Puzzle (1978) featured a cast of 20 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (15%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Shane Porteous, age 84. This film starred James Franciscus and Wendy Hughes.
15% still with us· verified cast10% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 15% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 74.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast20 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Franciscus Harry Scott | Harry Scott | Deceased | 31/01/1934 | 57 | 08/07/1991 | 44 |
 Wendy Hughes Claudine Cunningham | Claudine Cunningham | Deceased | 29/07/1952 | 61 | 08/03/2014 | 26 |
 Robert Helpmann Shepherd | Shepherd | Deceased | 09/04/1909 | 77 | 28/09/1986 | 69 |
 Peter Gwynne Det. Sgt. Knox | Det. Sgt. Knox | Deceased | 01/01/1929 | 82 | 17/11/2011 | 49 |
 Gerard Kennedy Garrett | Garrett | Deceased | 08/03/1932 | 93 | 21/04/2025 | 46 |
 Kerry McGuire Diana Carson | Diana Carson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ivar Kants Det. Const. Gilbert | Det. Const. Gilbert | Living | 19/07/1949 | 77 | — | 29 |
 Max Meldrum Williams | Williams | Deceased | 01/01/1931 | 60 | 08/02/1991 | 47 |
 Shane Porteous Rantz | Rantz | Living | 17/08/1942 | 84 | — | 36 |
 Tony Barry Det. Const. Langdon | Det. Const. Langdon | Deceased | 28/08/1941 | 81 | 21/12/2022 | 37 |
 Ken Goodlet Det. Insp. Dixon | Det. Insp. Dixon | Deceased | 11/10/1921 | 84 | 15/07/2006 | 57 |
Sheila Kennelly Mrs. Foster | Mrs. Foster | Deceased | 28/12/1937 | 88 | 14/09/2026 | 41 |
Richard Gilbert Wilkes | Wilkes | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alan Russell Priest | Priest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terry Jowett Policeman at Suicide | Policeman at Suicide | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charles Pointon Man in Lobby | Man in Lobby | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Peter Armstrong Heavy | Heavy | Deceased | 20/05/1936 | 64 | 16/01/2001 | 42 |
Bill Buckle Painter | Painter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Gordon Piper Policeman in House | Policeman in House | Deceased | 03/06/1932 | 72 | 18/09/2004 | 46 |
Caroline Davies Bride | Bride | Unverified | — | — | — | — |