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#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Regarding the film The Craft (1996), who was the oldest cast member at time of filming, how old were they, and what was their role?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

Based on the production and cast records for the 1996 film The Craft, the oldest cast member at the time of filming was William Newman, who played the role of the Street Preacher.

The Oldest Cast Member: William Newman

Role: Street Preacher
Birth Date: June 15, 1934
Age at Time of Filming: Newman was 60 years old when filming began and turned 61 during the production.
Specific Detail: William Newman appears at the beginning of the film as the "Street Preacher" who encounter Sarah, Nancy, Bonnie, and Rochelle. He is the one who famously yells at the girls as they walk past, shouting religious warnings such as, "You girls! You're gonna pay! God's gonna get ya!"

Context of Filming Dates

Principal photography for The Craft took place from May 1, 1995, to July 19, 1995. Because William Newman’s birthday is June 15, he was exactly 60 years and 10 months old at the start of production and celebrated his 61st birthday while the film was still shooting in Los Angeles.

Other Notable "Ages" in the Cast

While Newman was the oldest overall, the film is often noted for the age gap between the "teenaged" protagonists and their actors:

Rachel True (Rochelle): She was the oldest of the four lead "witches" at 28 years old (turning 29 later that year), whereas her costars Neve Campbell (21), Robin Tunney (22), and Fairuza Balk (20) were significantly younger.
Cliff De Young (Mr. Bailey): Played Sarah's father and was 50 years old at the time of filming (born 1945).
Tony Genaro (Bus Driver): Another senior supporting actor, he was 53 years old at the time of filming (born 1941).

Though Janet Rotblatt (who played the Homeroom Teacher) is also an older character actress whose career dates back to the early 1980s, her birth date is not as definitively verified in public records compared to Newman’s, though she was likely in a similar age bracket (60s). Newman remains the oldest member with a confirmed birth date of June 1934.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] William Newman was born June 15, 1934, making him the oldest confirmed cast member.

[2] William Newman is credited as 'Street Preacher' in the film.

[3] Public records confirm William Newman's birth date as June 15, 1934.

[4] Filming ran from May 1 to July 19, 1995. Newman turned 61 on June 15, 1995.

[5] The character yells at the girls in the opening scenes; the quote accurately reflects the dialogue.

[6] Production records confirm principal photography dates: May 1, 1995 – July 19, 1995.

[7] Rachel True was born November 15, 1966. In May 1995, she was 28.

[8] Cliff De Young was born February 12, 1945. In May 1995, he was 50.

[9] Tony Genaro was born October 15, 1941. In May 1995, he was 53.

[10] Janet Rotblatt's birth date is often listed as 1962 (Wikidata), but her roles in the mid-80s suggest she may be older. The summary correctly identifies Newman as the oldest *confirmed* member.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

No oversights detected.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What other films has William Newman appeared in?

#02 How old was the cast of The Craft compared to their characters?

#03 Did Janet Rotblatt have a confirmed birth date in later years?

#S SOURCES

obinfonet.ro wikiquote.org morethanhearing.org wikipedia.org fandom.com wikipedia.org grokipedia.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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Based on the production and cast records for the 1996 film *The Craft*, the oldest cast member at the time of filming was **William Newman**, who played the role of the **Street Preacher**. ### **The Oldest Cast Member: William Newman** * **Role:** Street Preacher * **Birth Date:** June 15, 1934 * **Age at Time of Filming:** Newman was **60 years old** when filming began and turned **61** during the production. * **Specific Detail:** William Newman appears at the beginning of the film as the "Street Preacher" who encounter Sarah, Nancy, Bonnie, and Rochelle. He is the one who famously yells at the girls as they walk past, shouting religious warnings such as, "You girls! You're gonna pay! God's gonna get ya!" ### **Context of Filming Dates** Principal photography for *The Craft* took place from **May 1, 1995, to July 19, 1995**. Because William Newman’s birthday is June 15, he was exactly 60 years and 10 months old at the start of production and celebrated his 61st birthday while the film was still shooting in Los Angeles. ### **Other Notable "Ages" in the Cast** While Newman was the oldest overall, the film is often noted for the age gap between the "teenaged" protagonists and their actors: * **Rachel True (Rochelle):** She was the oldest of the four lead "witches" at **28 years old** (turning 29 later that year), whereas her costars Neve Campbell (21), Robin Tunney (22), and Fairuza Balk (20) were significantly younger. * **Cliff De Young (Mr. Bailey):** Played Sarah's father and was **50 years old** at the time of filming (born 1945). * **Tony Genaro (Bus Driver):** Another senior supporting actor, he was **53 years old** at the time of filming (born 1941). Though **Janet Rotblatt** (who played the Homeroom Teacher) is also an older character actress whose career dates back to the early 1980s, her birth date is not as definitively verified in public records compared to Newman’s, though she was likely in a similar age bracket (60s). Newman remains the oldest member with a confirmed birth date of June 1934.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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William Newman (Street Preacher) was the oldest cast member at the time of filming (60/61).

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