The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) featured a cast of 68 tracked actors. Of these, 15 (35%) are still alive today and 28 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Crystal Field, age 91. This film starred Mia Farrow and Jeff Daniels.
35% still with us· verified cast22% of full cast · incl. 25 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 35% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast68 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mia Farrow Cecilia | Cecilia | Living | 09/02/1945 | 81 | — | 40 |
 Jeff Daniels Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd | Tom Baxter / Gil Shepherd | Living | 19/02/1955 | 71 | — | 30 |
 Danny Aiello Monk | Monk | Deceased | 20/06/1933 | 86 | 12/12/2019 | 52 |
 Irving Metzman Theater Manager | Theater Manager | Living | — | — | — | — |
Stephanie Farrow Cecilia's Sister | Cecilia's Sister | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Edward Herrmann Henry | Henry | Deceased | 21/07/1943 | 71 | 31/12/2014 | 42 |
 John Wood Jason | Jason | Deceased | 05/07/1930 | 81 | 06/08/2011 | 55 |
 Deborah Rush Rita | Rita | Living | 10/04/1954 | 72 | — | 31 |
 Van Johnson Larry | Larry | Deceased | 25/08/1916 | 92 | 12/12/2008 | 69 |
 Zoe Caldwell The Countess | The Countess | Deceased | 14/09/1933 | 86 | 16/02/2020 | 52 |
 Milo O'Shea Father Donnelly | Father Donnelly | Deceased | 02/06/1926 | 86 | 02/04/2013 | 59 |
 Dianne Wiest Emma | Emma | Living | 28/03/1948 | 78 | — | 37 |
 Glenne Headly Hooker | Hooker | Deceased | 13/03/1955 | 62 | 08/06/2017 | 30 |
 Paul Herman Penny Pitcher | Penny Pitcher | Deceased | 29/03/1946 | 76 | 29/03/2022 | 39 |
 Rick Petrucelli Penny Pitcher | Penny Pitcher | Deceased | 10/08/1942 | 56 | 18/01/1999 | 43 |
 Peter Castellotti Penny Pitcher | Penny Pitcher | Living | 26/07/1940 | 86 | — | 45 |
 John Rothman Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer | Mr. Hirsch's Lawyer | Living | 03/06/1949 | 77 | — | 36 |
 David Kieserman Diner Boss | Diner Boss | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Elaine Grollman Diner Patron | Diner Patron | Deceased | 22/10/1928 | 77 | 17/11/2005 | 57 |
 Victoria Zussin Diner Patron | Diner Patron | Deceased | 10/10/1927 | 60 | 15/06/1988 | 58 |
Mark Hammond Diner Patron | Diner Patron | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Wade Barnes Diner Patron | Diner Patron | Deceased | 15/05/1917 | 81 | 25/02/1999 | 68 |
Joseph G. Graham Diner Patron | Diner Patron | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Don Quigley Diner Patron | Diner Patron | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Maurice Brenner Diner Patron | Diner Patron | Deceased | 25/08/1914 | 91 | 25/08/2005 | 71 |
Milton Seaman Ticket Buyer | Ticket Buyer | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Mimi Weddell Ticket Buyer | Ticket Buyer | Deceased | 15/02/1915 | 94 | 24/09/2009 | 70 |
Tom Degidon Ticket Taker | Ticket Taker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mary Hedahl Popcorn Seller | Popcorn Seller | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Eugene J. Anthony Arturo | Arturo | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Ebb Miller Bandleader | Bandleader | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Karen Akers Kitty Haynes | Kitty Haynes | Living | 13/10/1945 | 80 | — | 40 |
Annie-Joe Edwards Delilah | Delilah | Deceased | 15/09/1949 | 75 | 11/02/2025 | 36 |
 Peter McRobbie The Communist | The Communist | Living | 31/01/1943 | 83 | — | 42 |
 Camille Saviola Olga | Olga | Deceased | 16/07/1950 | 71 | 28/10/2021 | 35 |
 Juliana Donald Usherette | Usherette | Living | 01/01/1964 | 62 | — | 21 |
Margaret Thompson Movie Audience | Movie Audience | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
George Hamlin Movie Audience | Movie Audience | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Helen Hanft Movie Audience | Movie Audience | Deceased | 03/04/1934 | 79 | 30/05/2013 | 51 |
Leo Postrel Movie Audience | Movie Audience | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Helen Miller Movie Audience | Movie Audience | Deceased | 30/04/1924 | 93 | 18/05/2017 | 61 |
 George Martin Movie Audience | Movie Audience | Deceased | 15/08/1929 | 80 | 01/06/2010 | 56 |
Crystal Field Movie Audience | Movie Audience | Living | 10/12/1934 | 91 | — | 51 |
Ken Chapin Reporter | Reporter | Deceased | 14/08/1929 | 77 | 04/10/2006 | 56 |
 Robert Trebor Reporter | Reporter | Deceased | 07/06/1953 | 71 | 11/03/2025 | 32 |
 Benjamin Rayson Movie Goer | Movie Goer | Deceased | — | — | 11/06/2005 | — |
Jean Shevlin Movie Goer | Movie Goer | Deceased | 06/02/1921 | 69 | 31/07/1990 | 64 |
Albert S. Bennett Movie Goer | Movie Goer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Martha Sherrill Movie Goer | Movie Goer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Gretchen MacLane Movie Goer | Movie Goer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Edwin Bordo Movie Goer | Movie Goer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Andrew Murphy Policeman #1 | Policeman #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tom Kubiak Policeman #2 | Policeman #2 | Living | 29/12/1936 | 89 | — | 49 |
Alexander Cohen Raoul Hirsh | Raoul Hirsh | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Raymond Serra Hollywood Executive | Hollywood Executive | Deceased | 13/08/1936 | 66 | 20/06/2003 | 49 |
George J. Manos Press Agent | Press Agent | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Tice Waiter | Waiter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
James Lynch Maitre D' | Maitre D' | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sydney A. Blake Variety Reporter | Variety Reporter | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Michael Tucker Gil's Agent | Gil's Agent | Living | 06/02/1945 | 81 | — | 40 |
 Peter Von Berg Drugstore Customer | Drugstore Customer | Living | 07/11/1947 | 78 | — | 38 |
David Weber Photo Double | Photo Double | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Willie Tjan Hooker | Hooker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Lela Ivey Hooker | Hooker | Living | 26/06/1958 | 68 | — | 27 |
 Drinda Lalumia Hooker | Hooker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Loretta Tupper Music Store Owner | Music Store Owner | Deceased | 06/05/1906 | 84 | 16/09/1990 | 79 |
Marty Appel Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 James Prendergast Waiter (uncredited) | Waiter (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |