Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia (1984) featured a cast of 6 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (40%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bo Kaprall, age 79. This film starred Madge Sinclair and River Phoenix.
40% still with us· verified cast33% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 40% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 54.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
1993
1995
2023
Cast6 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Madge Sinclair Miss Tomas | Miss Tomas | Deceased | 28/04/1938 | 57 | 20/12/1995 | 46 |
 River Phoenix Brian Ellsworth | Brian Ellsworth | Deceased | 23/08/1970 | 23 | 31/10/1993 | 14 |
 Joaquin Phoenix Robby Ellsworth | Robby Ellsworth | Living | 28/10/1974 | 51 | — | 10 |
 Judy Farrell Barbara Ellsworth | Barbara Ellsworth | Deceased | 11/05/1938 | 84 | 02/04/2023 | 46 |
| Kim | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Bo Kaprall Walter Ellsworth | Walter Ellsworth | Living | 21/12/1946 | 79 | — | 38 |