The Fifth Element: The Cast Then & Now (2024)

The Fifth Element is a sci-fi film that was released back in 1997, but it is a timeless classic. It featured so many amazing actors and the storyline took viewers on the adventure of a lifetime. The film has now been out for over 20 years, and the cast has moved on to bigger and better things.

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This list uncovers what the cast has been up to since they starred in this hit movie. Some have crossed over to the other side, while others are still in the prime of their careers. Keep reading to learn about The Fifth Element cast then and now!

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister (President Lindberg)

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister played the role of President Lindberg who was the Leader of the Federated Territories, but more importantly, he oversaw Korben's mission. When the film was completed he continued on in his acting career to star in several films like Goldmember,Next Friday, and Slasher Party. He has even stepped into a producer role in more recent years, but his main focus is still on acting at 61 years old.

Gary Oldman (Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg)

Gary Oldman was cast in the role of Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg who played the villain in the film. He is another actor who has progressed within the industry but has also branched out to have a book series published.

He has more recently been seen in hit films like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, The Dark Knight, and Darkest Hour. This man might be 62 years old, but with his current resume fans don't expect him to retire any time soon.

Lee Evans (Fog)

Lee Evans was cast in the role of Fog, who was the man who turned down the opportunity to negotiate. He continued to act until 2009, but his main career is on the stage of standup comedy. Evans did announce in 2014 that he would be retiring from comedy as he made the decision to spend more time with his family.

Maïwenn (Diva)

Maïwenn played the singing Diva Plavalaguna in this film who was responsible for keeping the elemental stones safe. This French actress continued on in her career following the film as she has starred in several productions like Polisse, High Tension, Pardonnez-moi.

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Her husband left her for her costar during the filming of The Fifth Element, but she remarried and had a second child with her second husband in 2004. They too eventually split, but it has not stopped this actress on her path to success.

Brion James (General Munro)

Brion James was cast as General Munro, who was a leader in the Federated Army. Unfortunately, he passed away in 1999 after having a heart attack at the young age of 54. He was still acting up this point in several films and movies, and fans can only imagine that his career would have soared had he still been alive today.

Luke Perry (Billy Masterson)

Luke Perry is another actor who passed too soon, as he died after suffering from a stroke in 2019. He had two children following this film's release, but eventually divorced in 2003. He was engaged at the time of his death and had continued acting in several hit films and television shows.

Chris Tucker (Rhuby Rhod)

Rhuby Rhod was quite a character in this film, and he was played by Chris Tucker. He has been quite busy since this film's release as he starred in several films like Rush Hour and Silver Linings Playbook.

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He has spent more of his time pursuingstand-up comedy, but overall, he has dropped off the map. It comes as no surprise seeing as starring beside Jackie Chan made him enough money to last a lifetime.

Ian Holm (Cornelius)

Ian Holm is now 88 years old and recently stopped acting (in 2014). He starred in several amazing films after playing the role of Cornelius in The Fifth Element. Holm has been seen in The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and even voice-acted in Ratatouille.

This actor has married four times andhas five children who he cares for deeply. It is doubtful he will ever make a return to the screen, but he is a legend in fans' minds.

Milla Jovovich (Leeloo)

Milla Jovovich played the main character named Leeloo in this film who was known for her strange attitude and colorful orange attire. She went on to star in Resident Evil, The Fourth Kind, and Zoolander 2.

This actress has also pursued other interests like singing, modeling, and fashion design since the film's release. She has been married to Paul W. S. Anderson since 2009 and they now have three children together, which has slowed, but not stopped, her career.

Bruce Willis (Korben Dallas)

Bruce Willis is the man who starred as Korben Dallas back in 1997 and was a big part of the reasonwhy the film was so memorable. He has continued to act in similar roles in films such as RED, Live Free or Die Hard, and Armageddon. This actor now has over 100 credits to his name and is a favorite among movie-goers. He also owns several small businesses, as well as co-founded a production company back in 2000.

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