998 | 72 |
 Rick Sawaya Fighting Cop (uncredited) | Fighting Cop (uncredited) | Living | 04/12/1951 | 74 | — | 28 |
Jack Slate Man at Gym (uncredited) | Man at Gym (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |