Chet Atkins: A Life in Music (2000) featured a cast of 10 tracked actors. Of these, 6 (60%) are still alive today and 4 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Willie Nelson, age 93. This film starred Chet Atkins and Dolly Parton.
60% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 60% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast10 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chet Atkins Self | Self | Deceased | 20/06/1924 | 77 | 30/06/2001 | 76 |
 Dolly Parton Self | Self | Deceased | 19/01/1946 | 80 | 25/08/2026 | 54 |
 Mark Knopfler Self | Self | Living | 12/08/1949 | 77 | — | 51 |
 George Benson Self | Self | Living | 22/03/1943 | 83 | — | 57 |
 Steve Howe Self | Self | Living | 08/04/1947 | 79 | — | 53 |
 Vince Gill Self | Self | Living | 12/04/1957 | 69 | — | 43 |
 Randy Bachman Self | Self | Living | 27/09/1943 | 82 | — | 57 |
 Les Paul Self | Self | Deceased | 09/06/1915 | 94 | 12/08/2009 | 85 |
 Waylon Jennings Self | Self | Deceased | 15/06/1937 | 64 | 13/02/2002 | 63 |
 Willie Nelson Self | Self | Living | 30/04/1933 | 93 | — | 67 |