The Polka King (2017) featured a cast of 81 tracked actors. Of these, 19 (70%) are still alive today and 8 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Jacki Weaver, age 79. This film starred Jack Black and Jenny Slate.
70% still with us· verified cast23% of full cast · incl. 54 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 70% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 55.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
2017
2018
2021
Cast81 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jack Black Jan Lewan | Jan Lewan | Living | 28/08/1969 | 57 | — | 48 |
 Jenny Slate Marla Lewan | Marla Lewan | Living | 25/03/1982 | 44 | — | 35 |
 Jason Schwartzman Mickey Pizzazz | Mickey Pizzazz | Living | 26/06/1980 | 46 | — | 37 |
 Jacki Weaver Barb | Barb | Living | 25/05/1947 | 79 | — | 70 |
 JB Smoove Ron Edwards | Ron Edwards | Living | 16/12/1965 | 60 | — | 52 |
 Robert Capron David Lewan | David Lewan | Living | 09/07/1998 | 28 | — | 19 |
 Willie Garson Lonny | Lonny | Deceased | 20/02/1964 | 57 | 21/09/2021 | 53 |
 Vanessa Bayer Bitsy Bear | Bitsy Bear | Living | 14/11/1981 | 44 | — | 36 |
Robert Macaux Christopher | Christopher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mary Klug Anita Krzyewski | Anita Krzyewski | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wallace Wolodarsky Vince | Vince | Living | 15/02/1963 | 63 | — | 54 |
 Lew Schneider Lou Laroue | Lou Laroue | Living | 18/07/1961 | 65 | — | 56 |
 Phyllis Kay Marilyn | Marilyn | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Donelly Stan Moetek | Stan Moetek | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kati Salowsky Connie Klopski | Connie Klopski | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jordan Lloyd Debra Johnson | Debra Johnson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rachel Annette Helson Beauty Pageant Judge | Beauty Pageant Judge | Living | 04/02/1989 | 37 | — | 28 |
 Anthony Estrella Presenter | Presenter | Living | 14/10/1970 | 55 | — | 47 |
Melody Vasquez Agent Ramirez | Agent Ramirez | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Randy Tow Mr. Lee | Mr. Lee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Marilyn Busch Sheila | Sheila | Living | 18/09/1977 | 49 | — | 40 |
Russell Gibson Gorski | Gorski | Deceased | 31/08/1940 | 76 | 05/03/2017 | 77 |
 China Forbes Grammy Reporter | Grammy Reporter | Living | 29/04/1970 | 56 | — | 47 |
Jim Boyd Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Portland Helmich Anchorwoman | Anchorwoman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bruce-Robert Serafin Customer | Customer | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Wendy Overly Conga Woman | Conga Woman | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Jessica Baade Trish | Trish | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Keith Mascoll Applesauce | Applesauce | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Owen Burke Prison Guard | Prison Guard | Living | 30/10/1992 | 33 | — | 25 |
 Juani Feliz PR Woman | PR Woman | Living | 03/01/1989 | 37 | — | 28 |
 Peter Ackerman Priest | Priest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Irvin Wallace Ruined Old Man | Ruined Old Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Jibrin Tyrone | Tyrone | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mickey Gilmore Prison Guard | Prison Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Leah Procito Nurse | Nurse | Living | 24/09/1971 | 54 | — | 46 |
 Alex Ziwak Prison Inmate | Prison Inmate | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Arthur Hiou Security for Pope | Security for Pope | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shawn Contois Bus Driver | Bus Driver | Deceased | 02/08/1984 | 33 | 10/03/2018 | 33 |
Brina Dance Hall Patron | Dance Hall Patron | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Brandon Scales Prison Inmate | Prison Inmate | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anastasia Tsikhanava Rock Star | Rock Star | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Marybeth Paul Pageant Contestant | Pageant Contestant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lara Pezza Denny | Denny | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bella Moore Polka Kid | Polka Kid | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Marsella Waiter / Performance Attendee | Waiter / Performance Attendee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Angel Connell Performance Attendee | Performance Attendee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rob Lévesque Jan Lewan Group | Jan Lewan Group | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lance Norris Pizzeria Customer | Pizzeria Customer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Pacheco Performance Attendee / Polka Dancer | Performance Attendee / Polka Dancer | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Leonel Severino Celebrity on the Red Carpet | Celebrity on the Red Carpet | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Franchi Performance Attendee | Performance Attendee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kobi Polisky Polka Child | Polka Child | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ted Sterner Country Music Producer | Country Music Producer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jed Griswold Polka Dancer | Polka Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jeffery Kincannon Performance Attendee | Performance Attendee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Suzanne Gillies Security Agent | Security Agent | Living | 27/08/1966 | 60 | — | 51 |
Harold Rudolph Polka Dancer | Polka Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michele Mortensen Polka Dancer | Polka Dancer | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Benjamin James Chaplin Teen Party Goer | Teen Party Goer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wendy Hartman Wife Prison Visitor | Wife Prison Visitor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lino Tanaka Doctor | Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ron G. Young Performance Attendee | Performance Attendee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rich Rothbell Uncle Rich / Polka Pro | Uncle Rich / Polka Pro | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Glenn W. Kane Pope's Bodyguard | Pope's Bodyguard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tony Moreira Prison Visitor | Prison Visitor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kayla Kohla Teenage Girl | Teenage Girl | Living | 19/02/1992 | 34 | — | 25 |
Eric Berghman Background Dancer | Background Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alexa Hartman Daughter Prison Visitor | Daughter Prison Visitor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tony Jones Basketball Playing Prisoner | Basketball Playing Prisoner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mary Jane Brennan Sangiolo Dance Hall Patron | Dance Hall Patron | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Ed | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Steve Provizer Polka Band Musician | Polka Band Musician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Luke Nelson Pope Visitor | Pope Visitor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Pasquale Dalessio Bus Tour Group | Bus Tour Group | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frank Cacciola Polka Dancer (uncredited) | Polka Dancer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Cali Tourist (uncredited) | Tourist (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charlie Flannery Performance Attendee (uncredited) | Performance Attendee (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Dan Marshall Polka Dancer (uncredited) | Polka Dancer (uncredited) | Living | 01/04/1974 | 52 | — | 43 |
 Americo Presciutti Pope's Security (uncredited) | Pope's Security (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Susan Halsey Singer Party Goer (uncredited) | Party Goer (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |