It has been 33 years since the American crime action film, Point Break was released, and lovers of the movie are still curious to know the whereabouts of their favorite stars. Actors like Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, and Lori Petty have continued to witness a career boost, featuring in different critically acclaimed movies to date while stars like Patrick Swayze have passed on.
While you will come to know more about the movie’s cast, Point Break is an American crime fiction film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. It was regarded as a “cult favorite” when it first aired on July 12, 1991.
Meet The Main Cast Members Of Point Break 1991
1. Patrick Swayze
- Date of Birth: August 18, 1952
- Died: September 14, 2009
- Age: 15 years
- Role: starred as FBI Agent Johnny Utah in Point Break 1991
Swayze remained a talented American actor until his passing on September 14, 2009, from pancreatic cancer. Prior to his death, Patrick was An American actor, dancer singer, and songwriter. Also, he was known for his astonishing media image and looks. The same year Patrick starred in Point Break, he was named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.
He made his entertainment career debut in 1976 and has starred in dozens of movies and TV shows including Dirty Dancing (1987), Ghost (1990), and Power Blue (2009).
Swayze was married to Lisa Niemi for 34 years and the pair had no children together.
2. Keanu Reeves
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- Date of Birth: September 2, 1964
- Age: 60 years old
- Role: starred as FBI Agent Johnny Utah in Point Break 1991
Keanu started his entertainment career in 1984 as a correspondent for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). He later began to make appearances in theatre productions and television films. So far, he has starred in several critically acclaimed movies including The Matrix (1999), John Wick (2014) and Already Gone (2019).
Reeves is not married but has been romantically involved with several women including Jennifer Syme, Brenda Davis, and China Chow. In 2023, the ‘lipopeptide Keanumycin’, a substance deadly to fungi, was named in honor of Reeves.
3. John C. McGinley
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1959
- Age: 65
- Role: as FBI Director Ben Harp
John is an American actor that was born on August 3, 1959, in New York City, U.S. He studied acting at Syracuse University, and later at New York University’s Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 1984. Upon completing his education, McGinley did a variety of screen works, including off-Broadway and Broadway productions. He also did a two-year stint on the soap opera Another World. John officially made his entertainment career debut in 1985 and he is still active to date. Some of his works include The Good Catholic (2017), Beched (2018), and Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2021).
Away from his career, John has been married twice. First to Lauren Lambert between 1997 to 2001 and then to Nichole Kessler in 2007. The actor is also a father of 3 kids.
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4. James LeGros
- Date of Birth: April 27, 1962
- Age: 62 years
- Role: starred as “Roach”
In 1992, James LeGros married actress and photographer, Kristina Loggia who happens to be the daughter of actor, Robert Loggia. The pair have two sons together including Noah who is also an actor.
5. John Philbin
- Date of Birth: John Philbin
- Age: 64
- Role: Starred as Nathaniel
John Philbin was born on April 27, 1960, in Carmel, California, United States. Although he is now known as an actor, his early interest was sports. According to sources, Philbin began surfing at the age of 12 and he has used his surfing skills in films such as Point Break (1991), The Boost (1988), and North Shore (1997). More so, Philbin gives surf training to actors to prepare them for film roles. Jonh has starred in several movies over the years but his recent works include Ghost Babe (2020) and Virus of the Undead: Pandemic Outbreak (2022).
6. Gary Busey
- Date of Birth: Gary Busey
- Age: 80 years
- Role: starred as FBI Agent Angelo Pappas
Gary is a 80-year-old actor who has starred in multiple films since he made his career debut. Some of his works include The Buddy Holly Story (1978), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor and won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor. His other starring roles include Lethal Weapon (1987), Quigley (2003), and Entourage (2015).
Gary’s career interest has expanded to TV series and podcasting. The actor is currently single but has been married twice in the past; first to Tiani Warden and then to Judy Hulkenberg. The entertainer also has three children including Jake, Alectra, and Luke.
7. Lee Tergesen
- Date of Birth: July 8, 1965
- Age: 59
- Role: as “Rosie”
Born on July 8, 1965, Lee is an American actor known for his roles in the sitcom Weird Science. Lee began his entertainment career in 1980 and is active to date. So far, he has starred in critically acclaimed movies and series like Wayne’s World (1992), The Yellow Birds (2017), and The Equalizer (2022).
Throughout his life, Lee has been romantically involved with several women. His spouses include Tanya Lewis (1994-1997), Leslie Howitt (2001-2004), and Yuko Otomo whom he tied the knot with in 2011. He is currently a father of 2.
8. Chris Pedersen
- Date of Birth: May 22, 1963
- Age: 61 years
- Role: as “Bunker” Weiss
Pedersen is a 61-year-old American musician, actor, and NASCAR racer. Pedersen was born in San Francisco and grew up in Southern California. He was the lead guitarist and wrote original material with the punk rock band The Dumps in Santa Barbara, CA 1980–81. In 1981 he briefly played guitar for the punk rock band SIN 34. He was the lead singer/guitarist in the band The Patriots when he went into acting. Some of his movies include Baywatch (1989-2001), The Stranger (1995), and Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014).
9. Vincent Klyn
- Date of Birth: June 30, 1960
- Age: 64
- Role: as Lupton “Warchild” Pittman
Vincent is a New Zealand-born actor and surfer that has starred in a number of movies that were shot in the 1980s and 1990s. His most notable role was in Cyborg (1989). He has also featured in other surfer films which include Point Break and Red Surf. He also appeared in the episode “Showdown” in the television series The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
10. Lori Petty
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1963
- Age: 61 years
- Role: featured as Tyler Ann Endicott
Lori is an American actress, director, and screenwriter that is known for her roles in A League of Their Own (1992), Free Willy (1993), and the title role in Tank Girl (1995). Petty got her career break, starring with Richard Grieco in Fox’s Booker (1989-1990). She has also starred in several movies and TV series including Prison Break: The Final Break (2008), The Survivalist (2021), and Station Eleven (2021).
Lori has never been married but is known to have dated several men including David Alan Grier. Also, she does not have any kids.
Other Point Break 1991 Cast Members
- Anthony Kiedis
- Galyn Gorg
- Sydney Walsh
- Anthony Mangano
- Mike Genovese
- Jack Kehler
- Christopher Pettiet
- Tom Sizemore
- Bojesse Christopher
