Defending Your Life Cast
The cast of Defending Your Life.
Albert Brooks
as Daniel Miller

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
as Julia

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

Rip Torn
as Bob Diamond

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

Lee Grant
as Lena Foster

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

Michael Durrell
as Agency Head

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

James Eckhouse
as Jeep Owner

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

Gary Beach
as Car Salesman

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

Julie Cobb
as Tram Guide

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

Peter Schuck
as Stan

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

Time Winters
as Porter

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

Sharlie Stuart
as Susan

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

Beth Black
as Soap Opera Woman

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

Clayton Norcross
as Soap Opera Man
Jim McKrell
as Game Show Moderator
Wil Albert
as Game Show Contestant
Sage Allen
as Game Show Contestant
Mary Pat Gleason
as Waitress
Maxine Elliott Hicks
as Elderly Woman on Tram
Marilyn Rockafellow
as Helen
Roger Behr
as Comedian
Art Frankel
as Arthur
Ernie Brown
as Ernie
George D. Wallace
as Daniel's Judge
Lillian Lehman
as Daniel's Judge
Raffi Di Blasio
as Daniel as a Boy
Kristopher Kent Hill
as Bully
Eric Ehasz
as Child in Schoolyard
Matthew Scharch
as Daniel as an Infant
S. Scott Bullock
as Daniel's Father
Carol Bivins
as Daniel's Mother
Ethan Embry
as Steve
Gary Ballard
as Mr. Wadworth
Mary Mukogawa
as Sushi Hostess
Toshio Shikami
as Head Sushi Chef
Samee Park
as Sushi Chef
Kagko Shikami
as Sushi Chef
Tommy Inouye
as Sushi Chef
Ken Thorley
as Frank
Bob Braun
as Talk Show Host
Jennifer Barlow Grodsky
as Talk Show Guest
Buck Henry
as Dick Stanley
Joey Miyashima
as Casio Tipster
Nurit Koppel
as Daniel's Date
Susan Walters
as Daniel's Wife
Sidney Chankin
as Used Car Salesman
Greg Finley
as Used Car Salesman
Leonard O. Turner
as Sam
Clifford Einstein
as Julia's Prosecutor
Rachel Bard
as Julia's Judge
Newell Alexander
as Julia's Judge
Shirley MacLaine
as Shirley MacLaine
Hal Landon Jr.
as Man in Past Lives Pavilion
Ida Lee
as Woman in Past Lives Pavilion
Noley Thornton
as Victorian Girl
Glen Chin
as Sumo Wrestler
James Ekim
as Native
Clarke Coleman
as Knight
Ronald L. Colby
as Majestic Doorman
David Purdham
as Peter
James Paradise
as Stage Manager
Jerry Prell
as Banquet Manager
Arell Blanton
as Fire Marshall
Shana Ballard
as Julia's Daughter
Chris Macris
as Julia's Son
Joseph Darrell
as Maitre d'
James Manis
as Eduardo
Alex Sheafe
as Martin
Cathleen Chin
as Ticket Counter Agent
Lisa Sears
as Tram Port Attendant
Mark Dunlap
as Tram Port Attendant
Vernon Roguen
as Tram Port Attendant
Dennis Germain
as Tram Driver
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