FairyTale: A True Story (1997) featured a cast of 30 tracked actors. Of these, 18 (72%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Harvey Keitel, age 87. This film starred Florence Hoath and Elizabeth Earl.
72% still with us· verified cast60% of full cast · incl. 5 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 72% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.4 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast30 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Florence Hoath Elsie Wright | Elsie Wright | Living | 12/07/1984 | 42 | — | 13 |
Elizabeth Earl Frances Griffiths | Frances Griffiths | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Paul McGann Arthur Wright | Arthur Wright | Living | 14/11/1959 | 66 | — | 38 |
 Peter O'Toole Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Deceased | 02/08/1932 | 81 | 14/12/2013 | 65 |
 Harvey Keitel Harry Houdini | Harry Houdini | Living | 13/05/1939 | 87 | — | 58 |
 Phoebe Nicholls Polly Wright | Polly Wright | Living | 07/04/1957 | 69 | — | 40 |
 Bill Nighy Edward Gardner | Edward Gardner | Living | 12/12/1949 | 76 | — | 48 |
 Tim McInnerny John Ferret, a Reporter | John Ferret, a Reporter | Living | 18/09/1956 | 70 | — | 41 |
 Joseph May Houdini's Assistant | Houdini's Assistant | Living | 16/06/1974 | 52 | — | 23 |
 Peter Mullan Sergeant Farmer | Sergeant Farmer | Living | 02/11/1959 | 66 | — | 38 |
 Anna Chancellor Peter Pan | Peter Pan | Living | 27/04/1965 | 61 | — | 32 |
Lara Morgan Jean Doyle | Jean Doyle | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Adam Franks Adrian Doyle | Adrian Doyle | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Guy Witcher Denis Doyle | Denis Doyle | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Wight Newspaper Editor | Newspaper Editor | Living | 01/01/1950 | 76 | — | 47 |
 Anton Lesser Wounded Corporal | Wounded Corporal | Living | 14/02/1952 | 74 | — | 45 |
 Bob Peck Harry Briggs | Harry Briggs | Deceased | 23/08/1945 | 53 | 04/04/1999 | 52 |
 Lynn Farleigh Mrs. Thornton, the Teacher | Mrs. Thornton, the Teacher | Living | 03/05/1942 | 84 | — | 55 |
 David Calder Harold Snelling | Harold Snelling | Living | 01/08/1946 | 80 | — | 51 |
 Anthony Calf Geoffrey Hodson | Geoffrey Hodson | Living | 04/05/1959 | 67 | — | 38 |
 Benjamin Whitrow Mr. Binley | Mr. Binley | Deceased | 17/02/1937 | 80 | 28/09/2017 | 60 |
 Barbara Hicks City Woman | City Woman | Deceased | 12/08/1924 | 89 | 06/09/2013 | 73 |
 Paul Popplewell Second Soldier | Second Soldier | Living | 01/01/1977 | 49 | — | 20 |
Ina Clough Lady Calling to Fairies | Lady Calling to Fairies | Deceased | 10/11/1920 | 81 | 25/01/2002 | 77 |
 Tom Sturridge Hab, a Fairy | Hab, a Fairy | Living | 05/12/1985 | 40 | — | 12 |
 Tom Georgeson Reporter | Reporter | Deceased | 08/08/1937 | 88 | 18/03/2026 | 60 |
Anna Brecon Elabigathe, a Fairy | Elabigathe, a Fairy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bill Stewart Chess MC | Chess MC | Deceased | 07/12/1942 | 63 | 29/08/2006 | 55 |
 Mel Gibson Frances' Father (uncredited) | Frances' Father (uncredited) | Living | 03/01/1956 | 70 | — | 41 |
 Ali Bastian Lull, a fairy | Lull, a fairy | Living | 27/02/1982 | 44 | — | 15 |