Orlando Cast
The cast of Orlando.
Tilda Swinton
as Orlando

Tilda Swinton portrays Orlando, a character who lives for centuries and experiences life as both a man and a woman.

Billy Zane
as Shelmerdine

Billy Zane plays Shelmerdine, a character who becomes romantically involved with Orlando during one of the time periods.

Lothaire Bluteau
as The Khan

Lothaire Bluteau portrays The Khan, a character encountered by Orlando during one of the time periods.

John Wood
as Archduke Harry

John Wood plays Archduke Harry, a character who interacts with Orlando at a certain point in time.

Charlotte Valandrey
as Sasha

Charlotte Valandrey portrays Sasha, a character who plays a significant role in Orlando's life.

Heathcote Williams
as Nick Greene / Publisher

Heathcote Williams portrays Nick Greene / Publisher, a character involved in the literary world of Orlando.

Quentin Crisp
as Queen Elizabeth I

Quentin Crisp plays Queen Elizabeth I, a historical figure encountered by Orlando during the course of the story.

Peter Eyre
as Mr. Pope

Peter Eyre plays Mr. Pope, a character who has a role in the world of literature in Orlando's journey.

Thom Hoffman
as King William of Orange

Thom Hoffman portrays King William of Orange, a historical figure who crosses paths with Orlando.

Kathryn Hunter
as Countess

Kathryn Hunter plays the Countess, a character who interacts with Orlando at a particular moment in time.

Ned Sherrin
as Mr. Addison

Ned Sherrin portrays Mr. Addison, a character who plays a part in the literary circles of Orlando.

Jimmy Somerville
as Singer / Angel

Jimmy Somerville plays the Singer / Angel, a character who adds a musical and ethereal element to Orlando's journey.

Dudley Sutton
as King James I
John Bott
as Orlando's Father
Elaine Banham
as Orlando's Mother
Anna Farnworth
as Clorinda
Sara Mair-Thomas
as Favilla
Anna Healy
as Euphrosyne
Simon Russell Beale
as Earl of Moray
Matthew Sim
as Lord Francis Vere
Jerome Willis
as Translator
Viktor Stepanov
as Russian Ambassador
Mary MacLeod
as First Woman
Barbara Hicks
as Second Woman
Alexander Medvedev
as Russian Sailor
Toby Stephens
as Othello
Oleg Pogodin
as Desdemona
George Antoni
as First Valet
Toby Jones
as Second Valet
Robert Demeger
as Third Valet
Lol Coxhill
as Butler
Thom Osborn
as Doctor
Giles Taylor
as Singing Valet
Sarah Crowden
as Queen Mary
Hugh Munro
as Second Butler
Peter Hayward
as Harpsichordist
Andrew Watts
as Counter Tenor
Roger Hammond
as Mr. Swift
Cyril Lecomte
as Young Man
Olivia Lancelot
as Young Woman
John Grillo
as First Official
Martin Wimbush
as Second Official
Terence Soall
as Third Butler
Jessica Swinton
as Orlando's Daughter
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