Katie: The Year of a Child (1979) featured a cast of 19 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (8%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Barry McGovern, age 78. This film starred Margaret Kelly and Anna Manahan.
8% still with us· verified cast5% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 8% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.4 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast19 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Kelly Katie | Katie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anna Manahan Maggie Donoghue | Maggie Donoghue | Deceased | 18/10/1924 | 84 | 08/03/2009 | 55 |
Derry Power King Donoghue | King Donoghue | Deceased | — | — | 05/09/2025 | — |
Marcella O'Riordan Mrs. Collins | Mrs. Collins | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Donal McCann Big Jim Collins | Big Jim Collins | Deceased | 07/05/1943 | 56 | 17/07/1999 | 36 |
 Johnny Murphy Kevin Collins | Kevin Collins | Deceased | 02/10/1943 | 72 | 22/02/2016 | 36 |
Lise-Ann McLaughlin Mary Collins | Mary Collins | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Barry McGovern Sean | Sean | Living | 01/01/1948 | 78 | — | 31 |
Arthur O'Sullivan Dockside pub landlord | Dockside pub landlord | Deceased | 01/01/1912 | 69 | 17/02/1981 | 67 |
 John Welsh Committee chairman | Committee chairman | Deceased | 07/11/1904 | 80 | 21/04/1985 | 75 |
Philip O'Flynn Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Des Nealon Riley | Riley | Deceased | — | — | 21/06/2026 | — |
 Frank Melia Traveller | Traveller | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tom Hickey Pub manager | Pub manager | Deceased | 01/01/1944 | 77 | 01/05/2021 | 35 |
Tom Irwin Priest | Priest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Peadar Lamb Police sergeant | Police sergeant | Deceased | 01/01/1930 | 87 | 01/09/2017 | 49 |
 Pat Abernethy Police constable | Police constable | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sheila O'Sullivan Nursing sister | Nursing sister | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Molloy 1st Committee Member | 1st Committee Member | Deceased | 18/03/1929 | 70 | 02/09/1999 | 50 |