The Journalist (1979) featured a cast of 12 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (42%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Jack Thompson, age 86. This film starred Jack Thompson and Sam Neill.
42% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 42% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 83.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast12 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jack Thompson Simon Morris | Simon Morris | Living | 31/08/1940 | 86 | — | 39 |
 Sam Neill Rex | Rex | Deceased | 14/09/1947 | 78 | 13/07/2026 | 32 |
 Elizabeth Alexander Liz Corbett | Liz Corbett | Living | 21/08/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
 Penne Hackforth-Jones Gillie Griffiths | Gillie Griffiths | Deceased | 05/08/1943 | 69 | 17/05/2013 | 36 |
 Charles Tingwell Sid Mitchell | Sid Mitchell | Deceased | 03/01/1923 | 86 | 15/05/2009 | 56 |
 Carol Raye Maggie | Maggie | Deceased | 17/01/1923 | 99 | 18/02/2022 | 56 |
| Deceased | 11/04/1924 | 81 | 24/10/2005 | 55 | ||
| Deceased | 13/02/1925 | 90 | 10/03/2015 | 54 | ||
| Living | 04/07/1944 | 82 | — | 35 | ||
| Living | 19/11/1960 | 65 | — | 19 | ||
| Deceased | 11/10/1921 | 84 | 15/07/2006 | 58 | ||
| Living | 18/12/1952 | 73 | — | 27 |
