Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) featured a cast of 34 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (26%) are still alive today and 20 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Nadim Sawalha, age 91. This film starred Nicholas Rowe and Alan Cox.
26% still with us· verified cast21% of full cast · incl. 7 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 26% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast34 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nicholas Rowe Sherlock Holmes | Sherlock Holmes | Living | 22/11/1966 | 59 | — | 19 |
 Alan Cox John Watson | John Watson | Living | 06/08/1970 | 56 | — | 15 |
 Sophie Ward Elizabeth Hardy | Elizabeth Hardy | Living | 30/12/1964 | 61 | — | 21 |
 Anthony Higgins Professor Rathe | Professor Rathe | Living | 09/05/1947 | 79 | — | 38 |
 Susan Fleetwood Mrs. Dribb | Mrs. Dribb | Deceased | 21/09/1944 | 51 | 29/09/1995 | 41 |
 Roger Ashton-Griffiths Det. Sgt. Lestrade | Det. Sgt. Lestrade | Living | 19/01/1957 | 69 | — | 28 |
Matthew Ryan Dudley's Friend | Dudley's Friend | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Earl Rhodes Dudley | Dudley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Freddie Jones Chester Cragwitch | Chester Cragwitch | Deceased | 12/09/1927 | 91 | 09/07/2019 | 58 |
 Patrick Newell Bentley Booster | Bentley Booster | Deceased | 27/03/1932 | 56 | 22/07/1988 | 53 |
 Nadim Sawalha Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner | Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner | Living | 01/01/1935 | 91 | — | 50 |
 Nigel Stock Rupert T. Waxflatter | Rupert T. Waxflatter | Deceased | 21/09/1919 | 66 | 22/06/1986 | 66 |
 Brian Oulton Master Snelgrove | Master Snelgrove | Deceased | 11/02/1908 | 84 | 13/04/1992 | 77 |
Donald Eccles The Reverend Duncan Nesbitt | The Reverend Duncan Nesbitt | Deceased | 26/04/1908 | 77 | 02/02/1986 | 77 |
 Matthew Blakstad Dudley's Friend | Dudley's Friend | Living | 13/07/1967 | 59 | — | 18 |
Jonathan Lacey Dudley's Friend | Dudley's Friend | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Walter Sparrow Ethan Engel | Ethan Engel | Deceased | 22/01/1927 | 73 | 31/05/2000 | 58 |
 Roger Brierley Mr. Holmes | Mr. Holmes | Deceased | 02/06/1935 | 70 | 23/09/2005 | 50 |
 Vivienne Chandler Mrs. Holmes | Mrs. Holmes | Deceased | 06/11/1947 | 65 | 06/06/2013 | 38 |
 Lockwood West Curio Shop Owner | Curio Shop Owner | Deceased | 28/07/1903 | 86 | 28/07/1989 | 82 |
John Scott Martin Cemetery Caretaker | Cemetery Caretaker | Deceased | 01/04/1926 | 82 | 06/01/2009 | 59 |
 George Malpas School Porter | School Porter | Deceased | 01/11/1926 | 74 | 26/02/2001 | 59 |
 Willoughby Goddard School Reverend | School Reverend | Deceased | 04/07/1926 | 81 | 11/04/2008 | 59 |
 Michael Cule Policeman with Lestrade | Policeman with Lestrade | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Ralph Tabakin Policeman in Shop Window | Policeman in Shop Window | Deceased | 22/09/1921 | 79 | 13/05/2001 | 64 |
 Nancy Nevinson Hotel Receptionist | Hotel Receptionist | Deceased | 26/07/1918 | 93 | 25/01/2012 | 67 |
 Michael Hordern Older Watson (voice) | Older Watson (voice) | Deceased | 03/10/1911 | 83 | 02/05/1995 | 74 |
Grant Burns Schoolboy (uncredited) | Schoolboy (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
George Lane Cooper Acolyte (uncredited) | Acolyte (uncredited) | Deceased | 28/01/1934 | 71 | 01/01/2006 | 51 |
 Salo Gardner Chestnut Seller (uncredited) | Chestnut Seller (uncredited) | Deceased | 01/01/1936 | 82 | 02/12/2018 | 49 |
 Lew Hooper Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Royston Munt Footman (uncredited) | Footman (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Henry Roberts School Master (uncredited) | School Master (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Fred Wood Patron (Lower Nile Tavern) (uncredited) | Patron (Lower Nile Tavern) (uncredited) | Deceased | 26/10/1922 | 80 | 01/01/2003 | 63 |