The Phoenix and the Carpet (1997) featured a cast of 18 tracked actors. Of these, 9 (90%) are still alive today and 1 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Miriam Margolyes, age 85. This TV series starred David Suchet and Francis Wright.
90% still with us· verified cast50% of full cast · incl. 8 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 90% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 90 yrs
Deaths by Year
2016
Cast18 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 David Suchet The Phoenix (voice) | The Phoenix (voice) | Living | 02/05/1946 | 80 | — | 51 |
 Francis Wright The Psammead (voice) | The Psammead (voice) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ben Simpson Cyril | Cyril | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jessica Fox Anthea | Anthea | Living | 19/05/1983 | 43 | — | 14 |
Ivan Berry Robert | Robert | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charlotte Chinn Jane | Jane | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mary Waterhouse Mother | Mother | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ian Keith Father | Father | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Christopher Biggins Mr Tonks | Mr Tonks | Living | 16/12/1948 | 77 | — | 49 |
 Gemma Jones Mrs Biddle | Mrs Biddle | Living | 04/12/1942 | 83 | — | 55 |
 Shaun Dingwall Burglar | Burglar | Living | 24/03/1972 | 54 | — | 25 |
 Miriam Margolyes Cook | Cook | Living | 18/05/1941 | 85 | — | 56 |
 Lesley Dunlop Eliza | Eliza | Living | 10/03/1956 | 70 | — | 41 |
 Jean Alexander Lily | Lily | Deceased | 11/10/1926 | 90 | 14/10/2016 | 71 |
Nicola Redmond Amelia | Amelia | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kim Vithana Princess | Princess | Living | 04/06/1969 | 57 | — | 28 |
Miranda Pleasence Miss Peasmarsh | Miss Peasmarsh | Living | 01/10/1970 | 56 | — | 27 |
Zina Badran Lady | Lady | Unverified | — | — | — | — |