Life of Brian (1979) featured a cast of 22 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (42%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Gwen Taylor, age 87. This film starred Graham Chapman and John Cleese.
42% still with us· verified cast36% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 42% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast22 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Graham Chapman Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus | Wise Man #2 / Brian Cohen / Biggus Dickus | Deceased | 08/01/1941 | 48 | 04/10/1989 | 38 |
 John Cleese Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur | Wise Man #1 / Reg / Jewish Official / First Centurion / Deadly Dirk / Arthur | Living | 27/10/1939 | 86 | — | 40 |
 Terry Gilliam Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee | Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood and Thunder Prophet / Frank / Audience Member / Crucifee | Living | 22/11/1940 | 85 | — | 39 |
 Eric Idle Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee | Mr. Cheeky / Stan 'Loretta' / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee | Living | 29/03/1943 | 83 | — | 36 |
 Terry Jones Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant | Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant | Deceased | 01/02/1942 | 77 | 21/01/2020 | 37 |
 Michael Palin Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus | Wise Man #3 / Mr. Big Nose / Francis / Mrs. A / Ex-Leper / Announcer / Ben / Pontius Pilate / Boring Prophet / Eddie / Shoe Follower / Nisus Wettus | Living | 05/05/1943 | 83 | — | 36 |
 Terence Bayler Gregory | Gregory | Deceased | 24/01/1930 | 86 | 02/08/2016 | 49 |
 Carol Cleveland Mrs. Gregory | Mrs. Gregory | Living | 13/01/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 Kenneth Colley Jesus | Jesus | Deceased | 07/12/1937 | 87 | 30/06/2025 | 42 |
 Neil Innes A Weedy Samaritan | A Weedy Samaritan | Deceased | 09/12/1944 | 75 | 29/12/2019 | 35 |
 Charles McKeown False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig | False Prophet / Blind Man / Giggling Guard / Stig | Living | 01/01/1946 | 80 | — | 33 |
 John Young Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath | Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath | Deceased | 16/06/1916 | 80 | 30/10/1996 | 63 |
 Gwen Taylor Mrs. Big Nose | Mrs. Big Nose | Living | 19/02/1939 | 87 | — | 40 |
 Sue Jones-Davies Judith Iscariot | Judith Iscariot | Living | 01/01/1949 | 77 | — | 30 |
| Deceased | 12/11/1940 | 85 | — | 39 | ||
John Case Pilate's Wife | Pilate's Wife | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Chris Langham Alfonso / Giggling Guard | Alfonso / Giggling Guard | Deceased | 14/04/1949 | 77 | 24/06/2026 | 30 |
 Andrew MacLachlan Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard | Another Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard | Deceased | 27/02/1941 | 77 | 04/02/2019 | 38 |
 Bernard McKenna Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard | Parvus / Official Stoners Helper / Giggling Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Spike Milligan Spike | Spike | Deceased | 16/04/1918 | 83 | 27/02/2002 | 61 |
 George Harrison Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited) | Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited) | Deceased | 25/02/1943 | 58 | 29/11/2001 | 36 |
Charles Knode Passer-by (uncredited) | Passer-by (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
