Young Frankenstein (1974) featured a cast of 40 tracked actors. Of these, 2 (6%) are still alive today and 32 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Mel Brooks, age 100. This film starred Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle.
6% still with us· verified cast5% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 6% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast40 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gene Wilder Dr. Frankenstein | Dr. Frankenstein | Deceased | 11/06/1933 | 83 | 29/08/2016 | 41 |
 Peter Boyle Monster | Monster | Deceased | 18/10/1935 | 71 | 12/12/2006 | 39 |
 Marty Feldman Igor | Igor | Deceased | 08/07/1934 | 48 | 02/12/1982 | 40 |
 Madeline Kahn Elizabeth | Elizabeth | Deceased | 29/09/1942 | 57 | 03/12/1999 | 32 |
 Cloris Leachman Frau Blücher | Frau Blücher | Deceased | 30/04/1926 | 94 | 27/01/2021 | 48 |
 Teri Garr Inga | Inga | Deceased | 11/12/1944 | 79 | 29/10/2024 | 30 |
 Kenneth Mars Inspector Kemp | Inspector Kemp | Deceased | 04/04/1935 | 75 | 12/02/2011 | 39 |
 Richard Haydn Herr Falkstein | Herr Falkstein | Deceased | 10/03/1905 | 80 | 25/04/1985 | 69 |
 Liam Dunn Mr. Hilltop | Mr. Hilltop | Deceased | 12/11/1916 | 59 | 11/04/1976 | 58 |
 Danny Goldman Medical Student | Medical Student | Deceased | 30/10/1939 | 80 | 12/04/2020 | 35 |
 Oscar Beregi Jr. Sadistic Jailor | Sadistic Jailor | Deceased | 12/05/1918 | 58 | 01/11/1976 | 56 |
 Arthur Malet Village Elder | Village Elder | Deceased | 24/09/1927 | 85 | 18/05/2013 | 47 |
Anne Beesley Little Girl | Little Girl | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Monte Landis Gravedigger | Gravedigger | Deceased | 20/04/1933 | 91 | 14/12/2024 | 41 |
Rusty Blitz Gravedigger | Gravedigger | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
John Madison Villager | Villager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 John Dennis Orderly in Frankenstein's Class | Orderly in Frankenstein's Class | Deceased | 18/08/1919 | 84 | 19/03/2004 | 55 |
Rick Norman Villager | Villager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rolfe Sedan Train Conductor | Train Conductor | Deceased | 20/01/1896 | 86 | 15/09/1982 | 78 |
Terrence Pushman Villager | Villager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Randolph Dobbs Villager | Villager | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Norbert Schiller Emcee at Frankenstein's Show | Emcee at Frankenstein's Show | Deceased | 24/11/1899 | 88 | 08/01/1988 | 75 |
 Pat O'Hara Villager | Villager | Deceased | 07/07/1904 | 83 | 16/05/1988 | 70 |
 Michael Fox Helga's Father | Helga's Father | Deceased | 27/02/1921 | 75 | 02/06/1996 | 53 |
Lidia Kristen Helga's Mother | Helga's Mother | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Richard A. Roth Inspector Kemp's Aide | Inspector Kemp's Aide | Deceased | 14/08/1939 | 77 | 24/03/2017 | 35 |
 Gene Hackman Blindman | Blindman | Deceased | 30/01/1930 | 95 | 17/02/2025 | 44 |
 Berry Kroeger First Village Elder (uncredited) | First Village Elder (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/10/1912 | 78 | 04/01/1991 | 62 |
 Ian Abercrombie Second Villager (uncredited) | Second Villager (uncredited) | Deceased | 11/09/1934 | 77 | 26/01/2012 | 40 |
 Mel Brooks Werewolf / Cat / Victor Frankenstein (voice) (uncredited) | Werewolf / Cat / Victor Frankenstein (voice) (uncredited) | Living | 28/06/1926 | 100 | — | 48 |
 Lou Cutell Frightened Villager (uncredited) | Frightened Villager (uncredited) | Deceased | 06/10/1930 | 91 | 21/11/2021 | 44 |
 Leoda Richards Theatre Goer (uncredited) | Theatre Goer (uncredited) | Deceased | 15/03/1907 | 90 | 07/02/1998 | 67 |
Clement von Franckenstein Villager Screaming at Monster (uncredited) | Villager Screaming at Monster (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/05/1944 | 74 | 09/05/2019 | 30 |
 Jeff Maxwell Medical Student (uncredited) | Medical Student (uncredited) | Living | 19/04/1947 | 79 | — | 27 |
 Lars Hensen Theatre Goer (uncredited) | Theatre Goer (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/06/1922 | 77 | 23/12/1999 | 52 |
 Johnny Marlin Spectator (uncredited) | Spectator (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Maida Severn Train Passenger (uncredited) | Train Passenger (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Arthur Tovey Member of Angry Mob (uncredited) | Member of Angry Mob (uncredited) | Deceased | 14/11/1904 | 95 | 20/10/2000 | 70 |
 Max Wagner Villager (uncredited) | Villager (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/11/1901 | 73 | 16/11/1975 | 73 |
Gary Wright Villager (uncredited) | Villager (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |