The Only Major Actors Still Alive From The Graduate

Mr. Braddock might not have had a lot of screen time in “The Graduate,” but he is a huge presence in Ben’s life, just as William Daniels was on American television. From the ’80s hospital drama “St. Elsewhere” to the ’90s coming-of-age staple “Boy Meets World,” Daniels was an actor to remember. His performance in “St. Elsewhere” even earned him two Primetime Emmy wins and several more nominations.

Daniels’ role as Mr. Feeny in “Boy Meets World” introduced him to a whole new generation of viewers who grew to love him just as much as their parents. The acclaimed actor almost turned the role down at first because he didn’t like the way that it portrayed teachers, he told Entertainment Tonight in 2022. Thankfully, after rejecting the offer two times, he agreed to take the part, and one of the most iconic roles of his career was born.

Daniels retired from acting in 2020 but is still alive today at 96, making him the oldest surviving cast member from “The Graduate.”