Wagons East! (1994) featured a cast of 40 tracked actors. Of these, 19 (70%) are still alive today and 8 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bud Davis, age 89. This film starred John Candy and Richard Lewis.
70% still with us· verified cast48% of full cast · incl. 13 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 70% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 68.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast40 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Candy James Harlow | James Harlow | Deceased | 31/10/1950 | 43 | 04/03/1994 | 44 |
 Richard Lewis Phil Taylor | Phil Taylor | Deceased | 29/06/1947 | 76 | 27/02/2024 | 47 |
 John C. McGinley Julian | Julian | Living | 03/08/1959 | 67 | — | 35 |
 Ellen Greene Belle | Belle | Living | 22/02/1951 | 75 | — | 43 |
 Robert Picardo Ben Wheeler | Ben Wheeler | Living | 27/10/1953 | 72 | — | 41 |
 Ed Lauter John Slade | John Slade | Deceased | 30/10/1938 | 74 | 16/10/2013 | 56 |
| Zeke | Living | 10/01/1944 | 82 | — | 50 | |
 Rodney A. Grant Little Feather | Little Feather | Living | 09/03/1959 | 67 | — | 35 |
 Melinda Culea Constance Taylor | Constance Taylor | Living | 05/05/1955 | 71 | — | 39 |
 Lochlyn Munro Billy | Billy | Living | 12/02/1966 | 60 | — | 28 |
 Ethan Phillips Smedly | Smedly | Living | 08/02/1955 | 71 | — | 39 |
 Charles Rocket Gen. Larchmont | Gen. Larchmont | Deceased | 24/08/1949 | 56 | 07/10/2005 | 45 |
 Don Lake Lt. Bailey | Lt. Bailey | Living | 26/11/1956 | 69 | — | 38 |
 Joel McKinnon Miller Zack Ferguson | Zack Ferguson | Living | 21/02/1960 | 66 | — | 34 |
 Russell Means Chief | Chief | Deceased | 10/11/1939 | 72 | 22/10/2012 | 55 |
 Joe Bays River Townsman | River Townsman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Abraham Benrubi Abe Ferguson | Abe Ferguson | Living | 04/10/1969 | 56 | — | 25 |
 Ryan Cutrona Tom | Tom | Living | 29/07/1949 | 77 | — | 45 |
 Thomas F. Duffy Clayton Ferguson | Clayton Ferguson | Living | 09/11/1955 | 70 | — | 39 |
Jill Boyd Prudence Taylor | Prudence Taylor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bud Davis Desperado Leader | Desperado Leader | Living | 23/12/1936 | 89 | — | 58 |
 Patrick Thomas O'Brien Stranger | Stranger | Living | 26/01/1951 | 75 | — | 43 |
 Tony Pierce Junior Ferguson | Junior Ferguson | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Robin McKee Lindsey Thurlow | Lindsey Thurlow | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Denver Mattson Card Player | Card Player | Deceased | 12/07/1937 | 68 | 24/09/2005 | 57 |
Mauricio Martínez Card Player | Card Player | Living | 23/05/1978 | 48 | — | 16 |
 Randy Hall Pony Express Rider | Pony Express Rider | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Douglas Carlson Bar Patron | Bar Patron | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Billy Daydoge Elder | Elder | Deceased | 18/09/1929 | 78 | 20/12/2007 | 65 |
David Dunard Harry Bob Ferguson | Harry Bob Ferguson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Steve Eastin Bartender | Bartender | Living | 22/06/1948 | 78 | — | 46 |
 Roger Eschbacher Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William Tucker Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ingrid Nuernberg Henrietta Wheeler | Henrietta Wheeler | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Derek Senft Jeremiah Taylor | Jeremiah Taylor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jimmy Ray Pickens Scout | Scout | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Chad Hamilton Ricky Jones | Ricky Jones | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stuart Proud Eagle Grant White Cloud | White Cloud | Living | 26/01/1946 | 80 | — | 48 |
Marcie Smolin Woman on Trail | Woman on Trail | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gailard Sartain J.P. Moreland (uncredited) | J.P. Moreland (uncredited) | Deceased | 18/09/1946 | 78 | 17/06/2025 | 48 |
