The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) featured a cast of 78 tracked actors. Of these, 20 (80%) are still alive today and 5 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Takayo Fischer, age 93. This film starred Will Smith and Jaden Smith.
80% still with us· verified cast26% of full cast · incl. 53 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 80% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80 yrs
Deaths by Year
2018
2020
Cast78 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Will Smith Chris Gardner | Chris Gardner | Living | 25/09/1968 | 57 | — | 38 |
 Jaden Smith Christopher | Christopher | Living | 08/07/1998 | 28 | — | 8 |
 Thandiwe Newton Linda | Linda | Living | 06/11/1972 | 53 | — | 34 |
 Brian Howe Jay Twistle | Jay Twistle | Living | 31/12/1957 | 68 | — | 49 |
 James Karen Martin Frohm | Martin Frohm | Deceased | 28/11/1923 | 94 | 23/10/2018 | 83 |
 Dan Castellaneta Alan Frakesh | Alan Frakesh | Living | 29/10/1957 | 68 | — | 49 |
 Kurt Fuller Walter Ribbon | Walter Ribbon | Living | 16/09/1953 | 73 | — | 53 |
 Takayo Fischer Mrs. Chu | Mrs. Chu | Living | 25/11/1932 | 93 | — | 74 |
 Kevin West World's Greatest Dad | World's Greatest Dad | Living | 04/03/1965 | 61 | — | 41 |
 George Cheung Chinese Maintenance Worker | Chinese Maintenance Worker | Living | 08/02/1949 | 77 | — | 57 |
David Michael Silverman Doctor at First Hospital | Doctor at First Hospital | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Domenic Bove Tim Ribbon | Tim Ribbon | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Geoff Callan Ferrari Owner | Ferrari Owner | Living | 26/10/1967 | 58 | — | 39 |
Joyful Raven Hippie Girl | Hippie Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Scott Klace Tim Brophy | Tim Brophy | Living | 09/01/1961 | 65 | — | 45 |
Rashida Clendening Bus Driver | Bus Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eric Schniewind Doctor | Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Peter Fitzsimmons Doctor | Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Maurice Sherbanee Roy The Old Neighbor | Roy The Old Neighbor | Deceased | 23/10/1930 | 95 | — | 76 |
 Zuhair Haddad Cab Driver | Cab Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Victor Raider-Wexler Landlord | Landlord | Living | 31/12/1943 | 82 | — | 63 |
| Wayne | Living | 22/05/1964 | 62 | — | 42 | |
Darryl Fong Policeman | Policeman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George Maguire Police Clerk | Police Clerk | Living | 04/12/1946 | 79 | — | 60 |
 Joe Nuñez Driver Who Hits Chris | Driver Who Hits Chris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Adam Del Rio Shoe-Spotting Intern | Shoe-Spotting Intern | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rocky LaRochelle Motel Manager | Motel Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Erin Beers Dean Witter Receptionist | Dean Witter Receptionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rueben Grundy Businessman | Businessman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ming Lo Young Executive | Young Executive | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Kovacevich Young Executive | Young Executive | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bonnie Akimoto Doctor's Receptionist | Doctor's Receptionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Stu Klitsner Dr. Strauk | Dr. Strauk | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Esther Scott Shelter Worker | Shelter Worker | Deceased | 13/04/1953 | 66 | 14/02/2020 | 53 |
 Tina D'Elia Shelter Worker | Shelter Worker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cecil Williams Reverend Williams | Reverend Williams | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 David Fine Big Guy Rodney | Big Guy Rodney | Living | 11/01/1955 | 71 | — | 51 |
George Moffatt Homeless Guy in Line | Homeless Guy in Line | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Amir Talai Clerk | Clerk | Living | 24/06/1977 | 49 | — | 29 |
Mike Garibaldi Paul | Paul | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jason Frazier Young Man - Bus Fight | Young Man - Bus Fight | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kevin Crook Smug Intern | Smug Intern | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 David Haines Other Young Executive | Other Young Executive | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James Finnerty News Reporter | News Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Abigail van Alyn Ribbon's Receptionist | Ribbon's Receptionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bob Greene Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital | Doctor at Oakland Memorial Hospital | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Anthony Peters Glide Shelter Worker | Glide Shelter Worker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terri Orth-Pallavicini Secretary | Secretary | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Robb Homeless Guy | Homeless Guy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Daniel Wilder Homeless Guy | Homeless Guy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Cathy Fithian Policewoman | Policewoman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Keith Stevenson Indian Grocery Clerk | Indian Grocery Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jeff Applebaum Dean Witter Employee | Dean Witter Employee | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Victor Hoagland Ribbon's Associate | Ribbon's Associate | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Bischoff Ribbon's Associate | Ribbon's Associate | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Edward Donlin Dr. Don Florio | Dr. Don Florio | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Larry Hunt Bucket Man | Bucket Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rose Aispuro Blood Center Clerk | Blood Center Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Arbin C. Kumar Check Cashing Clerk | Check Cashing Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerry Edward McLilly Smiley | Smiley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shareef Allman Prisoner | Prisoner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jeffrey Moon Pizza Dad | Pizza Dad | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Peaches Hutchinson Pizza Mom | Pizza Mom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Brandon Deadwiler Pizza Son | Pizza Son | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tateanna Wheeler-Lezine Pizza Daughter | Pizza Daughter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Karen Kahn Professional Woman | Professional Woman | Living | 31/10/1957 | 68 | — | 49 |
 Phil Austin Stock Broker (uncredited) | Stock Broker (uncredited) | Living | 06/04/1941 | 85 | — | 65 |
 Rick Camp Bus Rider (uncredited) | Bus Rider (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Brad Carr Dean Witter Employee (uncredited) | Dean Witter Employee (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Zachary Culbertson European Tourist (uncredited) | European Tourist (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Yeena Fisher Businesswoman (uncredited) | Businesswoman (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ben Fritz Dean Witter Trader (uncredited) | Dean Witter Trader (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Christopher Paul Gardner Passerby on street (uncredited) | Passerby on street (uncredited) | Living | 09/02/1954 | 72 | — | 52 |
Brendan Kruse Bike Messenger (uncredited) | Bike Messenger (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kenny Santiago Marrero Stock Broker (uncredited) | Stock Broker (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Pearl Stock Trader (uncredited) | Stock Trader (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Austin Scott Homeless Youth (uncredited) | Homeless Youth (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Adam Wang Dean Witter Trader (uncredited) | Dean Witter Trader (uncredited) | Living | 21/08/1975 | 51 | — | 31 |
