Defending Your Life Cast

Albert Brooks plays the lead role of Daniel Miller, a man who finds himself in a purgatory-like realm where he must defend his life choices.

Meryl Streep portrays Julia, a woman in the afterlife who becomes romantically involved with Daniel Miller.

Rip Torn plays Bob Diamond, Daniel's defender in the afterlife who guides him through the process of examining his life.

Lee Grant appears as Lena Foster, a no-nonsense prosecutor in the afterlife who challenges Daniel's life choices.

Michael Durrell portrays the Agency Head, overseeing the afterlife's process of evaluating individuals' lives.

James Eckhouse plays the Jeep Owner, a character who assists Daniel in navigating the afterlife realm.

Gary Beach appears as the Car Salesman, a character who interacts with Daniel during his evaluation process.

Julie Cobb portrays the Tram Guide, helping individuals travel through the afterlife's various stages.

Peter Schuck plays Stan, a character in the afterlife who interacts with Daniel during his evaluation process.

Tim Winters appears as the Porter, a character assisting individuals in the afterlife realm.

Sharlie Stuart plays Susan, a character who appears in the afterlife realm interacting with Daniel.

Beth Black portrays the Soap Opera Woman, a character encountered by Daniel during his evaluation process.