Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) featured a cast of 21 tracked actors. Of these, 12 (80%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Simo Magwaza, age 66. This film starred Idris Elba and Naomie Harris.
80% still with us· verified cast57% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 80% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 52 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast21 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Idris Elba Nelson Mandela | Nelson Mandela | Living | 06/09/1972 | 54 | — | 41 |
 Naomie Harris Winnie Madikizela | Winnie Madikizela | Living | 06/09/1976 | 50 | — | 37 |
 Tony Kgoroge Walter Sisulu | Walter Sisulu | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Riaad Moosa Ahmed Kathrada | Ahmed Kathrada | Living | 18/06/1977 | 49 | — | 36 |
 Fana Mokoena Govan Mbeki | Govan Mbeki | Living | 13/05/1971 | 55 | — | 42 |
 Robert Hobbs Chief Warder | Chief Warder | Living | 01/01/1972 | 54 | — | 41 |
 Jamie Bartlett James Gregory | James Gregory | Deceased | 09/07/1966 | 55 | 23/05/2022 | 47 |
 Lindiwe Matshikiza Zindzi Mandela | Zindzi Mandela | Living | 01/01/1982 | 44 | — | 31 |
 Terry Pheto Evelyn Mase | Evelyn Mase | Living | 11/05/1981 | 45 | — | 32 |
 Deon Lotz Kobie Coetzee | Kobie Coetzee | Living | 20/07/1964 | 62 | — | 49 |
 Thapelo Mokoena Elias Motsoaledi | Elias Motsoaledi | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Zolani Mkiva Raymond Mhlaba | Raymond Mhlaba | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Simo Magwaza Andrew Miageni | Andrew Miageni | Living | 01/01/1960 | 66 | — | 53 |
 David Butler Colonel Badenhorst | Colonel Badenhorst | Deceased | 01/03/1960 | 61 | 27/05/2021 | 53 |
 Gys de Villiers President de Klerk | President de Klerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Atandwa Kani Nelson Mandela 16-23 | Nelson Mandela 16-23 | Living | 06/06/1984 | 42 | — | 29 |
 Albert Pretorius Policeman on Train | Policeman on Train | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Zikhona Sodlaka Nosekeni | Nosekeni | Living | 07/06/1985 | 41 | — | 28 |
Ndoni Khanyile Lady Client | Lady Client | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Warrick Grier Prison Commander | Prison Commander | Living | 01/01/1970 | 56 | — | 43 |
 Presley Chweneyagae Militant Prisoner | Militant Prisoner | Deceased | 19/10/1984 | 40 | 27/05/2025 | 29 |