Birth of the Beatles (1979) featured a cast of 36 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (52%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Stephen MacKenna, age 82. This film starred Stephen MacKenna and Rod Culbertson.
52% still with us· verified cast33% of full cast · incl. 13 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 52% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72.3 yrs
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Cast36 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stephen MacKenna John Lennon | John Lennon | Living | 02/01/1944 | 82 | — | 35 |
Rod Culbertson Paul McCartney | Paul McCartney | Living | 28/04/1950 | 76 | — | 29 |
Ray Ashcroft Ringo Starr | Ringo Starr | Living | 28/06/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
 John Altman George Harrison | George Harrison | Living | 02/03/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
 Michael Ryan Pete Best | Pete Best | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 David Wilkinson Stu Sutcliffe | Stu Sutcliffe | Living | 02/12/1955 | 70 | — | 24 |
Brian Jameson Brian Epstein | Brian Epstein | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Wendy Morgan Cynthia Lennon | Cynthia Lennon | Living | 01/01/1958 | 68 | — | 21 |
 Gary Olsen Rory Storm | Rory Storm | Deceased | 03/11/1957 | 42 | 12/09/2000 | 22 |
 Linal Haft Agent | Agent | Living | 23/03/1945 | 81 | — | 34 |
Eileen Kennally Aunt Mimi | Aunt Mimi | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Marner Club Boss | Club Boss | Deceased | 27/03/1921 | 82 | 18/03/2004 | 58 |
 Alyson Spiro Astrid | Astrid | Living | 01/01/1955 | 71 | — | 24 |
 Nigel Havers George Martin | George Martin | Living | 06/11/1951 | 74 | — | 28 |
Jackie Fishel Street Girl | Street Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Claire Davenport Nude Model | Nude Model | Deceased | 24/04/1933 | 68 | 04/03/2002 | 46 |
Brigitte Kahn German Waitress | German Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kate Saunders Girl Fan | Girl Fan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Theresa Ratcliff Girl Fan | Girl Fan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dominic Letts Shop Asssistant | Shop Asssistant | Deceased | 01/01/1957 | 60 | 07/07/2017 | 22 |
 Gary Bleasdale Boy in NEMS | Boy in NEMS | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gareth Forwood Alden | Alden | Deceased | 14/10/1945 | 62 | 16/10/2007 | 34 |
Jimmy Cummins Announcer | Announcer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tony Mathews As It Man | As It Man | Deceased | 01/01/1942 | 81 | 16/12/2023 | 37 |
Michael Howarth Philip | Philip | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bunny May Sound Engineer | Sound Engineer | Deceased | — | — | 30/11/2017 | — |
 Paula Jacobs Mrs Flemming | Mrs Flemming | Deceased | 01/01/1932 | 89 | 26/06/2021 | 47 |
 Perry Benson Page Boy | Page Boy | Living | 09/04/1961 | 65 | — | 18 |
 Christopher Muncke Reporter | Reporter | Deceased | 24/07/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 Matt Zimmerman Reporter | Reporter | Deceased | 26/12/1934 | 87 | 09/06/2022 | 45 |
 Pat Starr Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Harry Ditson Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Colette Hiller Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Harry Fielder Promoter (uncredited) | Promoter (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/04/1940 | 80 | 06/02/2021 | 39 |
Ralph G. Morse Guitarist and Dancer (uncredited) | Guitarist and Dancer (uncredited) | Living | 01/06/1955 | 71 | — | 24 |
 Joanne Whalley Schoolgirl (uncredited) | Schoolgirl (uncredited) | Living | 25/08/1961 | 65 | — | 18 |