Strange Brew (1983) featured a cast of 26 tracked actors. Of these, 10 (53%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Paul Dooley, age 98. This film starred Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis.
53% still with us· verified cast38% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 53% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast26 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1983 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dave Thomas Doug McKenzie | Doug McKenzie | Living | 20/05/1949 | 77 | — | 34 |
 Rick Moranis Bob McKenzie | Bob McKenzie | Living | 18/04/1953 | 73 | — | 30 |
 Max von Sydow Brewmeister Smith | Brewmeister Smith | Deceased | 10/04/1929 | 90 | 08/03/2020 | 54 |
 Paul Dooley Claude Elsinore | Claude Elsinore | Living | 22/02/1928 | 98 | — | 55 |
 Lynne Griffin Pam Elsinore | Pam Elsinore | Living | 17/09/1952 | 74 | — | 31 |
 Angus MacInnes Jean LaRose | Jean LaRose | Deceased | 27/10/1947 | 77 | 23/12/2024 | 36 |
 Roger Dunn Beer Store Clerk | Beer Store Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tom Harvey The Inspector | The Inspector | Deceased | 14/05/1924 | 89 | 14/01/2014 | 59 |
 Mel Blanc Voice of Mr. McKenzie | Voice of Mr. McKenzie | Deceased | 30/05/1908 | 81 | 10/07/1989 | 75 |
 Len Doncheff Jack Hawkland | Jack Hawkland | Deceased | 21/06/1932 | 94 | — | 51 |
J. Winston Carroll Fire Chief | Fire Chief | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Douglas Campbell Henry Green | Henry Green | Deceased | 11/06/1922 | 87 | 06/10/2009 | 61 |
| Ted | Deceased | 23/12/1942 | 81 | 05/01/2024 | 41 | |
 Jill Frappier Gertrude | Gertrude | Living | 07/10/1944 | 81 | — | 39 |
David Beard The Judge | The Judge | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Windsor Bailiff | Bailiff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Clement Man in the Alley | Man in the Alley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Paddy Sampson Pensioner | Pensioner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dora Dainton Lady in Movie | Lady in Movie | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Ron James Man in Movie | Man in Movie | Living | 31/01/1956 | 70 | — | 27 |
Sid Lynas Angry Man at Movie | Angry Man at Movie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Glenn Beck Prison Guard | Prison Guard | Living | 01/06/1935 | 91 | — | 48 |
| Nurse | Living | 29/10/1947 | 78 | — | 36 | |
 David Rigby Policeman | Policeman | Living | 26/03/1945 | 81 | — | 38 |
 Denis Forest Policeman | Policeman | Deceased | 05/09/1960 | 41 | 18/03/2002 | 23 |
 John Stoneham Sr. Hospital Orderly | Hospital Orderly | Living | 27/10/1944 | 81 | — | 39 |
