Papa Was a Preacher (1986) featured a cast of 29 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (65%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Peter Gerety, age 86. This film starred Robert Pine and Georgia Engel.
65% still with us· verified cast38% of full cast · incl. 12 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 65% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast29 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Robert Pine Papa | Papa | Living | 10/07/1941 | 85 | — | 45 |
 Georgia Engel Pearl | Pearl | Deceased | 28/07/1948 | 70 | 12/04/2019 | 38 |
 Dean Stockwell John White | John White | Deceased | 05/03/1936 | 85 | 07/11/2021 | 50 |
 Imogene Coca Missy B | Missy B | Deceased | 18/11/1908 | 92 | 02/06/2001 | 78 |
Dallas Benton Hugh | Hugh | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Scott Wilder Cecil | Cecil | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Melora Hardin Janette | Janette | Living | 29/06/1967 | 59 | — | 19 |
 Brandon Douglas Raybon (as Brandon Sokolosky) | Raybon (as Brandon Sokolosky) | Living | 21/06/1968 | 58 | — | 18 |
| Edd | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
| Gil | Living | 01/08/1972 | 54 | — | 14 | |
 Gennie James Alyene | Alyene | Living | 27/12/1976 | 49 | — | 10 |
Joshua Butts Paul | Paul | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Stephanie Dunnam Kate Tucker | Kate Tucker | Living | 28/03/1959 | 67 | — | 27 |
 Rodger Boyce Granger | Granger | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jerry Haynes Jack Murphy | Jack Murphy | Deceased | 31/01/1927 | 84 | 26/09/2011 | 59 |
 Peter Gerety Billy Kilgore | Billy Kilgore | Living | 17/05/1940 | 86 | — | 46 |
 Gil Glasgow William Lee | William Lee | Living | 18/07/1953 | 73 | — | 33 |
 Bobby Fite Eric Lee | Eric Lee | Living | 22/10/1968 | 57 | — | 18 |
 Julie Condra Marilyn | Marilyn | Living | 01/12/1970 | 55 | — | 16 |
Stephanie Nichols Darlene | Darlene | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tony Morris Elliott Powell | Elliott Powell | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gloria Hocking Miss Cartwright | Miss Cartwright | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Harlan Jordan Ron Powell | Ron Powell | Deceased | 01/01/1939 | 62 | 03/11/2001 | 47 |
Laird Stuart Claudie Walker | Claudie Walker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Tom | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Cynthia Hestand Sally Grimes | Sally Grimes | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alberto Balderas Juan | Juan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Barry Kinyon Harry | Harry | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Lyon Limping Farmboy (uncredited) | Limping Farmboy (uncredited) | Living | 25/05/1967 | 59 | — | 19 |