Ben Hur (2003) featured a cast of 18 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (71%) are still alive today and 5 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Richard Newman, age 79. This film starred Charlton Heston and Duncan Fraser.
71% still with us· verified cast67% of full cast · incl. 1 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 71% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.4 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast18 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlton Heston Ben Hur (voice) | Ben Hur (voice) | Deceased | 04/10/1923 | 84 | 05/04/2008 | 80 |
 Duncan Fraser Messala (voice) | Messala (voice) | Living | — | — | — | — |
 Scott McNeil Jesus (voice) | Jesus (voice) | Living | 15/09/1962 | 64 | — | 41 |
 Gerard Plunkett Pontius Pilate (voice) | Pontius Pilate (voice) | Living | 14/08/1955 | 71 | — | 48 |
 Tabitha St. Germain Miriam (voice) | Miriam (voice) | Living | 30/10/1964 | 61 | — | 39 |
 Kathleen Barr Esther (voice) | Esther (voice) | Living | 06/04/1967 | 59 | — | 36 |
Willow Johnson Tizrah (voice) | Tizrah (voice) | Living | 03/04/1977 | 49 | — | 26 |
 Long John Baldry Balthazar (voice) | Balthazar (voice) | Deceased | 12/01/1941 | 64 | 21/07/2005 | 62 |
 French Tickner Gaspar (voice) | Gaspar (voice) | Deceased | 26/08/1930 | 91 | 26/08/2021 | 73 |
 Dale Wilson Sheik Ilderim (voice) | Sheik Ilderim (voice) | Deceased | 31/12/1942 | 82 | 06/01/2025 | 61 |
 Mackenzie Gray Rabbi (voice) | Rabbi (voice) | Living | 22/11/1957 | 68 | — | 46 |
 Richard Newman Quintus Arrius (voice) | Quintus Arrius (voice) | Living | 02/11/1946 | 79 | — | 57 |
 Ian James Corlett Gesius (voice) | Gesius (voice) | Living | 29/08/1962 | 64 | — | 41 |
 Michael Dobson Joseph (voice) | Joseph (voice) | Living | 18/01/1966 | 60 | — | 37 |
 Lee Tockar Judas (voice) | Judas (voice) | Living | 11/02/1969 | 57 | — | 34 |
Rob Court Peter (voice) | Peter (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Russell Roberts Roman Merchant (voice) | Roman Merchant (voice) | Living | 01/01/1956 | 70 | — | 47 |
 William Samples Roman Solider (voice) | Roman Solider (voice) | Deceased | 13/09/1952 | 71 | 02/01/2024 | 51 |