The Getting of Wisdom (1977) featured a cast of 10 tracked actors. Of these, 4 (57%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is John Waters, age 77. This film starred Susannah Fowle and Hilary Ryan.
57% still with us· verified cast44% of full cast · incl. 2 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 57% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 82.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast10 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1977 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Susannah Fowle Laura Tweedle Rambotham | Laura Tweedle Rambotham | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Hilary Ryan Evelyn | Evelyn | Living | 20/08/1955 | 71 | — | 22 |
 Terence Donovan Tom McNamara | Tom McNamara | Deceased | 28/10/1942 | 83 | 18/07/2026 | 35 |
 Patricia Kennedy Miss Chapman | Miss Chapman | Presumed Deceased | 17/03/1917 | 95 | 10/12/2012 | 60 |
Sheila Helpmann Mrs. Gurley | Mrs. Gurley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Candy Raymond Miss Zielinski | Miss Zielinski | Deceased | 01/01/1950 | 75 | 01/12/2025 | 27 |
 Barry Humphries Rev. Strachey | Rev. Strachey | Deceased | 17/02/1934 | 89 | 22/04/2023 | 43 |
 John Waters Rev. Shepherd | Rev. Shepherd | Living | 08/12/1948 | 77 | — | 29 |
 Kerry Armstrong Kate | Kate | Living | 03/01/1958 | 68 | — | 19 |
 Sigrid Thornton Maria | Maria | Living | 12/02/1959 | 67 | — | 18 |