Cast of Fargo

Frances McDormand plays Marge Gunderson, a pregnant police chief investigating a series of homicides in rural Minnesota.

William H. Macy portrays Jerry Lundegaard, a car salesman who hires two criminals to kidnap his wife in an attempt to extort money from his wealthy father-in-law.

Steve Buscemi is Carl Showalter, one of the two criminals hired by Jerry Lundegaard to kidnap his wife, leading to a botched kidnapping and multiple murders.

Peter Stormare plays Gaear Grimsrud, the ruthless partner of Carl Showalter hired for the kidnapping job, whose violent tendencies contribute to the chaos that ensues.

Harve Presnell portrays Wade Gustafson, the wealthy and domineering father-in-law of Jerry Lundegaard, whose financial success sparks the criminal scheme at the heart of the film.

John Carroll Lynch is Norm Gunderson, Marge Gunderson's supportive husband who works as an artist and unconditionally supports her in her investigative work.

Kristin Rudrüd plays Jean Lundegaard, Jerry Lundegaard's wife who becomes a pawn in his ill-fated plan to secure money through a phony kidnapping scheme.

Bruce Bohne portrays Lou, a supportive and affable police officer and colleague of Marge Gunderson in the Brainerd Police Department.

Steve Reevis is Shep Proudfoot, an associate of Jerry Lundegaard who has a criminal record and provides key information that leads to unraveling the scheme.

Steve Park plays Mike Yanagita, a former classmate of Marge Gunderson who becomes involved in a brief but impactful interaction with her during her investigation.

Gary Houston portrays the Irate Customer, an individual involved in a memorable exchange in a car dealership scene that adds a touch of dark humor to the film.

Sally Wingert plays the Irate Customer's Wife, another figure in the car dealership scene whose presence contributes to the eccentric and quirky atmosphere of the film.