Born on the Fourth of July Cast
The cast of Born on the Fourth of July.
Tom Cruise
as Ron Kovic

Tom Cruise portrays Ron Kovic, a patriotic young man who becomes a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran and anti-war activist.

Raymond J. Barry
as Mr. Kovic

Raymond J. Barry plays Mr. Kovic, Ron's father who struggles to understand his son's anti-war beliefs.

Caroline Kava
as Mrs. Kovic

Caroline Kava takes on the role of Mrs. Kovic, Ron's mother who supports her son through his struggles.

Holly Marie Combs
as Jenny

Holly Marie Combs portrays Jenny, a love interest of Ron Kovic who tries to understand his inner turmoil.

Kyra Sedgwick
as Donna

Kyra Sedgwick plays Donna, another love interest of Ron Kovic who supports him through his activism.

Tom Berenger
as Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes

Tom Berenger embodies the character of Recruiting Gunnery Sgt. Hayes, a Marine recruiter who influences Ron's decision to enlist.

Rob Camilletti
as Tommy Finnelli

Rob Camilletti portrays Tommy Finnelli, a friend of Ron Kovic who also serves in Vietnam.

Stephen Baldwin
as Billy Vorsovich

Stephen Baldwin plays Billy Vorsovich, another veteran who shares Ron's struggles after returning from war.

Mark Moses
as Arzt

Mark Moses takes on the role of Arzt, a character who interacts with Ron Kovic during his time in Mexico.

Vivica A. Fox
as Hooker

Vivica A. Fox portrays Hooker, a woman who has a brief encounter with Ron Kovic.

Lili Taylor
as Jamie Wilson

Lili Taylor plays Jamie Wilson, a nurse who cares for Ron Kovic during his hospitalization.

Jerry Levine
as Steve Boyer

Jerry Levine embodies the character of Steve Boyer, a childhood friend of Ron Kovic who reacts to his anti-war stance.

Frank Whaley
as Timmy
Willem Dafoe
as Charlie
Josh Evans
as Tommy Kovic
Bob Gunton
as Doctor
Cordelia González
as Maria Elena
Tony Frank
as Mr. Wilson
Jayne Haynes
as Mrs. Wilson
Anne Bobby
as Suzanne Kovic
Richard Panebianco
as Joey Walsh
Tom Sizemore
as Vet - Villa Dulce
Michael Wincott
as Vet - Villa Dulce
Mike Starr
as Man #1 - Arthur's Bar
Ed Lauter
as Legion Commander
Daniel Baldwin
as Vet #1 - Democratic Convention
Brian Tarantina
as Vet #2 - Miami Convention
Dale Dye
as Infantry Colonel
Norma Moore
as Massapequa Mom
Stacey Moseley
as Young Donna's Friend
Oliver Stone
as News Reporter
Sean Stone
as Young Jimmy Kovic
Jenna von Oy
as Young Suzanne Kovic
Ellen Pasternack
as Neighbor
Joy Zapata
as Neighbor
John Getz
as Marine Major - Vietnam
David Warshofsky
as Lieutenant - Vietnam
Jason Gedrick
as Martinez - Vietnam
Bill Allen
as Platoon - Vietnam
William Baldwin
as Platoon - Vietnam
Claude Brooks
as Platoon - Vietnam
James Le Gros
as Platoon - Vietnam
William Mapother
as Platoon - Vietnam
Byron Minns
as Platoon - Vietnam
Markus Flanagan
as Doctor - Vietnam
R. D. Call
as Chaplain - Vietnam
Corkey Ford
as Marvin - VA Hospital
Rocky Carroll
as Willie - VA Hospital
Chris Pedersen
as Aide #3 - VA Hospital
David Herman
as Patient - VA Hospital
Bruce MacVittie
as Patient - VA Hospital
Damien Leake
as Patient - VA Hospital
David Neidorf
as Patient - VA Hospital
Paul Sanchez
as Patient - VA Hospital
Billie Neal
as Nurse Washington - VA Hospital
Richard Poe
as Frankie - VA Hospital
Jake Weber
as Donna's Boyfriend - Syracuse, NY
Reg E. Cathey
as Speaker - Syracuse, NY
Edie Brickell
as Folk Singer - Syracuse, NY
Joseph P. Reidy
as Student Organizer - Syracuse, NY
Beau Starr
as Man #2 - Arthur's Bar
Rick Masters
as Man #3 - Arthur's Bar
John Del Regno
as Friend #1 - Arthur's Bar
Melinda Renna
as Barmaid - Arthur's Bar
Andrew Lauer
as Vet - Villa Dulce
Ivan Kane
as Vet - Villa Dulce
J.R. Nutt
as Young Tommy
Begonya Plaza
as Charlie's Hooker - Villa Dulce
Edith Diaz
as Madame - Villa Dulce
Anthony Pena
as Bartender - Villa Dulce
Peter Crombie
as Undercover Vet - Miami Convention
Ken Osborne
as Paraplegic #2 - Miami Convention
Alan Toy
as Paraplegic #3 - Miami Convention
Chuck Pfeiffer
as Secret Service Agent - Miami Convention
William Wallace
as Agent #2 - Miami Convention
Eagle-Eye Cherry
as Vet #1 - Miami Convention
Frank Cavestani
as Vet #3 - Miami Convention
John William Galt
as Fat Republican - Miami Convention
Jack McGee
as Democratic Delegate - Democratic Convention
Jodi Long
as Reporter #1 - Democratic Conventon
Michelle Hurst
as Reporter #2 - Democratic Conventon
John C. McGinley
as Official #1 - Democratic Convention, Pushing Wheelchair
Wayne Knight
as Official #2 - Democratic Convention
Elizabeth Hoffman
as Passerby #1 - Democratic Convention
Lucinda Jenney
as Passerby #2 - Democratic Convention
Annie McEnroe
as Passerby #4 - Democratic Convention
Réal Andrews
as Vet #2 - Democratic Convention
Theresa Bell
as Democratic Conventioner (uncredited)
Dean Denton
as Marine Recruiter (uncredited)
Ron Kovic
as Parade Veteran (uncredited)
Delia Sheppard
as Protesting War Widow (uncredited)
Nick Nicholson
as Soldier (uncredited)
Henry Strzalkowski
as (uncredited)
Norman D. Wilson
as Veteran (uncredited)
Frank Girardeau
as Agent #1 - Miami Convention
Donald Wilson
as Corpsman - Vietnam
Craig T. Nelson
as Marine Officer
Jessica Prunell
as Young Donna
Michael Guess
as Platoon
Ben Wright
as Platoon
Gale Mayron
as Friend #2
Bryan Larkin
as young Ron
Seth Allen
as Young Tommy
Erika Geminder
as Young Patty
Samantha Larkin
as Patty Kovic
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