Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy (1977) featured a cast of 38 tracked actors. Of these, 10 (43%) are still alive today and 13 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Barbara Parkins, age 84. This film starred Peter Strauss and Barbara Parkins.
43% still with us· verified cast26% of full cast · incl. 15 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 43% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 71.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast38 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1977 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peter Strauss Joseph Kennedy, Jr. | Joseph Kennedy, Jr. | Living | 20/02/1947 | 79 | — | 30 |
 Barbara Parkins Vanessa Hunt | Vanessa Hunt | Living | 22/05/1942 | 84 | — | 35 |
 Stephen Elliott Joseph Kennedy, Sr. | Joseph Kennedy, Sr. | Deceased | 27/11/1918 | 86 | 21/05/2005 | 59 |
 Darleen Carr Kathleen Kennedy | Kathleen Kennedy | Living | 12/12/1950 | 75 | — | 27 |
 Simon Oakland Delaney | Delaney | Deceased | 28/08/1915 | 68 | 29/08/1983 | 62 |
 Asher Brauner Mike Krasna | Mike Krasna | Deceased | 15/10/1946 | 74 | 02/01/2021 | 31 |
 Lance Kerwin Joe, Jr. (Age 14) | Joe, Jr. (Age 14) | Deceased | 06/11/1960 | 62 | 24/01/2023 | 17 |
 Peter Fox Simpson | Simpson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Steve Kanaly Ray Pierce | Ray Pierce | Living | 14/03/1946 | 80 | — | 31 |
 Robert Englund Willy | Willy | Living | 06/06/1947 | 79 | — | 30 |
 Gloria Stroock Rose Kennedy | Rose Kennedy | Deceased | 10/07/1924 | 99 | 05/05/2024 | 53 |
Tara Talboy Elinor | Elinor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ben Fuhrman Hank Riggs | Hank Riggs | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James B. Sikking Commander Devril | Commander Devril | Deceased | 05/03/1934 | 90 | 13/07/2024 | 43 |
 Ken Swofford Greenway | Greenway | Deceased | 25/07/1933 | 85 | 01/11/2018 | 44 |
 Sam Chew Jr. Jack Kennedy | Jack Kennedy | Living | 20/08/1942 | 84 | — | 35 |
 Patrick Labyorteaux Ted Kennedy | Ted Kennedy | Living | 22/07/1965 | 61 | — | 12 |
 Shane Kerwin Bob Kennedy | Bob Kennedy | Living | 09/05/1957 | 69 | — | 20 |
Margie Zech Jean Kennedy | Jean Kennedy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kirsten Larkin Rosemary Kennedy | Rosemary Kennedy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rosanne Covy Eunice Kennedy | Eunice Kennedy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Deirdre Berthrong Pat Kennedy | Pat Kennedy | Living | 25/09/1952 | 73 | — | 25 |
Kim O’Brien Melody Lane | Melody Lane | Deceased | 28/04/1956 | 53 | 25/05/2009 | 21 |
Michael Irving Billy Harrington | Billy Harrington | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gardner Hayes English Major | English Major | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bruce Weech Aviator | Aviator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lawrason Driscoll Anderson | Anderson | Deceased | 25/05/1946 | 73 | 03/09/2019 | 31 |
Lois Phillips Sara McLaughlin | Sara McLaughlin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joi Staton Peggy | Peggy | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Steve Shaw Flight Instructor | Flight Instructor | Deceased | 03/06/1965 | 25 | 05/12/1990 | 12 |
Christopher Roberts Waist Gunner | Waist Gunner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ann Bowden Second Woman | Second Woman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Röder Ward Boss | Ward Boss | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Creamer Judge | Judge | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Patrick Culliton Jameson | Jameson | Living | 18/09/1944 | 82 | — | 33 |
Jim Sherwood Radar Operator | Radar Operator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anthony Mannino Sam DeLuca | Sam DeLuca | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Gary Zahnow Young Ensign | Young Ensign | Unverified | — | — | — | — |