Kingpin Cast
The cast of Kingpin.
Woody Harrelson
as Roy Munson

Woody Harrelson plays Roy Munson, a former bowling star whose life takes a turn for the worse.

Randy Quaid
as Ishmael Boorg

Randy Quaid portrays Ishmael Boorg, a naïve and gifted bowler who becomes Roy's unlikely partner.

Vanessa Angel
as Claudia

Vanessa Angel appears as Claudia, the love interest who gets involved with Roy Munson.

Bill Murray
as Ernie McCracken

Bill Murray plays Ernie McCracken, a flamboyant and arrogant professional bowler.

Chris Elliott
as The Gambler

Chris Elliott acts as The Gambler, a character who interacts with Roy and Ishmael during their journey.

William Jordan
as Mr. Boorg

William Jordan portrays Mr. Boorg, Ishmael's strict and controlling father.

Nancy Frey-Jarecki
as Sarah Boorg

Nancy Frey-Jarecki plays Sarah Boorg, Ishmael's supportive and caring mother.

Richard Tyson
as Owner Of Stiffy's

Richard Tyson appears as the Owner Of Stiffy's, a bowling alley where significant events unfold.

Lin Shaye
as Landlady

Lin Shaye plays the Landlady, a character who provides a place for Roy and Ishmael.

Zen Gesner
as Thomas

Zen Gesner portrays Thomas, a minor character in the film.

Prudence Wright Holmes
as Mrs. Boorg

Prudence Wright Holmes plays Mrs. Boorg, another member of Ishmael's family.

Rob Moran
as Stanley Osmanski

Rob Moran appears as Stanley Osmanski, a character involved in the larger bowling community.

Daniel Greene
as Calvert Munson
Will Rothhaar
as Young Roy
Mark Charpentier
as 1979 Bowling Buddy
Brad Faxon
as 1979 Bowling Buddy
Sayed Badreya
as Fatima
Linda Carola
as 1979 Waitress
Danny Murphy
as Beaver Valley Bowl Manager
David Shackelford
as Red Neck Stutterer
Rick Barker
as Beaver Bowl Hustler
Gretchen Treser
as Make-Out Queen
Willie Garson
as Purse Snatcher
Googy Gress
as Lancaster Bowl Manager
Suzan Hughes
as Cocktail Waitress
Michael Corrente
as Scranton Wino
Herbie Flynn
as Scranton Wino
Hank Brandt
as Bowling Priest
Libby Langdon
as Skidmark's Squirrel
Liza Oxnard
as Tavern Drunk
Lorri Bagley
as Beautiful Dancer
Steve Tyler
as Gas Station Attendant
Nancy Farrelly
as Nouchi's Gal
Cynthia Farrelly Gesner
as Silver Legacy Maid
Morganna
as Self
Victoria Scott D'Angelo
as Unified Fund Mom
Jonathan Richman
as Tavern band
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