Gladiator Cast
The cast of Gladiator including popularity data. Data for May 31, 2024.
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Russell Crowe
as Maximus Meridius

Russell Crowe played Maximus Meridius, a skilled Roman general turned gladiator.

#1
Most popular actor on Gladiator
7,958 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Joaquin Phoenix
as Emperor Commodus

Joaquin Phoenix portrayed Emperor Commodus, the corrupt and power-hungry ruler of Rome.

#2
Most popular actor on Gladiator
7,446 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Connie Nielsen
as Lucilla

Connie Nielsen took on the role of Lucilla, the sister of Emperor Commodus and a key figure in the political intrigue of ancient Rome.

#3
Most popular actor on Gladiator
5,548 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Oliver Reed
as Proximo

Oliver Reed played Proximo, a former gladiator and mentor to Maximus.

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Richard Harris
as Marcus Aurelius

Richard Harris portrayed Marcus Aurelius, the wise and just Roman Emperor.

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Derek Jacobi
as Gracchus

Derek Jacobi took on the role of Gracchus, a senator who becomes involved in the power struggles within Rome.

#5
Most popular actor on Gladiator
2,768 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Djimon Hounsou
as Juba

Djimon Hounsou played Juba, a fellow gladiator and close friend of Maximus.

#4
Most popular actor on Gladiator
3,218 Wikipedia views yesterday
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David Schofield
as Falco

David Schofield portrayed Falco, a scheming and ambitious Roman politician.

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John Shrapnel
as Gaius
#11
Most popular actor on Gladiator
403 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Tomas Arana
as Quintus
#9
Most popular actor on Gladiator
522 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Ralf Moeller
as Hagen
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Spencer Treat Clark
as Lucius
#6
Most popular actor on Gladiator
1,982 Wikipedia views yesterday
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David Hemmings
as Cassius
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Tommy Flanagan
as Cicero
#13
Most popular actor on Gladiator
101 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Sven-Ole Thorsen
as Tigris
#10
Most popular actor on Gladiator
510 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Omid Djalili
as Slave Trader
#8
Most popular actor on Gladiator
624 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Nicholas McGaughey
as Praetorian Officer
#15
Most popular actor on Gladiator
9 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Chris Kell
as Scribe
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Tony Curran
as Assassin #1
#7
Most popular actor on Gladiator
1,004 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Mark Lewis
as Assassin #2
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John Quinn
as Valerius
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Alun Raglan
as Praetorian Guard #1
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David Bailie
as Engineer
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Chick Allan
as German Leader
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David J. Nicholls
as Giant Man
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Al Hunter Ashton
as Rome Trainer #1
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Billy Dowd
as Narrator
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Ray Calleja
as Lucius' Attendant
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Giannina Facio
as Maximus' Wife
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Giorgio Cantarini
as Maximus' Son
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Allan Corduner
as Trainer 1 (extended edition)
#12
Most popular actor on Gladiator
108 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Michael Mellinger
as Trainer 2 (extended edition)
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Said Amel
as Proximo's Man (extended edition)
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Adam Levy
as Officer 1 (extended edition)
#14
Most popular actor on Gladiator
21 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Gilly Gilchrist
as Officer 2 (extended edition)
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Paul Bateman
as Germanic Swordsman (uncredited)
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Nick Beardshaw
as Roman Dignitary (uncredited)
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Corey Booth
as Yeroc Thoob (uncredited)
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Michael Dickins
as Germanic Soldier (uncredited)
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Malcolm Ellul
as Centurion (uncredited)
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Simon Faulkner
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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James Fiddy
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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Peter Francis-Wemyss
as Barbarian Chieftain (uncredited)
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Ruth Frendo
as Roman Girl with Maximus (uncredited)
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Cara Higgins
as Vestal Virgin (uncredited)
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Earl Hundt
as Rome Citizen (uncredited)
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Mehdi Kashani
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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Tom Kay
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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Phil Lowes
as Rider (uncredited)
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Nic Main
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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Ray Mangion
as Centurion (uncredited)
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Antonio Meitin
as Battlefield Medic (uncredited)
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João Costa Menezes
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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Mike Mitchell
as Fighter (uncredited)
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Arnold Montey
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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Antone Pagán
as Fighter (uncredited)
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Norman Campbell Rees
as Sedan Chair Carrier (uncredited)
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Neil Roche
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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Paul Sacks
as Catapult Commander Shouts "Loose" (uncredited)
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Steve Saunders
as German Barbarian (uncredited)
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Christopher Say
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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Brian Smyj
as Coliseum Gladiator (uncredited)
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Richard Stride
as Swordsman (uncredited)
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Tony Tomlinson
as Man (uncredited)
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Paul Woodadge
as Germanian Barbarian (uncredited)
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Michael Yale
as Rome Citizen (uncredited)
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