A Rose for Emily (1983) featured a cast of 15 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (33%) are still alive today and 10 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is James Murtaugh, age 83. This film starred Anjelica Huston and John Carradine.
33% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 33% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 81 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast15 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Anjelica Huston Miss Emily Grierson | Miss Emily Grierson | Living | 08/07/1951 | 75 | — | 32 |
 John Carradine Col. Sartoris | Col. Sartoris | Deceased | 05/02/1906 | 82 | 27/11/1988 | 77 |
 John Randolph Mr. Grierson | Mr. Grierson | Deceased | 01/06/1915 | 88 | 24/02/2004 | 68 |
 Jared Martin Homer Barron | Homer Barron | Deceased | 21/12/1941 | 75 | 24/05/2017 | 42 |
 Perry Lang Deputy Binford | Deputy Binford | Living | 24/12/1959 | 66 | — | 24 |
 Frances Bay Miss Wyatt | Miss Wyatt | Deceased | 23/01/1919 | 92 | 15/09/2011 | 64 |
 Patrick Reynolds Photographer | Photographer | Living | 02/12/1948 | 77 | — | 35 |
 Sally Kirkland Gossip | Gossip | Deceased | 31/10/1941 | 84 | 11/11/2025 | 42 |
 David Downing Tobe | Tobe | Deceased | 21/07/1943 | 74 | 01/11/2017 | 40 |
 James Murtaugh Pharmacist | Pharmacist | Living | 28/10/1942 | 83 | — | 41 |
 Aaron Norris Boon | Boon | Living | 23/11/1951 | 74 | — | 32 |
 Sarah Cunningham Cousin I | Cousin I | Deceased | 08/09/1918 | 67 | 24/03/1986 | 65 |
 Eda Reiss Merin Cousin II | Cousin II | Deceased | 31/07/1913 | 84 | 31/03/1998 | 70 |
 John Houseman Narrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) | Deceased | 22/09/1902 | 86 | 31/10/1988 | 81 |
 Bert Williams Doc Peabody | Doc Peabody | Deceased | 12/04/1922 | 78 | 31/01/2001 | 61 |