The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) featured a cast of 22 tracked actors. Of these, 11 (69%) are still alive today and 5 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Judi Dench, age 91. This film starred Rupert Everett and Colin Firth.
69% still with us· verified cast50% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 69% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 82.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast22 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rupert Everett Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff | Algernon “Algy” Moncrieff | Living | 29/05/1959 | 67 | — | 43 |
 Colin Firth John “Jack” Worthing | John “Jack” Worthing | Living | 10/09/1960 | 66 | — | 42 |
 Reese Witherspoon Cecily Cardew | Cecily Cardew | Living | 22/03/1976 | 50 | — | 26 |
 Judi Dench Lady Bracknell | Lady Bracknell | Living | 09/12/1934 | 91 | — | 68 |
 Tom Wilkinson Dr. Chasuble | Dr. Chasuble | Deceased | 05/02/1948 | 75 | 30/12/2023 | 54 |
 Frances O'Connor Gwendolen Fairfax | Gwendolen Fairfax | Living | 12/06/1967 | 59 | — | 35 |
 Anna Massey Miss Laetitia Prism | Miss Laetitia Prism | Deceased | 11/08/1937 | 73 | 03/07/2011 | 65 |
 Edward Fox Lane | Lane | Living | 13/04/1937 | 89 | — | 65 |
 Patrick Godfrey Merriman | Merriman | Deceased | 13/02/1933 | 93 | 04/06/2026 | 69 |
 Charles Kay Gribsby | Gribsby | Deceased | 31/08/1930 | 94 | 10/01/2025 | 72 |
 Marsha Fitzalan Dowager | Dowager | Living | 10/03/1953 | 73 | — | 49 |
 Cyril Shaps Pew Opener | Pew Opener | Deceased | 13/10/1923 | 79 | 01/01/2003 | 79 |
 Finty Williams Young Lady Bracknell | Young Lady Bracknell | Living | 24/09/1972 | 54 | — | 30 |
Guy Bensley Young Lord Bracknell | Young Lord Bracknell | Living | 16/08/1960 | 66 | — | 42 |
 Kiera Chaplin Girl in Gambling Club | Girl in Gambling Club | Living | 01/07/1982 | 44 | — | 20 |
Suzy Boyle Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Bernadette Iglich Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Elaine Tyler-Hall Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gillian Winn Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Suzanne Thomas Dancer | Dancer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charlie Mole Musical Butler | Musical Butler | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Sacha Bennett Jenkins the Gamekeeper (uncredited) | Jenkins the Gamekeeper (uncredited) | Living | 11/05/1971 | 55 | — | 31 |