There's No Business Like Show Business (1954) featured a cast of 21 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (5%) are still alive today and 20 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is George Chakiris, age 94. This film starred Ethel Merman and Marilyn Monroe.
5% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 5% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast21 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1954 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ethel Merman Molly Donahue | Molly Donahue | Deceased | 16/01/1908 | 76 | 15/02/1984 | 46 |
 Marilyn Monroe Vicky | Vicky | Deceased | 01/06/1926 | 36 | 05/08/1962 | 28 |
 Mitzi Gaynor Katy Donahue | Katy Donahue | Deceased | 04/09/1931 | 93 | 17/10/2024 | 23 |
 Dan Dailey Terence Donahue | Terence Donahue | Deceased | 14/12/1915 | 62 | 16/10/1978 | 39 |
 Donald O'Connor Tim Donahue | Tim Donahue | Deceased | 28/08/1925 | 78 | 27/09/2003 | 29 |
 Johnnie Ray Steve Donahue | Steve Donahue | Deceased | 10/01/1927 | 63 | 24/02/1990 | 27 |
 Richard Eastham Lew Harris | Lew Harris | Deceased | 22/06/1916 | 89 | 10/07/2005 | 38 |
 Hugh O'Brian Charles Gibbs | Charles Gibbs | Deceased | 19/04/1925 | 91 | 05/09/2016 | 29 |
 Frank McHugh Eddie Dugan | Eddie Dugan | Deceased | 22/05/1898 | 83 | 11/09/1981 | 56 |
 Rhys Williams Father Dineen | Father Dineen | Deceased | 30/12/1897 | 71 | 28/05/1969 | 57 |
 Lee Patrick Marge | Marge | Deceased | 22/11/1901 | 80 | 21/11/1982 | 53 |
 Eve Miller Helen | Helen | Deceased | 08/08/1923 | 50 | 17/08/1973 | 31 |
 Dorothy Abbott Showgirl (uncredited) | Showgirl (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/12/1920 | 47 | 15/12/1968 | 34 |
 Lyle Talbot Stage Manager (uncredited) | Stage Manager (uncredited) | Deceased | 08/02/1902 | 94 | 02/03/1996 | 52 |
 George Chakiris Dancer (uncredited) | Dancer (uncredited) | Living | 16/09/1932 | 94 | — | 22 |
 John Doucette Stage Manager (uncredited) | Stage Manager (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/01/1921 | 73 | 16/08/1994 | 33 |
 Alvy Moore Katy's Date (uncredited) | Katy's Date (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/12/1921 | 75 | 04/05/1997 | 33 |
 Ron Nyman Tattooed Sailor (uncredited) | Tattooed Sailor (uncredited) | Deceased | 12/05/1924 | 76 | 16/09/2000 | 30 |
 Walter Winchell Walter Winchell (voice) (uncredited) | Walter Winchell (voice) (uncredited) | Deceased | 07/04/1897 | 74 | 20/02/1972 | 57 |
 Dorothy Adams Nurse (uncredited) | Nurse (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/01/1900 | 88 | 16/03/1988 | 54 |
 Robin Raymond Lillian Sawyer (uncredited) | Lillian Sawyer (uncredited) | Deceased | 04/10/1916 | 77 | 20/06/1994 | 38 |