The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship (1990) featured a cast of 10 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (50%) are still alive today and 5 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Miriam Margolyes, age 85. This film starred Jimmy Hibbert and David Suchet.
50% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 50% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 88.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast10 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jimmy Hibbert Crown Prince of Anatolia / Boris / Pyotr (voice) | Crown Prince of Anatolia / Boris / Pyotr (voice) | Living | 15/07/1949 | 77 | — | 41 |
 David Suchet Narrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) | Living | 02/05/1946 | 80 | — | 44 |
 Miriam Margolyes Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter | Mother / Mrs. Woodcutter | Living | 18/05/1941 | 85 | — | 49 |
 John Woodvine The Chamberlain / Father (voice) | The Chamberlain / Father (voice) | Deceased | 21/07/1929 | 96 | 06/10/2025 | 61 |
 Martin Jarvis Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice) | Sharp Shooter / Lightening (voice) | Living | 04/08/1941 | 85 | — | 49 |
 Barbara Wilshere Princess Alexya | Princess Alexya | Living | 07/12/1959 | 66 | — | 31 |
 Maurice Denham (voice) | (voice) | Deceased | 23/12/1909 | 92 | 24/07/2002 | 81 |
 Robin Bailey (voice) | (voice) | Deceased | 05/10/1919 | 79 | 14/01/1999 | 71 |
Edward Kelsey (voice) | (voice) | Deceased | 04/06/1930 | 88 | 23/04/2019 | 60 |
 Alan Rothwell (voice) | (voice) | Deceased | 09/02/1937 | 89 | 14/05/2026 | 53 |