Much Ado About Nothing (1973) featured a cast of 10 tracked actors. Of these, 4 (40%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Kathleen Widdoes, age 87. This film starred Sam Waterston and Kathleen Widdoes.
40% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 40% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 80.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast10 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sam Waterston Benedick | Benedick | Living | 15/11/1940 | 85 | — | 33 |
 Kathleen Widdoes Beatrice | Beatrice | Living | 21/03/1939 | 87 | — | 34 |
 Barnard Hughes Dogberry | Dogberry | Deceased | 16/07/1915 | 90 | 11/07/2006 | 58 |
 Charles Bartlett The Sexton & Messenger | The Sexton & Messenger | Deceased | 18/08/1941 | 83 | 01/04/2025 | 32 |
 Frederick Coffin Borachio | Borachio | Deceased | 16/01/1943 | 60 | 31/07/2003 | 30 |
 Marshall Efron Balthasar | Balthasar | Deceased | 03/02/1938 | 81 | 30/09/2019 | 35 |
 Arny Freeman Antonio | Antonio | Deceased | 28/08/1908 | 77 | 13/02/1986 | 65 |
 Bette Henritze Ursula | Ursula | Deceased | 25/05/1924 | 93 | 22/02/2018 | 49 |
 Galina Jovovich Beatrice | Beatrice | Living | 28/10/1950 | 75 | — | 23 |
 Lyudmila Porgina Magdalena | Magdalena | Living | 24/11/1948 | 77 | — | 25 |