Gladiator Cast
The cast of Gladiator including popularity data. Data for March 28, 2025.
Russell Crowe
as Maximus Meridius

Russell Crowe played Maximus Meridius, a skilled Roman general turned gladiator.

#2
Most popular actor on Gladiator
4,600 Wikipedia views yesterday
Joaquin Phoenix
as Emperor Commodus

Joaquin Phoenix portrayed Emperor Commodus, the corrupt and power-hungry ruler of Rome.

#1
Most popular actor on Gladiator
6,184 Wikipedia views yesterday
Connie Nielsen
as Lucilla

Connie Nielsen took on the role of Lucilla, the sister of Emperor Commodus and a key figure in the political intrigue of ancient Rome.

#3
Most popular actor on Gladiator
2,924 Wikipedia views yesterday
Oliver Reed
as Proximo

Oliver Reed played Proximo, a former gladiator and mentor to Maximus.

Richard Harris
as Marcus Aurelius

Richard Harris portrayed Marcus Aurelius, the wise and just Roman Emperor.

Derek Jacobi
as Gracchus

Derek Jacobi took on the role of Gracchus, a senator who becomes involved in the power struggles within Rome.

#5
Most popular actor on Gladiator
1,637 Wikipedia views yesterday
Djimon Hounsou
as Juba

Djimon Hounsou played Juba, a fellow gladiator and close friend of Maximus.

#4
Most popular actor on Gladiator
2,013 Wikipedia views yesterday
David Schofield
as Falco

David Schofield portrayed Falco, a scheming and ambitious Roman politician.

John Shrapnel
as Gaius
#10
Most popular actor on Gladiator
234 Wikipedia views yesterday
Tomas Arana
as Quintus
#11
Most popular actor on Gladiator
208 Wikipedia views yesterday
Ralf Moeller
as Hagen
Spencer Treat Clark
as Lucius
#6
Most popular actor on Gladiator
886 Wikipedia views yesterday
David Hemmings
as Cassius
Tommy Flanagan
as Cicero
Sven-Ole Thorsen
as Tigris
#9
Most popular actor on Gladiator
314 Wikipedia views yesterday
Omid Djalili
as Slave Trader
#7
Most popular actor on Gladiator
868 Wikipedia views yesterday
Nicholas McGaughey
as Praetorian Officer
#13
Most popular actor on Gladiator
10 Wikipedia views yesterday
Chris Kell
as Scribe
Tony Curran
as Assassin #1
#8
Most popular actor on Gladiator
655 Wikipedia views yesterday
Mark Lewis
as Assassin #2
John Quinn
as Valerius
Alun Raglan
as Praetorian Guard #1
David Bailie
as Engineer
Chick Allan
as German Leader
David J. Nicholls
as Giant Man
Al Hunter Ashton
as Rome Trainer #1
Billy Dowd
as Narrator
Ray Calleja
as Lucius' Attendant
Giannina Facio
as Maximus' Wife
Giorgio Cantarini
as Maximus' Son
Allan Corduner
as Trainer 1 (extended edition)
#12
Most popular actor on Gladiator
186 Wikipedia views yesterday
Michael Mellinger
as Trainer 2 (extended edition)
Said Amel
as Proximo's Man (extended edition)
Adam Levy
as Officer 1 (extended edition)
#14
Most popular actor on Gladiator
3 Wikipedia views yesterday
Gilly Gilchrist
as Officer 2 (extended edition)
Paul Bateman
as Germanic Swordsman (uncredited)
Nick Beardshaw
as Roman Dignitary (uncredited)
Corey Booth
as Yeroc Thoob (uncredited)
Michael Dickins
as Germanic Soldier (uncredited)
Malcolm Ellul
as Centurion (uncredited)
Simon Faulkner
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
James Fiddy
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Peter Francis-Wemyss
as Barbarian Chieftain (uncredited)
Ruth Frendo
as Roman Girl with Maximus (uncredited)
Cara Higgins
as Vestal Virgin (uncredited)
Earl Hundt
as Rome Citizen (uncredited)
Mehdi Kashani
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Tom Kay
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Phil Lowes
as Rider (uncredited)
Nic Main
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Ray Mangion
as Centurion (uncredited)
Antonio Meitin
as Battlefield Medic (uncredited)
João Costa Menezes
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Mike Mitchell
as Fighter (uncredited)
Arnold Montey
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Antone Pagán
as Fighter (uncredited)
Norman Campbell Rees
as Sedan Chair Carrier (uncredited)
Neil Roche
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Paul Sacks
as Catapult Commander Shouts "Loose" (uncredited)
Steve Saunders
as German Barbarian (uncredited)
Christopher Say
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Brian Smyj
as Coliseum Gladiator (uncredited)
Richard Stride
as Swordsman (uncredited)
Tony Tomlinson
as Man (uncredited)
Paul Woodadge
as Germanian Barbarian (uncredited)
Michael Yale
as Rome Citizen (uncredited)
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