Eddie and the Cruisers Cast
The cast of Eddie and the Cruisers including popularity data. Data for April 18, 2025.
Tom Berenger
as Frank Ridgeway

Tom Berenger portrays Frank Ridgeway, the lead guitarist of Eddie Wilson's band, The Cruisers.

#2
Most popular actor on Eddie and the Cruisers
2,264 Wikipedia views yesterday
Michael Paré
as Eddie Wilson

Michael Paré plays the role of Eddie Wilson, the enigmatic and talented rock star who mysteriously vanishes.

#4
Most popular actor on Eddie and the Cruisers
697 Wikipedia views yesterday
Joe Pantoliano
as Doc Robbins

Joe Pantoliano stars as Doc Robbins, the band's former manager who tries to uncover the truth behind Eddie's disappearance.

#1
Most popular actor on Eddie and the Cruisers
3,413 Wikipedia views yesterday
Ellen Barkin
as Maggie Foley

Ellen Barkin takes on the character of Maggie Foley, a journalist investigating the story of Eddie Wilson and The Cruisers.

#3
Most popular actor on Eddie and the Cruisers
2,152 Wikipedia views yesterday
Matthew Laurance
as Sal Amato

Matthew Laurance portrays Sal Amato, a member of The Cruisers who is determined to find out what happened to Eddie Wilson.

#5
Most popular actor on Eddie and the Cruisers
176 Wikipedia views yesterday
Helen Schneider
as Joann Carlino

Helen Schneider plays Joann Carlino, a close friend of Eddie Wilson and a key figure in the search for answers.

David Wilson
as Kenny Hopkins

David Wilson portrays Kenny Hopkins, a member of The Cruisers band who is deeply affected by Eddie Wilson's disappearance.

Michael 'Tunes' Antunes
as Wendell Newton

Michael 'Tunes' Antunes takes on the role of Wendell Newton, the saxophonist of The Cruisers band.

Kenny Vance
as Lew Elson

Kenny Vance stars as Lew Elson, a music producer who has a history with The Cruisers and Eddie Wilson.

John Stockwell
as Keith Livingston

John Stockwell portrays Keith Livingston, a member of The Cruisers band who gets caught up in the search for Eddie Wilson.

Howard Johnson
as Wendell's replacement

Howard Johnson plays Wendell's replacement in The Cruisers band.

Joe Cates
as Lois

Joe Cates portrays Lois, a character connected to the world of Eddie Wilson and The Cruisers.

Barry Sand
as Barry Siegel
Vebe Borge
as Gerry Rivers
Joey Balin
as Eddie's replacement
Bruce Brown
as M.C. at El Marko
Robin Karfo
as Joann's replacement
Rufus Harley
as Wendell's replacement #2
Louis D'Esposito
as Guitar Player at El Marko
Michael Toland
as Kenny's replacement
Bob Garrett
as Frank's replacement
Joanne Collins
as Piano Player at El Marko
Roberto Lombardi
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Greg Sheridan
as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Christopher Stryker
as Student (uncredited)
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