The Making of 'Dances with Wolves' (1990) featured a cast of 11 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (50%) are still alive today and 5 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Tantoo Cardinal, age 76. This film starred Michael Blake and Tantoo Cardinal.
50% still with us· verified cast45% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 50% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 70 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast11 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michael Blake Himself | Himself | Deceased | 05/07/1945 | 69 | 02/05/2015 | 45 |
 Tantoo Cardinal Herself | Herself | Living | 20/07/1950 | 76 | — | 40 |
 Kevin Costner Himself | Himself | Living | 18/01/1955 | 71 | — | 35 |
 Ed Gilbert Narrator | Narrator | Deceased | 29/06/1931 | 67 | 08/05/1999 | 59 |
 Rodney A. Grant Himself | Himself | Living | 09/03/1959 | 67 | — | 31 |
 Graham Greene Himself | Himself | Deceased | 22/06/1952 | 73 | 01/09/2025 | 38 |
 Norman Howell Himself | Himself | Living | 19/07/1957 | 69 | — | 33 |
Doris Leader Charge Herself | Herself | Deceased | 04/05/1930 | 70 | 20/02/2001 | 60 |
 Mary McDonnell Herself | Herself | Living | 28/04/1952 | 74 | — | 38 |
 Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman Himself | Himself | Deceased | 17/08/1936 | 71 | 13/12/2007 | 54 |
 Jim Wilson Himself | Himself | Unverified | — | — | — | — |