How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) featured a cast of 29 tracked actors. Of these, 15 (68%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Roddy Maude-Roxby, age 96. This film starred Richard E. Grant and Rachel Ward.
68% still with us· verified cast52% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 68% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast29 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Richard E. Grant Denis Dimbleby Bagley | Denis Dimbleby Bagley | Living | 05/05/1957 | 69 | — | 32 |
 Rachel Ward Julia Bagley | Julia Bagley | Living | 12/09/1957 | 69 | — | 32 |
 Richard Wilson John Bristol | John Bristol | Living | 09/07/1936 | 90 | — | 53 |
 Jacqueline Tong Penny Wheelstock | Penny Wheelstock | Living | 21/05/1951 | 75 | — | 38 |
 Susan Wooldridge Monica | Monica | Living | 31/07/1952 | 74 | — | 37 |
 John Shrapnel Psychiatrist | Psychiatrist | Deceased | 27/04/1942 | 77 | 14/02/2020 | 47 |
Hugh Armstrong Harry Wax | Harry Wax | Deceased | 06/03/1944 | 71 | 26/01/2016 | 45 |
 Mick Ford Richard | Richard | Living | 01/08/1952 | 74 | — | 37 |
| Maud | Deceased | 20/12/1943 | 74 | 03/09/2018 | 46 | |
Christopher Simon Waiter | Waiter | Living | 05/06/1963 | 63 | — | 26 |
Gino Melvazzi Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Victor Lucas Tweedy Man | Tweedy Man | Deceased | 12/07/1919 | 81 | 17/11/2000 | 70 |
 Dawn Keeler Tweedy Woman | Tweedy Woman | Living | 03/02/1935 | 91 | — | 54 |
Kerryann White Girl in Elevator | Girl in Elevator | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Vivienne McKone Receptionist | Receptionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Donald Hoath Businessman on train | Businessman on train | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 John Levitt Businessman | Businessman | Living | 30/03/1939 | 87 | — | 50 |
Gordon Gostelow Priest | Priest | Deceased | 14/05/1925 | 82 | 03/06/2007 | 64 |
 Pip Torrens Jonathan | Jonathan | Living | 02/06/1960 | 66 | — | 29 |
 Tony Slattery Basil | Basil | Deceased | 09/11/1959 | 65 | 14/01/2025 | 30 |
 Rachel Fielding Jennifer | Jennifer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Pauline Melville Sylvia Wallace | Sylvia Wallace | Living | 01/01/1948 | 78 | — | 41 |
 Roddy Maude-Roxby Dr Gatty | Dr Gatty | Living | 02/04/1930 | 96 | — | 59 |
 Francesca Longrigg Nurse | Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tanveer Ghani Hospital Doctor | Hospital Doctor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joanna Mays Phillis Blokey | Phillis Blokey | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sean Bean Larry Frisk | Larry Frisk | Living | 17/04/1959 | 67 | — | 30 |
 Bruce Robinson The Boil (voice) | The Boil (voice) | Living | 02/05/1946 | 80 | — | 43 |
 Eric Idle Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited) | Male Love Bird (voice) (uncredited) | Living | 29/03/1943 | 83 | — | 46 |
