Hamlet Cast
The cast of Hamlet.
Kenneth Branagh
as Prince Hamlet

Kenneth Branagh plays Prince Hamlet, the tormented young prince of Denmark who seeks revenge for his father's murder.

Derek Jacobi
as King Claudius

Derek Jacobi portrays King Claudius, Hamlet's uncle and the new king of Denmark who is responsible for his brother's death.

Kate Winslet
as Ophelia

Kate Winslet takes on the role of Ophelia, Hamlet's tragic love interest who meets a devastating end.

Julie Christie
as Gertrude

Julie Christie embodies Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and the Queen of Denmark caught in the midst of the kingdom's turmoil.

Richard Briers
as Polonius

Richard Briers brings to life the character of Polonius, the chief counselor to King Claudius known for his long-winded speeches.

Nicholas Farrell
as Horatio

Nicholas Farrell portrays Horatio, Hamlet's loyal and trusted friend who serves as a confidant throughout the unfolding drama.

Rufus Sewell
as Fortinbras

Rufus Sewell appears as Fortinbras, the young prince of Norway whose actions serve as a contrast to Hamlet's indecision.

Reece Dinsdale
as Guildenstern

Reece Dinsdale takes on the role of Guildenstern, one of Hamlet's childhood friends who becomes entangled in the political intrigue.

Timothy Spall
as Rosencrantz

Timothy Spall portrays Rosencrantz, another of Hamlet's childhood friends who is manipulated by the king to spy on the prince.

Michael Maloney
as Laertes

Michael Maloney plays Laertes, the hot-headed son of Polonius who becomes a key player in the tragic events that unfold.

Robin Williams
as Osric

Robin Williams appears as Osric, the courtier who delivers the challenge to Hamlet for the fencing match.

Gérard Depardieu
as Reynaldo

Gérard Depardieu takes on the role of Reynaldo, a minor character in the court of Denmark who is sent to spy on Laertes in France.

Jack Lemmon
as Marcellus
Ian McElhinney
as Barnardo
Ray Fearon
as Francisco
Brian Blessed
as Ghost of Hamlet's Father
Billy Crystal
as First Gravedigger
Simon Russell Beale
as Second Gravedigger
Don Warrington
as Voltimand
Ravil Isyanov
as Cornelius
Charlton Heston
as Player King
Rosemary Harris
as Player Queen
Richard Attenborough
as English Ambassador
John Gielgud
as Priam
Judi Dench
as Hecuba
John Mills
as Old King Norway
Ken Dodd
as Yorick
Andrew Schofield
as Young Lord
Perdita Weeks
as Second Player
Tom Szekeres
as Young Hamlet
Angela Douglas
as Attendant to Gertrude
Rowena King
as Attendant to Gertrude
Jimi Mistry
as Sailor Two
Ben Thom
as First Player
David Yip
as Sailor One
Sarah Lam
as Attendant to Gertrude
Rizz Abbasi
as attendant
David Blair
as attendant
Michael Bryant
as Priest
Peter Bygott
as Attendant
Charles Daish
as stage manager
Rob Edwards
as Lucianus
Yvonne Gidden
as Doctor
Jeffery Kissoon
as Fortinbra's Captain
john Spencer-churchill
as Fortinbra's Captain
Sian Radinger
as Prologue
Melanie Ramsey
as Prostitute
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