The Tale of Despereaux (2008) featured a cast of 19 tracked actors. Of these, 17 (89%) are still alive today and 2 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Dustin Hoffman, age 89. This film starred Matthew Broderick and Dustin Hoffman.
89% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 89% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 72 yrs
Deaths by Year
2022
Cast19 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Matthew Broderick Despereaux (voice) | Despereaux (voice) | Living | 21/03/1962 | 64 | — | 46 |
 Dustin Hoffman Roscuro (voice) | Roscuro (voice) | Living | 08/08/1937 | 89 | — | 71 |
 Emma Watson Princess Pea (voice) | Princess Pea (voice) | Living | 15/04/1990 | 36 | — | 18 |
 Tracey Ullman Miggery Sow (voice) | Miggery Sow (voice) | Living | 30/12/1959 | 66 | — | 49 |
 Kevin Kline Chef Andre (voice) | Chef Andre (voice) | Living | 24/10/1947 | 78 | — | 61 |
 Sigourney Weaver The Narrator (voice) | The Narrator (voice) | Living | 08/10/1949 | 76 | — | 59 |
 William H. Macy Lester (voice) | Lester (voice) | Living | 13/03/1950 | 76 | — | 58 |
 Stanley Tucci Boldo (voice) | Boldo (voice) | Living | 11/11/1960 | 65 | — | 48 |
 Ciarán Hinds Botticelli (voice) | Botticelli (voice) | Living | 09/02/1953 | 73 | — | 55 |
 Robbie Coltrane Gregory (voice) | Gregory (voice) | Deceased | 30/03/1950 | 72 | 14/10/2022 | 58 |
 Tony Hale Furlough (voice) | Furlough (voice) | Living | 30/09/1970 | 55 | — | 38 |
 Frances Conroy Antoinette (voice) | Antoinette (voice) | Living | 15/03/1953 | 73 | — | 55 |
 Frank Langella Mayor (voice) | Mayor (voice) | Living | 01/01/1938 | 88 | — | 70 |
 Richard Jenkins Principal (voice) | Principal (voice) | Living | 04/05/1947 | 79 | — | 61 |
 Christopher Lloyd Hovis (voice) | Hovis (voice) | Living | 22/10/1938 | 87 | — | 70 |
 Charles Shaughnessy Pietro (voice) | Pietro (voice) | Living | 09/02/1955 | 71 | — | 53 |
Patricia Cullen Queen (voice) | Queen (voice) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 McNally Sagal Teacher (voice) | Teacher (voice) | Living | 29/05/1959 | 67 | — | 49 |
 Sam Fell Ned / Smudge (voice) | Ned / Smudge (voice) | Living | 22/11/1965 | 60 | — | 43 |