The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) featured a cast of 17 tracked actors. Of these, 6 (46%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is John Dugan, age 86. This film starred Marilyn Burns and Allen Danziger.
46% still with us· verified cast35% of full cast · incl. 4 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 46% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 62.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast17 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marilyn Burns Sally | Sally | Deceased | 05/07/1949 | 65 | 05/08/2014 | 25 |
 Allen Danziger Jerry | Jerry | Living | 23/07/1942 | 84 | — | 32 |
 Paul A. Partain Franklin | Franklin | Deceased | 22/11/1946 | 58 | 28/01/2005 | 28 |
 William Vail Kirk | Kirk | Living | 30/11/1950 | 75 | — | 24 |
 Teri McMinn Pam | Pam | Living | 18/08/1951 | 75 | — | 23 |
 Edwin Neal Hitchhiker | Hitchhiker | Living | 12/07/1945 | 81 | — | 29 |
 Jim Siedow Old Man | Old Man | Deceased | 12/06/1920 | 83 | 20/11/2003 | 54 |
 Gunnar Hansen Leatherface | Leatherface | Deceased | 04/03/1947 | 68 | 07/11/2015 | 27 |
 John Dugan Grandfather | Grandfather | Living | 01/01/1940 | 86 | — | 34 |
Robert Courtin Window Washer | Window Washer | Deceased | 22/07/1948 | 36 | 11/07/1985 | 26 |
William Creamer Bearded Man | Bearded Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Henry Faulk Storyteller | Storyteller | Deceased | 21/08/1913 | 76 | 09/04/1990 | 61 |
Jerry Green Cowboy | Cowboy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ed Guinn Cattle Truck Driver | Cattle Truck Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joe Bill Hogan Drunk | Drunk | Deceased | 12/12/1925 | 54 | 27/02/1980 | 49 |
Perry Lorenz Pick Up Driver | Pick Up Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Larroquette Narrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) | Living | 25/11/1947 | 78 | — | 27 |