The Best Man (1964) featured a cast of 49 tracked actors. Of these, 1 (2%) are still alive today and 44 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Anne Newman Bacal, age 89. This film starred Henry Fonda and Cliff Robertson.
2% still with us· verified cast2% of full cast · incl. 4 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 2% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77.6 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast49 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1964 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Henry Fonda William Russell | William Russell | Deceased | 16/05/1905 | 77 | 12/08/1982 | 59 |
 Cliff Robertson Joe Cantwell | Joe Cantwell | Deceased | 09/09/1923 | 88 | 10/09/2011 | 41 |
 Edie Adams Mabel Cantwell | Mabel Cantwell | Deceased | 16/04/1927 | 81 | 15/10/2008 | 37 |
 Margaret Leighton Alice Russell | Alice Russell | Deceased | 26/02/1922 | 53 | 13/01/1976 | 42 |
 Shelley Berman Sheldon Bascomb | Sheldon Bascomb | Deceased | 03/02/1925 | 92 | 01/09/2017 | 39 |
 Lee Tracy President Art Hockstader | President Art Hockstader | Deceased | 13/04/1898 | 70 | 18/10/1968 | 66 |
 Ann Sothern Sue Ellen Gamadge | Sue Ellen Gamadge | Deceased | 22/01/1909 | 92 | 15/03/2001 | 55 |
 Gene Raymond Don Cantwell | Don Cantwell | Deceased | 13/08/1908 | 89 | 02/05/1998 | 56 |
 Kevin McCarthy Dick Jensen | Dick Jensen | Deceased | 15/02/1914 | 96 | 11/09/2010 | 50 |
 Mahalia Jackson Mahalia Jackson | Mahalia Jackson | Deceased | 26/10/1911 | 60 | 27/01/1972 | 53 |
 Howard K. Smith Howard K. Smith | Howard K. Smith | Deceased | 12/05/1914 | 87 | 15/02/2002 | 50 |
John Henry Faulk Gov. T.T. Claypoole | Gov. T.T. Claypoole | Deceased | 21/08/1913 | 76 | 09/04/1990 | 51 |
 Richard Arlen Sen. Oscar Anderson | Sen. Oscar Anderson | Deceased | 30/08/1899 | 76 | 28/03/1976 | 65 |
 Penny Singleton Mrs. Claypoole (scenes deleted) | Mrs. Claypoole (scenes deleted) | Deceased | 15/09/1908 | 95 | 12/11/2003 | 56 |
George Kirgo Speechwriter | Speechwriter | Deceased | 26/03/1926 | 78 | 22/08/2004 | 38 |
 George Furth Tom | Tom | Deceased | 14/12/1932 | 75 | 11/08/2008 | 32 |
Anne Newman Bacal Janet (as Anne Newman) | Janet (as Anne Newman) | Living | 01/09/1937 | 89 | — | 27 |
 Mary Lawrence Mrs. Merwin | Mrs. Merwin | Deceased | 17/05/1918 | 73 | 24/09/1991 | 46 |
H.E. West Sen. Lazarus | Sen. Lazarus | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Michael MacDonald Zealot | Zealot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William R. Ebersol Gov. John Merwin | Gov. John Merwin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Natalie Masters Mrs. Anderson | Mrs. Anderson | Deceased | 23/11/1915 | 70 | 09/02/1986 | 49 |
 Marie Blake Cleaning Woman (as Blossom Rock) | Cleaning Woman (as Blossom Rock) | Deceased | 21/08/1895 | 82 | 14/01/1978 | 69 |
Bill Stout Bill Stout | Bill Stout | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tyler McVey Chairman | Chairman | Deceased | 14/02/1912 | 91 | 04/07/2003 | 52 |
 Sherwood Keith Doctor | Doctor | Deceased | 19/05/1912 | 59 | 21/02/1972 | 52 |
 Leoda Richards Convention Attendee (uncredited) | Convention Attendee (uncredited) | Deceased | 15/03/1907 | 90 | 07/02/1998 | 57 |
 Gore Vidal Delegate (uncredited) | Delegate (uncredited) | Deceased | 03/10/1925 | 86 | 31/07/2012 | 39 |
John Alban Banquet Guest (uncredited) | Banquet Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/01/1903 | 75 | 09/08/1978 | 61 |
 Fred Aldrich Delegate (uncredited) | Delegate (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/12/1904 | 74 | 25/01/1979 | 60 |
Leon Alton Russell Supporter (uncredited) | Russell Supporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 23/08/1907 | 88 | 25/08/1995 | 57 |
David Armstrong Russell Campaign Worker (uncredited) | Russell Campaign Worker (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/10/1924 | 91 | 13/05/2016 | 40 |
 Billy Beck Party Guest (uncredited) | Party Guest (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/05/1920 | 91 | 29/06/2011 | 44 |
 George Bruggeman Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 01/11/1904 | 62 | 09/06/1967 | 60 |
Donald Chaffin Supporter (uncredited) | Supporter (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dick Cherney Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/11/1914 | 102 | 21/10/2017 | 50 |
 Noble 'Kid' Chissell Man at Pool (uncredited) | Man at Pool (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/02/1905 | 82 | 08/11/1987 | 59 |
 Rupert Crosse Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 29/11/1927 | 45 | 05/03/1973 | 37 |
Jack Daly Photographer (uncredited) | Photographer (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/09/1914 | 53 | 02/06/1968 | 50 |
 George DeNormand Cantwell Supporter (uncredited) | Cantwell Supporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 22/09/1903 | 73 | 23/12/1976 | 61 |
Kenneth Gibson Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 17/01/1898 | 74 | 26/11/1972 | 66 |
Herschel Graham Campaign Worker (uncredited) | Campaign Worker (uncredited) | Deceased | 05/02/1904 | 60 | 18/03/1964 | 60 |
 Sam Harris Cantwell Supporter (uncredited) | Cantwell Supporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/01/1877 | 92 | 22/10/1969 | 87 |
 Joi Lansing Girl At Pool | Girl At Pool | Deceased | 06/04/1929 | 43 | 07/08/1972 | 35 |
 William Henry Reporter (uncredited) | Reporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 10/11/1914 | 67 | 10/08/1982 | 50 |
Herbert Winters Cantwell Supporter (uncredited) | Cantwell Supporter (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/08/1924 | 90 | 04/07/2015 | 40 |
 Gene Roth Pennsylvania Delegate (uncredited) | Pennsylvania Delegate (uncredited) | Deceased | 08/01/1903 | 73 | 19/07/1976 | 61 |
 Monty O'Grady Man at Pool (uncredited) | Man at Pool (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/03/1916 | 84 | 08/03/2000 | 48 |
Joseph La Cava Delegate (uncredited) | Delegate (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/09/1908 | 83 | 04/02/1992 | 56 |