The Sunshine Boys (1975) featured a cast of 36 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (25%) are still alive today and 21 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Milt Kogan, age 90. This film starred Walter Matthau and George Burns.
25% still with us· verified cast19% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 25% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 83.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast36 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1975 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Walter Matthau Willy Clark | Willy Clark | Deceased | 01/10/1920 | 79 | 01/07/2000 | 55 |
 George Burns Al Lewis | Al Lewis | Deceased | 20/01/1896 | 100 | 09/03/1996 | 79 |
 Richard Benjamin Ben Clark | Ben Clark | Living | 22/05/1938 | 88 | — | 37 |
 Lee Meredith Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh) | Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh) | Living | 22/10/1947 | 78 | — | 28 |
 Carol Arthur Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter | Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter | Deceased | 04/08/1935 | 85 | 01/11/2020 | 40 |
 Rosetta LeNoire Odessa, Willy's Nurse | Odessa, Willy's Nurse | Deceased | 08/08/1911 | 90 | 17/03/2002 | 64 |
 F. Murray Abraham Mechanic | Mechanic | Living | 24/10/1939 | 86 | — | 36 |
 Howard Hesseman Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director | Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director | Deceased | 27/02/1940 | 81 | 29/01/2022 | 35 |
 James Cranna Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director | Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Ron Rifkin T.V. Floor Manager | T.V. Floor Manager | Living | 31/10/1939 | 86 | — | 36 |
 Fritz Feld Mr. Gilbert | Mr. Gilbert | Deceased | 14/10/1900 | 93 | 18/11/1993 | 75 |
 Phyllis Diller Self | Self | Deceased | 17/07/1917 | 95 | 20/08/2012 | 58 |
 Steve Allen Self | Self | Deceased | 26/12/1921 | 78 | 30/10/2000 | 54 |
Jennifer Lee Helen Clark | Helen Clark | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jennifer Lee Pryor Helen Clark | Helen Clark | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jack Bernardi Man at Audition | Man at Audition | Deceased | 18/02/1909 | 85 | 23/03/1994 | 66 |
 Garn Stephens Eddie - Stage Manager | Eddie - Stage Manager | Deceased | 07/11/1944 | 78 | 09/04/2023 | 31 |
 Santos Morales Desk Clerk | Desk Clerk | Deceased | — | — | 07/07/2012 | — |
 Archie Hahn Assistant at Audition | Assistant at Audition | Living | 01/11/1941 | 84 | — | 34 |
 Sid Gould Patient | Patient | Deceased | 18/07/1912 | 83 | 05/01/1996 | 63 |
 Tom Spratley Card Player | Card Player | Deceased | 11/04/1914 | 73 | 10/06/1987 | 61 |
 Rashel Novikoff Woman in Hotel | Woman in Hotel | Deceased | 08/08/1897 | 82 | 28/03/1980 | 78 |
 Sammy Smith Man on Street | Man on Street | Deceased | 03/03/1904 | 93 | 23/04/1997 | 71 |
 Dan Resin Mr. Ferranti - Actor's Fund Home Director | Mr. Ferranti - Actor's Fund Home Director | Deceased | 22/02/1931 | 79 | 31/07/2010 | 44 |
 Milt Kogan Doctor | Doctor | Living | 10/04/1936 | 90 | — | 39 |
Bob Goldstein Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Walter Stocker T.V. Executive | T.V. Executive | Deceased | 01/09/1925 | 78 | 05/12/2003 | 50 |
Duchess Dale Ben's Secretary | Ben's Secretary | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Reddick Announcer | Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eddie Villery Flower Delivery Boy | Flower Delivery Boy | Living | 10/09/1947 | 79 | — | 28 |
| Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Steve Allen Narrator of Fictional TV Program (uncredited) | Narrator of Fictional TV Program (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/12/1921 | 78 | 30/10/2000 | 54 |
Phyllis Diller Performer on Fictional TV Program (uncredited) | Performer on Fictional TV Program (uncredited) | Deceased | 17/07/1917 | 95 | 20/08/2012 | 58 |
 Lois Hamilton (uncredited) | (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/10/1943 | 56 | 23/12/1999 | 32 |
Lauren Simon Woman in Lobby (uncredited) | Woman in Lobby (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rufus Smith Unnamed Card Player (uncredited) | Unnamed Card Player (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |