I Never Sang for My Father (1970) featured a cast of 17 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (18%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Estelle Parsons, age 98. This film starred Gene Hackman and Melvyn Douglas.
18% still with us· verified cast12% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 18% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 88.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast17 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1970 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gene Hackman Gene Garrison | Gene Garrison | Deceased | 30/01/1930 | 95 | 17/02/2025 | 40 |
 Melvyn Douglas Tom Garrison | Tom Garrison | Deceased | 05/04/1901 | 80 | 04/08/1981 | 69 |
 Dorothy Stickney Margaret Garrison | Margaret Garrison | Deceased | 21/06/1896 | 101 | 02/06/1998 | 74 |
 Estelle Parsons Alice | Alice | Living | 20/11/1927 | 98 | — | 43 |
 Elizabeth Hubbard Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer | Dr. Margaret 'Peggy' Thayer | Deceased | 22/12/1933 | 89 | 08/04/2023 | 37 |
Lovelady Powell Norma | Norma | Deceased | 09/05/1930 | 89 | 02/02/2020 | 40 |
Daniel Keyes Dr. Mayberry | Dr. Mayberry | Deceased | 06/03/1914 | 81 | 11/10/1995 | 56 |
 Conrad Bain Rev. Sam Pell | Rev. Sam Pell | Deceased | 04/02/1923 | 89 | 14/01/2013 | 47 |
Jon Richards Marvin Scott | Marvin Scott | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nikki Counselman Waitress | Waitress | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Carol Peterson 1st Nurse | 1st Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sloane Shelton 2nd Nurse | 2nd Nurse | Deceased | 15/03/1934 | 81 | 17/09/2015 | 36 |
 James Karen Old Age Home Director | Old Age Home Director | Deceased | 28/11/1923 | 94 | 23/10/2018 | 47 |
Gene Williams State Hospital Director | State Hospital Director | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jean Dexter Hostess (uncredited) | Hostess (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Valerie Ogden 3rd Nurse (uncredited) | 3rd Nurse (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Beverly Penberthy Special Nurse (uncredited) | Special Nurse (uncredited) | Living | 09/05/1932 | 94 | — | 38 |