Romeo and Juliet (1978) featured a cast of 29 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (33%) are still alive today and 16 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Vernon Dobtcheff, age 92. This film starred Patrick Ryecart and Rebecca Saire.
33% still with us· verified cast28% of full cast · incl. 5 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 33% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast29 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Patrick Ryecart Romeo | Romeo | Living | 09/05/1952 | 74 | — | 26 |
 Rebecca Saire Juliet | Juliet | Living | 16/04/1963 | 63 | — | 15 |
 Celia Johnson Nurse | Nurse | Deceased | 18/12/1908 | 73 | 26/04/1982 | 70 |
 Michael Hordern Capulet | Capulet | Deceased | 03/10/1911 | 83 | 02/05/1995 | 67 |
 John Gielgud Chorus | Chorus | Deceased | 14/04/1904 | 96 | 21/05/2000 | 74 |
 Joseph O'Conor Friar Laurence | Friar Laurence | Deceased | 14/02/1910 | 90 | 21/01/2001 | 68 |
 Laurence Naismith Prince Escalus | Prince Escalus | Deceased | 14/12/1908 | 83 | 05/06/1992 | 70 |
 Anthony Andrews Mercutio | Mercutio | Living | 12/01/1948 | 78 | — | 30 |
 Alan Rickman Tybalt | Tybalt | Deceased | 21/02/1946 | 69 | 14/01/2016 | 32 |
 Jacqueline Hill Lady Capulet | Lady Capulet | Deceased | 17/12/1929 | 63 | 18/02/1993 | 49 |
 Christopher Strauli Benvolio | Benvolio | Living | 13/04/1946 | 80 | — | 32 |
Christopher Northey Paris | Paris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paul Henry Peter | Peter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Roger Davidson Balthasar | Balthasar | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Paul Montague | Montague | Deceased | 20/04/1921 | 73 | 23/02/1995 | 57 |
 Zulema Dene Lady Montague | Lady Montague | Deceased | 21/05/1934 | 88 | 16/09/2022 | 44 |
 Esmond Knight Old Capulet | Old Capulet | Deceased | 04/05/1906 | 80 | 23/02/1987 | 72 |
 David Sibley Sampson | Sampson | Living | 16/07/1948 | 78 | — | 30 |
Jack Carr Gregory | Gregory | Deceased | 21/11/1944 | 74 | 21/01/2019 | 34 |
 Bunny Reed Abraham | Abraham | Deceased | — | — | 15/04/2020 | — |
 Vernon Dobtcheff Apothecary | Apothecary | Living | 14/08/1934 | 92 | — | 44 |
 John Savident Friar John | Friar John | Deceased | 01/01/1938 | 86 | 21/02/2024 | 40 |
 Danny Schiller Musician | Musician | Deceased | 29/04/1935 | 67 | 01/01/2003 | 43 |
Jeremy Young 1st Watch | 1st Watch | Deceased | 01/01/1934 | 88 | 09/04/2022 | 44 |
Jeffrey Chiswick 2nd Watch | 2nd Watch | Deceased | 11/03/1947 | 46 | 16/04/1993 | 31 |
 Gary Taylor Potpan | Potpan | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mark Arden Page | Page | Living | 31/07/1956 | 70 | — | 22 |
 Robert Burbage Page | Page | Living | 01/01/1964 | 62 | — | 14 |
Alan Bowerman 1st Citizen | 1st Citizen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |