'The Winds Of War': The Cast Of The Miniseries Today

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'The Winds of War' Cast

The Winds of War was a historical miniseries that aired on ABC in 1983. In seven episodes, it was viewed in over 140 million homes, becoming the most successful miniseries of its time. An adaptation of Herman Wouk's book, The Winds of War followed the "Henry" and "Jastrow" families during World War II, also depicting historical figures including Roosevelt, Hitler, and Mussolini.

Where are the actors of the hit miniseries now? Here's a look back at what happened to them and what the surviving stars look like today.

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Ali MacGraw in 'The Winds of War'

In The Winds of War, "Natalie Jastrow" is a young woman who gets together with "Byron Henry." They travel to Poland while attempting to get "Natalie's" Jewish-American uncle out of Italy at the outset of the war. Where is actress Ali MacGraw today?

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Ali MacGraw

Now in her 80s, Ali MacGraw hasn't had an onscreen acting role since the 1990s. The actress, also known from Dynasty, has acted on stage, worked as a narrator, and become known for yoga and animal welfare work in the 2000s.

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Robert Mitchum in 'The Winds of War'

The Winds of War featured legendary actor Robert Mitchum in the lead role as "Victor 'Pug' Henry," a married naval commander. His and his family's military and romantic lives are explored in the miniseries.

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Robert Mitchum

The Winds of War came in the final decades of Mitchum's storied acting career, which dated back to the 1940s. The Night of the Hunter and Cape Fear star lived to be 79 years old, passing away in 1997.

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Jan-Michael Vincent in 'The Winds of War'

"Byron" is the son of "Pug Henry" who chooses to attend submarine school during the war. While romancing "Natalie Jastrow," he's later called into service. Actor Jan-Michael Vincent played the part.

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Jan-Michael Vincent

Jan-Michael Vincent acted for several more decades after The Winds of War, also having notable roles in titles such as Buffalo '66 and Airwolf. In the 1990s and 2000s, he had personal and health struggles related to alcohol and several car crashes. Sadly, he died in 2019 at age 74.

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Victoria Tennant in 'The Winds of War'

"Pamela Tudsbury" meets "Pug" early in The Winds of War and they develop feelings for each other across the series despite "Pug" being married to "Rhoda."

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Victoria Tennant

Actress Victoria Tennant played "Pamela" on the hit 1980s miniseries. Afterward, she continued on to a successful acting career, often playing support parts in films like L.A. Story and The Handmaid's Tale. Her most recent roles came in the late 2010s. She's 70 years old today.

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David Dukes in 'The Winds of War'

"Leslie Slote" is the friend of "Natalie" who works at the US Embassy in Poland. She goes to visit him in the early episodes of the miniseries. He was played by actor David Dukes.

The Winds of War was a historical miniseries that aired on ABC in 1983. Across seven episodes, it was viewed in over 140 million homes, becoming the most successful miniseries of its time.

The Winds of War was an adaptation of Herman Wouk's book, following the "Henry" and "Jastrow" families during World War II. Real events are also depicted in the series, as are figures including Franklin Roosevelt, Adolf Hitler, and Benito Mussolini. The show was followed by a sequel, War and Remembrance, as well.

The Winds of War Cast Then & Now

The hit miniseries featured an ensemble cast that included iconic actors such as Robert Mitchum and Ali MacGraw. Where are the stars behind the "Henry" and "Jastrow" families today?

Click through the gallery to see where the Winds of War stars ended up and what they look like today. Enjoy!