The Onion Field (1979) featured a cast of 51 tracked actors. Of these, 15 (36%) are still alive today and 27 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Richard Seff, age 98. This film starred John Savage and James Woods.
36% still with us· verified cast30% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 36% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.4 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast51 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Savage Karl Hettinger | Karl Hettinger | Living | 25/08/1949 | 77 | — | 30 |
 James Woods Gregory Powell | Gregory Powell | Living | 18/04/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
 Franklyn Seales Jimmy Smith | Jimmy Smith | Deceased | 15/07/1952 | 37 | 21/05/1990 | 27 |
 Ted Danson Ian Campbell | Ian Campbell | Living | 29/12/1947 | 78 | — | 32 |
 Ronny Cox Pierce Brooks | Pierce Brooks | Living | 23/07/1938 | 88 | — | 41 |
 David Huffman District Attorney Phil Halpin | District Attorney Phil Halpin | Deceased | 10/05/1945 | 39 | 27/02/1985 | 34 |
 Christopher Lloyd Jailhouse Lawyer | Jailhouse Lawyer | Living | 22/10/1938 | 87 | — | 41 |
 Dianne Hull Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull) | Helen Hettinger (as Diane Hull) | Living | 24/11/1949 | 76 | — | 30 |
 Priscilla Pointer Chrissie Campbell | Chrissie Campbell | Deceased | 18/05/1924 | 100 | 28/04/2025 | 55 |
 Beege Barkette Greg's Woman | Greg's Woman | Living | 08/10/1950 | 75 | — | 29 |
 Richard Herd Beat Cop | Beat Cop | Deceased | 26/09/1932 | 87 | 26/05/2020 | 47 |
 Le Tari Emmanuel McFadden | Emmanuel McFadden | Deceased | 21/04/1946 | 40 | 04/04/1987 | 33 |
 Richard Venture Glenn Bates | Glenn Bates | Deceased | 12/11/1923 | 94 | 19/12/2017 | 56 |
 Lee Weaver Billy | Billy | Deceased | 10/04/1930 | 95 | 22/09/2025 | 49 |
 Pat Corley Jimmy's Lawyer #2 | Jimmy's Lawyer #2 | Deceased | 01/06/1930 | 76 | 11/09/2006 | 49 |
 K Callan Mrs. Powell | Mrs. Powell | Living | 09/01/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 Sandy McPeak Mr. Powell | Mr. Powell | Deceased | 21/02/1936 | 61 | 31/12/1997 | 43 |
 Lillian Randolph Nana | Nana | Deceased | 11/12/1898 | 81 | 12/09/1980 | 81 |
Ned Wilson LAPD Captain | LAPD Captain | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Jack Rader IAD Captain | IAD Captain | Presumed Deceased | 23/02/1921 | 100 | 01/01/2022 | 58 |
 Bradford English Red Haired Cop | Red Haired Cop | Deceased | 16/01/1942 | 82 | 25/10/2024 | 37 |
 Wendell Wright LAPD Sergeant | LAPD Sergeant | Living | 01/12/1948 | 77 | — | 31 |
 Stanley Grover Greg's Lawyer #2 | Greg's Lawyer #2 | Deceased | 28/03/1926 | 71 | 24/08/1997 | 53 |
 Michael Pataki District Attorney Dino Fulgoni | District Attorney Dino Fulgoni | Deceased | 16/01/1938 | 72 | 15/04/2010 | 41 |
 Steve Conte Prison Guard #1 | Prison Guard #1 | Deceased | 16/01/1920 | 77 | 28/04/1997 | 59 |
 Burke Byrnes CHP Officer Odom | CHP Officer Odom | Living | 09/12/1937 | 88 | — | 42 |
 Vincent Caristi Young Man | Young Man | Deceased | 16/09/1948 | 42 | 20/09/1990 | 31 |
 Don Starr Judge #1 | Judge #1 | Deceased | 20/09/1917 | 77 | 11/07/1995 | 62 |
William Dial Liquor Store Owner | Liquor Store Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Raymond Guth Prison Guard #2 | Prison Guard #2 | Deceased | 29/05/1924 | 97 | 17/12/2021 | 55 |
 Raleigh Bond Judge #2 | Judge #2 | Deceased | 20/07/1935 | 54 | 10/08/1989 | 44 |
 Sandy Ward Pawnbroker | Pawnbroker | Deceased | 12/07/1926 | 78 | 06/03/2005 | 53 |
 William Sanderson Young Con | Young Con | Living | 10/01/1944 | 82 | — | 35 |
 Charles Cyphers Chaplain | Chaplain | Deceased | 28/07/1939 | 85 | 04/08/2024 | 40 |
 Peter Miller Oscar | Oscar | Deceased | 02/01/1930 | 73 | 07/10/2003 | 49 |
 Richard Seff Jimmy's Lawyer | Jimmy's Lawyer | Living | 23/09/1927 | 98 | — | 52 |
Robert Lee Jarvis Bakerfield Detective | Bakerfield Detective | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Allen Williams Poker Playing Cop | Poker Playing Cop | Deceased | 31/12/1944 | 74 | 26/05/2019 | 35 |
Jon K. Greene CHP Officer Chris | CHP Officer Chris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dolores Sandoz Court Reporter | Court Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bill Morey Lawyer | Lawyer | Deceased | 19/12/1919 | 83 | 10/12/2003 | 60 |
 John de Lancie LAPD Lieutenant | LAPD Lieutenant | Living | 20/03/1948 | 78 | — | 31 |
Richard E. Kalk Bailiff | Bailiff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ray Camacho Gunrail Guard | Gunrail Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Maggie Sullivan Adah Campbell | Adah Campbell | Deceased | 08/11/1948 | 71 | 14/02/2020 | 31 |
 René Le Vant Drag Queen | Drag Queen | Living | 07/09/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
 Tony Becker Boy Piper | Boy Piper | Living | 14/09/1963 | 63 | — | 16 |
Tony Di Milo Clerk | Clerk | Deceased | 01/08/1925 | 86 | 16/12/2011 | 54 |
 Jessie Lawrence Ferguson Gamblin' Man | Gamblin' Man | Deceased | 08/06/1942 | 76 | 26/04/2019 | 37 |
Nick Romero Death Row Convict | Death Row Convict | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cindy Collins Dawn Hettinger | Dawn Hettinger | Unverified | — | — | — | — |