Thief (1981) featured a cast of 51 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (43%) are still alive today and 16 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Willie Nelson, age 93. This film starred James Caan and Tuesday Weld.
43% still with us· verified cast24% of full cast · incl. 23 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 43% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast51 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Caan Frank | Frank | Deceased | 26/03/1940 | 82 | 06/07/2022 | 41 |
 Tuesday Weld Jessie | Jessie | Living | 27/08/1943 | 83 | — | 38 |
 Robert Prosky Leo Alderman | Leo Alderman | Deceased | 13/12/1930 | 77 | 08/12/2008 | 51 |
 Willie Nelson David 'Okla' Bertinneau | David 'Okla' Bertinneau | Living | 30/04/1933 | 93 | — | 48 |
 Jim Belushi Barry Stratagakis | Barry Stratagakis | Living | 15/06/1954 | 72 | — | 27 |
 Tom Signorelli Vincent Attaglia | Vincent Attaglia | Deceased | 19/10/1939 | 70 | 06/07/2010 | 42 |
 Dennis Farina Carl | Carl | Deceased | 29/02/1944 | 69 | 22/07/2013 | 37 |
Nick Nickeas Nick | Nick | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
W.R. Brown Mitch Kanoff | Mitch Kanoff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Norm Tobin Guido | Guido | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 John Santucci Sgt. Urizzi | Sgt. Urizzi | Deceased | 08/11/1940 | 63 | 22/02/2004 | 41 |
 Gavin MacFadyen Det. Boreksco | Det. Boreksco | Deceased | 01/01/1940 | 76 | 22/10/2016 | 41 |
 Chuck Adamson Det. Ancell | Det. Ancell | Deceased | 11/06/1936 | 71 | 22/02/2008 | 45 |
Sam Cirone Det. Martello | Det. Martello | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Spero Anast Det. Bukowski | Det. Bukowski | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Walter Scott Detective D. Simpson | Detective D. Simpson | Living | 20/07/1940 | 86 | — | 41 |
 Sam T. Louis Large Detective in Suit | Large Detective in Suit | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
William LaValley Joseph | Joseph | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lora Staley Paula | Paula | Living | 22/07/1953 | 73 | — | 28 |
Hal Frank Joe Gags | Joe Gags | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Del Close Mechanic #1 | Mechanic #1 | Deceased | 09/03/1934 | 64 | 04/03/1999 | 47 |
 Bruce A. Young Mechanic #2 | Mechanic #2 | Living | 22/04/1956 | 70 | — | 25 |
 John Kapelos Mechanic #3 | Mechanic #3 | Living | 08/03/1956 | 70 | — | 25 |
 Mike Genovese Bartender at Green Mill | Bartender at Green Mill | Living | 26/04/1942 | 84 | — | 39 |
Joan Lazzerini Attaglia's Receptionist | Attaglia's Receptionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Beverly Somerman Secretary with Cup | Secretary with Cup | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Enrico R. Cannataro Salesman at L&A Plating | Salesman at L&A Plating | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mary Louise Wade Waitress #1 at Deli | Waitress #1 at Deli | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Donna J. Fenton Waitress #2 at Deli | Waitress #2 at Deli | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Thomas Giblin Mighty Joe Young Band | Mighty Joe Young Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Willie Hayes Mighty Joe Young Band | Mighty Joe Young Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Conrad Mocarski Mighty Joe Young Band | Mighty Joe Young Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Benny Turner Mighty Joe Young Band | Mighty Joe Young Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 William L. Petersen Katz & Jammer Bartender | Katz & Jammer Bartender | Living | 21/02/1953 | 73 | — | 28 |
Steve Randolph Bouncer at Katz & Jammer | Bouncer at Katz & Jammer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nancy Santucci Hojo Waitress | Hojo Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nathan Davis Grossman | Grossman | Deceased | 22/05/1917 | 91 | 15/10/2008 | 64 |
Thomas O. Erhart Jr. Judge | Judge | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Fredric Stone Attorney Garner | Attorney Garner | Deceased | 13/02/1948 | 70 | 18/10/2018 | 33 |
Robert J. Kuper Bailiff | Bailiff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joene Hanhardt Court Recorder | Court Recorder | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Marge Kotlisky Mrs. Knowles | Mrs. Knowles | Deceased | 19/02/1927 | 70 | 02/12/1997 | 54 |
 J. Jay Saunders Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | 07/02/1941 | 74 | 05/01/2016 | 40 |
Susan McCormick Nurse | Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Karen Berger Ruthie | Ruthie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Paul Chan Waiter at Chinese Restaurant | Waiter at Chinese Restaurant | Living | 26/06/1950 | 76 | — | 31 |
 Tom Howard Jewelry Salesman #1 | Jewelry Salesman #1 | Living | 26/12/1969 | 56 | — | 12 |
 Richard Karie Jewelry Salesmen #2 | Jewelry Salesmen #2 | Living | 01/10/1936 | 90 | — | 45 |
Oscar DiLorenzo Customer at Green Mill | Customer at Green Mill | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Patty Ross Marie | Marie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Margot Charlior Rosa | Rosa | Unverified | — | — | — | — |