When a Stranger Calls (1979) featured a cast of 31 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (28%) are still alive today and 13 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Dick Warlock, age 86. This film starred Carol Kane and Charles Durning.
28% still with us· verified cast16% of full cast · incl. 13 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 28% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast31 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carol Kane Jill Johnson | Jill Johnson | Living | 18/06/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
 Charles Durning John Clifford | John Clifford | Deceased | 28/02/1923 | 89 | 24/12/2012 | 56 |
 Colleen Dewhurst Tracy | Tracy | Deceased | 03/06/1924 | 67 | 22/08/1991 | 55 |
 Tony Beckley Curt Duncan | Curt Duncan | Deceased | 07/10/1929 | 50 | 19/04/1980 | 50 |
 Rutanya Alda Mrs. Mandrakis | Mrs. Mandrakis | Living | 13/10/1942 | 83 | — | 37 |
 Carmen Argenziano Dr. Mandrakis | Dr. Mandrakis | Deceased | 27/10/1943 | 75 | 10/02/2019 | 36 |
Kirsten Larkin Nancy | Nancy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ron O'Neal Lt. Charlie Garber | Lt. Charlie Garber | Deceased | 01/09/1937 | 66 | 14/01/2004 | 42 |
Heetu Houseboy | Houseboy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rachel Roberts Dr. Monk | Dr. Monk | Deceased | 20/09/1927 | 53 | 26/11/1980 | 52 |
 Michael Champion Bill | Bill | Deceased | 03/11/1946 | 74 | 15/06/2021 | 33 |
 William Boyett Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett) | Sgt. Sacker (as Bill Boyett) | Deceased | 03/01/1927 | 77 | 20/12/2004 | 52 |
Joseph Reale Bartender | Bartender | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ed Wright Retired Man | Retired Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Louise Wright Retired Woman | Retired Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carol Tillery Banks Mrs. Garber | Mrs. Garber | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dennis McMullen Maintenance Man | Maintenance Man | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wally Taylor Cheater | Cheater | Deceased | 14/07/1930 | 82 | 07/10/2012 | 49 |
John Tobyansen Bar Customer | Bar Customer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sarah Dammann Bianca Lockart | Bianca Lockart | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Bail Stevie Lockart | Stevie Lockart | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Steven Anderson Stephen Lockart | Stephen Lockart | Living | 24/11/1955 | 70 | — | 24 |
 Lenora May Sharon | Sharon | Living | 24/03/1955 | 71 | — | 24 |
Randy Holland Maitre d' | Maitre d' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Trent Dolan Policeman #1 | Policeman #1 | Deceased | 05/05/1938 | 88 | — | 41 |
 Frank DiElsi Policeman #2 | Policeman #2 | Deceased | 28/04/1948 | 76 | 23/03/2025 | 31 |
Arell Blanton Policeman #3 | Policeman #3 | Deceased | 02/11/1943 | 82 | — | 36 |
 DeForest Covan Officer #1 | Officer #1 | Deceased | 09/09/1917 | 89 | 08/09/2007 | 62 |
 Charles Boswell Officer #2 | Officer #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dick Warlock Bartender (uncredited) | Bartender (uncredited) | Living | 05/02/1940 | 86 | — | 39 |
Cheryl Wilson Mrs. Shifrin (uncredited) | Mrs. Shifrin (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |