The Postman (1997) featured a cast of 75 tracked actors. Of these, 33 (80%) are still alive today and 8 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Roberta Maxwell, age 85. This film starred Kevin Costner and Will Patton.
80% still with us· verified cast44% of full cast · incl. 34 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 80% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 62 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast75 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kevin Costner The Postman | The Postman | Living | 18/01/1955 | 71 | — | 42 |
 Will Patton Bethlehem | Bethlehem | Living | 14/06/1954 | 72 | — | 43 |
 Larenz Tate Ford | Ford | Living | 08/09/1975 | 51 | — | 22 |
 Olivia Williams Abby | Abby | Living | 26/07/1968 | 58 | — | 29 |
 James Russo Idaho | Idaho | Living | 23/04/1953 | 73 | — | 44 |
 Daniel von Bargen Sheriff Briscoe | Sheriff Briscoe | Deceased | 05/06/1950 | 64 | 01/03/2015 | 47 |
 Tom Petty Bridge City Mayor | Bridge City Mayor | Deceased | 20/10/1950 | 66 | 02/10/2017 | 47 |
 Scott Bairstow Luke | Luke | Living | 23/04/1970 | 56 | — | 27 |
 Giovanni Ribisi Bandit #20 | Bandit #20 | Living | 17/12/1974 | 51 | — | 23 |
 Roberta Maxwell Irene March | Irene March | Living | 17/06/1941 | 85 | — | 56 |
 Joe Santos Getty | Getty | Deceased | 09/06/1931 | 84 | 18/03/2016 | 66 |
 Ron McLarty Old George | Old George | Deceased | 26/04/1947 | 72 | 08/02/2020 | 50 |
 Peggy Lipton Ellen March | Ellen March | Deceased | 30/08/1946 | 72 | 11/05/2019 | 51 |
 Brian Anthony Wilson Woody | Woody | Living | 22/02/1960 | 66 | — | 37 |
 Todd Allen Gibbs | Gibbs | Living | 09/12/1960 | 65 | — | 37 |
 Rex Linn Mercer | Mercer | Living | 13/11/1956 | 69 | — | 41 |
 Shawn Hatosy Billy | Billy | Living | 29/12/1975 | 50 | — | 22 |
 Ryan Hurst Eddie | Eddie | Living | 19/06/1976 | 50 | — | 21 |
 Charles Esten Michael | Michael | Living | 09/09/1965 | 61 | — | 32 |
 Annie Costner Ponytail | Ponytail | Living | 19/04/1984 | 42 | — | 13 |
 Ty O'Neal Drew | Drew | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kirk Fox Gangly Recruit | Gangly Recruit | Living | 26/08/1969 | 57 | — | 28 |
Korey Scott Pollard Thin Recruit | Thin Recruit | Living | 17/01/1969 | 57 | — | 28 |
 Ellen Geer Mrs. Thompson | Mrs. Thompson | Living | 29/08/1941 | 85 | — | 56 |
 Randle Mell Villiage Mayor | Villiage Mayor | Living | 28/12/1951 | 74 | — | 46 |
 Cooper Taylor Tony | Tony | Living | 15/05/1975 | 51 | — | 22 |
 Dylan Haggerty Slow Recruit | Slow Recruit | Living | 09/02/1969 | 57 | — | 28 |
 Jeffery Thomas Johnson Rope Bridge Soldier | Rope Bridge Soldier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jeff McGrail Rope Bridge Soldier | Rope Bridge Soldier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lily Costner Lily March | Lily March | Living | 04/08/1986 | 40 | — | 11 |
 Gregory Avellone Pineview Man | Pineview Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Susan Brightbill Pineview Woman | Pineview Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Elisa Daniel Pineview Woman | Pineview Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jenny Buchanan Pineview Woman | Pineview Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ann Manning Pineview Woman | Pineview Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tom Novak Benning Gatekeeper | Benning Gatekeeper | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George Wyner Benning Mayor | Benning Mayor | Living | 20/10/1945 | 80 | — | 52 |
Brooke Becker Benning Woman | Benning Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eva Gayle Six Benning Woman | Benning Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Costner Letter Boy | Letter Boy | Living | 31/01/1988 | 38 | — | 9 |
Kathi Sheehan Mother of Letter Boy | Mother of Letter Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Amy Jo Weinstein Elvis Woman | Elvis Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Betty Moyer Elvis Woman | Elvis Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shiree Porter Bridge City Woman | Bridge City Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Judy Herrera Carrier | Carrier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Greg Serano California Carrier | California Carrier | Living | 07/08/1972 | 54 | — | 25 |
 Michael Doherty Elvis Man (uncredited) | Elvis Man (uncredited) | Living | 07/03/1972 | 54 | — | 25 |
 Mary Stuart Masterson Hope (uncredited) | Hope (uncredited) | Living | 28/06/1966 | 60 | — | 31 |
Ken Linhart Disappointed Recruit | Disappointed Recruit | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kayla Lambert Shakespeare Girl | Shakespeare Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Austin Howard Early Shakespeare Boy | Shakespeare Boy | Living | 05/11/1986 | 39 | — | 11 |
Michael Milgrom Holnist Projectionist | Holnist Projectionist | Deceased | 28/09/1947 | 56 | 28/08/2004 | 50 |
Keith C. Howell Holnist Scout | Holnist Scout | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
H.P. Evetts Holnist Soldier | Holnist Soldier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Andy Garrison Pineview Sentry | Pineview Sentry | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rusty Hendrickson Pineview Minister | Pineview Minister | Living | 28/09/1953 | 72 | — | 44 |
Marvin Winton Pineview Old Man | Pineview Old Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jono Manson Pineview Band | Pineview Band | Living | 19/04/1961 | 65 | — | 36 |
John Coinman Pineview Band | Pineview Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Vernon T. Williams Pineview Band | Pineview Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Clark Pineview Band | Pineview Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Blair Forward Pineview Band | Pineview Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robyn Pruitt-Hamm Pineview Band | Pineview Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michelle Ramminger Pineview Band | Pineview Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Joel Benning Gatekeeper | Benning Gatekeeper | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Todd Lewis Benning Man | Benning Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joseph McKenna Holnist Captain | Holnist Captain | Living | 01/07/1960 | 66 | — | 37 |
Neal Preston Coon Bridge City Boy | Bridge City Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rick Wadkins Bridge City Man | Bridge City Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Anthony Guidera Bridge City Guard | Bridge City Guard | Deceased | 18/10/1964 | 61 | 06/06/2026 | 33 |
 Derk Cheetwood Carrier Twelve | Carrier Twelve | Living | 08/10/1973 | 52 | — | 24 |
Mark Thomason Adult Letter Boy | Adult Letter Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stanton Barrett California Carrier (uncredited) | California Carrier (uncredited) | Living | 01/12/1972 | 53 | — | 25 |
Joseph the Lion Lion (uncredited) | Lion (uncredited) | Deceased | 01/08/1986 | 21 | 07/07/2008 | 11 |
Caleb The Lion | The Lion | Unverified | — | — | — | — |