Arson for Hire (1959) featured a cast of 15 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (7%) are still alive today and 13 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Wendy Wilde, age 93. This film starred Steve Brodie and Lyn Thomas.
7% still with us· verified cast7% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 7% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast15 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Steve Brodie Arson Squad Inspector John "Johnny" Broderick | Arson Squad Inspector John "Johnny" Broderick | Deceased | 21/11/1919 | 72 | 09/01/1992 | 40 |
 Lyn Thomas Keely Harris | Keely Harris | Deceased | 02/11/1929 | 74 | 26/08/2004 | 30 |
Tom Hubbard Ben Howard, Broderick's Assistant | Ben Howard, Broderick's Assistant | Deceased | 02/04/1919 | 55 | 04/06/1974 | 40 |
Jason Johnson William Yarbo | William Yarbo | Deceased | 16/01/1907 | 70 | 24/11/1977 | 52 |
 Frank J. Scannell Pop Bergen | Pop Bergen | Deceased | 07/05/1903 | 86 | 29/11/1989 | 56 |
 Wendy Wilde Marilyn 'Marilee' Bergen | Marilyn 'Marilee' Bergen | Living | 23/08/1933 | 93 | — | 26 |
 John Frederick Clete, the Photographer | Clete, the Photographer | Deceased | 04/07/1916 | 96 | 11/11/2012 | 43 |
Corinne Cole Cindy, the Secretary | Cindy, the Secretary | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Antony Carbone Foxy Gilbert | Foxy Gilbert | Deceased | 15/06/1927 | 86 | 08/09/2013 | 32 |
Lyn Osborn Jim, the Fireman | Jim, the Fireman | Deceased | — | — | 30/08/1958 | — |
 Robert Riordan Fire Chief Boswell | Fire Chief Boswell | Deceased | 11/12/1911 | 56 | 01/01/1968 | 48 |
 Walter Reed Chief Hollister | Chief Hollister | Deceased | 10/02/1916 | 85 | 20/08/2001 | 43 |
 Reed Howes Barney, the Bartender | Barney, the Bartender | Deceased | 04/07/1900 | 64 | 06/08/1964 | 59 |
 Lester Dorr Cab Dispatcher | Cab Dispatcher | Deceased | 07/05/1893 | 87 | 25/08/1980 | 66 |
 Frank Richards Man Making Phone Calls | Man Making Phone Calls | Deceased | 15/09/1909 | 82 | 15/04/1992 | 50 |