Bigger Than Life (1956) featured a cast of 28 tracked actors. Of these, 3 (14%) are still alive today and 19 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Dee Aaker, age 85. This film starred James Mason and Barbara Rush.
14% still with us· verified cast11% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 14% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast28 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1956 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Mason Ed Avery | Ed Avery | Deceased | 15/05/1909 | 75 | 27/07/1984 | 47 |
 Barbara Rush Lou Avery | Lou Avery | Deceased | 04/01/1927 | 97 | 31/03/2024 | 29 |
 Walter Matthau Wally Gibbs | Wally Gibbs | Deceased | 01/10/1920 | 79 | 01/07/2000 | 36 |
 Robert F. Simon Dr. Norton | Dr. Norton | Deceased | 02/12/1908 | 83 | 29/11/1992 | 48 |
 Christopher Olsen Richie Avery | Richie Avery | Living | 19/09/1946 | 80 | — | 10 |
 Roland Winters Dr. Ruric | Dr. Ruric | Deceased | 22/11/1904 | 84 | 22/10/1989 | 52 |
 Rusty Lane Bob LaPorte | Bob LaPorte | Deceased | 30/05/1899 | 87 | 10/10/1986 | 57 |
 Rachel Stephens Nurse | Nurse | Deceased | 29/10/1930 | 88 | 14/12/2018 | 26 |
 Kipp Hamilton Pat Wade | Pat Wade | Deceased | 16/08/1935 | 45 | 29/01/1981 | 21 |
Betty Caulfield Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited) | Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Virginia Carroll Mrs. Jones (uncredited) | Mrs. Jones (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/12/1913 | 95 | 23/07/2009 | 43 |
 Renny McEvoy Mr. Jones (uncredited) | Mr. Jones (uncredited) | Deceased | 22/01/1905 | 82 | 05/04/1987 | 51 |
Billy Jones Mr. Byron (uncredited) | Mr. Byron (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dee Aaker Joe (uncredited) | Joe (uncredited) | Living | 17/07/1941 | 85 | — | 15 |
 Jerry Mathers Freddie (uncredited) | Freddie (uncredited) | Living | 02/06/1948 | 78 | — | 8 |
 Portland Mason Nancy (uncredited) | Nancy (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/11/1948 | 55 | 10/05/2004 | 8 |
Natalie Masters Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited) | Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/11/1915 | 70 | 09/02/1986 | 41 |
 Richard Collier Milkman (uncredited) | Milkman (uncredited) | Deceased | 13/06/1919 | 80 | 11/03/2000 | 37 |
 Lewis Charles Mr. McLennan (uncredited) | Mr. McLennan (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/11/1920 | 59 | 09/11/1979 | 36 |
 Gus Schilling Druggist (uncredited) | Druggist (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/06/1908 | 48 | 16/06/1957 | 48 |
 Alex Frazer Clergyman (uncredited) | Clergyman (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/05/1900 | 58 | 30/07/1958 | 56 |
Mary McAdoo Mrs. Edwards (uncredited) | Mrs. Edwards (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mary Carver Saleslady (uncredited) | Saleslady (uncredited) | Deceased | 03/05/1924 | 89 | 18/10/2013 | 32 |
Eugenia Paul Saleslady (uncredited) | Saleslady (uncredited) | Deceased | 03/03/1935 | 75 | 24/05/2010 | 21 |
Gladys Richards Lab Nurse (uncredited) | Lab Nurse (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Bedell X-Ray Doctor (uncredited) | X-Ray Doctor (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joseph Mell Dispatcher (uncredited) | Dispatcher (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/06/1915 | 62 | 31/08/1977 | 41 |
George Chester Janitor (uncredited) | Janitor (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |