* Julie Andrews (Maria): A beloved actress, singer, and author, Julie Andrews continues to work in film, theater, and television. She recently reprised her role as Queen Clarisse Renaldi in "The Princess Diaries 3" (2023) and continues to voice characters, like in "Despicable Me" (2010). She is also a published author and an advocate for children's literacy.
* Christopher Plummer (Captain Georg von Trapp): Sadly, Christopher Plummer passed away in 2021. He continued to act in films and theatre until the end of his life.
* Eleanor Parker (The Baroness): Eleanor Parker passed away in 2013. She had a long and successful career in Hollywood, known for films like "Caged" and "The Sound of Music."
* Richard Haydn (Max Detweiler): Richard Haydn sadly passed away in 1985. He was a talented actor, known for his role as Max Detweiler in "The Sound of Music" and his work in other films and on stage.
* Peggy Wood (The Mother Abbess): Peggy Wood passed away in 1972. She had a long and successful career in Broadway theater, and she is fondly remembered for her role as the Mother Abbess in "The Sound of Music."
* Nicholas Hammond (Friedrich): Nicholas Hammond continues to act and has made appearances in various films and television series, including "The Sound of Music" 50th anniversary reunion in 2015. He has also worked as a film director and producer.
* Heather Menzies-Urich (Louisa): Sadly, Heather Menzies-Urich passed away in 2017. She continued to act and was known for her work in film and television. She also became a successful real estate agent later in life.
* Duane Chase (Kurt): Duane Chase continues to act and has been in numerous television series and movies, including "The Sound of Music" 50th anniversary reunion in 2015. He is also a voice actor and has worked on animated projects.
* Angela Cartwright (Brigitta): Angela Cartwright continues to act and has been in numerous television series and movies, including "The Sound of Music" 50th anniversary reunion in 2015. She has also worked as a voice actor and has written a memoir.
* Debbie Turner (Marta): Debbie Turner continued acting in a few films and television series after "The Sound of Music." She later married and became a mother.
* Kym Karath (Gretl): Kym Karath retired from acting after "The Sound of Music." She has lived a private life, but she has made occasional appearances at events related to the film.
The original cast of "The Sound of Music" has had a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, and their lives and careers have been filled with success and personal achievements.