Inherit the Wind (1988) featured a cast of 24 tracked actors. Of these, 9 (50%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Douglas Dirkson, age 83. This film starred Kirk Douglas and Jason Robards.
50% still with us· verified cast38% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 50% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast24 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kirk Douglas Matthew Harrison Brady | Matthew Harrison Brady | Deceased | 09/12/1916 | 103 | 05/02/2020 | 72 |
 Jason Robards Harry Drummond | Harry Drummond | Deceased | 26/07/1922 | 78 | 26/12/2000 | 66 |
 Darren McGavin E.K. Hornbeck | E.K. Hornbeck | Deceased | 07/05/1922 | 83 | 25/02/2006 | 66 |
 John Harkins Judge | Judge | Deceased | 07/09/1932 | 66 | 05/03/1999 | 56 |
 Megan Follows Rachel Brown | Rachel Brown | Living | 14/03/1968 | 58 | — | 20 |
 Kyle Secor Bertram Cates | Bertram Cates | Living | 31/05/1957 | 69 | — | 31 |
 Michael Ensign Reverend Brown | Reverend Brown | Living | 13/02/1944 | 82 | — | 44 |
 Don Hood Mayor | Mayor | Deceased | 25/11/1940 | 62 | 20/03/2003 | 48 |
 Jean Simmons Lucy Brady | Lucy Brady | Deceased | 31/01/1929 | 80 | 22/01/2010 | 59 |
 Josh Clark Davenport | Davenport | Living | 16/08/1955 | 71 | — | 33 |
Scotch Byerley Meeker | Meeker | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Ebbe Roe Smith Dunlap | Dunlap | Living | 25/06/1949 | 77 | — | 39 |
Douglas Dirkson Mr. Bannister | Mr. Bannister | Living | 17/05/1943 | 83 | — | 45 |
 Richard Lineback Sillers | Sillers | Living | 04/02/1952 | 74 | — | 36 |
 Tom McCleister Bailiff | Bailiff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jason Marin Howard | Howard | Living | 25/07/1974 | 52 | — | 14 |
 Ron Hayden Radio Newsman | Radio Newsman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Gilbert-Hill Radio Newsman | Radio Newsman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terry Wills Man at Counter | Man at Counter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kathy Kinney Woman at Depot | Woman at Depot | Living | 03/11/1954 | 71 | — | 34 |
Glenn Robards Man at Depot | Man at Depot | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Robert Broyles Man on Platform | Man on Platform | Deceased | 20/01/1933 | 78 | 12/02/2011 | 55 |
 Michael Joiner News Photographer | News Photographer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Lindström Reporter | Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |