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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film Beasts of No Nation (2015), who was the oldest cast member at time of filming, how old were they, and what was their role?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

The oldest cast member in the film Beasts of No Nation (2015) at the time of filming was Emmary Brown, a veteran Ghanaian actor and theatre director.

Details of the Oldest Cast Member

Actor: Emmary Kwesi Acheampong Brown (credited as Emmary Brown).
Age at time of filming: Brown was approximately 77 to 78 years old when filming took place in June 2014. (Records of his death in December 2023 state he was 87 years old, which places his birth year around 1936).
Role: He played the role of Agu's Grandfather (Agu is the lead character played by Abraham Attah). In the film, his character is depicted as a mute, elderly man who lives in the buffer zone with Agu's family before the war displaces them.

Other Senior Cast Members

While Emmary Brown was the oldest male cast member, another prominent veteran actress was nearly the same age:

Grace Nortey: Born on February 1, 1937, she was 77 years old during filming in June 2014. She played the role of the Old Witch Woman, a character who appears during the initiation and recruitment scenes of the child soldiers, serving as a figure of folklore and fear.
Ernest Abbeyquaye: He played the Paramount Chief. While his exact birth date is less publicized, he was a member of the "pioneer class" of the Arts Council Acting School in 1960, suggesting he was likely in his early-to-mid 70s at the time of filming.
Fred Nii Amugi: Born on November 5, 1948, he was 65 years old during filming and played the role of the Pastor.

Summary Table:

Actor	Birth Year	Age (June 2014)	Role
Emmary Brown	c. 1936	~78	Grandfather
Grace Nortey	1937	77	Old Witch Woman
Fred Nii Amugi	1948	65	Pastor
Idris Elba	1972	41	Commandant

Filming began on June 5, 2014, on location in Ghana, and the movie premiered on Netflix on October 16, 2015. Emmary Brown's retirement from the industry in 2015 was attributed to his advanced age and physical weakness following the completion of his work on the film.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Emmary Brown (born c. 1936) was approximately 78 during filming, making him the oldest credited cast member, slightly older than Grace Nortey (77).

[2] Full name and credit confirmed by obituaries and film credits.

[3] Obituaries confirm he died in December 2023 at age 87, placing his birth year around 1936. Filming began June 2014.

[4] Role confirmed as 'Grandfather'. Character description as 'mute' is supported by film analysis (e.g., Criterion Collection essay).

[5] Grace Nortey's birth date (Feb 1, 1937) and role (Old Witch Woman) are well-documented.

[6] Ernest Abbeyquaye was in the pioneer class of the Arts Council Acting School in the 1960s, supporting the age estimate.

[7] Fred Nii Amugi was born Nov 5, 1948, making him 65 in June 2014.

[8] Filming dates and Emmary Brown's retirement due to health/age are confirmed by production notes and his obituary.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

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#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 Who played the mute boy Strika in Beasts of No Nation?

#02 What awards did Abraham Attah win for Beasts of No Nation?

#03 Is the Beasts of No Nation film based on a true story?

#S SOURCES

thechronicle.com.gh barnesandnoble.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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The oldest cast member in the film *Beasts of No Nation* (2015) at the time of filming was **Emmary Brown**, a veteran Ghanaian actor and theatre director. ### **Details of the Oldest Cast Member** * **Actor:** Emmary Kwesi Acheampong Brown (credited as Emmary Brown). * **Age at time of filming:** Brown was approximately **77 to 78 years old** when filming took place in June 2014. (Records of his death in December 2023 state he was 87 years old, which places his birth year around 1936). * **Role:** He played the role of **Agu's Grandfather** (Agu is the lead character played by Abraham Attah). In the film, his character is depicted as a mute, elderly man who lives in the buffer zone with Agu's family before the war displaces them. ### **Other Senior Cast Members** While Emmary Brown was the oldest male cast member, another prominent veteran actress was nearly the same age: * **Grace Nortey:** Born on February 1, 1937, she was **77 years old** during filming in June 2014. She played the role of the **Old Witch Woman**, a character who appears during the initiation and recruitment scenes of the child soldiers, serving as a figure of folklore and fear. * **Ernest Abbeyquaye:** He played the **Paramount Chief**. While his exact birth date is less publicized, he was a member of the "pioneer class" of the Arts Council Acting School in 1960, suggesting he was likely in his early-to-mid 70s at the time of filming. * **Fred Nii Amugi:** Born on November 5, 1948, he was **65 years old** during filming and played the role of the **Pastor**. **Summary Table:** | Actor | Birth Year | Age (June 2014) | Role | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Emmary Brown** | c. 1936 | ~78 | Grandfather | | **Grace Nortey** | 1937 | 77 | Old Witch Woman | | **Fred Nii Amugi** | 1948 | 65 | Pastor | | **Idris Elba** | 1972 | 41 | Commandant | Filming began on **June 5, 2014**, on location in Ghana, and the movie premiered on Netflix on October 16, 2015. Emmary Brown's retirement from the industry in 2015 was attributed to his advanced age and physical weakness following the completion of his work on the film.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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The oldest cast member of Beasts of No Nation (2015) at the time of filming was Emmary Brown (Emmary Kwesi Acheampong Brown). Born circa 1936, he was approximately 78 years old when principal photography began in June 2014. He played the role of Agu's Grandfather, a character depicted as a mute elderly man living with the family before the war. Brown was slightly older than fellow veteran cast member Grace Nortey (born 1937, age 77), who played the Old Witch Woman.

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