Top Gun Cast Then and Now 2024 | How They Changed since 1986

Top Gun Cast Then and Now 2024 | How They Changed since 1986
Top Gun is one of the most iconic movies of the 1980s, featuring a star-studded cast of actors who soared to fame after playing fighter pilots, instructors, and love interests. The movie was a huge hit at the box office, earning over $350 million worldwide and winning an Oscar for Best Original Song. It also spawned a cult following of fans who loved the thrilling aerial scenes, the catchy soundtrack, and the charismatic characters.

But what happened to the cast of Top Gun after they left the danger zone? How did they change over the years, and what are they doing now? In this video, we will take a look at the original actors and their roles, and compare them with their current appearances and projects.
Top Gun Cast in 2024
1. Tom Cruise as Maverick, age 24 in 1986 now 61
2. Kelly McGillis as Charlie, age 29 in 1986 now 66
3. Val Kilmer as Ice, age 27 in 1986 now 64
4. Anthony Edwards as Goose, age 24 in 1986 now 61
5. Tom Skerritt as Viper, age 53 in 1986 now 90
6. Michael Ironside as Jester, age 36 in 1986 now 73
7. John Stockwell as Cougar, age 25 in 1986 now 62
8. Barry Tubb as Wolfman, age 23 in 1986 now 60
9. Rick Rossovich as Slider, age 29 in 1986 now 66
10. Tim Robbins as Merlin, age 28 in 1986 now 65
11. Clarence Gilyard Jr. as Sundown, age 31 in 1986, died in 2022
12. Whip Hubley as Hollywood, age 29 in1986 now 66
13. James Tolkan as Stinger, age 55 in 1986 now 92
14. Meg Ryan as Carole, age 25 in 1986 now 62
15. Adrian Pasdar as Chipper, age 21 in 1986 now 58
16. Duke Stroud as Air Boss Johnson, age 48 in 1986 now 85
17. Linda Rae Jurgens as Mrs. Metcalf, age 40 in 1986 now 78