Twister (1996) featured a cast of 47 tracked actors. Of these, 22 (85%) are still alive today and 4 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Lois Smith, age 95. This film starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.
85% still with us· verified cast47% of full cast · incl. 21 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 85% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 64 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast47 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo | Living | 15/06/1963 | 63 | — | 33 | |
 Bill Paxton Bill | Bill | Deceased | 17/05/1955 | 61 | 25/02/2017 | 41 |
 Jami Gertz Melissa | Melissa | Living | 28/10/1965 | 60 | — | 31 |
 Cary Elwes Jonas | Jonas | Living | 26/10/1962 | 63 | — | 34 |
 Lois Smith Aunt Meg | Aunt Meg | Living | 03/11/1930 | 95 | — | 66 |
| Dusty | Deceased | 23/07/1967 | 46 | 02/02/2014 | 29 | |
 Alan Ruck Rabbit | Rabbit | Living | 01/07/1956 | 70 | — | 40 |
 Sean Whalen Sanders | Sanders | Living | 19/05/1964 | 62 | — | 32 |
 Scott Thomson Preacher | Preacher | Living | 29/10/1957 | 68 | — | 39 |
 Todd Field Beltzer | Beltzer | Living | 24/02/1964 | 62 | — | 32 |
 Joey Slotnick Joey | Joey | Living | 02/10/1968 | 57 | — | 28 |
 Wendle Josepher Haynes | Haynes | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Jeremy Davies Laurence | Laurence | Living | 08/10/1969 | 56 | — | 27 |
 Zach Grenier Eddie | Eddie | Living | 12/02/1954 | 72 | — | 42 |
 Gregory Sporleder Willie | Willie | Living | 24/04/1964 | 62 | — | 32 |
 Patrick Fischler The Communicator | The Communicator | Living | 29/12/1969 | 56 | — | 27 |
 Nicholas Sadler Kubrick | Kubrick | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ben Weber Stanley | Stanley | Living | 14/05/1972 | 54 | — | 24 |
 Anthony Rapp Tony | Tony | Living | 26/10/1971 | 54 | — | 25 |
| Eric | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Abraham Benrubi Bubba | Bubba | Living | 04/10/1969 | 56 | — | 27 |
 Jake Busey Mobile Lab Technician | Mobile Lab Technician | Living | 15/06/1971 | 55 | — | 25 |
 Melanie Hoopes Patty | Patty | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
J. Dean Lindsay Dean | Dean | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dan Kelpine Diner Mechanic | Diner Mechanic | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sharonlyn Morrow Waitress | Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Lineback Father | Father | Living | 04/02/1952 | 74 | — | 44 |
 Rusty Schwimmer Mother | Mother | Living | 25/08/1962 | 64 | — | 34 |
 Alexa PenaVega Jo – 5 years old | Jo – 5 years old | Living | 27/08/1988 | 38 | — | 8 |
 Taylor Gilbert NSSL Scientist – Bryce | NSSL Scientist – Bryce | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bruce Wright NSSL Scientist – Murphy | NSSL Scientist – Murphy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gary England TV Meteorologist #1 | TV Meteorologist #1 | Deceased | 03/10/1939 | 85 | 10/06/2025 | 57 |
Jeff Lazalier TV Meteorologist #2 | TV Meteorologist #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rick Mitchell TV Meteorologist #3 | TV Meteorologist #3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Thomas Rhyne Paramedic | Paramedic | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Paul Douglas Bodger | Bodger | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Samantha McDonald Drive-in Girl | Drive-in Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jennifer L. Hamilton Drive-In Girl | Drive-In Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anneke de Bont Farm Girl | Farm Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Darryl Cox Four Corners Mechanic (uncredited) | Four Corners Mechanic (uncredited) | Living | 08/04/1955 | 71 | — | 41 |
Thomas E. Bentley Farmer 1 (uncredited) | Farmer 1 (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jon Bielich Survivor (uncredited) | Survivor (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mark Falvo Survivor (uncredited) | Survivor (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ben Jackson Survivor (uncredited) | Survivor (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Dillinger Jefferis Townsperson (uncredited) | Townsperson (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Brad Masters Cameraman (uncredited) | Cameraman (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
April Warren Flashback Mom (uncredited) | Flashback Mom (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
