Prick Up Your Ears (1987) featured a cast of 62 tracked actors. Of these, 30 (64%) are still alive today and 17 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Neville Phillips, age 99. This film starred Gary Oldman and Alfred Molina.
64% still with us· verified cast48% of full cast · incl. 15 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 64% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast62 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gary Oldman Joe Orton | Joe Orton | Living | 21/03/1958 | 68 | — | 29 |
 Alfred Molina Kenneth Halliwell | Kenneth Halliwell | Living | 24/05/1953 | 73 | — | 34 |
 Vanessa Redgrave Peggy Ramsay | Peggy Ramsay | Living | 30/01/1937 | 89 | — | 50 |
 Wallace Shawn John Lahr | John Lahr | Living | 12/11/1943 | 82 | — | 44 |
 Lindsay Duncan Anthea Lahr | Anthea Lahr | Living | 07/11/1950 | 75 | — | 37 |
 Julie Walters Elsie Orton | Elsie Orton | Living | 22/02/1950 | 76 | — | 37 |
James Grant William Orton | William Orton | Living | 12/10/1936 | 89 | — | 51 |
 Frances Barber Leonie Orton | Leonie Orton | Living | 13/05/1958 | 68 | — | 29 |
 Janet Dale Mrs Sugden | Mrs Sugden | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Dave Atkins Mr Sugden | Mr Sugden | Deceased | 11/10/1940 | 67 | 23/04/2008 | 47 |
 Margaret Tyzack Madame Lambert | Madame Lambert | Deceased | 09/09/1931 | 79 | 25/06/2011 | 56 |
 Eric Richard Education Officer | Education Officer | Living | 27/06/1940 | 86 | — | 47 |
 William Job RADA Chairman | RADA Chairman | Living | 04/06/1930 | 96 | — | 57 |
 Rosalind Knight RADA Judge | RADA Judge | Deceased | 03/12/1933 | 87 | 19/12/2020 | 54 |
 Angus MacKay RADA Judge | RADA Judge | Deceased | 15/07/1926 | 86 | 08/06/2013 | 61 |
 Linda Spurrier RADA Instructor | RADA Instructor | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charlotte Wodehouse Janet | Janet | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Helena Michell Orton's Friend | Orton's Friend | Living | 14/12/1961 | 64 | — | 26 |
 Sean Pertwee Orton's Friend | Orton's Friend | Living | 04/06/1964 | 62 | — | 23 |
Liam De Staic Brickie | Brickie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Charles McKeown Mr Cunliffe | Mr Cunliffe | Living | 01/01/1946 | 80 | — | 41 |
 Selina Cadell Miss Battersby | Miss Battersby | Living | 12/08/1953 | 73 | — | 34 |
Bert Parnaby Magistrate | Magistrate | Deceased | 04/03/1924 | 68 | 30/07/1992 | 63 |
 Antony Carrick Counsel | Counsel | Deceased | 16/02/1932 | 92 | 02/11/2024 | 55 |
 Neil Dudgeon Policeman | Policeman | Living | 02/01/1961 | 65 | — | 26 |
 Richard Wilson Psychiatrist | Psychiatrist | Living | 09/07/1936 | 90 | — | 51 |
Christopher Guinee Publisher | Publisher | Deceased | 06/09/1932 | 68 | 01/01/2001 | 55 |
 Stevan Rimkus Kenneth | Kenneth | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Müller BBC Actor 1 | BBC Actor 1 | Living | 20/05/1959 | 67 | — | 28 |
 Anthony Douse BBC Actor 2 | BBC Actor 2 | Deceased | 18/08/1934 | 74 | 02/02/2009 | 53 |
John Kane Director | Director | Living | 18/04/1946 | 80 | — | 41 |
 Steven Mackintosh Simon Ward | Simon Ward | Living | 30/04/1967 | 59 | — | 20 |
 Garry Cooper Actor 1 – Mr Sloane | Actor 1 – Mr Sloane | Living | 02/06/1955 | 71 | — | 32 |
 Roger Lloyd Pack Actor 2 | Actor 2 | Deceased | 08/02/1944 | 69 | 15/01/2014 | 43 |
Joanne Connelly Stage Manager | Stage Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Moffatt Wigmaker | Wigmaker | Deceased | 24/09/1922 | 89 | 10/09/2012 | 65 |
Philippa Davies Peggy Ramsey's Secretary | Peggy Ramsey's Secretary | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 David Cardy Brian Epstein | Brian Epstein | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Julie Legrand Gallery Owner | Gallery Owner | Living | 17/10/1972 | 53 | — | 15 |
 Noel Davis Philip | Philip | Deceased | 01/03/1927 | 75 | 24/11/2002 | 60 |
Jane Blackburn Woman in Gallery 1 | Woman in Gallery 1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Stella Richman Woman in Gallery 2 | Woman in Gallery 2 | Deceased | 09/11/1922 | 79 | 24/05/2002 | 65 |
 Neville Phillips Man in Gallery | Man in Gallery | Living | 15/07/1927 | 99 | — | 60 |
 Jonny Phillips Youth Outside Lavatory | Youth Outside Lavatory | Living | 05/09/1963 | 63 | — | 24 |
 Richard Ireson Man Outside Lavatory | Man Outside Lavatory | Deceased | 16/12/1946 | 78 | 04/08/2025 | 41 |
Ahmed Elgheur Moroccan Boy 1 | Moroccan Boy 1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Moktar Dagmouni Moroccan Boy 2 | Moroccan Boy 2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sian Thomas Marilyn Orton | Marilyn Orton | Living | 20/09/1953 | 73 | — | 34 |
Stephen Bill George Barnett | George Barnett | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Karl Johnson Douglas Orton | Douglas Orton | Living | 01/03/1948 | 78 | — | 39 |
 David Bradley Undertaker | Undertaker | Living | 17/04/1942 | 84 | — | 45 |
Simon Adams Undertaker's Boy | Undertaker's Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Duggan Labourer | Labourer | Deceased | — | — | 29/01/2013 | — |
Max Stafford-Clark Awards Chairman | Awards Chairman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Brignal Beatles Chauffeur | Beatles Chauffeur | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joan Sanderson Anthea's Mother | Anthea's Mother | Deceased | 24/11/1912 | 79 | 24/05/1992 | 75 |
 Neville Smith Police Inspector | Police Inspector | Living | 01/01/1940 | 86 | — | 47 |
 Spencer Leigh Constable | Constable | Living | 01/01/1963 | 63 | — | 24 |
 John Salthouse Chauffeur | Chauffeur | Living | 16/06/1951 | 75 | — | 36 |
 Robin Hooper Mortuary Attendant | Mortuary Attendant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Derek Jarman Patrick Proktor (uncredited) | Patrick Proktor (uncredited) | Deceased | 31/01/1942 | 52 | 19/02/1994 | 45 |
 Derek Lyons Library Patron (uncredited) | Library Patron (uncredited) | Living | 25/09/1958 | 67 | — | 29 |