How old were the actors in The Killing Fields (1984)?
Released: Nov 23, 1984
New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.
Cast Age Statistics
Youngest: Julian Sands (26)
Oldest: Jay Barney (71)
Average age: 47.4 years old
Age range: 26 – 71

Complete Cast

Sam Waterstonage 44 years
now 85 years old

Haing S. Ngorage 44 years
✝ died in 1996 aged 55

John Malkovichage 30 years
now 72 years old

Julian Sandsage 26 years
✝ died in 2023 aged 65

Craig T. Nelsonage 40 years
now 82 years old

Spalding Grayage 43 years
✝ died in 2004 aged 62

Bill Patersonage 39 years
now 81 years old

Athol Fugardage 52 years
✝ died in 2025 aged 92

Graham Kennedyage 50 years
✝ died in 2005 aged 71
K
Katherine Krapum Chey
O
Oliver Pierpaoli
M
Monirak Sisowath

Ira Wheelerage 64 years
✝ died in 2002 aged 81
D
David Henryage 44 years
✝ died in 2023 aged 83

Patrick Malahideage 39 years
now 81 years old

Nell Campbellage 31 years
now 73 years old
J
Joan Harrisage 64 years
✝ died in 2020 aged 100

Joanna Merlinage 53 years
✝ died in 2023 aged 92
J
Jay Barneyage 71 years
✝ died in 1985 aged 72

Mark Long
S
Sayo Inaba
H
Hout Ming Tran
N
Neevy Pal

Richard Nixonage 71 years
✝ died in 1994 aged 81
