Airplane! Cast
The cast of Airplane!.
Robert Hays
as Ted Striker

Robert Hays portrays the protagonist Ted Striker, a troubled former Air Force pilot who must overcome his fears and save the day.

Julie Hagerty
as Elaine Dickinson

Julie Hagerty plays Elaine Dickinson, a flight attendant and Ted Striker's love interest who shows resilience in the face of chaos.

Leslie Nielsen
as Dr. Rumack

Leslie Nielsen is Dr. Rumack, a deadpan and clueless doctor onboard the flight who adds to the comedic chaos with his obliviousness.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
as Roger Murdock

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes on the role of Roger Murdock, an NBA co-pilot hilariously mistaken for the basketball legend during the flight.

Lloyd Bridges
as Steve McCroskey

Lloyd Bridges portrays Steve McCroskey, the harried and overworked air traffic controller who tries to manage the escalating crisis with comedic results.

Peter Graves
as Captain Clarence Oveur

Peter Graves appears as Captain Clarence Oveur, the pilot with a dry sense of humor who faces absurd challenges while flying the troubled plane.

Lorna Patterson
as Randy

Lorna Patterson plays Randy, a flight attendant who deals with the frantic and bizarre situations unfolding on the troubled aircraft.

Robert Stack
as Captain Rex Kramer

Robert Stack embodies the character Captain Rex Kramer, a no-nonsense and capable pilot who tries to assist in resolving the crisis onboard.

Jim Abrahams
as Religious Zealot #6

Jim Abrahams cameos as Religious Zealot #6, adding a touch of humor and absurdity to the passengers onboard the chaotic flight.

Jonathan Banks
as Gunderson

Jonathan Banks appears as Gunderson, a passenger caught up in the mayhem on the plane, providing comedic relief in the face of adversity.

Stephen Stucker
as Johnny Henshaw-Jacobs

Stephen Stucker portrays Johnny Henshaw-Jacobs, the flamboyant and energetic air traffic controller who adds to the chaos with his quirky behavior.

Frank Ashmore
as Victor Basta

Frank Ashmore plays Victor Basta, a supporting character who contributes to the absurdity and humor of the overall storyline.

Craig Berenson
as Paul Carey
Barbara Billingsley
as Jive Lady
Lee Bryant
as Mrs. Hammen
Joyce Bulifant
as Mrs. Davis
Mae E. Campbell
as Security Lady
Ethel Merman
as Lieutenant Hurwitz
Jimmie Walker
as Windshield Wiper Man
Jill Whelan
as Lisa Davis
Nora Meerbaum
as Cocaine Lady
Kenneth Tobey
as Air Controller Neubauer
James Hong
as Japanese General
Michelle Stacy
as Young Girl with Coffee
David Leisure
as First Krishna
Ann Nelson
as Hanging Lady
Al White
as Second Jive Dude
Nicholas Pryor
as Mr. Hammen
Cyril O'Reilly
as Soldier
Ted Chapman
as Airport Steward
Jesse Emmett
as Man from India
Norman Alexander Gibbs
as First Jive Dude
Amy Gibson
as Soldier's Girl
Marcy Goldman
as Mrs. Geline
Bob Gorman
as Striped Controller
Rossie Harris
as Joey
Maurice Hill
as Reporter #3
David Hollander
as Young Boy with Coffee
Howard Honig
as Jack
Gregory Itzin
as Religious Zealot #1
Howard Jarvis
as Man in Taxi
Michael Laurence
as Newscaster
Zachary Lewis
as Religious Zealot #3
Barbara Mallory
as Religious Zealot #2
Maureen McGovern
as Nun
Mary Mercier
as Shirley
Len Mooy
as Reporter #1
Laura Nix
as Mrs. Hurwitz
John O'Leary
as Reporter #2
Bill Porter
as Hospital Contortionist
Conrad E. Palmisano
as Religious Zealot #4
Mallory Sandler
as L.A. Ticket Agent
Robert Starr
as Religious Zealot #5
Barbara Stuart
as Mrs. Kramer
Lee Terri
as Mrs. Oveur
William Tregoe
as Jack Kirkpatrick
Hatsuo Uda
as Japanese Newscaster
Herb Voland
as Air Controller Macias
John David Wilder
as Second Krishna
Windy
as Horse
Jason Wingreen
as Dr. Brody
Louise Yaffe
as Mrs. Jaffe
Charlotte Zucker
as Make-up Lady
David Zucker
as Ground Crewman #2
Jerry Zucker
as Ground Crewman #1
Kitten Natividad
as Bouncy Topless Woman on Plane (uncredited)
Larry Blake
as Upside-Down Man (uncredited)
Paula Moody
as Girl Scout In Bar (uncredited)
Sandra Lee Gimpel
as Girl Scout In Bar (uncredited)
Henry Wills
as Commuter on Baggage Carousel (uncredited)
Joyce Mandel
as Woman on Flight (uncredited)
Gene LeBell
as Religious Zealot (uncredited)
Susan Breslau
as Ticket Agent (uncredited)
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