The Slender Thread (1965) featured a cast of 47 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (7%) are still alive today and 26 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is H.M. Wynant, age 99. This film starred Sidney Poitier and Anne Bancroft.
7% still with us· verified cast4% of full cast · incl. 19 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 7% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 77 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast47 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1965 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sidney Poitier Alan Newell | Alan Newell | Deceased | 20/02/1927 | 94 | 06/01/2022 | 38 |
 Anne Bancroft Inga Dyson | Inga Dyson | Deceased | 17/09/1931 | 73 | 06/06/2005 | 34 |
 Telly Savalas Dr. Joe Coburn | Dr. Joe Coburn | Deceased | 21/01/1922 | 72 | 22/01/1994 | 43 |
 Steven Hill Mark Dyson | Mark Dyson | Deceased | 24/02/1922 | 94 | 23/08/2016 | 43 |
 Ed Asner Det. Judd Ridley | Det. Judd Ridley | Deceased | 15/11/1929 | 91 | 29/08/2021 | 36 |
 Indus Arthur Marian | Marian | Deceased | 28/04/1941 | 43 | 29/12/1984 | 24 |
 Paul Newlan Sgt. Harry Ward | Sgt. Harry Ward | Deceased | 29/06/1903 | 70 | 23/11/1973 | 62 |
 Dabney Coleman Charlie | Charlie | Deceased | 03/01/1932 | 92 | 16/05/2024 | 33 |
 H.M. Wynant Doctor Morris | Doctor Morris | Living | 12/02/1927 | 99 | — | 38 |
 Robert F. Hoy Patrolman Steve Peters | Patrolman Steve Peters | Deceased | 03/04/1927 | 82 | 08/02/2010 | 38 |
Greg Jarvis Chris Dyson | Chris Dyson | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jason Wingreen Medical Technician | Medical Technician | Deceased | 09/10/1920 | 95 | 25/12/2015 | 45 |
Marjorie Nelson Mrs. Thomas | Mrs. Thomas | Deceased | 02/11/1923 | 86 | 12/02/2010 | 42 |
 Steven Marlo Arthur Foss | Arthur Foss | Deceased | 13/07/1927 | 92 | 07/11/2019 | 38 |
 Thomas Hill Liquor Salesman | Liquor Salesman | Deceased | 02/06/1927 | 81 | 20/04/2009 | 38 |
 Lane Bradford Al McCardle | Al McCardle | Deceased | 29/08/1922 | 50 | 07/06/1973 | 43 |
Janet Dudley Edna | Edna | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Napier Dr. Alden Van | Dr. Alden Van | Deceased | 02/12/1926 | 81 | 17/11/2008 | 39 |
Stephen Pellegrini Police Cadet | Police Cadet | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jerome R. Brand Police Cadet | Police Cadet | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Kay Doubleday Jinny | Jinny | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Jo Helton Registration Nurse | Registration Nurse | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Richard Doorish Pete | Pete | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Charlotte Stewart Telephone Operator | Telephone Operator | Living | 27/02/1941 | 85 | — | 24 |
 Viola Harris Telephone Supervisor | Telephone Supervisor | Deceased | 05/07/1926 | 91 | 23/08/2017 | 39 |
 George Savalas Pool Player | Pool Player | Deceased | 05/12/1924 | 60 | 02/10/1985 | 41 |
O.L. Haavik Pastor (as Dr. O.L. Haavik) | Pastor (as Dr. O.L. Haavik) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Nicholas Prebezac Child at Beach | Child at Beach | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Drew Eskenazi Child at Beach | Child at Beach | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Erin Almond Child at Beach | Child at Beach | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Pam Bagby Child at Beach | Child at Beach | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
William R. Rhodes Police Station Dispatcher | Police Station Dispatcher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charles C. Andrews Motel Manager | Motel Manager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Melody Greer Zipper Girl | Zipper Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Sons of Adam Discotheque Band | Discotheque Band | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Walter Maslow 1st TV Newsman (as Walter Mazlow) | 1st TV Newsman (as Walter Mazlow) | Deceased | — | — | 02/11/2025 | — |
Allen Emerson 2nd TV Newsman | 2nd TV Newsman | Deceased | 04/03/1925 | 82 | 23/08/2007 | 40 |
Lou Clark Nightwatchman | Nightwatchman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Harris Nightwatchman | Nightwatchman | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Phillip Browne Office Boy | Office Boy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Archie Smith Janitor | Janitor | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Joseph R. Denini Fire Station Dispatcher | Fire Station Dispatcher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Fay Baker Telephone Supervisor (uncredited) | Telephone Supervisor (uncredited) | Deceased | 31/01/1917 | 70 | 08/12/1987 | 48 |
Susan Bartel Typist (uncredited) | Typist (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Benson Patrolman Bert Enyard (uncredited) | Patrolman Bert Enyard (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Regina Carrol minor role (uncredited) | minor role (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/05/1943 | 49 | 04/11/1992 | 22 |
 Karen Norris Mrs. Hillman, Inga's Nurse (uncredited) | Mrs. Hillman, Inga's Nurse (uncredited) | Deceased | 18/01/1927 | 69 | 31/01/1996 | 38 |