It's a Wonderful Life Cast
The cast of It's a Wonderful Life including popularity data. Data for May 12, 2025.
James Stewart
as George Bailey

James Stewart plays George Bailey, a kind-hearted man who learns the true value of life with the help of an angel.

#1
Most popular actor on It's a Wonderful Life
4,607 Wikipedia views yesterday
Donna Reed
as Mary Hatch

Donna Reed portrays Mary Hatch, George Bailey's devoted wife who stands by him through thick and thin.

Lionel Barrymore
as Mr. Potter

Lionel Barrymore stars as Mr. Potter, the ruthless businessman who serves as George Bailey's foil.

Thomas Mitchell
as Uncle Billy

Thomas Mitchell takes on the role of Uncle Billy, George Bailey's quirky and forgetful uncle.

Henry Travers
as Clarence

Henry Travers plays Clarence, the angel who shows George Bailey the true impact of his life.

Beulah Bondi
as Mrs. Bailey

Beulah Bondi portrays Mrs. Bailey, George Bailey's supportive and caring mother.

Frank Faylen
as Ernie

Frank Faylen plays Ernie, George Bailey's loyal friend and cab driver.

Ward Bond
as Bert

Ward Bond takes on the role of Bert, the policeman who is a friend to George Bailey.

Gloria Grahame
as Violet

Gloria Grahame portrays Violet, a flirtatious friend of George Bailey who has a heart of gold.

H.B. Warner
as Mr. Gower

H.B. Warner plays Mr. Gower, the compassionate but troubled pharmacist in George Bailey's life.

Frank Albertson
as Sam Wainwright

Frank Albertson stars as Sam Wainwright, a successful businessman and friend of George Bailey.

Todd Karns
as Harry Bailey

Todd Karns plays Harry Bailey, George Bailey's younger brother who becomes a war hero.

Samuel S. Hinds
as Pa Bailey
Mary Treen
as Cousin Tilly
Virginia Patton
as Ruth Dakin
Charles Williams
as Cousin Eustace
Sarah Edwards
as Mrs. Hatch
William Edmunds
as Mr. Martini
Lillian Randolph
as Annie
Argentina Brunetti
as Mrs. Martini
#6
Most popular actor on It's a Wonderful Life
38 Wikipedia views yesterday
Robert J. Anderson
as Little George
Ronnie Ralph
as Little Sam
Jeanne Gail
as Little Mary
Jeanine Ann Roose
as Little Violet
Danny Mummert
as Little Marty Hatch
Georgie Nokes
as Little Harry Bailey
Sheldon Leonard
as Nick
#3
Most popular actor on It's a Wonderful Life
309 Wikipedia views yesterday
Frank Hagney
as Potter's Bodyguard
Ray Walker
as Joe (Luggage Shop)
Charles Lane
as Real Estate Salesman
Edward Keane
as Tom (Bldg. & Loan)
Carol Coombs
as The Bailey Child - Janie
Karolyn Grimes
as The Bailey Child - Zuzu
Larry Simms
as The Bailey Child - Pete
Jimmy Hawkins
as The Bailey Child - Tommy
Jean Acker
as Townswoman (uncredited)
Ernie Adams
as Ed (uncredited)
Monya Andre
as Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
as Mr. Welch (uncredited)
Sam Ash
as Nervous Banker (uncredited)
Jack Bailey
as One of Vi's Suitors (uncredited)
Louise Bates
as Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Mary Bayless
as Townswoman (uncredited)
Beth Belden
as Young Girl (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard
as Townsman (uncredited)
Al Bridge
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Buz Buckley
as Young Boy (uncredited)
Marian Carr
as Jane Wainwright (uncredited)
Adriana Caselotti
as Singer at Martini's (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
as Policeman (uncredited)
Michael Chapin
as Young George's Friend (uncredited)
Tom Chatterton
as Townsman (uncredited)
Jack Cheatham
as Cop Arresting Violet (uncredited)
Harry Cheshire
as Dr. Campbell (uncredited)
#7
Most popular actor on It's a Wonderful Life
12 Wikipedia views yesterday
Edward Clark
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Ellen Corby
as Ms. Davis (uncredited)
#2
Most popular actor on It's a Wonderful Life
2,014 Wikipedia views yesterday
Bryn Davis
as Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Lew Davis
as High School Teacher at Poolside (uncredited)
Harry Denny
as (uncredited)
Helen Dickson
as Woman at Graduation Dance (uncredited)
Dick Elliott
as Man on Porch (uncredited)
#5
Most popular actor on It's a Wonderful Life
70 Wikipedia views yesterday
Tom Fadden
as Tollhouse Keeper (uncredited)
Frank Fenton
as Violet's Boyfriend (uncredited)
Eddie Fetherston
as Horace (uncredited)
Sam Flint
as Relieved Banker in Potter's Office (uncredited)
Lee Frederick
as (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
as Photographer with Sheriff (uncredited)
Jack Gordon
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
as Townsman (uncredited)
Joseph Granby
as Elderly Man (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Halton
as Carter (uncredited)
Carl Eric Hansen
as (uncredited)
Herbert Heywood
as Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Harry Holman
as Mr. Partridge (uncredited)
Art Howard
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Bert Howard
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Arthur Stuart Hull
as Mr. Randall (uncredited)
John Indrisano
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Eddie Kane
as Building & Loan Depositor (uncredited)
Carl Kent
as Townsman (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Effie Laird
as Townswoman (uncredited)
Mike Lally
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Harold Landon
as Marty Hatch (uncredited)
Meade 'Lux' Lewis
as Pianist in Nick's Place (uncredited)
Jack Lomas
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Man Whose Grandfather Planted Tree (uncredited)
Irene Mack
as Townswoman (uncredited)
Wilbur Mack
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Charles Meakin
as Elderly Man (uncredited)
Priscilla Montgomery
as Student in Gym (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
as Man with Sheriff (uncredited)
Evelyn Moriarty
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Philip Morris
as Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
George Noisom
as School Dancer (uncredited)
Bob O'Connor
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor
as Military Officer in Montage (uncredited)
Lynn O'Leary-Jameson
as Infant Janie Bailey (uncredited)
Moroni Olsen
as Senior Angel (voice) (uncredited)
#4
Most popular actor on It's a Wonderful Life
222 Wikipedia views yesterday
Garry Owen
as Bill-Poster (uncredited)
Netta Packer
as Elderly Woman (uncredited)
Franklin Parker
as Photographer / Reporter (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgway
as Nick's Waitress (uncredited)
Mark Roberts
as Mickey (uncredited)
Constantine Romanoff
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
Cy Schindell
as Nick's Bouncer (uncredited)
Almira Sessions
as Potter's Secretary (uncredited)
Cedric Stevens
as Townsman (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan
as Man in Fantasy (uncredited)
Charles Sullivan
as Nick's Bartender (uncredited)
Carl Switzer
as Freddie Othello (uncredited)
Max Wagner
as Cashier / Nick's Assistant Bouncer (uncredited)
Larry Wheat
as Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
Charles C. Wilson
as Charlie (uncredited)
Jimmy the Crow
as Uncle Billy's pet (uncredited)
Finn Zirzow
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
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