Second Best (1994) featured a cast of 15 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (56%) are still alive today and 4 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Nerys Hughes, age 85. This film starred William Hurt and Nathan Yapp.
56% still with us· verified cast33% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 56% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast15 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 William Hurt Graham Holt | Graham Holt | Deceased | 20/03/1950 | 71 | 13/03/2022 | 44 |
 Nathan Yapp Jimmy | Jimmy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jane Horrocks Debbie | Debbie | Living | 18/01/1964 | 62 | — | 30 |
 Prunella Scales Margery | Margery | Deceased | 22/06/1932 | 93 | 27/10/2025 | 62 |
 Keith Allen John | John | Living | 02/09/1953 | 73 | — | 41 |
 Alan Cumming Bernard | Bernard | Living | 27/01/1965 | 61 | — | 29 |
 John Hurt Uncle Turpin | Uncle Turpin | Deceased | 22/01/1940 | 77 | 25/01/2017 | 54 |
 Nerys Hughes Maureen | Maureen | Living | 08/11/1941 | 85 | — | 53 |
 Alfred Lynch Edward | Edward | Deceased | 26/01/1931 | 72 | 16/12/2003 | 63 |
Chris Cleary Miles James | James | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Adam Wills Graham, age 12 | Graham, age 12 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Doris Irving Adoption Shop Volunteer | Adoption Shop Volunteer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Warrior Senior Social Worker | Senior Social Worker | Living | 15/09/1945 | 81 | — | 49 |
 Jake Owen Jimmy, age 3 | Jimmy, age 3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rachel Freeman Elsie | Elsie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |