Children of a Lesser God (1986) featured a cast of 36 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (47%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Archie Hahn, age 84. This film starred William Hurt and Marlee Matlin.
47% still with us· verified cast22% of full cast · incl. 19 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 47% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast36 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 William Hurt James Leeds | James Leeds | Deceased | 20/03/1950 | 71 | 13/03/2022 | 36 |
 Marlee Matlin Sarah Norman | Sarah Norman | Living | 24/08/1965 | 61 | — | 21 |
 Piper Laurie Mrs. Norman | Mrs. Norman | Deceased | 22/01/1932 | 91 | 14/10/2023 | 54 |
 Philip Bosco Dr. Curtis Franklin | Dr. Curtis Franklin | Deceased | 26/09/1930 | 88 | 03/12/2018 | 56 |
Allison Gompf Lydia | Lydia | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John F. Cleary Johnny | Johnny | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Philip Holmes Glen | Glen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Georgia Ann Cline Cheryl | Cheryl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William D. Byrd Danny | Danny | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Frank Carter Jr. Tony | Tony | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Limnidis William | William | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Bob Hiltermann Orin | Orin | Living | 01/08/1952 | 74 | — | 34 |
 E. Katherine Kerr Mary Lee Ochs | Mary Lee Ochs | Deceased | 20/04/1937 | 82 | 01/07/2019 | 49 |
 John Basinger Alan Jones | Alan Jones | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Barry Magnani Tom Schuyler | Tom Schuyler | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Linda Bove Marian Loesser | Marian Loesser | Living | 30/11/1945 | 80 | — | 41 |
Ann Hanson Martha Franklin | Martha Franklin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James Carrington Mr. Harrison | Mr. Harrison | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Max M. Brown Glen's Father | Glen's Father | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
María Cellario Glen's Mother | Glen's Mother | Deceased | 19/06/1948 | 78 | — | 38 |
Jon-Paul Dougherty Glen's Brother | Glen's Brother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Linda Swim Sarah's Friend | Sarah's Friend | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lois Clowater Sarah's Friend | Sarah's Friend | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Allan R. Francis Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Richard Kendall Cafeteria Cook | Cafeteria Cook | Living | 06/01/1945 | 81 | — | 41 |
Christopher Shay Ricky | Ricky | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Laraine Isa Woman in Beauty Shop | Woman in Beauty Shop | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nanci Kendall Woman at Party | Woman at Party | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Marie Brazil Mother | Mother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charlene Legere Child | Child | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Leigh French Announcer | Announcer | Living | 14/07/1945 | 81 | — | 41 |
 Archie Hahn Announcer | Announcer | Living | 01/11/1941 | 84 | — | 45 |
 Jack Blessing Announcer | Announcer | Deceased | 29/07/1951 | 66 | 14/11/2017 | 35 |
 Nicholas Guest Announcer | Announcer | Living | 05/05/1951 | 75 | — | 35 |
 Gigi Vorgan Announcer | Announcer | Living | 03/08/1958 | 68 | — | 28 |
 Lynne Marie Stewart Announcer | Announcer | Deceased | 14/12/1946 | 78 | 21/02/2025 | 40 |