Who’s Still Alive From ‘Space: 1999’?
Space: 1999 first blasted onto television screens on September 4, 1975, bringing viewers a mysterious and haunting vision of life beyond Earth. The series — which took place in a future where the Moon had been blasted out of orbit in the year 1999, and the 311 inhabitants of Moonbase Alpha were sent out into space — ran for two seasons, and made an impression as one of the most stylish British sci-fi shows of the decade.
Though it only lasted until 1977, the series developed a cult following that continues to this day. Many of the stars have since passed away, but a few familiar faces are still with us. Here’s a look at who is still alive from Space: 1999 and what they’ve been up to since their days on Moonbase Alpha.
Barbara Bain (93)
Dr. Helena Russell
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Bain, born September 13, 1931, was already a household name from her role on Mission: Impossible before stepping into the shoes of Dr. Helena Russell, head of Medical Section. After the series ended, Bain continued to work in both film and television. She appeared in TV movies like Panic and guest-starred on shows such as Moonlighting and Murder, She Wrote in the 1980s.
In the 1990s and 2000s, she turned up in projects like My So-Called Life and Millennium, proving she could adapt to new generations of television. On the film side, she had roles in American Gun and Forget Me Not. Beyond her screen credits, Bain became known for her community involvement in Los Angeles, working with acting programs and arts education.
In recent years, she has taken part in retrospectives about the series, including the 2025 documentary The Eagle Obsession, which reunited surviving cast members and celebrated the enduring cult legacy of the show.
Nick Tate (83)
Alan Carter
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Tate, born June 18, 1942, charmed sci-fi fans worldwide as Alan Carter. After the series ended in 1977, Tate built an impressive career across film, television, and voice work. On American television, he appeared in shows such as The X-Files, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Murder, She Wrote, Lost, Farscape, and Diagnosis: Murder, and he also turned up in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
His film credits include The Devil’s Playground, which won him the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor, as well as Cry Freedom, Return from the River Kwai and Hook. Beyond acting, Tate became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable voice-over artists, narrating trailers for films such as Jurassic Park, Braveheart, GoldenEye and Independence Day. Even now, he remains active, regularly attending conventions and fan events to celebrate the enduring legacy of Space: 1999.
Catherine Schell (81)
Maya
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Schell, born July 17, 1944, joined the series in its second season as Maya, a shape-shifting alien. Schell’s career included roles in films like On Her Majesty’s Secret Service and The Return of the Pink Panther. She stepped away from acting for some time but returned in the 2020s with appearances in productions like Dracula and Rob Zombie’s The Munsters. Now living in France, she only occasionally steps back into the spotlight.
Anton Phillips (81)
Dr. Bob Mathias
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Phillips, born October 31, 1943, played Dr. Bob Mathias, deputy medical officer on Moonbase Alpha. Outside of Space: 1999, Phillips has had a significant impact on theatre in Britain. He founded the Carib Theatre Company and has worked extensively to promote black and Asian talent in the arts. Though less visible on screen in later years, his contributions to theatre education and performance have been lasting.
In Memoriam
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Martin Landau, who led the series as Commander John Koenig, died on July 15, 2017, at the age of 89. His death was caused by unexpected complications after hospitalization.
Barry Morse, who played Professor Victor Bergman during the first season, passed away on February 2, 2008, at the age of 89. He died of natural causes.
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Zienia Merton, who portrayed Sandra Benes, died on September 14, 2018, at the age of 72. She passed away from cancer.
Prentis Hancock, who played security officer Paul Morrow, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 83. His cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
Clifton Jones, who played David Kano, died on June 4, 2025, at the age of 87. His cause of death was not publicly disclosed.
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Tony Anholt, who appeared in the second season as Tony Verdeschi, died on July 26, 2002, at the age of 61. He died from a brain tumor.
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