Yanks (1979) featured a cast of 45 tracked actors. Of these, 16 (43%) are still alive today and 21 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Caroline Blakiston, age 93. This film starred Richard Gere and Lisa Eichhorn.
43% still with us· verified cast36% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 43% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast45 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Richard Gere Matt Dyson | Matt Dyson | Living | 31/08/1949 | 77 | — | 30 |
 Lisa Eichhorn Jean Moreton | Jean Moreton | Living | 04/02/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
 Vanessa Redgrave Helen | Helen | Living | 30/01/1937 | 89 | — | 42 |
 William Devane John | John | Living | 05/09/1939 | 87 | — | 40 |
 Chick Vennera Danny Ruffelo | Danny Ruffelo | Deceased | 27/03/1947 | 74 | 07/07/2021 | 32 |
 Wendy Morgan Mollie | Mollie | Living | 01/01/1958 | 68 | — | 21 |
 Rachel Roberts Mrs. Clarrie Moreton | Mrs. Clarrie Moreton | Deceased | 20/09/1927 | 53 | 26/11/1980 | 52 |
 Tony Melody Mr. Jim Moreton | Mr. Jim Moreton | Deceased | 18/12/1922 | 85 | 26/06/2008 | 57 |
| Ken | Living | 04/04/1948 | 78 | — | 31 | |
Arlen Dean Snyder Henry | Henry | Deceased | 05/03/1933 | 91 | 05/07/2024 | 46 |
 Joan Hickson Mrs. Moody | Mrs. Moody | Deceased | 05/08/1906 | 92 | 17/10/1998 | 73 |
 Annie Ross Red Cross lady | Red Cross lady | Deceased | 26/07/1930 | 89 | 21/07/2020 | 49 |
 Tom Nolan Tom | Tom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Ratzenberger Cpl Cook | Cpl Cook | Living | 06/04/1947 | 79 | — | 32 |
Martin Smith Geoff | Geoff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Philip Wileman Billy | Billy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Tim | Living | 01/01/1961 | 65 | — | 18 | |
Andy Pantelidou Cook | Cook | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Francis Napier Cook | Cook | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Antony Sher GI at Cinema | GI at Cinema | Deceased | 14/06/1949 | 72 | 03/12/2021 | 30 |
John Cassidy 2nd GI at Cinema | 2nd GI at Cinema | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 George Harris Black driver | Black driver | Living | 20/10/1949 | 76 | — | 30 |
Lynne Carol Annie | Annie | Deceased | 29/06/1914 | 76 | 30/06/1990 | 65 |
 June Ellis Mrs Shenton | Mrs Shenton | Deceased | — | — | 26/06/2011 | — |
 Everett McGill Racist GI at Dance | Racist GI at Dance | Living | 21/10/1945 | 80 | — | 34 |
 Al Matthews Black GI at dance | Black GI at dance | Deceased | 21/11/1942 | 75 | 22/09/2018 | 37 |
 Eugene Lipinski Barman | Barman | Living | 05/11/1956 | 69 | — | 23 |
Paul Luty Landlord | Landlord | Deceased | 04/05/1932 | 52 | 10/01/1985 | 47 |
Paula Tilbrook Neighbour | Neighbour | Deceased | 16/01/1930 | 89 | 01/12/2019 | 49 |
 Anne Dyson Ivy | Ivy | Deceased | 04/01/1909 | 87 | 10/02/1996 | 70 |
 Pearl Hackney Aunt Maud | Aunt Maud | Deceased | 28/10/1916 | 92 | 18/09/2009 | 63 |
Gertie Almond Neighbour | Neighbour | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Gladwin Plumber | Plumber | Deceased | 22/01/1906 | 81 | 11/03/1987 | 73 |
 Jackie Shinn Chip Shop Owner | Chip Shop Owner | Deceased | 13/03/1920 | 88 | 25/12/2008 | 59 |
 Rachel Davies Girl in Club | Girl in Club | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Angela Curran Second Girl in Club | Second Girl in Club | Living | 03/10/1948 | 77 | — | 31 |
 Ken Drury Jock | Jock | Living | 01/01/1950 | 76 | — | 29 |
 Nat Jackley Postman | Postman | Deceased | 16/07/1909 | 79 | 17/09/1988 | 70 |
Patrick Durkin Dance MC | Dance MC | Deceased | 09/06/1936 | 73 | 01/09/2009 | 43 |
Sue Robinson Girl at Dance | Girl at Dance | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Caroline Blakiston Golfing friend | Golfing friend | Living | 13/02/1933 | 93 | — | 46 |
 Donald Pickering Golfing friend | Golfing friend | Deceased | 15/11/1933 | 76 | 19/12/2009 | 46 |
 Lynne Perrie Woman at Railway Station | Woman at Railway Station | Deceased | 07/04/1931 | 74 | 24/03/2006 | 48 |
 Nick Brimble Merchant Seaman | Merchant Seaman | Living | 22/07/1944 | 82 | — | 35 |
 Stephen Whittaker Merchant Seaman | Merchant Seaman | Deceased | 28/06/1947 | 55 | 07/02/2003 | 32 |
