When Jaws premiered in 1975, it didn’t just terrify beachgoers; it reshaped the film industry. Steven Spielberg‘s breakthrough thriller launched the summer blockbuster, forever transforming how we go to the movies. In the wake of Jaws, losing an afternoon in an air-conditioned movie theater became as essential a part of the summer experience as a dip in the pool or a Saturday afternoon barbecue.
Nearly 50 years later, many of the film’s cast and crew have passed away, but a handful of the cast members are still alive and well. Here’s who remains and what they’ve been up to, in honor of the film’s 50th anniversary this week: