Keep the Aspidistra Flying (1997) featured a cast of 14 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (79%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Jim Carter, age 78. This film starred Helena Bonham Carter and Richard E. Grant.
79% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 79% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 91 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast14 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Helena Bonham Carter Rosemary | Rosemary | Living | 26/05/1966 | 60 | — | 31 |
 Richard E. Grant Gordon Comstock | Gordon Comstock | Living | 05/05/1957 | 69 | — | 40 |
 Julian Wadham Ravelston | Ravelston | Living | 07/08/1958 | 68 | — | 39 |
 Jim Carter Erskine | Erskine | Living | 19/08/1948 | 78 | — | 49 |
 Harriet Walter Julia Comstock | Julia Comstock | Living | 24/09/1950 | 75 | — | 47 |
 Lesley Vickerage Hermione | Hermione | Living | 01/07/1961 | 65 | — | 36 |
 Barbara Leigh-Hunt Mrs. Wisbeach | Mrs. Wisbeach | Deceased | 14/12/1935 | 88 | 16/09/2024 | 62 |
 Liz Smith Mrs Meakin | Mrs Meakin | Deceased | 11/12/1921 | 95 | 24/12/2016 | 76 |
 John Clegg McKechnie | McKechnie | Deceased | 09/07/1934 | 90 | 20/08/2024 | 63 |
 Malcolm Sinclair Paul Doring | Paul Doring | Living | 05/06/1950 | 76 | — | 47 |
 Ben Miles Ravenscroft Waiter | Ravenscroft Waiter | Living | 29/09/1966 | 59 | — | 31 |
 Dorothy Atkinson Dora | Dora | Living | 01/01/1966 | 60 | — | 31 |
 Mark Chapman Court Room Journalist (uncredited) | Court Room Journalist (uncredited) | Living | 01/01/1955 | 71 | — | 42 |
 Lucy Speed Factory Worker | Factory Worker | Living | 31/08/1976 | 50 | — | 21 |