The Heart Surgeon (1997) featured a cast of 26 tracked actors. Of these, 15 (83%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is John Castle, age 86. This film starred Nigel Havers and Orla Brady.
83% still with us· verified cast58% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 83% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 81 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast26 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nigel Havers Dr. Alex Marsden | Dr. Alex Marsden | Living | 06/11/1951 | 74 | — | 46 |
 Orla Brady Marcella Duggan | Marcella Duggan | Living | 28/03/1961 | 65 | — | 36 |
 Lorcan Cranitch Larry Duggan | Larry Duggan | Living | 28/08/1959 | 67 | — | 38 |
 John Castle Charlie Hawkesmore | Charlie Hawkesmore | Living | 14/01/1940 | 86 | — | 57 |
 Claire Yarlett Sarah | Sarah | Living | 15/02/1965 | 61 | — | 32 |
 Michael Troughton Bill Lester | Bill Lester | Living | 02/03/1955 | 71 | — | 42 |
Sam Dastor V. J. Krishna | V. J. Krishna | Deceased | 02/10/1941 | 84 | 05/06/2026 | 56 |
 Alexandra Gilbreath Rachel Ryan | Rachel Ryan | Living | 28/03/1969 | 57 | — | 28 |
 David Ashton Phil Mycroft | Phil Mycroft | Living | 10/11/1941 | 84 | — | 56 |
Toby Salaman Coronor | Coronor | Living | 01/01/1944 | 82 | — | 53 |
Gillian Hanna Margot | Margot | Deceased | 20/07/1944 | 75 | 18/08/2019 | 53 |
 Gabrielle Glaister Paula Shears | Paula Shears | Living | 27/07/1960 | 66 | — | 37 |
 Roger Morlidge Maggot | Maggot | Living | 01/01/1970 | 56 | — | 27 |
Sylvester Salmon Joshua Unussu | Joshua Unussu | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Pauline Monro Hilda | Hilda | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Nicholas Hutchison Profusionist | Profusionist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Joy Harrison Anaesthetist | Anaesthetist | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mark Addy Phil Mycroft | Phil Mycroft | Living | 14/01/1964 | 62 | — | 33 |
Poppy Smith Ward Nurse | Ward Nurse | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dennis Banks Theatre Porter | Theatre Porter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Barriscale Scrub Nurse | Scrub Nurse | Living | 11/05/1969 | 57 | — | 28 |
Andrew Hallett Runner | Runner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Adrian Bower ICU Nurse | ICU Nurse | Living | 20/08/1970 | 56 | — | 27 |
 Margaret John Mrs. Hughes | Mrs. Hughes | Deceased | 14/12/1926 | 84 | 02/02/2011 | 71 |
 Kate Alderton TV Reporter | TV Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mark Chapman Journalist | Journalist | Living | 01/01/1955 | 71 | — | 42 |