The Reluctant Astronaut (1967) featured a cast of 20 tracked actors. Of these, 3 (15%) are still alive today and 17 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Joan Freeman, age 84. This film starred Don Knotts and Leslie Nielsen.
15% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 15% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast20 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1967 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Don Knotts Roy Fleming | Roy Fleming | Deceased | 21/07/1924 | 81 | 24/02/2006 | 43 |
 Leslie Nielsen Major Fred Gifford | Major Fred Gifford | Deceased | 11/02/1926 | 84 | 28/11/2010 | 41 |
 Joan Freeman Ellie Jackson | Ellie Jackson | Living | 08/01/1942 | 84 | — | 25 |
 Jesse White Donelli | Donelli | Deceased | 03/01/1917 | 80 | 09/01/1997 | 50 |
 Jeanette Nolan Mrs. Fleming | Mrs. Fleming | Deceased | 30/12/1911 | 86 | 05/06/1998 | 56 |
 Frank McGrath Plank | Plank | Deceased | 02/02/1903 | 64 | 13/05/1967 | 64 |
 Arthur O'Connell Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming | Arbuckle "Buck" Fleming | Deceased | 29/03/1908 | 73 | 18/05/1981 | 59 |
 Joan Shawlee Blonde in Bar | Blonde in Bar | Deceased | 05/03/1926 | 61 | 22/03/1987 | 41 |
 Guy Raymond Bert | Bert | Deceased | 01/07/1911 | 85 | 26/01/1997 | 56 |
 Nydia Westman Aunt Zana | Aunt Zana | Deceased | 19/02/1902 | 68 | 23/05/1970 | 65 |
 Paul Hartman Rush | Rush | Deceased | 01/03/1904 | 69 | 02/10/1973 | 63 |
 Robert F. Simon Cervantes | Cervantes | Deceased | 02/12/1908 | 83 | 29/11/1992 | 59 |
Robert Pickering Moran | Moran | Deceased | 16/11/1937 | 57 | 15/08/1995 | 30 |
 Bill Quinn Captain Ferguson | Captain Ferguson | Deceased | 06/05/1912 | 81 | 29/04/1994 | 55 |
 Melissa Gilbert Niece | Niece | Living | 08/05/1964 | 62 | — | 3 |
 Burt Mustin Ned | Ned | Deceased | 08/02/1884 | 92 | 28/01/1977 | 83 |
 Marjorie Bennett Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox | Sweetwater Citizen at Mailbox | Deceased | 14/01/1896 | 86 | 14/06/1982 | 71 |
 Herb Vigran NASA Doctor | NASA Doctor | Deceased | 05/06/1910 | 76 | 29/11/1986 | 57 |
 Paul Bryar First Bus Driver (uncredited) | First Bus Driver (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/02/1910 | 75 | 30/08/1985 | 57 |
 Pamelyn Ferdin Mary - Little Girl (uncredited) | Mary - Little Girl (uncredited) | Living | 04/02/1959 | 67 | — | 8 |