Ordinary People Cast
The cast of Ordinary People.
Timothy Hutton
as Conrad Jarrett

Timothy Hutton portrays Conrad Jarrett, a teenager grappling with survivor's guilt and mental health issues.

Donald Sutherland
as Calvin Jarrett

Donald Sutherland plays Calvin Jarrett, the caring father trying to hold his family together amidst tragedy.

Mary Tyler Moore
as Beth Jarrett

Mary Tyler Moore takes on the role of Beth Jarrett, the distant and detached mother dealing with her own issues.

Judd Hirsch
as Dr. Berger

Judd Hirsch portrays Dr. Berger, Conrad's therapist who helps him navigate his complex emotions and trauma.

M. Emmet Walsh
as Swim Coach

M. Emmet Walsh appears as the Swim Coach, a supporting character in Conrad's life.

Elizabeth McGovern
as Jeannine Pratt

Elizabeth McGovern plays Jeannine Pratt, a love interest who brings some light into Conrad's life.

Dinah Manoff
as Karen

Dinah Manoff portrays Karen, Conrad's friend who plays a role in his journey towards healing.

Fredric Lehne
as Lazenby

Fredric Lehne takes on the character of Lazenby, a figure in the lives of the Jarrett family.

James B. Sikking
as Ray Hanley

James B. Sikking plays Ray Hanley, a supporting character in the film.

Basil Hoffman
as Sloan

Basil Hoffman appears as Sloan, another supporting character within the story.

Quinn K. Redeker
as Ward

Quinn K. Redeker plays Ward, a minor character in the movie.

Mariclare Costello
as Audrey

Mariclare Costello appears as Audrey, a character with a brief but important role in the narrative.

Meg Mundy
as Grandmother
Elizabeth Hubbard
as Ruth
Adam Baldwin
as Stillman
Richard Whiting
as Grandfather
Scott Doebler
as Buck Jarrett
Carl DiTomasso
as Van Buren
Tim Clarke
as Truan
Ken Dishner
as Genthe
Lisa Smyth
as Gail
Ann Eggert
as Mitzi
Randall Robbins
as Bruce
Cynthia Baker
as Ms. Mellon
John Stimpson
as John
Liz Kinney
as Liz
Steven Hirsch
as Mack
Rudy Hornish
as Ed
Clarissa Downey
as Chris
Cynthia Burke
as Annie
Jane Alderman
as Linda
Paul Preston
as Dennis
Gustave Lachenauer
as Gus
Marilyn Rockafellow
as Sarah
Don Billett
as Philip
Ronald Solomon
as Joel
Virginia Long
as Choir Director
Paula Segal
as Shopper
Estelle Meyers
as Saleslady
Stuart Shiff
as Waiter
Rose Wool
as Waitress
Douglas Kinney
as Actor
Constance Addington
as Actress
Edwin Bederman
as McDonald's Manager
Bobby Coyne
as Young Buck
Michael Creadon
as Young Conrad
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