The Grasscutter (1990) featured a cast of 36 tracked actors. Of these, 4 (33%) are still alive today and 8 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ian McElhinney, age 78. This film starred Terence Cooper and Terence Cooper.
33% still with us· verified cast11% of full cast · incl. 24 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 33% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 71.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast36 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Terence Cooper Jack Macready | Jack Macready | Deceased | 05/07/1933 | 64 | 16/09/1997 | 57 |
Terence Cooper Billy | Billy | Deceased | 05/07/1933 | 64 | 16/09/1997 | 57 |
 Ian McElhinney Brian Deeds | Brian Deeds | Living | 19/08/1948 | 78 | — | 42 |
 Judy McIntosh Hannah Carpenter | Hannah Carpenter | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Mitchell Manuel Patu Beale | Patu Beale | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mitchell Manuel Claire Deeds | Claire Deeds | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Keen | Deceased | 03/05/1936 | 88 | 05/04/2025 | 54 | |
James Coyle Jim Wallace | Jim Wallace | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Marshall Napier Detective Inspector Cross | Detective Inspector Cross | Deceased | 22/10/1951 | 70 | 14/08/2022 | 39 |
 Temuera Morrison Detective Sergeant Harris | Detective Sergeant Harris | Living | 26/12/1960 | 65 | — | 30 |
 Jon Brazier Detective Sergeant McKay | Detective Sergeant McKay | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Frances Barber Claire Deeds | Claire Deeds | Living | 13/05/1958 | 68 | — | 32 |
Lewis Rowe Dunedin Club Manager | Dunedin Club Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hamish McFarlane Andrew Deeds | Andrew Deeds | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Vere-Jones Kepple | Kepple | Deceased | — | — | 26/01/2021 | — |
Martin Maguire Billy | Billy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terry Hayman LIVE Supporter | LIVE Supporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ross McKellar LIVE Supporter | LIVE Supporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Wolfgang Khiene Flight Assistant | Flight Assistant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Martin Phelan Father of Nine | Father of Nine | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hilary Norris Mother of Nine | Mother of Nine | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Katie Gribb Child | Child | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jack Dacey Garage Assistant | Garage Assistant | Living | 01/10/1952 | 73 | — | 38 |
 Stephen Hall First Constable | First Constable | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ken Blackburn Superintendent Lerwick | Superintendent Lerwick | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Des Gotobed Desk Sergeant | Desk Sergeant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 William Johnson Goodman | Goodman | Deceased | — | — | 23/09/2016 | — |
Nic Farra Cyclist | Cyclist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Tim Bartlett Taxi Driver | Taxi Driver | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rex Dovey Pilot | Pilot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kristen Gillespie Assistant | Assistant | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dave Kershaw Helicopter Pilot | Helicopter Pilot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eddie Campbell Sergeant Deakin | Sergeant Deakin | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Alfie Speight 2nd Helicopter Pilot | 2nd Helicopter Pilot | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terence Porter Hendricks | Hendricks | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kerry Waenga A.O.S. Marksman | A.O.S. Marksman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |