It's a Wonderful Life Cast
The cast of It's a Wonderful Life including popularity data. Data for January 21, 2025.
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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
3,949 Wikipedia views yesterday
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Donna Reed
as Mary Hatch

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

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Lionel Barrymore
as Mr. Potter

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

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Thomas Mitchell
as Uncle Billy

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

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Henry Travers
as Clarence

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

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Beulah Bondi
as Mrs. Bailey

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

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Frank Faylen
as Ernie

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

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Ward Bond
as Bert

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

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Gloria Grahame
as Violet

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

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H.B. Warner
as Mr. Gower

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

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Frank Albertson
as Sam Wainwright

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

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Todd Karns
as Harry Bailey

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

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