Thumbelina (1978) featured a cast of 8 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (25%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Masako Nozawa, age 89. This film starred Kazuko Sugiyama and Mariko Miyagi.
25% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 25% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 82.2 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast8 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kazuko Sugiyama Thumbelina (voice) | Thumbelina (voice) | Living | 09/04/1947 | 79 | — | 31 |
 Mariko Miyagi Bunbu (voice) | Bunbu (voice) | Deceased | 21/03/1927 | 93 | 21/03/2020 | 51 |
 Kyôko Kishida Narrator / Gekoo (voice) | Narrator / Gekoo (voice) | Deceased | 29/04/1930 | 76 | 17/12/2006 | 48 |
 Masako Nozawa Chumi (voice) | Chumi (voice) | Living | 25/10/1936 | 89 | — | 42 |
 Kosei Tomita Mole (voice) | Mole (voice) | Deceased | 04/02/1936 | 84 | 27/09/2020 | 42 |
 Ichiro Nagai Papa Frog (voice) | Papa Frog (voice) | Deceased | 10/05/1931 | 82 | 27/01/2014 | 47 |
 Kazue Takahashi Mama Frog (voice) | Mama Frog (voice) | Deceased | 20/03/1929 | 70 | 23/03/1999 | 49 |
 Noriko Ohara Prince (voice) | Prince (voice) | Deceased | 02/10/1935 | 88 | 24/07/2024 | 43 |