The Boxer (1997) featured a cast of 40 tracked actors. Of these, 17 (77%) are still alive today and 5 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Des Braiden, age 89. This film starred Daniel Day-Lewis and Emily Watson.
77% still with us· verified cast43% of full cast · incl. 18 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 77% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72 yrs
Deaths by Year
2006
2007
2018
Cast40 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Daniel Day-Lewis Danny Flynn | Danny Flynn | Living | 29/04/1957 | 69 | — | 40 |
 Emily Watson Maggie Hamill | Maggie Hamill | Living | 14/01/1967 | 59 | — | 30 |
 Brian Cox Joe Hamill | Joe Hamill | Living | 01/06/1946 | 80 | — | 51 |
 Ken Stott Ike Weir | Ike Weir | Living | 19/10/1954 | 71 | — | 43 |
 Gerard McSorley Harry | Harry | Living | 14/09/1950 | 76 | — | 47 |
 David Hayman Joe Hamill's Aide | Joe Hamill's Aide | Living | 09/02/1948 | 78 | — | 49 |
 Kenneth Cranham Matt MaGuire | Matt MaGuire | Living | 12/12/1944 | 81 | — | 53 |
 Lorraine Pilkington Bride | Bride | Living | 18/04/1974 | 52 | — | 23 |
Niall Shanahan Groom | Groom | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
John Wall Priest | Priest | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Maria McDermottroe Betty | Betty | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eleanor Methven Patsy | Patsy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Liam | Living | 27/07/1983 | 43 | — | 14 | |
 Paul Ronan Eddie's Cornerman | Eddie's Cornerman | Living | 21/03/1965 | 61 | — | 32 |
 Liam Carney Mr. Walsh | Mr. Walsh | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Veronica Duffy Mrs. Walsh | Mrs. Walsh | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Des Braiden Mr. Orr | Mr. Orr | Living | 01/01/1937 | 89 | — | 60 |
Joan Brosnan Walsh Mrs Orr | Mrs Orr | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ian McElhinney Reggie Bell | Reggie Bell | Living | 19/08/1948 | 78 | — | 49 |
| Ned | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Sean Donaghy Mickey | Mickey | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nye Heron Eddie's Trainer | Eddie's Trainer | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Mick Tohill Billy Patterson | Billy Patterson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Clayon Stewart Akim | Akim | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gavin Kennedy Bootsy | Bootsy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Britta Smith Mrs Boots | Mrs Boots | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Peter Sheridan Peter Mallon | Peter Mallon | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joan Sheehy Agnes | Agnes | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jer O'Leary Timekeeper - London Fight | Timekeeper - London Fight | Deceased | 04/08/1945 | 73 | 26/12/2018 | 52 |
 Mark Mulholland Old Man in Gym | Old Man in Gym | Deceased | 01/01/1937 | 70 | 24/10/2007 | 60 |
John Cowley Old Man in Gym | Old Man in Gym | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Don Foley Old Man in Gym | Old Man in Gym | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Vinny Murphy Danny's Supporter | Danny's Supporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tom Bell Mr Maguire (uncredited) | Mr Maguire (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/08/1933 | 73 | 04/10/2006 | 64 |
 Frances Tomelty Mrs Maguire (uncredited) | Mrs Maguire (uncredited) | Living | 06/10/1948 | 77 | — | 49 |
 Tom Maguire Policeman at Checkpoint | Policeman at Checkpoint | Living | 18/01/1983 | 43 | — | 14 |
Paul Markey Firefighter | Firefighter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| — | Living | 17/03/1976 | 50 | — | 21 | |
| — | Living | 14/07/1971 | 55 | — | 26 | |
| — | Living | 06/10/1978 | 47 | — | 19 |
