How old were the actors in The Sting (1973)?
Released: Dec 25, 1973
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Cast Age Statistics
Youngest: Ta-Tanisha (20)
Oldest: Leonard Barr (70)
Average age: 46 years old
Age range: 20 – 70
Complete Cast
Paul Newmanage 48 years
✝ died in 2008 aged 83
Robert Redfordage 37 years
✝ died in 2025 aged 89
Robert Shawage 46 years
✝ died in 1978 aged 51
Charles Durningage 50 years
✝ died in 2012 aged 89
Ray Walstonage 59 years
✝ died in 2001 aged 86
Eileen Brennanage 41 years
✝ died in 2013 aged 80
Harold Gouldage 50 years
✝ died in 2010 aged 86
John Heffernanage 39 years
✝ died in 2018 aged 84
Dana Elcarage 46 years
now 98 years old
Jack Kehoeage 39 years
✝ died in 2020 aged 85
Dimitra Arlissage 41 years
✝ died in 2012 aged 79
Robert Earl Jonesage 63 years
✝ died in 2006 aged 96
James Sloyanage 33 years
now 86 years old
Charles Dierkopage 37 years
✝ died in 2024 aged 87
Lee Paulage 34 years
✝ died in 2019 aged 80
Sally Kirklandage 32 years
✝ died in 2025 aged 84
A
Avon Longage 63 years
✝ died in 1984 aged 73
Arch Johnsonage 51 years
✝ died in 1997 aged 75
E
Ed Bakeyage 48 years
✝ died in 1988 aged 62
Brad Sullivanage 42 years
✝ died in 2008 aged 77
John Quadeage 35 years
✝ died in 2009 aged 71
L
Larry D. Mannage 51 years
✝ died in 2014 aged 91
Leonard Barrage 70 years
✝ died in 1980 aged 77
Paulene Myersage 60 years
✝ died in 1996 aged 83
Joe Tornatore
Jack Collinsage 55 years
✝ died in 2005 aged 86
Tom Spratleyage 59 years
✝ died in 1987 aged 73
K
Kenneth O'Brienage 38 years
✝ died in 1985 aged 49
Ken Sansomage 46 years
✝ died in 2012 aged 85
Ta-Tanishaage 20 years
now 73 years old