Murder by Decree (1979) featured a cast of 41 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (20%) are still alive today and 28 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ann Mitchell, age 87. This film starred Christopher Plummer and James Mason.
20% still with us· verified cast17% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 20% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
1982
1990
2000
2010
2020
2026
Cast41 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Christopher Plummer Sherlock Holmes | Sherlock Holmes | Deceased | 13/12/1929 | 91 | 05/02/2021 | 50 |
 James Mason Dr. Watson | Dr. Watson | Deceased | 15/05/1909 | 75 | 27/07/1984 | 70 |
 David Hemmings Inspector Foxborough | Inspector Foxborough | Deceased | 18/11/1941 | 62 | 03/12/2003 | 38 |
 Susan Clark Mary Kelly | Mary Kelly | Living | 08/03/1943 | 83 | — | 36 |
 Anthony Quayle Sir Charles Warren | Sir Charles Warren | Deceased | 07/09/1913 | 76 | 20/10/1989 | 66 |
 John Gielgud Prime Minister | Prime Minister | Deceased | 14/04/1904 | 96 | 21/05/2000 | 75 |
 Frank Finlay Inspector Lestrade | Inspector Lestrade | Deceased | 06/08/1926 | 89 | 30/01/2016 | 53 |
 Donald Sutherland Robert Lees | Robert Lees | Deceased | 17/07/1935 | 88 | 20/06/2024 | 44 |
 Geneviève Bujold Annie Crook | Annie Crook | Living | 01/07/1942 | 84 | — | 37 |
 Chris Wiggins Dr. Hardy | Dr. Hardy | Deceased | 13/01/1930 | 87 | 19/02/2017 | 49 |
 Tedde Moore Mrs. Lees | Mrs. Lees | Deceased | 11/04/1947 | 79 | 05/08/2026 | 32 |
Catherine Kessler Carrie | Carrie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terry Duggan Danny | Danny | Deceased | 15/04/1932 | 76 | 01/05/2008 | 47 |
 Peter Jonfield William Slade | William Slade | Living | 01/01/1946 | 80 | — | 33 |
 Roy Lansford Sir Thomas Spivey | Sir Thomas Spivey | Deceased | 25/02/1928 | 80 | 06/02/2009 | 51 |
 Ron Pember Makins | Makins | Deceased | 11/04/1934 | 87 | 10/03/2022 | 45 |
 Ken Jones Dock Guard | Dock Guard | Deceased | 20/02/1930 | 83 | 13/02/2014 | 49 |
 June Brown Annie Chapman | Annie Chapman | Deceased | 16/02/1927 | 95 | 03/04/2022 | 52 |
 Hilary Sesta Catherine Eddowes | Catherine Eddowes | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Anthony May Lanier | Lanier | Deceased | 23/05/1946 | 75 | 24/12/2021 | 33 |
 Betty Woolfe Mrs. Hudson | Mrs. Hudson | Deceased | 02/11/1901 | 80 | 08/02/1982 | 78 |
 Iris Fry Elizabeth Stride | Elizabeth Stride | Deceased | 03/12/1910 | 90 | 25/04/2001 | 69 |
Geoffrey Russell Home Secretary | Home Secretary | Deceased | 13/08/1925 | 78 | 01/06/2004 | 54 |
Peggy Ann Clifford Lees' Housekeeper | Lees' Housekeeper | Deceased | 23/03/1921 | 65 | 26/05/1986 | 58 |
 Ann Mitchell Jane | Jane | Living | 22/04/1939 | 87 | — | 40 |
Katherine Stark Molly | Molly | Living | 08/02/1944 | 82 | — | 35 |
Elaine Ives-Cameron Ellen | Ellen | Deceased | 05/12/1938 | 67 | 15/11/2006 | 41 |
Stella Courtney Betty | Betty | Deceased | 20/04/1912 | 85 | 13/02/1998 | 67 |
Judy Wilson Emily | Emily | Deceased | 01/01/1938 | 68 | 01/04/2006 | 41 |
 Roy Pattison Carroll | Carroll | Deceased | 04/12/1926 | 70 | 20/09/1997 | 53 |
 Victor Langley Prince of Wales | Prince of Wales | Deceased | 15/09/1934 | 92 | — | 45 |
Pamela Abbott Princess Alexandra | Princess Alexandra | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robin Marchal Duke of Clarence "Eddy" | Duke of Clarence "Eddy" | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Pescud Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | 01/02/1928 | 75 | 05/04/2003 | 51 |
Pat Brackenbury Nurse | Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dan Long Constable Long | Constable Long | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Cashman Constable Watkins | Constable Watkins | Living | 17/12/1950 | 75 | — | 29 |
 Tony Clarkin Police Sergeant (uncredited) | Police Sergeant (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Peter Dean Police Constable (uncredited) | Police Constable (uncredited) | Living | 02/05/1939 | 87 | — | 40 |
 Jim McManus Policeman (uncredited) | Policeman (uncredited) | Deceased | 19/05/1940 | 82 | 11/04/2023 | 39 |
Norman Gay Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited) | Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/07/1922 | 76 | 26/01/1999 | 57 |