The Mysteries (1985) featured a cast of 22 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (53%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is James Grant, age 90. This TV series starred Brenda Blethyn and Don Warrington.
53% still with us· verified cast36% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 53% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 75.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast22 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brenda Blethyn Mary Magdalene / Mary | Mary Magdalene / Mary | Living | 20/02/1946 | 80 | — | 39 |
 Don Warrington Angel Gabriel | Angel Gabriel | Living | 23/05/1951 | 75 | — | 34 |
 Robert Stephens Pontius Pilate / Herod | Pontius Pilate / Herod | Deceased | 14/07/1931 | 64 | 12/11/1995 | 54 |
 Brian Glover God / Cayphas | God / Cayphas | Deceased | 02/04/1934 | 63 | 24/07/1997 | 51 |
 Karl Johnson Jesus / Abel | Jesus / Abel | Living | 01/03/1948 | 78 | — | 37 |
 Jack Shepherd Lucifer / Judas / Satan | Lucifer / Judas / Satan | Deceased | 29/10/1940 | 85 | 24/11/2025 | 45 |
Dinah Stabb Mary Magdalene / Mary | Mary Magdalene / Mary | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Tams Thomas / Shepherd | Thomas / Shepherd | Living | 16/02/1949 | 77 | — | 36 |
 Eve Matheson Eve / Mary Salome | Eve / Mary Salome | Living | 01/03/1960 | 66 | — | 25 |
 Derek Newark First Soldier / Abraham | First Soldier / Abraham | Deceased | 08/06/1933 | 65 | 11/08/1998 | 52 |
Trevor Ray Second Soldier / Shepherd | Second Soldier / Shepherd | Deceased | — | — | 24/11/2019 | — |
James Grant Peter / Wise Man | Peter / Wise Man | Living | 12/10/1936 | 90 | — | 49 |
 Edna Doré Mary Mother / Mrs. Noah | Mary Mother / Mrs. Noah | Deceased | 31/05/1921 | 92 | 11/04/2014 | 64 |
 Howard Goorney Noah / John Baptist / Paul | Noah / John Baptist / Paul | Deceased | 11/05/1921 | 85 | 29/03/2007 | 64 |
Robert Oates Cain / Barabas / Disciple | Cain / Barabas / Disciple | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Stephen Petcher Adam / Blind Man / John | Adam / Blind Man / John | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Anthony Trent Annas / Herod's Son | Annas / Herod's Son | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Christopher Gilbert Wise Man / Simon Cyrene / Disciple | Wise Man / Simon Cyrene / Disciple | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dave Hill Third Soldier / Joseph | Third Soldier / Joseph | Living | 16/10/1945 | 81 | — | 40 |
 Jim Carter Mak / Fourth Soldier | Mak / Fourth Soldier | Living | 19/08/1948 | 78 | — | 37 |
David Busby Angel | Angel | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Phil Langham Angel | Angel | Unverified | — | — | — | — |