They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) featured a cast of 31 tracked actors. Of these, 4 (14%) are still alive today and 24 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Anthony Zerbe, age 90. This film starred Sidney Poitier and Martin Landau.
14% still with us· verified cast13% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 14% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast31 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sidney Poitier Virgil Tibbs | Virgil Tibbs | Deceased | 20/02/1927 | 94 | 06/01/2022 | 43 |
 Martin Landau Logan Sharpe | Logan Sharpe | Deceased | 20/06/1928 | 89 | 15/07/2017 | 42 |
 Barbara McNair Valerie Tibbs | Valerie Tibbs | Deceased | 04/03/1934 | 73 | 04/04/2007 | 36 |
 Anthony Zerbe Rice Weedon | Rice Weedon | Living | 20/05/1936 | 90 | — | 34 |
 Ed Asner Woody Garfield | Woody Garfield | Deceased | 15/11/1929 | 91 | 29/08/2021 | 41 |
 Jeff Corey Captain Marden | Captain Marden | Deceased | 10/08/1914 | 88 | 16/08/2002 | 56 |
 Norma Crane Marge Garfield | Marge Garfield | Deceased | 10/11/1928 | 44 | 28/09/1973 | 42 |
 Juano Hernández Mealie Williamson | Mealie Williamson | Deceased | 19/07/1896 | 73 | 17/07/1970 | 74 |
 David Sheiner Lt. Herb Kenner | Lt. Herb Kenner | Deceased | 13/01/1928 | 98 | 05/06/2026 | 42 |
 Beverly Todd Puff | Puff | Living | 11/07/1946 | 80 | — | 24 |
 Ted Gehring Inspector Deutsch | Inspector Deutsch | Deceased | 06/04/1929 | 71 | 28/09/2000 | 41 |
Linda Towne Joy Sturges | Joy Sturges | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Garry Walberg Medical Examiner | Medical Examiner | Deceased | 10/06/1921 | 90 | 27/03/2012 | 49 |
 George Spell Andy Tibbs | Andy Tibbs | Deceased | 06/04/1958 | 64 | 01/11/2022 | 12 |
Wanda Spell Ginger Tibbs | Ginger Tibbs | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Hillerman Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/12/1932 | 84 | 09/11/2017 | 38 |
 Hilly Hicks Freddie (uncredited) | Freddie (uncredited) | Living | 04/05/1950 | 76 | — | 20 |
 John Alvin Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/10/1917 | 91 | 27/02/2009 | 53 |
 Ted Christy Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 25/11/1909 | 66 | 11/09/1976 | 61 |
Vic Christy Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/05/1912 | 83 | 26/10/1995 | 58 |
 Michael L. Davis Police Sergeant at Campaign HQ (uncredited) | Police Sergeant at Campaign HQ (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/02/1935 | 73 | 01/02/2009 | 35 |
 Dick Dial Carson (uncredited) | Carson (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/06/1931 | 60 | 17/01/1992 | 39 |
 Mickey Golden Pool Player (uncredited) | Pool Player (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/11/1909 | 91 | 30/03/2001 | 61 |
 Don Hanmer Pusher (uncredited) | Pusher (uncredited) | Deceased | 17/10/1919 | 83 | 24/05/2003 | 51 |
 Carol Henry Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | 17/09/1987 | — |
 Henry Leff Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/08/1918 | 88 | 12/08/2007 | 52 |
 Martin Strader Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Kevin G. Tracey Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Pool Hall Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | 07/02/1930 | 76 | 10/09/2006 | 40 |
Erick Vinther Cameraman (uncredited) | Cameraman (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Al White Spectator Outside Church (uncredited) | Spectator Outside Church (uncredited) | Living | 17/05/1942 | 84 | — | 28 |
 Ted White Hood at Pool Hall (uncredited) | Hood at Pool Hall (uncredited) | Deceased | 25/01/1926 | 96 | 14/10/2022 | 44 |