Absolute Beginners (1986) featured a cast of 49 tracked actors. Of these, 21 (55%) are still alive today and 17 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Gerry Alexander, age 96. This film starred Eddie O'Connell and Patsy Kensit.
55% still with us· verified cast43% of full cast · incl. 11 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 55% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast49 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eddie O'Connell Colin, Photographer / Narrator | Colin, Photographer / Narrator | Living | 01/01/1960 | 66 | — | 26 |
 Patsy Kensit Suzette | Suzette | Living | 04/03/1968 | 58 | — | 18 |
 James Fox Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen | Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen | Living | 19/05/1939 | 87 | — | 47 |
 David Bowie Vendice Partners | Vendice Partners | Deceased | 08/01/1947 | 69 | 10/01/2016 | 39 |
 Ray Davies Arthur, Colin's Dad | Arthur, Colin's Dad | Living | 21/06/1944 | 82 | — | 42 |
 Mandy Rice-Davies Flora, Colin's Mum | Flora, Colin's Mum | Deceased | 21/10/1944 | 70 | 18/12/2014 | 42 |
 Eve Ferret Big Jill | Big Jill | Living | 14/10/1955 | 70 | — | 31 |
 Tony Hippolyte Mr. Cool | Mr. Cool | Deceased | 12/05/1958 | 58 | 17/05/2016 | 28 |
 Graham Fletcher-Cook Wizard | Wizard | Deceased | 03/11/1963 | 55 | 01/05/2019 | 23 |
 Joseph McKenna Fabulous Hoplite | Fabulous Hoplite | Living | 01/07/1960 | 66 | — | 26 |
 Steven Berkoff The Fanatic | The Fanatic | Living | 03/08/1937 | 89 | — | 49 |
 Sade Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu) | Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu) | Living | 16/01/1959 | 67 | — | 27 |
 Edward Tudor-Pole Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor) | Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor) | Living | 06/12/1955 | 70 | — | 31 |
 Bruce Payne Flikker | Flikker | Living | 22/11/1958 | 67 | — | 28 |
 Alan Freeman Call-Me-Cobber | Call-Me-Cobber | Deceased | 06/07/1927 | 79 | 27/11/2006 | 59 |
 Anita Morris Dido Lament | Dido Lament | Deceased | 14/03/1943 | 50 | 02/03/1994 | 43 |
 Paul Rhys Dean Swift | Dean Swift | Living | 19/12/1963 | 62 | — | 23 |
 Julian Firth The Misery Kid | The Misery Kid | Living | 12/03/1960 | 66 | — | 26 |
Chris Pitt Baby Boom | Baby Boom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lionel Blair Harry Charms | Harry Charms | Deceased | 12/12/1928 | 92 | 04/11/2021 | 58 |
 Gary Beadle Johnny Wonder | Johnny Wonder | Living | 08/07/1965 | 61 | — | 21 |
 Robbie Coltrane Mario | Mario | Deceased | 30/03/1950 | 72 | 14/10/2022 | 36 |
 Jess Conrad Cappuccino Man | Cappuccino Man | Living | 24/02/1936 | 90 | — | 50 |
Smiley Culture D.J. Entertainer | D.J. Entertainer | Deceased | 10/02/1963 | 48 | 15/03/2011 | 23 |
 Ronald Fraser Amberley Drove | Amberley Drove | Deceased | 11/04/1930 | 66 | 13/03/1997 | 56 |
 Slim Gaillard Party Singer | Party Singer | Deceased | 14/01/1916 | 75 | 26/02/1991 | 70 |
 Irene Handl Mrs Larkin | Mrs Larkin | Deceased | 27/12/1901 | 85 | 29/11/1987 | 85 |
 Peter-Hugo Daly Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly) | Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly) | Living | 01/01/1956 | 70 | — | 30 |
Amanda Jane Powell Dorita | Dorita | Living | 01/08/1963 | 63 | — | 23 |
 Johnny Shannon Saltzman | Saltzman | Deceased | 29/07/1932 | 84 | 17/03/2017 | 54 |
 Sylvia Syms Cynthia Eve | Cynthia Eve | Deceased | 06/01/1934 | 89 | 27/01/2023 | 52 |
Ekow Abban Santa Lucia Club Owner | Santa Lucia Club Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Austin Slim Brother | Slim Brother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gerry Alexander Ton-Up Vicar | Ton-Up Vicar | Living | 17/12/1929 | 96 | — | 57 |
Jim Dunk Slim Brother | Slim Brother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Johnny Edge Trader Horn | Trader Horn | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Carmen Ejogo Carmen | Carmen | Living | 22/10/1973 | 52 | — | 13 |
Paul Fairminer Eddie Sex | Eddie Sex | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hugo First Maltese Lodger | Maltese Lodger | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Pat Hartley Ms Cool Snr | Ms Cool Snr | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Astley Harvey Mr Cool Snr | Mr Cool Snr | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Colin Jeavons Pamphleteer | Pamphleteer | Living | 29/10/1929 | 96 | — | 57 |
 Alfred Maron Bert the Tailor | Bert the Tailor | Deceased | 27/04/1912 | 74 | 28/09/1986 | 74 |
 Zoot Money Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money) | Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money) | Deceased | 17/06/1942 | 82 | 08/09/2024 | 44 |
 Sandie Shaw Baby Boom's Mother | Baby Boom's Mother | Living | 26/02/1947 | 79 | — | 39 |
 Bruno Tonioli Maltese Lodger | Maltese Lodger | Living | 25/11/1955 | 70 | — | 31 |
 Chua Kah Joo Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eric Sykes Arcade Attendant (uncredited) | Arcade Attendant (uncredited) | Deceased | 04/05/1923 | 89 | 04/07/2012 | 63 |
Tony Kemp Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |