Nightmares Cast
The cast of Nightmares including popularity data. Data for April 21, 2025.
Cristina Raines
as Lisa the Wife (segment "Terror in Topanga")

Portrays Lisa, the wife in the segment 'Terror in Topanga'.

Emilio Estevez
as J.J. Cooney (segment "Bishop of Battle")

Plays J.J. Cooney in the segment 'Bishop of Battle'.

#1
Most popular actor on Nightmares
11,040 Wikipedia views yesterday
Lance Henriksen
as MacLeod (segment "The Benediction")

Brings the character MacLeod to life in the segment 'The Benediction'.

#4
Most popular actor on Nightmares
2,210 Wikipedia views yesterday
Richard Masur
as Steven Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")

Takes on the role of Steven Houston in the segment 'Night of the Rat'.

#5
Most popular actor on Nightmares
827 Wikipedia views yesterday
Veronica Cartwright
as Claire Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")

Portrays Claire Houston in the segment 'Night of the Rat'.

#3
Most popular actor on Nightmares
3,077 Wikipedia views yesterday
Moon Unit Zappa
as Pamela (segment "Bishop of Battle")

Plays Pamela in the segment 'Bishop of Battle'.

Tony Plana
as Father Luis Del Amo (segment "The Benediction")

Brings Father Luis Del Amo to life in the segment 'The Benediction'.

#7
Most popular actor on Nightmares
469 Wikipedia views yesterday
Joe Lambie
as Phil the Husband (segment "Terror in Topanga")

Takes on the role of Phil, the husband in the segment 'Terror in Topanga'.

Robin Gammell
as The Bishop (segment "The Benediction")

Portrays The Bishop in the segment 'The Benediction'.

#9
Most popular actor on Nightmares
96 Wikipedia views yesterday
Bridgette Andersen
as Brooke Houston (segment "Night of the Rat")

Plays Brooke Houston in the segment 'Night of the Rat'.

#2
Most popular actor on Nightmares
3,850 Wikipedia views yesterday
Albert Hague
as Mel Keefer (segment "Night of the Rat")

Brings Mel Keefer to life in the segment 'Night of the Rat'.

Lee Ving
as William Henry Glazier (segment "Terror in Topanga") (as Lee James Jude)

Portrays William Henry Glazier in the segment 'Terror in Topanga'.

Mariclare Costello
as Adele Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle")
Louis Giambalvo
as Jerry Cooney (segment "The Bishop of Battle")
#8
Most popular actor on Nightmares
175 Wikipedia views yesterday
William Sanderson
as Gas station attendant (segment "Terror in Topanga") (uncredited)
#6
Most popular actor on Nightmares
588 Wikipedia views yesterday
Billy Jayne
as Zock (segment "Bishop of Battle")
Raleigh Bond
as Norman, a Neighbor (segment "Terror in Topanga")
Flea
as Singer (voice)
Rudy Negrete
as Emiliano (segment The Bishop of Battle)
Clare Torao
as Mori the Newswoman (segment "Terror in Topanga")
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