Primary Colors Cast
The cast of Primary Colors.
John Travolta
as Jack Stanton

John Travolta plays Jack Stanton, a charming and charismatic Southern governor who runs for President.

Emma Thompson
as Susan Stanton

Emma Thompson portrays Susan Stanton, the intelligent and ambitious wife of Jack Stanton.

Billy Bob Thornton
as Richard Jemmons

Billy Bob Thornton takes on the role of Richard Jemmons, a campaign strategist with a sharp political mind.

Adrian Lester
as Henry Burton

Adrian Lester is Henry Burton, a young and idealistic campaign aide who becomes involved in Jack Stanton's campaign.

Maura Tierney
as Daisy Green

Maura Tierney plays Daisy Green, a loyal and dedicated member of Jack Stanton's team.

Paul Guilfoyle
as Howard Ferguson

Paul Guilfoyle portrays Howard Ferguson, a seasoned political operative who works on the campaign.

Larry Hagman
as Gov. Fred Picker

Larry Hagman appears as Gov. Fred Picker, a rival candidate in the political race.

Kathy Bates
as Libby Holden

Kathy Bates is Libby Holden, a tough and savvy political consultant who joins Jack Stanton's team.

Diane Ladd
as Mamma Stanton

Diane Ladd plays Mamma Stanton, Jack Stanton's mother who provides insight and support.

Rebecca Walker
as March

Rebecca Walker portrays March, a member of Jack Stanton's campaign team.

Caroline Aaron
as Lucille Kaufman

Caroline Aaron is Lucille Kaufman, a key figure in the political landscape.

Tommy Hollis
as Fat Willie

Tommy Hollis appears as Fat Willie, a colorful character in the world of politics.

Rob Reiner
as Izzy Rosenblatt
Ben Jones
as Arlen Sporken
J.C. Quinn
as Uncle Charlie
Allison Janney
as Miss Walsh
Robert Klein
as Norman Asher
Mykelti Williamson
as Dewayne Smith
James Denton
as Mitch
Leontine Guilliard
as Ruby
Monique Ridge-Williams
as Tawana Carter
Ned Eisenberg
as Brad Lieberman
Brian Markinson
as Randy Culligan
Geraldo Rivera
as Himself
Charlie Rose
as Himself
Larry King
as Himself
O'Neal Compton
as Sailorman Shoreson
Kevin Cooney
as Lawrence Harris
Bonnie Bartlett
as Martha Harris
Cynthia O'Neal
as Elegant Woman
Chelcie Ross
as Charlie Martin
John Vargas
as Lorenzo Delgado
Tony Shalhoub
as Eddie Reyes
Bianca Lawson
as Loretta
Robert Cicchini
as Jimmy Ozio
William Stanford Davis
as Jack Mandela Washington
Harrison Young
as Sam
Rolando Molina
as Anthony Ramirez
Ross Benjamin
as Peter Goldsmith
Stacy Edwards
as Jennifer Rogers
Kristoffer Ryan Winters
as Terry Hicks
Susan Kussman
as Ella Louise
Vickilyn Reynolds
as Amalee
Robert Symonds
as Bart Nilson
Gia Carides
as Cashmere McLeod
Robert Easton
as Dr. Beauregard
Scott Burkholder
as Danny Scanlon
Bill Maher
as Himself
Lu Elrod
as Chubby Woman
Michael Haley
as Shipyard Announcer
Henry Woronicz
as Pundit
Daryce Richman
as Linda Feldstein
Rosalie Peck
as Retiree
Susan Forristal
as Bugger Bugger Woman
James Earl Jones
as CNN Voiceover (voice)
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