Top Gun (1986) featured a cast of 24 tracked actors. Of these, 13 (76%) are still alive today and 4 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Tom Skerritt, age 93. This film starred Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis.
76% still with us· verified cast54% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 76% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast24 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tom Cruise Maverick | Maverick | Living | 03/07/1962 | 64 | — | 24 |
 Kelly McGillis Charlie | Charlie | Living | 09/07/1957 | 69 | — | 29 |
 Val Kilmer Ice | Ice | Deceased | 31/12/1959 | 65 | 01/04/2025 | 27 |
 Anthony Edwards Goose | Goose | Living | 19/07/1962 | 64 | — | 24 |
 Tom Skerritt Viper | Viper | Living | 25/08/1933 | 93 | — | 53 |
 Michael Ironside Jester | Jester | Living | 12/02/1950 | 76 | — | 36 |
 John Stockwell Cougar | Cougar | Living | 25/03/1961 | 65 | — | 25 |
 Barry Tubb Wolfman | Wolfman | Living | 13/02/1963 | 63 | — | 23 |
 Rick Rossovich Slider | Slider | Living | 28/08/1957 | 69 | — | 29 |
 Tim Robbins Merlin | Merlin | Living | 16/10/1958 | 67 | — | 28 |
 Clarence Gilyard Jr. Sundown | Sundown | Deceased | 24/12/1955 | 66 | 23/11/2022 | 31 |
 Whip Hubley Hollywood | Hollywood | Living | 17/05/1957 | 69 | — | 29 |
 James Tolkan Stinger | Stinger | Deceased | 20/06/1931 | 94 | 26/03/2026 | 55 |
 Meg Ryan Carole | Carole | Living | 19/11/1961 | 64 | — | 25 |
 Adrian Pasdar Chipper | Chipper | Living | 30/04/1965 | 61 | — | 21 |
Randall Brady Lt. Davis | Lt. Davis | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Duke Stroud Air Boss Johnson | Air Boss Johnson | Living | 14/04/1938 | 88 | — | 48 |
Brian Sheehan Sprawl | Sprawl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ron Clark Inquiry Commander | Inquiry Commander | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Frank Pesce Bartender | Bartender | Deceased | 08/12/1946 | 75 | 06/02/2022 | 40 |
Pete Pettigrew Perry Siedenthal | Perry Siedenthal | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Troy Hunter Radio Operator | Radio Operator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Linda Rae Jurgens Mrs. Metcalf | Mrs. Metcalf | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
T.J. Cassidy Admiral T.J. Cassidy | Admiral T.J. Cassidy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |