WarGames (1983) featured a cast of 48 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (35%) are still alive today and 22 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Joe Dorsey, age 94. This film starred Matthew Broderick and Dabney Coleman.
35% still with us· verified cast25% of full cast · incl. 14 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 35% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 70.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast48 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Matthew Broderick David Lightman | David Lightman | Living | 21/03/1962 | 64 | — | 21 |
 Dabney Coleman McKittrick | McKittrick | Deceased | 03/01/1932 | 92 | 16/05/2024 | 51 |
 John Wood Stephen Falken | Stephen Falken | Deceased | 05/07/1930 | 81 | 06/08/2011 | 53 |
 Ally Sheedy Jennifer | Jennifer | Living | 13/06/1962 | 64 | — | 21 |
 Barry Corbin General Beringer | General Beringer | Living | 16/10/1940 | 85 | — | 43 |
 Juanin Clay Pat Healy | Pat Healy | Deceased | 26/11/1949 | 45 | 12/03/1995 | 34 |
 Kent Williams Cabot | Cabot | Living | 27/12/1950 | 75 | — | 33 |
 Dennis Lipscomb Watson | Watson | Deceased | 01/03/1942 | 72 | 30/07/2014 | 41 |
 Joe Dorsey Conley | Conley | Living | 15/01/1932 | 94 | — | 51 |
 Irving Metzman Richter | Richter | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Ensign Beringer's Aide | Beringer's Aide | Living | 13/02/1944 | 82 | — | 39 |
 William Bogert Mr. Lightman | Mr. Lightman | Deceased | 24/01/1936 | 83 | 12/01/2020 | 47 |
Susan Davis Mrs. Lightman | Mrs. Lightman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Tolkan Wigan | Wigan | Deceased | 20/06/1931 | 94 | 26/03/2026 | 52 |
 David Clover Stockman | Stockman | Deceased | 12/03/1940 | 67 | 23/07/2007 | 43 |
 Drew Snyder Ayers | Ayers | Living | 25/09/1946 | 79 | — | 37 |
John Garber Corporal in the Infirmary | Corporal in the Infirmary | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Duncan Wilmore Major Lem | Major Lem | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Billy Ray Sharkey Radar Analyst | Radar Analyst | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Spencer Jerry | Jerry | Deceased | 20/12/1946 | 58 | 16/12/2005 | 37 |
 Michael Madsen Steve | Steve | Deceased | 25/09/1957 | 67 | 03/07/2025 | 26 |
 James Lemp Commander | Commander | Deceased | 02/08/1938 | 74 | 06/11/2012 | 45 |
Gary Bisig Deputy | Deputy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gary Sexton Technician | Technician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jason Bernard Captain Knewt | Captain Knewt | Deceased | 17/05/1938 | 58 | 16/10/1996 | 45 |
Frankie Hill Airman Fields | Airman Fields | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jesse D. Goins Sergeant | Sergeant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Alan Blumenfeld Mr. Liggett | Mr. Liggett | Living | 04/09/1952 | 74 | — | 31 |
 Len Lawson Boys Vice Principal | Boys Vice Principal | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Maury Chaykin Jim Sting | Jim Sting | Deceased | 27/07/1949 | 61 | 27/07/2010 | 34 |
 Eddie Deezen Malvin | Malvin | Living | 06/03/1957 | 69 | — | 26 |
 Stephen Lee Sgt. Schneider | Sgt. Schneider | Deceased | 11/11/1955 | 58 | 14/08/2014 | 28 |
Lucinda Crosby Nurse in Infirmary | Nurse in Infirmary | Deceased | 17/07/1952 | 74 | — | 31 |
 Stack Pierce Airman | Airman | Deceased | 15/06/1933 | 82 | 01/03/2016 | 50 |
 Art LaFleur Guard | Guard | Deceased | 09/09/1943 | 78 | 17/11/2021 | 40 |
Brad David Flight Pilot Leader | Flight Pilot Leader | Living | 25/11/1947 | 78 | — | 36 |
Martha Shaw Vice Principal's Secretary | Vice Principal's Secretary | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Howie Allen Boy in Arcade | Boy in Arcade | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Adams Travis | Travis | Deceased | 22/03/1950 | 60 | 18/04/2010 | 33 |
James Ackerman Joshua | Joshua | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jim Harriott Newscaster | Newscaster | Deceased | 11/08/1937 | 69 | 12/05/2007 | 46 |
 Tom Lawrence Sgt. Sims | Sgt. Sims | Deceased | 31/07/1937 | 82 | 18/04/2020 | 46 |
Frances E. Nealy Visitor | Visitor | Deceased | 14/10/1918 | 78 | 23/05/1997 | 65 |
Charles Akins Major Ford | Major Ford | Deceased | 16/02/1937 | 54 | 10/04/1991 | 46 |
Glenn Standifer Major Wenstin | Major Wenstin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Edward Jahnke NORAD Officer | NORAD Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paul V. Picerni Jr. Technician | Technician | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 William H. Macy NORAD Officer (uncredited) | NORAD Officer (uncredited) | Living | 13/03/1950 | 76 | — | 33 |