The Tale (2018) featured a cast of 33 tracked actors. Of these, 19 (86%) are still alive today and 3 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ellen Burstyn, age 93. This film starred Laura Dern and Isabelle Nélisse.
86% still with us· verified cast58% of full cast · incl. 11 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 86% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 81.3 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast33 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Laura Dern Jennifer | Jennifer | Living | 10/02/1967 | 59 | — | 51 |
 Isabelle Nélisse Jenny (13 Years) | Jenny (13 Years) | Living | 03/12/2003 | 22 | — | 15 |
 Elizabeth Debicki Mrs. G | Mrs. G | Living | 24/08/1990 | 36 | — | 28 |
 Jason Ritter Bill | Bill | Living | 17/02/1980 | 46 | — | 38 |
 Frances Conroy Jane Graham | Jane Graham | Living | 15/03/1953 | 73 | — | 65 |
 John Heard William P. Allens | William P. Allens | Deceased | 07/03/1946 | 71 | 21/07/2017 | 72 |
 Ellen Burstyn Nettie | Nettie | Living | 07/12/1932 | 93 | — | 86 |
 Laura Allen Young Nettie | Young Nettie | Living | 21/03/1974 | 52 | — | 44 |
 Matthew Rauch Aaron | Aaron | Living | 04/10/1980 | 45 | — | 38 |
 Jessica Sarah Flaum Jenny (15 Years) | Jenny (15 Years) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Common Martin | Martin | Living | 13/03/1972 | 54 | — | 46 |
 Jodi Long Rebecca | Rebecca | Living | 07/01/1954 | 72 | — | 64 |
 Juli Erickson Grandmother | Grandmother | Deceased | 04/12/1939 | 86 | 17/12/2025 | 79 |
Dana Healey Dr. G. | Dr. G. | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Aaron Williamson Raymond (Ray) | Raymond (Ray) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Shay Lee Abeson Young Becky | Young Becky | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Isabella Amara Young Franny | Young Franny | Living | 09/10/1998 | 27 | — | 20 |
| Joe | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Chelsea Alden Samantha | Samantha | Living | 07/04/1988 | 38 | — | 30 |
Ricki Bhullar Student #1 | Student #1 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jenson Cheng Student #2 | Student #2 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Madara Jayasena Student #3 | Student #3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Emily Sandifer Student #4 | Student #4 | Living | 14/01/1985 | 41 | — | 33 |
 Tina Parker Franny | Franny | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Scott Takeda Master of Ceremonies | Master of Ceremonies | Living | 21/03/1967 | 59 | — | 51 |
 Noah Lomax Lucas Mendelson | Lucas Mendelson | Living | 07/11/2001 | 24 | — | 17 |
 Grant James Anthony Graham | Anthony Graham | Deceased | 19/06/1935 | 87 | 23/11/2022 | 83 |
 Madison David Younger Iris | Younger Iris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Tarek Bishara Detective Amato | Detective Amato | Living | 19/10/1978 | 47 | — | 40 |
 Gretchen Koerner Iris | Iris | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jaqueline Fleming Margie | Margie | Living | 10/09/1977 | 49 | — | 41 |
Aaron Mitchell Acolyte (uncredited) | Acolyte (uncredited) | Living | 17/02/1963 | 63 | — | 55 |
 Mark Winn East Indian protester (uncredited) | East Indian protester (uncredited) | Living | 01/04/1953 | 73 | — | 65 |
