It's a Big Country (1951) featured a cast of 28 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (4%) are still alive today and 25 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Sharon McManus, age 88. This film starred Ethel Barrymore and Keefe Brasselle.
4% still with us· verified cast4% of full cast · incl. 2 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 4% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast28 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1951 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ethel Barrymore Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan | Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan | Deceased | 12/08/1879 | 79 | 18/06/1959 | 72 |
 Keefe Brasselle Sgt. Maxie Klein | Sgt. Maxie Klein | Deceased | 07/02/1923 | 58 | 07/07/1981 | 28 |
 Gary Cooper Texas | Texas | Deceased | 07/05/1901 | 60 | 13/05/1961 | 50 |
 Nancy Reagan Miss Coleman | Miss Coleman | Deceased | 06/07/1921 | 94 | 06/03/2016 | 30 |
 Van Johnson Rev. Adam Burch | Rev. Adam Burch | Deceased | 25/08/1916 | 92 | 12/12/2008 | 35 |
 Gene Kelly Icarus Xenophon | Icarus Xenophon | Deceased | 23/08/1912 | 83 | 02/02/1996 | 39 |
 Janet Leigh Rosa Szabo Xenophon | Rosa Szabo Xenophon | Deceased | 06/07/1927 | 77 | 03/10/2004 | 24 |
 Marjorie Main Mrs. Wrenley | Mrs. Wrenley | Deceased | 22/02/1890 | 85 | 10/04/1975 | 61 |
 Fredric March Joe Esposito | Joe Esposito | Deceased | 31/08/1897 | 77 | 14/04/1975 | 54 |
 George Murphy Mr. Patrick Callaghan | Mr. Patrick Callaghan | Deceased | 04/07/1902 | 89 | 03/05/1992 | 49 |
 William Powell Professor | Professor | Deceased | 29/07/1892 | 91 | 05/03/1984 | 59 |
 S.Z. Sakall Stefan Szabo | Stefan Szabo | Deceased | 02/02/1883 | 72 | 12/02/1955 | 68 |
 Lewis Stone Church Sexton | Church Sexton | Deceased | 14/11/1879 | 73 | 12/09/1953 | 72 |
 James Whitmore Mr. Stacey | Mr. Stacey | Deceased | 01/10/1921 | 87 | 06/02/2009 | 30 |
 Keenan Wynn Michael Fisher | Michael Fisher | Deceased | 27/07/1916 | 70 | 14/10/1986 | 35 |
 Elisabeth Risdon Diner on Train (uncredited) | Diner on Train (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/04/1887 | 71 | 20/12/1958 | 64 |
 Sharon McManus Sam Szabo | Sam Szabo | Living | 10/06/1938 | 88 | — | 13 |
 Angela Clarke Mama Esposito | Mama Esposito | Deceased | 14/08/1909 | 101 | 16/12/2010 | 42 |
 Robert Hyatt Joseph Esposito | Joseph Esposito | Deceased | 29/12/1939 | 67 | 27/09/2007 | 12 |
 John Ericson Naval Ensign (uncredited) | Naval Ensign (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/09/1926 | 93 | 03/05/2020 | 25 |
 Louis Calhern Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) | Deceased | 18/02/1895 | 61 | 12/05/1956 | 56 |
 Leon Ames Secret Service Man | Secret Service Man | Deceased | 20/01/1902 | 91 | 12/10/1993 | 49 |
 Benny Burt Soda Jerk (uncredited) | Soda Jerk (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
George Conrad Greek Athlete (uncredited) | Greek Athlete (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Don Gordon Mervin (uncredited) | Mervin (uncredited) | Deceased | 13/11/1926 | 90 | 24/04/2017 | 25 |
A. Cameron Grant Proprietor of Inn (uncredited) | Proprietor of Inn (uncredited) | Deceased | 27/08/1901 | 70 | 18/01/1972 | 50 |
 Fred Santley Census Bureau Supervisor (uncredited) | Census Bureau Supervisor (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/11/1887 | 65 | 14/05/1953 | 64 |
Dolly Arriaga Concetta Esposito (uncredited) | Concetta Esposito (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |