The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) featured a cast of 18 tracked actors. Of these, 3 (18%) are still alive today and 14 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is William Devane, age 87. This film starred Michael Sarrazin and Barbara Hershey.
18% still with us· verified cast17% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 18% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast18 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michael Sarrazin William Popper | William Popper | Deceased | 22/05/1940 | 70 | 17/04/2011 | 31 |
 Barbara Hershey Jane Kauffman | Jane Kauffman | Living | 05/02/1948 | 78 | — | 23 |
 Arthur Hill John Popper | John Popper | Deceased | 01/08/1922 | 84 | 22/10/2006 | 49 |
 Ruth White Mrs. Popper | Mrs. Popper | Deceased | 24/04/1914 | 55 | 03/12/1969 | 57 |
 E.G. Marshall Daniel Lawrence | Daniel Lawrence | Deceased | 18/06/1914 | 84 | 24/08/1998 | 57 |
 Robert Klein Melvin Lasher | Melvin Lasher | Living | 08/02/1942 | 84 | — | 29 |
 Sada Thompson Ruth Lawrence | Ruth Lawrence | Deceased | 27/09/1927 | 83 | 04/05/2011 | 44 |
 David Doyle James Moran | James Moran | Deceased | 01/12/1929 | 67 | 26/02/1997 | 42 |
 Barnard Hughes Judge Vogel | Judge Vogel | Deceased | 16/07/1915 | 90 | 11/07/2006 | 56 |
 Peter White Terence Lawrence | Terence Lawrence | Deceased | 10/10/1937 | 86 | 01/11/2023 | 34 |
 Tom Rosqui District Attorney Keller | District Attorney Keller | Deceased | 12/06/1928 | 62 | 12/04/1991 | 43 |
 William Devane Pilot | Pilot | Living | 05/09/1939 | 87 | — | 32 |
 Gilbert Lewis Convict George Wilson | Convict George Wilson | Deceased | 06/04/1941 | 74 | 07/05/2015 | 30 |
 Albert Henderson Convict McCardle | Convict McCardle | Deceased | 29/01/1915 | 88 | 23/01/2004 | 56 |
 Ralph Waite Detective Cromie | Detective Cromie | Deceased | 22/06/1928 | 85 | 13/02/2014 | 43 |
Maya Kenin Mrs. Conroy | Mrs. Conroy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ed Kovens 1st Guard | 1st Guard | Deceased | 26/06/1934 | 73 | 21/08/2007 | 37 |
 Charles Durning 2nd Guard | 2nd Guard | Deceased | 28/02/1923 | 89 | 24/12/2012 | 48 |